Arcata, CA - Hippie Heaven

Saturday outdoor market in a small Northern California town known for easy living and pot culture.

[@iiiiiiiiiiii90000000]

This is a place where you will start feeling guilty for not bringing your own bags to the grocery store. You will suddenly find yourself getting into brewing your own beer, jarring your own pickles and walking or biking to work and school instead of driving. There is an endless list of outdoor activities to enjoy, as well as heaps of community events and festivals to attend on the weekends. I've been living here for almost two years now and I love it

[@matthewmcdaniel9268]

iiiiiiiiiiii90000000 haha save the planet! Yeah , right....too little too late

[@mr.joshua204]

I had some dumbass college kids give me dirty looks at arcatas wildberrys for using their paper bags, its like.... I compost, you fucking piece of shit, and the damage is already done, I wasn't the one who made the paper bag, and sold it to a liberal store who bought it for their customers

[@mrtimezone8658]

7 years later and it's required to bring your own grocery bags. Do you have any more observations, if so, please share them?

[@iiiiiiiiiiii90000000]

@@mrtimezone8658 Nope because I haven't lived there since 2014, nor have I been back to visit since then.

[@iiiiiiiiiiii90000000]

@Harrison Bergeron I haven't lived there in 7 years. I've moved to 3 different cities and another state since then and Arcata is still my favorite place I've lived. I get that it''s not for everyone, but I personally would gladly move back to the area if I could afford it or find work there.

[@MK-su6eg]

Reminds me of the pre party get together before a GRATEFUL DEAD CONCERT ! Aloha from Hawaii, long live JerryG, and all the Dead heads , PEACE,

[@bowlafterbowl]

Went to school here and it was the best decision I ever made. Met some really good people here and its a beautiful place to live. Sometimes I regret leaving but I know it will always have a place in my heart. I will see you again someday Humboldt

[@Best_FaceForward]

Everyone missing Arcata makes me appreciate more living in such a cool and down to earth community 😊

[@applewoodcourt]

One of the 5 days out of the year that the sun was shining. ;-)

[@natureboihikes162]

Chuck J Haha! Yes, we get a ton of rain there.

@@natureboihikes162 Can't be anymore rain than I get in Memphis but I bet the temperatures are a lot nicer.

[@thislazylife]

It doesn't rain here nearly as much as it used to. I moved here in '92 and I swear it drizzled for 3 months straight. Even summer that year it was foggy and overcast most days.

[@arlenedungan8834]

I lived there for 2 years... it's a hippie town for sure...it wasn't for me, but glad I experienced it non the less

[@AlexCab_49]

better than so-cal for sure. I wanna move there.

[@rockwjz]

The old man getting down at the minute mark was fucking awesome! haha I love when people just let loose and dance, it makes me very happy!

[@joshcheek3785]

me and my bros r making a journey by foot to live our lives as hippies in the name of peace and love. r starting point is Tennessee and we being walking in 2 weeks.

[@jahl714]

Lame

[@FBlackRules]

josh cheek Visit "The Farm" right in TN.

[@meinerHeld]

+West Coast Experience Have love!

[@FBlackRules]

How did the trip go?

[@normastanley5853]

Now, that it has been 4 years--what company you working for. That Hippy thing has always been a temporary sub-culture. Most people drop out and back in again..

[@motivationalme8514]

I am uber excited I am afrohippie so ill fit right in and I'm going to attend Humboldt university

[@ckimberly35]

I'm actually considering going there next year, please tell me what it's like when you start attending?

[@Sun-soilproductions]

how is HSU

[@natureboihikes162]

Best wishes for you, bro. I was considering classes, but would need a scholarship on my income

[@ConservativeJuggaloPodcast]

MotivationalMe did you ever move there?

[@LittleLulubee]

Aaaw, I miss Arcata! I love this video! :)

[@AnchorNJS]

The guy slouching at 1:38. Haha.

[@ughgross1258]

my man is z o n k e d

[@swantonist]

why did you include that insane zooming shot on Bank of america

[@mctimepeace]

I miss this place so much! I love it up there! Guess im a hippie! lol

[@natureboihikes162]

I miss Arcata. Such a wonderful place to live. The people made me feel like I had lived there my whole life

[@Sheerspeechcraft]

I didn't know anyone within a 150-mile radius of Humboldt knew what KZbin is.

[@kerem7546]

lol wtf was up with the bank of america subliminal?

[@ihrable438]

Its closed now, Yipee!!

[@Kitpu917]

Loved Arcara and everyone I met while I visited. It is one of my favorite places.

[@bran1995]

me and my two boys were there on about july the 14th this year, was soo cool can't wait to go back. we live in sinton tx.

[@1999mikedunn]

Been there did this in the late 1960's. This cannot be Arcata, you can see the sun.

[@Sun-soilproductions]

Lmao

[@vernwallen4246]

This is mighty KRED,K-R-E-D broadcasting from the heart of the REDWOOD EMPIRE.🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽

[@everythingandanything-xr1ls]

that man in the white cap, is really in tune with the music

[@Arlyn7]

I love Humboldt. Most people here are really nice. I recommend Fortuna as a great place to live though Arcata is the college town.

[@johnnyblade1293]

Arlyn thanks for the tip. I have friends from Hupa rez, and some Hupas who live in Arcata, which I love/hate due to the amount of tweaker and rainbow kids on the streets. I want to move where people don’t treat you differently for having brown skin. That’s my only concern.

[@81Dirtydawg]

Are there ANY decent jobs in Fortuna, or is it just another forested retirement town? I mean, it's pretty there, but can the average family manage to find decent employment and actually survive there??

[@Joshberg2242]

looks like an awesome place. just wish the people were like that down here in orange tx

[@fahnke]

Looks like my kind of town. Pacific Northwester here (WA State) and there are a few places like Arcata around here as well. Peace to you all, and come up here for a vacation...it's legal for recreational use and the cops don't bother you! :)

[@oldcronewackywitch]

I'm in WA. State. Where are these hippy towns at?

[@johns9498]

@@oldcronewackywitch They don't exist of course he is BSing

[@ughgross1258]

Can't wait to go to HSU after I graduate high school!

[@ililililil8385]

Kinda reminds me of Eugene Oregon

[@thankyoualways]

1:59 nothing says hippie heaven like a super giant bank

[@soylococometigre8315]

I need to go here.

[@Buywithbrigitte707]

A good day at farmers market!

[@TheSkyway0]

i love my hometown!

[@1ManGoneWild]

u really caught the groove feeling. Sounds like a background Grateful Dead soundtrack. Nice job! Liked that swish pan. How? Went to school (a couple of times in 76') A lot stays the same..

[@richies6420]

Those 2 sitting in the grass were funny

[@johnnyblade1293]

RL Smail saw that too! looked like she wanted to break up and he was upset about it hahah

[@MorningMindfulness]

Johnny Kababayan or she was upset about something and he was like I can’t believe this bs

[@johnnyblade1293]

Charles Avery Yup maybe hahah!

[@Dsrgreyy]

whats the song at the end?

[@estebanmartinez6553]

I’m going to attend hsu this fall and I’m pretty excited

[@GayMarcoting]

It's a horrible school.

[@bran1995]

i love hippies, i am a hippie, at least i don't do shit like coke or crack it all about the earth

[@dawneabdulal-bari9313]

❤

[@SoleilaFlorWolf]

How is HSU? I really want to transfer out there for a wildlife major, and where I live is way too urban and way too hot to enjoy the outdoors (I live in the desert area). I heard they have a lot of good organizations for living more responsibly and green, so it seemed like a good choice.

[@Tewa5578]

@cyclos12 yeah back in like 2006, 2007 when i used to live out there. do u ever see a dude named tree

[@Tewa5578]

@jeffthemusical yeah i think thats the one. does he still have dreads?

[@jacobmoran2146]

I go there all the time

[@ufresnofresno404]

yes

[@jp3eku]

I always feel it is harder to dance in the daylight hours, unlike dancing when its darker out....

[@dickrathcock2136]

"The Chinese and Russians have just invaded!"....."Huh? Oh yeah, that's a bummer, man, but have ya got a light and can I get a ride to the weed store, bro?"

[@FBlackRules]

Nice slide work at 3 minute mark.

[@mikemerrill4073]

Maybe I'll move there someday.

[@MicrofinanceMedia]

ANY ONE KNOWS WHAT SONG IS PLAYING? THE FIRST ONE. To which the bearded guy is dancing. Really Groovy!

[@orleansartist6095]

Hellhouse denizen here 1166 I street I miss my dad, Charlie Spiva Sammy Yo Mammy, Glenn Strenciwilk, Matt, Dylan Goldsmith, I don't miss Torm lol

[@mikehomen4483]

That's the plaza

[@natureboihikes162]

Mike Homen Another Saturday/Sunday at the Arcata Farmer's Market

[@natureboihikes162]

Mike Homen Sandwiched between 8th and 9th, as well as G and H streets

[@BlueSky...]

But are there any original VW bugs or buses?

[@jeffthemusical]

@Tewa5578 I know tree, red headed tree right?

[@Love2TravelAway]

DIDNT Believe IT UNTIL I SAW IT FOR MYSELF...it is a true hippie town was there last week. Cool people but not my type of town, the town I loved was Ferndale Ca.

[@Goatsonaboat89]

my positive attraction every morning

[@johndias3993]

grew up in this area..living in OK. now...my mom worked at the Humboldt state university jolly giant commons..about 25/30 years ago,,Does anyone remember Dot? Dorothy

[@JH-wt8ls]

Humboldt county was a great place to grow up, hard working people, fishermen, lumber mills, loggers........it's unrecognizable now with the pot heads, homeless, and beggars........never be the place I knew, so if you go there make sure you lock your car and park in well lit areas.

[@rialtoperegrine7592]

is arcata still like this ? looking for real hippie towns in the US

[@kindadecent9754]

Kinda. It’s a cute little city and you’ll see little gatherings like this in certain spots on the weekends. There are some tweakers and homeless people there but it’s definitely not the worst part of CA lol. A lot of the people in these comments are hyperbolic because they’re from bland little suburbs so they freak out when they see some homeless people

[@indigomcginnis4958]

yeah, this is the farmers Market every Sat, crowded with a live band, families, students citizens and travellers!

[@user-fl3ey6pe6k]

man i miss people watching on the plaza and the ocean

[@scottheath7509]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TOWN, DO YOU KNOW A GUY NAMED PEANUT? PM.

[@sapiscnn]

well done.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Can't believe I'm taking a road trip up here after Labor Day.

[@caseysvida]

Marvin the Maniac it’s not like this all the time I promise💀 it’s more just a whole bunch of hippies chilling in town square but it’s really nice town to walk around and visit most of the shops but it’s mostly cafes and smoke shops and gift shops and stuff like that every now and then it’s a college town so I would expect it

[@giantsfan8872]

I was thinking more like wanderlust the movie

[@oreokookie1000]

Ahhhh, to hell with occupy wall street.....OCCUPY arcata....John in ct.

[@rossp3106]

Different place now...

[@jazzhead335]

better or worse?

[@Tewa5578]

i used to sit on the corner of thr plaza and sell rocks

[@kiwifrog8878]

These are the kinds of festivals I would rather be at. I live in Huntington Beach and fucking HATE it here! Up north is where the good green is at! ❤️🍁🙏

[@kindadecent9754]

Yeah there is a sense of community here because of how small it is

[@natureboihikes162]

It costs more to live in Beaufort, SC (total cost of living) than in Arcata, CA. With rents between $650 and $950 and the ability to buy a full buggy of groceries in Eureka for under $180, it costs between $900 and $1,300 less to live in Arcata than what it costs my family to live in Beaufort.

[@johnnyblade1293]

NatureBoi Hikes the town of Arcata is super full of tweakers. I’m just saying. I’ve seen people handing lit joints to children downtown. I’ve seen young adults standing on the sidewalk so wacked out that they shit their pants. You see some crazy shit in Arcata. No thanks!

[@NosillaWilla]

I lived in Arcata for over a year before moving to Loleta. Have to say, Arcata was a very cool place to live. Great vibe, and there are a lot of cool people. It's the place to live if you are a college student.

[@NosillaWilla]

@Zed Love its on a land trust. The forest can't be logged I live in a half acre clearing

[@NosillaWilla]

@Zed Love everything humans do has a price. A lot of forestry practices in logging can be sustainable, especially select cut practices. Housing is in short supply, building with wood is one of the least carbon intensive practices there is. There can be a balance with sustainably and future development, but it becomes difficult in today's world of profit driven practices.

[@ucsteve]

Nothing says "Start the Revolution" like a statue of President McKinley in the town square!

[@oldcronewackywitch]

It's not there anymore. It was just relocated to his Presidential museum in Canton Ohio.

[@stevefischer9336]

This could be many places - but at least it doesn't get too hot or too cold. Unfortunately nice places attract lots of homeless people .

[@Kat-fc5qq]

This is not what I'd be doing if i was there!

[@DontRepYourCity]

The guy at 0:50 looks like he hasn't shaved in a few decades!

[@cathyywaski2208]

hey

[@dariuseversol]

hey BTW that is BASIL they are selling NOT POT@!!!!!!

[@tapanipaul]

Grossness. I'm glad I got the fuck out of that place. Still, I'm grateful that my parents met at The Alibi (and conceived me, of course!) and I hold quite fondly my memories of our redwood adventures and trips to the beach. It's sad that Humboldt is still a magnet for waifs and burnouts.

[@unclebuck1836]

The plaza sucks without the statue.

[@kindadecent9754]

How does the statue make it better? Seems like you’re just offended that it was taken down, snowflake

[@michaelneeley5859]

only thing beautiful about arcata is its way over there and i'm not.

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

Shame they took the statue down

[@ailsariegel8865]

Saw about 200 people I knew in this vid

[@cyclos12]

@Tewa5578 Really I sell blotters there!

[@d4will]

that ginger had no soul

[@aspiva4]

hey from new orleans. i lived in arcata. i was never so in love with a city. xoxolove hell house charlies daughter. friends find me on facebook april spiva

[@karenerickson450]

Yikes, I think he just got arrested for a very bad thing.

[@lovelifeandforgivenessinje8276]

Come for vacation and leave with probation

[@vajraloka1]

beware yuppie RULE seattle. hippy haters mostly

[@TheEpicPwNEr98]

The only thing i like about arcata is the skate park:) I live in Fortuna Cali best town ever:)))

[@deniseaustinlover]

"They ought to throw a net over the whole bunch of 'em." - Dirty Harry, 1971 Still, as a libertarian, to each his own; America's still a relatively free place - for the time being - so if people want to live like this so be it. However, if EVERYONE in the country wanted to live this way - as non-producing remoras - we'd be in very big trouble indeed. Still, I can respect someone who decides to bum around as long as they don't expect someone who doesn't to ante-up and provide for him.

[@johngary3501]

Man what a great time we use to have. Now everyone is scared of each other, and guilty of their right to be alive, especially if you identify as white. Miss this little hippie town of activist, renegade cannabis growers, and natural remedy believers of intuitive health. Comply and signal you are PC and compliant is the new norm. Polytech college with more students then infrastructure can handle, but hey it's the future $$$. Keep it real Humboldt, our children are watching

[@mezobromelia]

You obviously have no idea what people here in Humboldt are actually like so stop being judgemental...

[@LoVeInADiUniVerSe]

how is this a hippie town when the whole community revolves around money...... can you go there and stay in nature without the police harassing you?

[@jessicalynnwarrick7415]

iiiiitteeee yes

[@XxXFEARXTHEXFUTURE]

Man I don't blame you spartan it SUCKS

[@genetrosper]

I'm a libertarian as well, but I approach it from a very different perspective. First off, as a libertarian, you should be fully on board with the non agression principle. You let people live as they wish (regardless of your personal opinions) so long as they do not initiate force upon you. That means no "throwing a net over the whole bunch of 'em". Live and let live. Secondly, it's fallacious to think the whole country would want to live like that. It's not possible with a free market.

[@Heavy_Distortion]

they are celebrating the upcoming earthquake

[@michaelneeley5859]

This is NOT a cool place. Humboldt county is a cruel place. Go there and your life might change forever. The cops will harass you over nothing, and you might be robbed and jailed by the local business like motel6, or Denny's. this place sucks

[@robert9704]

run down and full of homeless. At least socal is more developed.