Blue Lake

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Blue Lake is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Blue Lake is located on the Mad River, 16 miles northeast of Eureka, at an elevation of 131 feet. Its population is 1,208 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,253 from the 2010 census. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.3 thous.Area: 0.62 mi²Coordinates: 40°52'52"N, 123°59'31"W

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Nearby attractions include: Statue of William McKinley, Arcata Theatre, Minor Theater, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum.

5 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of William McKinley, Arcata
127 min walk • The McKinley statue for the purposes of this article refers to one of various statues of President of the United States William McKinley, specifically the 8.5-foot bronze statue by Haig Patigian that stood in the center of the town plaza in Arcata, California, from July 4, 1906, until February 28, 2019.
5 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arcata Theatre, Arcata
127 min walk • The Arcata Theatre Lounge is a historic structure located in the city of Arcata in Humboldt County, California.
5 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Minor Theater, Arcata
128 min walk • The Minor Theatre, located at 1001 H Street in Arcata, California, reopened under independent ownership in 2016. It is the second oldest movie theater in the United States to be built for that purpose.
4.9 miW
Museum, Natural history museum
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Arcata
125 min walk • Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum is a natural history museum in Arcata, California in the United States.
5 miW
40°52'7"N • 124°5'10"W
Arcata plaza, Arcata
127 min walk • Park, City hall
4.5 miW
Universities and schools
Humboldt State University, Arcata
115 min walk • California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt also known as Cal Poly Humboldt or Cal Poly is a public university in Arcata, California. It is one of three polytechnic universities in the California State University system. It is the northernmost campus of the 23-school California State University system.
5.4 miW
Area
Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary, Arcata
138 min walk • Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary is an innovative sewer management system employed by the city of Arcata, California. A series of oxidation ponds, treatment wetlands and enhancement marshes are used to filter sewage waste. The marshes also serve as a wildlife refuge, and are on the Pacific Flyway.
5.3 miW
40°52'11"N • 124°5'31"W
Arcata Playhouse, Arcata
135 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
4.9 miW
Sport complex
Humboldt Crabs, Arcata
125 min walk • The Humboldt Crabs are a collegiate summer baseball team located in Arcata, California. Playing in every season since they were founded in 1945 by Lou Bonomini, later joined by Ned Barsuglia, the Crabs are the oldest continually-operated summer collegiate baseball team in American baseball.
4.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Arcata Ball Park, Arcata
125 min walk • Arcata Ball Park is a collegiate baseball venue in the Western United States, located in Arcata, California. Opened in 1941, it is the home of the summer collegiate Humboldt Crabs.
4.4 miW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Redwood Bowl, Arcata
113 min walk • Redwood Bowl is the main stadium on the campus of Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. It is used for Humboldt State Lumberjacks football games and track and field meets, as well as local high school contests.