Why Live in Samoa Boulevard
Samoa Boulevard in Arcata features a mix of residential and commercial buildings, with bungalow, cottage, and ranch-style homes, along with some condos and townhouses. Single-family homes typically have small front yards, and the area experiences summer fog from Arcata Bay. Samoa Boulevard is adjacent to the Arcata Marsh, a 300-acre area with 5 miles of walking and biking trails that also serves as a wastewater treatment facility. The Arcata Sports Complex, about a mile away, offers various indoor and outdoor sports facilities, while the nearby Arcata Ball Park hosts the Humboldt Crabs collegiate summer baseball team.
Local amenities include Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, which features a variety of beers, food trucks, live music, and trivia nights. Dining options like SALT Fish House and The Big Blue Café are within half a mile, along with shops around Arcata's Plaza, such as Daydream and Humboldt Outfitters. Safeway is conveniently located half a mile to the north for groceries. The neighborhood is well-connected via U.S. Route 101, providing access to Mad River Community Hospital 4 miles away and California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport 9 miles away. Public transportation is available through the Arcata & Mad River Transit system.
Samoa Boulevard is part of the Arcata School District, with Arcata Elementary School and Arcata High School both having high ratings. The area is also close to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, which offers various technical programs. Local events include the Arcata Oyster Festival and a weekly farmer’s market at Arcata Plaza.
