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Arcata, California Travel Information
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Arcata in Humboldt County is surrounded by stunning coastal redwoods with the world's oldest, tallest trees. Arcata has a town square, university, beaches and a friendly atmosphere European tourists on holiday thoroughly enjoy.

Certainly Arcata's most prominent attraction that bring people to the city is Humboldt State University. Outside magazine named Arcata one of the top 15 college towns. When you visit you'll observe a vibe that speaks of privilege--not in the normal sense, but in its setting. Towering redwoods, a downtown square immaculately maintained with historic buildings and a campus and city reflecting a tolerance and even warmth to youthful living, Arcata's Humboldt State might well be considered the antithesis to another California university institution, UCLA.

In the center of the city is a town square with a statue of President McKinley in the middle of a park. This Plaza has a unique history stemming from its mining days back in the 1850s. In 2008 the city celebrated its 150th birthday with special events. But most every year, some highlights include the Kinetic Sculpture Race that takes several days and goes south, ending in Ferndale. Gotwit Days and a seafood festival are additional events. But if you visit the university?s web site, you?ll discover a full calendar of world class entertainment such as featured musicians, symphonies, comedy, plays and entertainment that only a university could attract.

In the summer there?s an outdoor market in the Plaza, where the Independence Day celebration occurs. Because the area gets one of the highest average rainfalls in California (40 to 50 inches per year), be prepared to enjoy the rain when you visit (except for the driest season during July and August.)



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Howard Johnson Express Inn



Howard Johnson Express Inn
4700 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521

1 Star


Property Description

The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is a two story interior corridor property with heated indoor pool and spa, fitness room and guest laundry. The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata is centrally located off Highway 101 in the heart of the Redwoods. Other points of interest include Redwood National Park located 35 miles north, Blue Lake Casino 5 miles east, Arcata Airport 5 miles north, Humboldt State University 4 miles south, Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary 4 miles south. Several restaurants and shops are located only 1/2 mile away. The Howard Johnson Express Inn Arcata has received the Quality Excellence Award, Presidents Award and is recognized by Howard Johnson International as a Gold Medal Award Property. No Pets Accepted.



Amenities · AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Coffee Maker in Room
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Fishing
· Free Parking
· Hairdryers Available
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Parking
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Adjoining Rooms
· Air Conditioned
· Breakfast
· Business Center
· Continental Breakfast
· Connecting Rooms
· Copy Service
· Copy Service
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Ice Machine
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· Guest Laundromat
· Modem in Room
· Microwave
· Over Sized Rooms
· Pool
· Heated Pool
· Indoor Pool
· Bus Parking
· Recreational Vehicle Parking
· Truck Parking
· Refrigerator
· Safe
· TV Remote Control
· Vending Machines
· Wake-up Service
· Wheel Chair Access


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Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 02:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is PST
· 48 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.




Directions

Hwy-101 North, take the Guintoli Lane exit. Turn right from off-ramp, then right again onto Valley West to property.

Hwy-101 South, take the Guintoli Lane exit. Turn left from the off-ramp, cross the freeway. Then, turn right onto Valley West to property.

Hwy-299 West, take the Guintoli Lane exit. Turn left from the off-ramp onto Valley East to Valley West (same road) to property.

Hwy-101 South, take the Guintoli Lane exit. Turn left from the off-ramp, cross the freeway. Then, turn right onto Valley West to property.

Eureka-Arcata Airport


Guarantee Policy

All reservations made via the Internet require a credit card to guarantee the reservation. Some reservations may require a credit card deposit


Cancellation Policy

Cancel before 4pm Hotel time


Restaurant Information

Carls Jr. McDonalds Round Table Pizza Sea Grille (Eureka) Subway Oriental Buffet Village Pantry


Recreation Information


Arcata Plaza (shops, restaurants, art galleries) Avenue of The Giants in Southern Humboldt Carson Mansion Clarke Museum Fort Humboldt State Historical Park Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise Old Town Eureka (Shops, Restaurants, Art Galleries) Pacific Lumber Co demonstration Forest in Scotia Patrick's Point State Park in Trinidad Redwood National State Park in Orick Samoa Cookhouse and Museum Woodley Island Marina Railroad Museum 3 Mi north Art Galeries And Exhibits 4 Mi north Humbold State University 4 Mi north Arcata Marsh Wildlife Sanct 5 Mi north



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Arcata Hotel Chains

Best Western
Comfort Inns
Days Inn
Howard Johnson Plazas, Hotels, Inns, and Express Inns
iHotelier
Quality Inns
Super 8 Motels




Hotels in Cities Near Arcata

Arcata
Eureka
Mckinleyville


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