Arcata - Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary

569 South G Street
Arcata, California 95521
Northern Humboldt
Website
Phone: 707-826-2359

The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is 307 acres of forward thinking ingenuity that has led to a beautiful park that has a little something for everyone.  Located on the north side of Humboldt Bay, these wetlands are the temporary home to thousands of migrating birds as well as a bevy of plants, insects and mammals. 
There are five miles of walking trails and an interpretive center that has interactive exhibits, free maps and literature, a bookstore, bird checklists and a log of recent bird sightings. The center is open Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Monday 1-5 p.m. Closed on major holidays.
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to relax, enjoy the sunshine & fresh air and take in some amazing views of the Bay.
How to get there:
Traveling South:  Take Highway 101 south to the South G Street exit and follow it to the right.  The park will be on the left. You can also keep going on G Street until you reach Samoa Blvd.  Turn left and then make a left on I street to get to the west side parking lot.  
Traveling North:  Take the Samoa Blvd (Highway 255) exit West and turn left on G street.  You can also turn left on I street to the west side parking lot. 
More info:
For more information on birding we suggest you join the Redwood Region Audubon Society's tour which they lead every Saturday at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Meet at the foot of I Street. You do not need a reservation to take the tour.  You can also visit them on the web at; www.rras.org
Keep Humboldt Beautiful ~ Please pack out all of your garbage.
For more information on the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, visit its Website.
Other things to do in the area:
Check out the Arcata Community Forest to enjoy some time in one of the best city parks in Humboldt County.  The HSU Natural History Museum is another fun stop to make while you're in Arcata and up Highway 101 in beautiful Trinidad, visit the gorgeous Luffenholtz Beach, Trinidad State Beach and Patrick's Point State Park.
For more detailed information about the Humboldt area, visit our Humboldt County Website which has a complete list of area beaches and parks, art galleries and museums, a restaurant guide, information on the world-famous Avenue of the Giants and much more.   
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