Humboldt State is located in Arcata, California. There are, however, a number of other towns just a short distance from campus that you might want to also consider. These include McKinleyville, Eureka, Trinidad, Ferndale and Fortuna.

Which town is right for you?

It's all a question of priorities. Are you, for instance, looking for the cheapest rent, the closest location to campus, or the town with the most restaurants and amenities? Use the chart below to learn more about the neighborhoods in Arcata and our neighboring cities.

Arcata

Neighborhood	Distance To HSU	Bus Service?	Amenities	Rent
Within City Limits
Curtis Heights	1 mile		Park
Woodland Heights	2 miles		Park
Westwood	1 mile	Red Route A&MRTS	Grocery, Laundry
Greenview	3 miles	Red Route A&MRTS	Grocery, Bike Trails
Outside City Limits
Fickle Hill	2 miles		Park, Bike Trails, Hiking
Valley West	5 miles	A&MRTS, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Gas, Restaurants	-
The Bottoms	2 miles	A&MRTS	Grocery, Laundry	-
Sunnybrae	2 miles	A&MRTS	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Park, Hiking	-
$ Key: = $250 - $400/mo. (usually a room in a house); = $450 - $800/mo. (usually 1-2br apartment or small house); = $850 - $1500/mo. (usually 1-2br house or townhouse); = $1500+/mo. (usually private home, often with property).

Beyond Arcata

City	Distance To HSU	Bus Service?	Amenities	Rent
Fieldbrook/Blue Lake	6-8 miles	Yes, HTA	Park, Hiking, River	-
McKinleyville	5 miles	Yes, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Park, Beach Access	-
Eureka/Cutten/Myrtle Town	8 miles	Yes, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Park, Beach Access	-
Trinidad/Westhaven	15 miles	Yes, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Beach Access	-
Fortuna	25 miles	Yes, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Park	-
Ferndale	28 miles	Yes, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Park	-
Rio Dell/Scotia	35 miles	Yes, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Park, River	-
Willow Creek	40 miles	Yes, HTA	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Park, River	-
Garberville/Redway	75 miles	N/A	Grocery, Laundry, Eating, Gas, Park, River	-
$ Key: = $250 - $400/mo. (usually a room in a house); = $450 - $800/mo. (usually 1-2br apartment or small house); = $850 - $1500/mo. (usually 1-2br house or townhouse); = $1500+/mo. (usually private home, often with property).