Arcata, originally Union Town or Union, is a city adjacent to the Arcata Bay (northern) portion of Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California. Arcata’s population is 17,231. This college town located 280 miles north of San Francisco is home to Humboldt State University. Arcata is also the location of the Arcata Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands and mineral programs, including the Headwaters Forest, on approximately 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California.
Arcata’s climate is dominated by marine influences associated with Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean. On average, Arcata experiences 40 to 50 inches of rain per year, though there is a short but pronounced dry season from June to September. Average temperature is 46.7 degrees.
The heart of Arcata is the Plaza. The Plaza has a green lawn, extensive flower plantings, and at its center a stature of President McKinley by Haig Patigian. The Plaza is surrounded by stores, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and live music venues. The Plaza is also the center of Humboldt County’s largest famer’s market (April-November), and serves as a major venue for local, Fourth of July festivities, The Arcata Main Street Oyster Festival, the start of the Kinetic Sculpture Race, and the North County Fair.
Arcata also features a large number of original Victorian structures, many of which have been restored.
Home Sweet Home in Upper Sunny Brae! Near Cal Poly Humboldt. 3-bedroom 2 bathroom upstairs main home with lots of light and open beam ceilings. Deck space and large bac...
Roughly 1 mile north of Cal Poly Humboldt, this property has great income producing possibilities. The main home is approx. 1219 Sqft with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and v...
Welcome to this sweet bungalow near the beach! This beautiful coastal property boasts a charming home w/functional floor plan, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. There...
Fantastic location. Easy access to the Arcata Plaza and CALPOLY Humboldt. This downstairs 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condominium has newer windows, kitchen cabinets and counter ...
Cozy single wide home in Lazy J senior park. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Good size carport with storage shed. Covered deck for enjoying the the outside. Lovely dog park, ...
Diamond In The Rough! Come experience the breathtaking views of the majestic redwoods and Humboldt Bay through multiple two story tall windows with beautiful massive beam...
Two lovingly restored historic houses, right in the heart of Arcata, on 1.42 acres of land, and what a LOCATION: just three blocks to Cal Poly, five blocks to downtown, a...
BEAUTIFUL MOVE-IN READY MOBILE HOME LOCATED IN A DESIRABLE Arcata CA FAMILY PARK. THE INTERIOR OFFERS 1,344 sqft, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, large master bedroom w/walk in...
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 4th 12:00-4:00. Drink your coffee on the spacious front porch of this beautiful historic (the C.S. Daniels House) home overlooking Arcata. Come ho...
The grand Victorian has a public entrance that splits off into two separately metered units. They both have tall ceilings and beautiful wood floors. The units have been u...
Two homes on one lot with many upgrades. Newer roofs, paint, forced air heaters, appliances and mostly newer windows. Front home offers beautiful wood floors with the bac...
Great location for this lower Sunny Brae home. Currently leased through the end of July to a lovely group of folks. 2nd house was built in 2006 and is 2 bedroom 2 bath 84...
Great location for this lower Sunny Brae home. Currently leased through the end of July to a lovely group of folks. 2nd house was built in 2006 and is 2 bedroom 2 bath 84...
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 4th 12:00-4:00. Drink your coffee on the spacious front porch of this beautiful historic (the C.S. Daniels House) home overlooking Arcata. Come ho...
Owner willing to carry the loan with 20% down. Come check out this 3 bedroom 2 bath home with gated carport in Arcata. Kitchen has granite counters and a pantry.This h...
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