Spend the day on the water, exploring and taking
in the scenery. Whether you come to kayak,
canoe, or SUP paddle, you’ll enjoy the
recreational opportunities Arcata Bay has to
offer.
Arcata Bay is at the top of the northern coast
of California in the northern half of the
Humboldt Bay, about 100 miles south of the
Oregon border and 275 miles north of San
Francisco. Arcata Bay is part of Humboldt Bay,
Divided by Highway 101. Arcata is located only
six miles north of Eureka. The Arcata Marsh and
Wildlife Sanctuary are on the northern side. The
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge is
situated on the southern end.
Large areas of the bay are mud flats and
eelgrass beds. Deep-water access for large water
vessels extends from the mouth of the Bay
(between the North and South Spits) to the
Woodley Island Marina, on the north, and Fields
Landing on the south.
Two islands Indian and Woodley Island are in the
center of the bay. It’s a prime spot for
birdwatching and observing marine life. Arcata
Bay is home to migratory birds, with the
population most present during the spring and
fall. While paddling, keep your eyes peeled and
your camera ready for geese, ospreys and eagles
that soar overhead. Or for harbor seals and
river otters pop up out of the water.
Arcata Bay offers scenic beauty that is uncommon
for a suburban area.
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