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At many motels, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and 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. View Crest Lodge: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from the heart of Arcata. Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka: Central Arcata is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) away. A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Trinidad Inn: 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from the heart of Arcata. Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including WiFi and 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, Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. 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 roadtrip, 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 temp of 59°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 48°F. The rainiest months in Arcata are December, March, January, and February, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches 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) away from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.