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
The price is ฿2,356 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,356
฿2,604 total
19 Aug - 20 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 (1,001 reviews)
"I like staying here nick and the family are great"

Reviewed on 31 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 ฿7,340 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿7,340
฿8,235 total
19 Aug - 20 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! (958 reviews)
"Great for family"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
The price is ฿3,707 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,707
฿4,104 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,069 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
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1415 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca, CA
The price is ฿2,752 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,752
฿3,088 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manteca. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Smoke detector hanging from ceiling and outlets in bathroom did not work but other than those items everything was good. Staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto

3 out of 5
1901 W Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA
The price is ฿4,117 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,117
฿4,537 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The kids loved it !!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manteca - Ripon

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manteca - Ripon

3 out of 5
1524 Colony Road, Ripon, CA
The price is ฿2,693 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,693
฿2,963 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ripon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice and the staff was very welcoming!!!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manteca - Ripon
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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 Modesto Arch 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