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

฿4,812
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 ฿2,175 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,175
฿2,404 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff was really friendly. The only thing safe parking is limited and narrowed. I did notice a dent on the bumper of my truck. Also didn’t feel that safe this time, due to ppl around the area."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
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 ฿2,708 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,708
฿3,038 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"My room is nice."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
The price is ฿3,870 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,870
฿4,284 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,107 reviews)
"The room and hotel are very nice. However, they charge for parking. We were not prepared for that. You can park across the street for about two dollars less. Also, I heard a train or something around in the middle of the night that interfered with my sleep. And I could hear the traffic outside and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area

Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area

2 out of 5
1525 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA
The price is ฿2,941 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,941
฿3,250 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (555 reviews)
"They don’t serve breakfast :( it was a real bummer when I found out"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

2 out of 5
825 E F St, Oakdale, CA
The price is ฿2,441 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,441
฿2,690 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Large and clean room. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto

Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto

2.5 out of 5
2942 E Service Road, Ceres, CA
The price is ฿2,872 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,872
฿3,160 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ceres. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Tuolumne River and Dryden Park Golf Course ...
8/10 Very Good! (78 reviews)
"Very nice experience receptionist where very nice."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto
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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