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.
West End Road Charmer! Step back in time with this delightful farmhouse, originally built in 1894 and once part of a working dairy. Rich in character and history, this s...
The Chaffey house, one of the fine, Historic Victorians of Downtown Arcata is on the market! This old beauty sits on a double lot (Possible lot split allowed. Talk to cit...
Multi-family, generational living, or an incredible investment opportunity all in one. This custom-built home features an attached Junior ADU and a detached, separately m...
This bungalow has the ''Old World Charm'' that is so hard to find. Redwood construction. Spacious rooms with hard wood floors, plenty of natural light, a fireplace, Frenc...
OPEN HOUSE 7/19 from 1-3 Spacious & versatile home with 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. Living room with woodstove insert. Large family room with full bathroom and laundr...
Welcome to 708 Patrick Court located near Redwood Park and Cal Poly Humboldt. This home offers exceptional flexibility and convenience. This home features five bedrooms a...
Owning a home in Arcata does not have to feel out of reach. Priced at $98,000, this two-bedroom, two-bath manufactured home in the all-age Valley East Mobile Home Park of...
Turnkey Four-Plex Investment in One of Arcata's Most Desirable Rental Markets Position your portfolio for long-term success with this well-maintained four-unit apartme...
Come tour this beautifully built single-level home in Arcata's highly sought-after Windsong Village! Ideally located near the end of the street with extra parking and rig...
Light and Bright with a good sized south facing deck, this move in ready condo style PUD 3 bed 2 bath has been well maintained, and is directly adjacent with easy access ...
Back on the Market! Now is your chance if you missed it the first time! Charming fourplex down a private lane in Arcata, minutes away from Cal Poly. Three out of four of...
Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in the desirable Lazy J Mobile Park. Nestled in a quiet, well-maintained community, this home offers a comforta...
Prime Location & Immediate Income! This desirable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is perfectly situated on an oversized corner lot, offering the ideal blend of convenience a...
Open house Tuesday 7/14/26 4-6pm Renovated in 2023, this home boasts an open concept living area with a floor-ceiling concrete fireplace, upgraded plank flooring, primar...
Don't miss your chance to own this spacious, newly renovated 5 bedroom 3 bath one-story ranch home in Arcata near schools, shopping, coffee shop, neighborhood park with p...
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