Arcata Plaza – Historic Samoa Cookhouse loop from Arcata

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Arcata Plaza – Historic Samoa Cookhouse loop from Arcata

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Arcata Plaza – Historic Samoa Cookhouse loop from Arcata

02:28

42.5km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Ma-le'l Dunes South

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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876 m

Arcata Plaza

Highlight • Settlement

The Plaza, with its lawns and flowerbeds, is the social and commercial center of Arcata.

Charming shops selling locally handcrafted goods, sporting goods, boutiques, and restaurants line the Plaza and the streets beyond.

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21.7 km

Arkley Center for Performing Arts

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1920, the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts - originally called the Sweasey Theater - is a historic theater in downtown Eureka. The building is described as "eclectic" …

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25.0 km

Indian Island - Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural

28.0 km

Historic Samoa Cookhouse

Highlight • Restaurant

Canteen for the logging company town from 1893

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32.4 km

Manila Community Park

Highlight • Settlement

Located on Humboldt Bay, Manila Community Park offers incredible views, a playground, two tennis courts, basketball courts, open lawns, and walking trails through a freshwater marsh. It's a great place to picnic, relax, or explore.

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34.0 km

Ma-Le'l Dunes Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Maps, restrooms, drinking water fountain at this trailhead, with the northern trail looping north an then west to the beach, while the sandy trail at the south end of the parking area is shortest distance to the beach

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42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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