Catch the ferry or ride a seaplane into this sweet island village near Seattle. This isn't the kind of beach for arcade games on the boardwalk or rummy drinks under a palapa, but rather natural-feeling beaches, independent bookstores and restaurants, and even a lavender farm with views of ...
The campus ofHumboldt State Universityin Arcata adds to the casual tone of the city, and theArcata Plazadisplays its rich heritage with cultural spots like the Arcata Hotel and the Minor Theater. Bayside beauty also abounds throughout town, including massive redwood groves inArcata Community Forest...
While area beaches are plentiful,Salt Pond Beach Park(named for traditional Hawaiian salt collecting ponds—manmade salt flats created for sea salt harvesting) is a must for its shallow snorkeling pools and reef protected waters. Just outside of town near Ele'ele's Port Allen Harbor isGlass Be...