Downtown Arcata, California
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The ShopDowntown.org Discount Card Program encourages local shopping by offering exclusive savings at participating downtown businesses. Shoppers can obtain a discount card by donating $20 or more to the American Cancer Society, unlocking deals of up to 15% off at local stores. The program supports small businesses, funds community health initiatives, and helps strengthen the local economy, making it a win-win for both merchants and consumers.
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Hotels
BEST WESTERN ARCATA INN
4827 Valley West Boulevard
Arcata, California
Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
4750 Valley West Blvd
Arcata, California
Howard Johnson Express - Arcata
4700 Valley West Blvd
Arcata, California
Super 8 Arcata
4887 Valley West Blvd
Arcata, California
Motel 6 Arcata - Humboldt University
4755 Valley West Blvd
Arcata, California
Quality Inn
3535 Janes Rd
Arcata, California
Days Inn and Suites Arcata CA
4701 Valley West Blvd
Arcata, California
Red Roof Inn Arcata
4975 Valley West Blvd
Arcata, California
Hotel Tips
Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.
Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.
Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.
Things To Do
Arcata can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!
Arcata hosts several events per year for your listening enjoyment but visit your piano shop to learn how to play and possibly purchase your grand, upright or digital piano. Don't forget the specialty work involved such as tuning and moving which are performed by skilled technicians.
Arcata is the place to go when you want to freshen up or replace your nails. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, pick your colors and style and let the transformation begin. Some salons offer hair styling and coloring as well as lashes and eyebrow coloring.
Why Do You Love Downtown?
Gen McClelland
going for my 1st visit in beginning of August
Stephanie Seavers
Close to work but also love all the small business owners, friendliness and just how supporting our local area makes me feel!
Cathrine Sutton
Cute shops
Dawnmarie Hatfield
We love supporting local businesses wherever we visit.
Aimee Cavill
Love to wander through this beautiful town and I love the wineries!
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