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At most motels, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

These are some of our customers’ top motels in the larger area. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt: Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Cal Poly Humboldt State University. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Eureka, CA – Redwood Coast: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Arcata is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) away. Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Located 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from the heart of Arcata. Travelodge by Wyndham Eureka: Central Arcata is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay. View Crest Lodge: 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from the heart of Arcata. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Visitors to Arcata have good things to say about its shops, beaches and forests. Take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing in the area. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Arcata Community Forest, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and Los Bagels. To learn more about local history, take some time at Arcata Theatre Lounge and Arcata Playhouse.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Arcata to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 9°C. The rainiest months in Arcata are December, March, January and February, with each month seeing an average of 190 mm of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Arcata to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka), which is located 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.