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Arcata Welcome to the City of Arcata, incorporated in 1858, is located on California's redwood coast, 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. Arcata is the home of Humboldt State University. The 2000 Census data shows the total population of Arcata at 16,651. Arcata's weather is typical of the Northern California coast, with mild summers and cool, wet winters. It rarely freezes in the winter and it is rarely hot in the summer. Annual average rainfall is over 40 inches, with 80% of that falling in the six-month period of November through April. The average year-round temperature is 59 degrees. Humidity averages between 72 and 87 percent. Prevailing winds are from the north, and average 5 mph. |
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Schools City Hall Arcata Arcata City Council Arcata City Council Humboldt State University College of the Redwoods Arcata School District schools Northern Humboldt Union High School District Jacoby Creek Elementary School District |
 
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Recreation, Attractions Arcata Farmer's Market The North Coast Growers Association sponsors a very popular farmer's market on the Arcata Plaza from the end of April through November. Featuring a wide variety of regional organic produce, plants, crafts, music and entertainment, it's the place to be on Saturdays Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary The Sequoia Park Zoo is the only accredited zoological facility between San Francisco and southern Oregon. Established in 1907, it is truly a jewel in the heart of Eureka. |
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| Local History The Wiyot People and Yurok People lived in this area prior to Russian and European arrival.;Kori is the name for the Wiyot settlement that existed on the site of what would become Arcata. The natives of this region are the farthest-southwest people whose language has Algonquian roots. The traditional homeland of the Wiyot ranged from Mad River in the north and continues through Humboldt Bay (including the present cities of Eureka and Arcata) and then south to the lower Eel River basin. The traditional homeland of the Yurok ranges from Mad River to beyond the Klamath River in the north. Due to several factors, including the effects of disease, loss of traditional sources of food, and attempted genocide against the Wiyot people, their population was reduced to less than 5% of pre-European numbers. |
Entertainment Natural History Museum Humboldt State University Located near downtown, this unique museum provides an extensive fossil collection and exhibits of California fauna and flora. Interesting for all ages. Tuesday-Saturday Humboldt Redwoods State Park home page Humboldt Redwoods State Park is California's largest redwood state park. The world's tallest trees await you along the Avenue of the Giants Arcata Fish and Wildlife Historical Sites Society of Arcata The Philips House Museum at 7th and Union Streets preserves the atmosphere of a typical farm house found in Arcata. As a living museum, Arcata's best |
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Info, Maps, Traffic & Weather and Local Links City of Arcata, California : Information Resources for Arcata Residents and Visitors. City of Arcata, California. Find local hotels, realtors, job openings, restaurants and businesses in Arcata. Find local weather, city information, yellow pages, and other info for Arcata. The Weather Network - City Weather - Arcata, California Current Local Weather For Arcata, California, Wednesday, 18 July 2007: 14°C. Wind calmkm/h. Check Soon, Check Often Weather Arcata, California (95518) Conditions & Forecast Weather Arcata, California (95518) Conditions & Forecast |
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