Hotel Arcata

Built in 1915, this budget inn is set among downtown Arcata's hip shops and restaurants, a mile from Arcata Bay and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. Unfussy rooms feature retro decor, cable TV and free WiFi, plus coffeemakers and private bathrooms with cast-iron bathtubs. The 2-room suites feature pull-out sofas and/or additional bathrooms. Room service is also available. Amenities include passes for a nearby fitness center with a pool, a hot tub and a sauna. There's also a gift shop and a beauty salon inside the hotel.