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Arcata

California, United States · North America

About Arcata

Arcata sits on the route: 15 minutes from Blue Lake, 39km from Redwood National and State Parks.

Arcata is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 17,843, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Arcata sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arcata to your route.

About Arcata

Arcata Ball Park is a collegiate baseball venue in the Western United States, located in Arcata, California. Opened in 1938, it is the home of the summer collegiate Humboldt Crabs. Arcata Ball Park is located at the corner of F Street and 9th Street in downtown Arcata, near the Plaza. The ballpark is tightly

Read more surrounded by a bus station on the third base side, busy F Street on the first base side, Arcata City Hall, Police Station and library behind right field, and Highway 101 just over the left field fence. The ballpark, a Works Progress Administration project, was approved in 1936, finalized in 1937, and completed in 1938, for a cost of $11,577. The ballpark was built on swamp land originally donated by Arcata Postmaster George Marken on October 23, 1923, and filled in in 1933. The ballpark's original wood grandstands stood until May 1978, but the original wood facade entrance still stood as the entrance until it was demolished in September 2024.

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Where is Arcata located?

Arcata is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.8665 latitude, -124.0828 longitude.

What is the population of Arcata?

Arcata has a population of approximately 17,843 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
17,843
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
40.8665, -124.0828

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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Worth the detour from Arcata

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Redwood National and State Parks

Home to the tallest trees on Earth, the ancient coast redwoods reaching over 370 feet.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Arcata

  • 62 kmAvenue of the GiantsA 31-mile old alignment of US 101 threading through Humboldt Redwoods State Park beneath the world's tallest trees: a cathedral-like drive among ancient coast redwoods.

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