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.
Arcata opportunity at an exceptional price! Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath coastal cottage situated in a commercial/mixed-use area with potential for future redevelopment, in...
Neat and clean single level 2 bedroom 2 bath home in Arcata. Included is a light filled living room with a fireplace and woods floors, a formal dining room, and a cozy pa...
Exceptional craftsmanship, next-level quality, and an ideal Woodland Heights location just minutes from Cal Poly come together in this meticulously crafted modern home. ...
2 LOTS IN ARCATA! Welcome to 141 S G Street. Lot 1 has a lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in an exceptionally convenient location. The house has a comfortable, functional la...
Comfortable Arcata home in a convenient location near Mad River Hospital and Cal Poly Humboldt. Home features a bright interior with a warm fireplace for the cool Humbo...
Well designed floor plan, Large open living room, dining room and a very functional kitchen with lots of storage and counter space. The washer and dryer will remain with ...
OPEN HOUSE Sat. 9/12 12-2pm. Spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath on oversized lot with lots of extra space close to bus lines, shopping, schools and freeway. Each bedroom has ex...
Space to spread out, redwoods outside your windows, and nearly three-quarters of an acre in one of Arcata's most established neighborhoods. This approximately 3,400 sq. f...
Motivated Sellers welcome you to this well-maintained double-wide manufactured home located in a desirable Lazy J senior park in Arcata. Offering 1,584 square feet of com...
Welcome home to this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom manufactured home tucked away in the back of the quiet, well-maintained Lazy J Ranch Park. Situated on a desirable cor...
Own one of Arcata's most distinctive homes at 895 7th Street, known as the Baiocchi House. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers flexible living space with a main-level...
*Neighboring duplex is also available for sale at the same price, see MLS 273037. Properties may be purchased separately or together. Owned by the same seller and feature...
*Neighboring duplex is also available for sale at the same price, see MLS 273038. Properties may be purchased separately or together. Owned by the same seller and feature...
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Motivated Sellers! A pleasant and convenient 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch home in Arcata near Mad River Hospital, Elementary School, Cal Poly Humboldt, Fire Department, Restau...
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