Arcata is a college town in California, about 280 miles north of San Francisco.
The plaza is where people hang out most if you're looking for other travelers. Cross 
on 7th street to get to a wooded area where you can urban camp.
Arcata
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Hitchhiking out
East towards Weaverville/Redding
To leave Arcata going east to Weaverville/Redding on 299, you can catch rides at the North exit just at the north edge of town, 17th and G St, right at the pedestrian bridge to Humboldt State. Make sure to ask the driver if they're taking 299 because if you don't, they won't make the turn-off for the about 3 miles out of town and you'll be stuck trying to hitch a ride at the interchange, with cars flying by at 65 mph (not likely they'll stop here!)
Decided to hitch on 299 around this point:
Coordinates: 40.9102, -124.0656 Google OSM
After maybe 1h I got my first ride (some stopped before but not going far enough). After that rides came easy as rain started to pour. Made it to Shingletown in 3 rides that day and got offered to sleep at my last driver's home.
Ozcar
November 2017
Hitching In
Coming from San Francisco
It's easy to hitchhike to Arcata, California! Starting from in Golden Gate, San Francisco there are some great spots to pick up rides all along . Try to get out of the Bay Area quick if you can as the California Highway Patrol will be on you if you attempt to hitch on the three lane highways. You shouldn't have many problems on two lanes roads. The farther North you go the easier it gets! Most people can recommend good spots. In Ukiah, turns back into a freeway. Hopland is a great spot to hitch, especially on the straight run near the Solar Living Center! Laytonville is a great spot!