The Forest Oasis guidebook
Food scene
Yummy wholesome farm to table local food with inside and outside seating options.
23 locals recommend
Cafe Phoenix
1360 G StYummy wholesome farm to table local food with inside and outside seating options.
Super delicious authentic Thai food with a twist. We are always thrilled when we eat there.
13 locals recommend
Bencharong Thai House
600 F StSuper delicious authentic Thai food with a twist. We are always thrilled when we eat there.
Trendy restaurant with a fun atmosphere, great cocktails and lots of seafood items.
47 locals recommend
SALT Fish House
935 I StTrendy restaurant with a fun atmosphere, great cocktails and lots of seafood items.
Japhy's Soup & Noodles
1563 G StGreat ramen noodle bowls.
Great dishes and ambiance in this historic downtown building.
They have food for all types of appetites.
Jacoby's Store House
780 7th StGreat dishes and ambiance in this historic downtown building.
They have food for all types of appetites.
Super duper extra good organic homemade ice cream. A must visit if you have a sweet tooth.
24 locals recommend
Arcata Scoop
1068 I StSuper duper extra good organic homemade ice cream. A must visit if you have a sweet tooth.
Redwood Yogurt
1573 G StAnother local favorite with new flavors daily.
The best bakery in town with a charming outdoor area overlooking the plaza. Great French pastries and coffee.
76 locals recommend
Cafe Brio
791 G StThe best bakery in town with a charming outdoor area overlooking the plaza. Great French pastries and coffee.
Wholly molly do they make some tasty desert crepes and savory ones. Fun atmosphere with outdoor dining as well.
63 locals recommend
Renata's Creperie
1030 G StWholly molly do they make some tasty desert crepes and savory ones. Fun atmosphere with outdoor dining as well.
Newwwwwww Yorrrrrrrk!!!!!
My Favorite pizza place in town. Thin crispy crusts that you can get by the slice or you can order a whole pizza. Comfort food for the whole family.
Live From New York Pizza
665 Samoa BoulevardNewwwwwww Yorrrrrrrk!!!!!
My Favorite pizza place in town. Thin crispy crusts that you can get by the slice or you can order a whole pizza. Comfort food for the whole family.
Sightseeing
A must see for anyone who loves Redwood Trees and moderate hiking. Easy to access and always beautiful.
92 locals recommend
Arcata Community Forest
A must see for anyone who loves Redwood Trees and moderate hiking. Easy to access and always beautiful.
Open beaches and the beautiful ocean will lift your spirit every time .
28 locals recommend
Clam Beach
Open beaches and the beautiful ocean will lift your spirit every time .
If you have an afternoon or a day to spend this is a great place to hang out. There are many different small hikes to do and an amazing beach where people like to hunt for agates. Always one of our favorites.
90 locals recommend
Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrIf you have an afternoon or a day to spend this is a great place to hang out. There are many different small hikes to do and an amazing beach where people like to hunt for agates. Always one of our favorites.
An amazing little secret beach mostly know by locals. The hike down to the beach can be a little steep so you must be in moderately good shape. Well worth the effort.
29 locals recommend
College Cove Beach
College Cove TrailAn amazing little secret beach mostly know by locals. The hike down to the beach can be a little steep so you must be in moderately good shape. Well worth the effort.
Every Saturday there is a great turnout of food vendors and music. A great place to hang out and get a feel for Arcata.
43 locals recommend
Arcata Farmer's Market
8th StreetEvery Saturday there is a great turnout of food vendors and music. A great place to hang out and get a feel for Arcata.
Neighborhoods
Trinidad
A quaint little beach town.
Laundry
Emerald City Laundry Co
1210 G StFull service laundry or do your own.
Music
Jambalaya
915 H StLots of local and regional musicians pass through here.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
1036 G StLots of great music and family movie night on Sundays.
Entertainment
An amazing historic building with great movies and a full service drink and food menu. A really fun experience.
60 locals recommend
Minor Theatre
1001 H StAn amazing historic building with great movies and a full service drink and food menu. A really fun experience.
Supermarkets
One of our Favorite markets in town! Quick and easy with tons of healthy food options, coffee and fresh smoothies! While you wait for your coffee check out the hat rack of in the body care department. That is our company Gypsy and Lolo.
56 locals recommend
Wildberries Marketplace
747 13th StOne of our Favorite markets in town! Quick and easy with tons of healthy food options, coffee and fresh smoothies! While you wait for your coffee check out the hat rack of in the body care department. That is our company Gypsy and Lolo.
Hands down the best produce in town. They also have a large selection of prepared foods and anything else you might need.
Have fun!!
63 locals recommend
Cooperative
25 4th StreetHands down the best produce in town. They also have a large selection of prepared foods and anything else you might need.
Have fun!!