The bay view is great and the facility adequate, but the atmosphere for working out is distracting…read moreat best and downright aggravating at times. Some of the regulars are a little sketchy and the staff doesn't seem too concerned even though it could be a safety issue considering the location. There's a lot of transient traffic. Worst of all are the instructors. They must be the worst paid fitness staff in town and their skills and attitude reflect that. There's one lady in particular who completely runs your workout with her extremely loud, obnoxious directions. She's clearly trying to desperately hold off her own aging procees and it isn't working. Her routines are right out of the 80s aerobics craze. She's got crazy red hair, but you'll be able to figure out who she is right away. Stay clear!

The best spot to watch fireworks in Eureka for both 4th of July or New Year's. Also offers…read morememberships for folks interested in working out.

they have the best kayak rentals around for super inexpensive. Their gear is new and in great…read morecondition. I've been able to try out several boats to see which kind I might be interested to buy from one of the local outfitters. One of the best things is you can launch your boat right from the aquatic centers boat ramp so you don't need to load it up on your car which is awesome. The staff are super helpful and accommodating, they teach you about the tides, weather and conditions so you stay safe. You even get a little instruction too. It's great to get out on the bay and explore the wildlife. So far I've seen harbor seals, river otter, and tons of birds. I'll definitely be coming back all summer.

Had a great time learning to SUP with Larry & Kyle! They…read morewere really great instructors, we had a lot of fun on the water and all the gear was in great condition. Would definitely recommend it!

I recently attended a community gathering at the center and was surprised to see it hasn't been…read morereviewed considering the building has been in service for over twenty years now. Opening in 1999, the Arcata Community Center is an intricate part of the town in which it is named after. I have attended numerous functions over the years here, seed swaps, basketball games, awards dinners, live music performances, volunteer commitee meetings and holiday craft fairs. This building offers a multitude of options to the community at large for hosting events both large and small. This most recent visit was for an annual awards dinner with over 300 in attendance that was held in the great hall and with all those participants it was surprisingly not overcrowded. The facility is clean bright and very well maintained. There is a huge parking lot that fills around three sides of the building as well, so there is ample parking for literally any size event. The ACC provides a great location with very nice facilities for hosting any event large or small and is available for rental through the Arcata Parks and Recreation Department. 4 Stars a nice venue in a convenient location. 00673

Old town Eureka has so much to see and do... It's a fantastic area to just wander…read more All kinds of different shops from antique shops, to clothing, shops, to shops where you can buy items from Humboldt County. The chain "restoration hardware" started right here in old town. They also have both new and used book shops. One of them is the bookLegger, which has both. A fun shop to stop in is Seymour's novelty shop. From Whoopie cushions, to pink flamingos, to everything in between. There is also a "California visitors center", where you can go in and get local tourist information. There are some great places to eat, from restaurants to otherwise. My two favorites are "los bagels" on 2nd St., and "living the dream ice cream". at the foot of F Street... In season, you can take the Humboldt Bay Harbor tour on the Madaket, a historic boat which used to be a ferry before the days of the Samoa Bridge. During the summer. They have a big open air market on Friday night, and the old town Fourth of July festival is another open air market. That is also lots of fun to visit. The crown jewel of old town has to be the Carson mansion.... A beautiful old building. Unfortunately, it's not open to the public, as it's a private club, but if you know a member, or you can get get in as part of an event, it's really nice on the inside. There are some homeless people in old town, but they pretty much stay to themselves, the best thing to do is just use common sense. You will have a great time here. On the first Saturday of every month, is the popular "arts alive festival." From 6 to 9 PM, they have live music, late night, gallery openings, and businesses celebrating the local vibrant arts scene. It's very popular, and another great event.

Quality/Quantity - So, overall we had a very good time…read more But of course, if you know me, I try to create my own good times. :) See all my other Eureka Yelp reviews. Main attractions in Old Town are: Harbor walk, be safe as the homeless can be aggressive here. Many good dining options, including Lost Coast Brewery Cafe, Brick & Fire Bistro, Five Eleven, Phatsy Kline's Parlor and Lounge, etc. Eureka Visitor Center - Another one of my highlights of the trip, but then I happen to crash the grand open party! Dick Taylor Craft Chocolates. Carson Mansion - Looks good from the outside. Close to the public. Main attractions in Eureka are: Micro Breweries - So many to choose from, the most popular one is probably Lost Coast. Of course we went to both their locations and a few more other breweries. The Redwood Curtain Brewery also stood out for us on this visit. They also have Cider companies, but that is not my preference/not my drink of choice. Sequoia Park - I enjoyed this. A nice easy walk/hike. Sequoia Park Garden - Really small, but still very nice and beautiful. The caregiver was also really friendly. Sequoia Park Zoo - If I had young kids, I would have enjoyed it more. My daughter enjoyed it. Atmosphere - Historic, victorian homes, art, etc. Kind of reminds me of Napa or Carmel... Small city, but I am told the largest for their county. I believe the largest coastal city is between SF and Portland, OR. The city is approximately 14.5 sq miles with 26.5k population. Service - Good. Mostly self service walking around Old Town. Price - Depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comments - Congrats on Eureka's success since 1850. 1856 Incorporated. 1874 - Reincorporated.

This place is a gem, the shining star of Arcata, an awesome place to check out some DIY shows with…read morelocal and small touring bands. It's a sober all ages space that has zines, local art and jewelry, t shirts, and more. You can reach out to them to get booked if you're part of a small band! I truly wish I took more pictures of this place, you can find more on Google Maps, they're usually only open limited hours Friday and Saturday? Except for shows which can be on any night of the week and are usually pretty affordable sliding scale. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and outerspacearcata.com I'm glad I got to see a show here on my way through town. This is truly a special place and I hope it keeps going, I can see myself coming back to Arcata to see a show here!

wow...a literal redwood forest on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt! we were visiting my kid and he…read morewas showing us around campus. adjacent to the baseball field we saw multiple paths that led into the forest. we dove in and explored..wow just wow!!! first of all we stumbled upon a disk golf course....no real path at this point. some people arrived who were playing so we got out of the way and found a body of water. green but gorgeous! there was a pathway at this point and we followed it ....eventually after so much Beauty we ended up at a grass clearing surrounded by giant trees. it was a park with so many people picnicking and playing lawn sports. then found another forest pathway back to campus. I'm not sure if we actually left campus or not but having this as a backyard is astonishing!

Excuse all the typos on my earlier review…read more I have seen more horses on the trail this past year than any other year which explains some of the poop on the trails, I suppose with the exception of others. Also if you are interested in learning about the trails on Google maps or by using a map app by searching 'Arcata Trail system' and you can have a glimpse of how to navigate :-)

Local community center and gathering place. This facility provides a variety of activities for old…read moreand young alike. You can take classes and workshops throughout the year here, from exercise and workout daily drop ins to once a week art and activity workshops. Located next to Pierson park and across the parking lot from the library. This center seems to always have something going on every month, check the bulletin board in the foyer for a list of current activities. The senior center is also a staging point for the county for several county wide programs; low cost firewood, food drives, low cost pet services, etc. This is a newer construction facility with nice amenities and it provides a valuable service to our little town on the coast. 4 stars - worth a visit and check out if you're in the area. 00359

Had the opportunity to stop in this neat neighborhood center on a recent weekend afternoon for a…read morecelebration party. This community space is a real hidden gem within the city. I have driven by it a thousand times and it's unassuming presence blends into the passing landscape easily. This tree covered oasis is definitely worth looking into if you're in need of a large venue space with a full industrial kitchen, a full raised stage area, exceptional sound proofing for the large main event room with secured outer space, and a private parking lot. There are two side entrances as well, allowing kitchen activities and personnel to move in and out without affecting the main event room. The same applies to the other side entrance by the stage area. This is a really nice event and venue space definitely worth consideration. 4 Stars would most definitely consider this spot for its convenience to the college and downtown Arcata. 00624