View Crest Lodge

North Coast & Redwoods


On a hill above the ocean on the inland side, these well-maintained, modern and good-value cottages have partial ocean views and added extras like fireplaces and hot tubs. They range from one to two bedroom and breakfast is included in the price.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby North Coast & Redwoods attractions

1. Patrick's Point State Park

0.85 MILES

Coastal bluffs jut out to sea at this 640-acre state park, where sandy beaches abut rocky headlands. Easy access to dramatic coastline makes this is a…

2. Trinidad Museum

4.24 MILES

This small museum is a good place to learn about the indigenous communities of California's northern coast with a sizable collection of Yurok baskets and…

3. HSU Telonicher Marine Laboratory

4.42 MILES

Near Edwards St, this marine lab has a self-guided tour that leads to a touch tank, several aquariums (look for the red octopus) and an enormous whale jaw…

4. Redwood National Park

12.5 MILES

This park is the southernmost of a patchwork of state and federally administered lands under the umbrella of Redwood National & State Parks. After picking…

5. Humboldt State University

17.72 MILES

The university on the northeastern side of town holds the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT), a world leader in developing sustainable…

6. Minor Theatre

17.79 MILES

This 1914 movie theater is reputed to be the oldest in the US. It reopened under independent ownership in 2016 after a period of closure and now screens…

7. Hotel Arcata

17.86 MILES

This handsome 1915 building was designed by a well known San Francisco architect of the time, W H Weeks. Built as a hotel, the first guests were…

8. Jacoby’s Storehouse

17.91 MILES

Across from Arcata Plaza, the creaking halls of this 1857 mercantile building have received a handsome upgrade and now lead to restaurants, some tasteful…