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The City of Arcata, incorporated in 1858, is nestled on the northern coast of California, amid redwood forests, Humboldt Bay, and the Pacific Ocean; approximately 760 miles north of Los Angeles and 275 miles north of San Francisco. The nearest seaport is Eureka, five miles south on Humboldt Bay.
The History of Arcata is as rich and diverse as the land and the people who live here. Founded in 1850 as a supply port during the gold rush era, Arcata retains its Victorian Architecture, historic central plaza, and small-town charm evocative of Arcata's First Century.
Arcata is a "town-gown" community, home to Humboldt State University; one of the oldest colleges in the California State University system. This relationship brings a creative energy which has fostered a unique blend of innovative projects, entrepreneurial Businesses, Artistic Endeavors and Special Events for which Arcata is renowned. Take a virtual stroll though town on an Art Walk or Historic Homes Tour.
Arcata's Community Forest is one of the only municipally owned forests in the nation. The forest provides a beautiful getaway for a picnic in Redwood Park and stroll in the towering redwoods or an invigorating run, hike or mountain bike adventure on the miles and miles of forest trails. In addition, the Arcata Community Forest was certified as sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in 1998 and is a model for sustained yield forestry. In November 2006, the 171 acre Sunny Brae Forest was added to the Community Forest.
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is an innovative wetland system built as a cost-effective and environmentally sound wastewater treatment solution. In addition to effectively fulfilling wastewater treatment needs, Arcata's innovative wetland system provides an inspiring bay view and a window to the benefits of integrated wetland enhancement and wastewater treatment. The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary has a reputation as one of the best birding sites along the Pacific North Coast - home or stop over for over 250 species of birds. April, is the height of the shorebird and spring migration, when hundreds and thousands of migrating birds congregate in wetlands, rivers, and Humboldt Bay. Visitors from around the world flock to Arcata to participate in Godwit Days - Northcoast Spring Bird Migration Festival.