College Area Travel Guide

Modesto

Photo by Samuel Lillemoen
Photo by Samuel Lillemoen

Popular places to visit

Graceada Park

Graceada Park

Learn about the local history of Modesto when you spend time at Graceada Park.

Graceada Park
Caswell Memorial State Park

Caswell Memorial State Park

You can take time to visit Caswell Memorial State Park during your travels to Ripon. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Caswell Memorial State Park

Modesto Junior College East Campus

Explore the campus of Modesto Junior College East Campus during your visit to Modesto. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Modesto Junior College East Campus

Kaiser Modesto

If Kaiser Modesto is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Modesto.

Kaiser Modesto

Modesto Junior College West Campus

Walk around the campus at Modesto Junior College West Campus during your stay in Modesto. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

Modesto Junior College West Campus

California State University Stanislaus

Walk around the campus at California State University Stanislaus during your stay in Turlock. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

California State University Stanislaus

Things to do

Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park

Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park

฿4,866
per adult
Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park
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Top hotels in College Area

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
807 Needham Street, Modesto, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,421 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿2,421
฿2,664 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Modesto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"I knew the area I was going to! The Motel was surprisingly clean. My stay was nice for the price I paid!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

3.5 out of 5
2500 Daniels St, Manteca, CA
The price is ฿7,361 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿7,361
฿8,258 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Manteca. Enjoy 6 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

2 out of 5
825 E F St, Oakdale, CA
The price is ฿2,518 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿2,518
฿2,775 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oakdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Staff were very nice and accommodating."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
The price is ฿3,362 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,362
฿3,705 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,068 reviews)
"Just a day get away that was relaxing and well needed. Very quiet, right next to the pool."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida

2.5 out of 5
4342 Salida Blvd, Salida, CA
The price is ฿3,180 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,180
฿3,441 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salida. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Boomers and Blue Diamond Growers are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (694 reviews)
"Great 👍"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida

3 out of 5
4909 Sisk Rd, Salida, CA
The price is ฿2,976 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,976
฿3,215 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Salida. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff is friendly. Very clean."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
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Other neighbourhoods around College Area

Modesto featuring a garden

Downtown Modesto

If you're spending some time in Downtown Modesto, Gallo Center for the Arts and McHenry Museum and Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Modesto
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La Loma

La Loma might not have many top sights, but E and J Gallo Winery and Gallo Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Loma
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Woodland West

While there might not be top attractions in Woodland West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gallo Center for the Arts and Vintage Faire Mall.

Woodland West
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Del Rio

When in Del Rio, you can plan a visit to Vintage Faire Mall and Boomers, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Del Rio

College Area Travel Guide