Humboldt State University, Arcata

Name: Humboldt State University
Address: 1 Harpst St, Arcata, United States

#6 among attractions in Arcata

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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. The main campus, situated hillside at the edge of a coast redwood forest, has commanding views overlooking Arcata, much of Humboldt Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. The college town setting on the California North Coast, 8 miles north of Eureka, 279 miles north of San Francisco, and 654 miles north of Los Angeles is notable for its natural beauty. It is the most westerly four-year university in the contiguous United States. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°52'32"N, 124°4'41"W

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1 Harpst StArcata United States

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Humboldt State University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of William McKinley, Arcata
17 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.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arcata Theatre, Arcata
15 min walk • The Arcata Theatre Lounge is a historic structure located in the city of Arcata in Humboldt County, California.
0.6 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Minor Theater, Arcata
16 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Arcata
11 min walk • Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum is a natural history museum in Arcata, California in the United States.
0.6 miSW
40°52'7"N • 124°5'10"W
Arcata plaza, Arcata
17 min walk • Park, City hall
1.4 miSW
Area
Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wildlife Sanctuary, Arcata
36 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.
0.8 miSW
40°52'11"N • 124°5'31"W
Arcata Playhouse, Arcata
22 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.6 miSW
Sport complex
Humboldt Crabs, Arcata
16 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.
0.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Arcata Ball Park, Arcata
16 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.
~630 ftNE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Redwood Bowl, Arcata
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Humboldt State University?

Nearby attractions include Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Arcata (11 min walk), Arcata Theatre, Arcata (15 min walk), Humboldt Crabs, Arcata (16 min walk), Statue of William McKinley, Arcata (17 min walk).

How to get to Humboldt State University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Humboldt State University:

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Arcata Transit Center (15 min walk)