Locale

Humboldt State University is perched on Preston Hill overlooking Arcata, Arcata Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. Our north latitude is 40 degrees 52 minutes 30 seconds, and our west longitude is 124 degrees 4 minutes 0 seconds. Arcata is nestled in the redwoods region of California's north coast in Humboldt county, approximately 275 miles north of San Francisco. Our local climate is mild year-round, with a distinct rainy season from November through March, and varying degrees of sun and fog in the remainder of the year. Campus visitors will find many outdoor recreational opportunities at the area's beaches, rivers, forests, and mountains. Some links describing these places are given below: