Homes for Rent in Westwood-Vasside, Arcata

Westwood-Vasside, located in Arcata, features homes primarily built in the 1950s, including ranch-style, new traditional, and bungalow designs, with a small manufactured home community also present. The neighborhood is characterized by its sidewalks and closely spaced houses with small front yards. Janes Creek Meadows Park and Chevret-Vasside Park provide green spaces and playgrounds, while the Potawot Community Garden offers a 3-acre certified farmers market. Redwood Park, about 2 miles away, offers extensive hiking and horseback riding trails within its 800 acres of redwood forest. Local dining options include Los Bagels and Tomo, with Redwood Curtain Brewing Company located 3 miles away. Arcata Plaza, surrounded by shops like Humboldt Outfitters and Solutions, is about 2 miles from the neighborhood. Murphy’s Markets is the nearest grocery store, less than half a mile from most homes. The Arcata Bay Oyster Festival and the year-round Arcata Farmer’s Market are notable events. U.S. Route 101 is about half a mile away, and the Arcata & Mad River Transit System provides public transportation with stops in the neighborhood. The California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport is 7 miles away, and Mad River Community Hospital is less than a mile from most homes. The neighborhood is served by the Arcata Schools District, with Arcata Elementary School, Arcata High School, and Sunny Brae Middle School all having high ratings. Cal Poly, located 1 mile away, offers various technical programs.