College Area Travel Guide

Modesto

Growing up in Modesto one of the summer highlights was always Concert in the Park. Every Thursday from June through August at Graceada Park.
Growing up in Modesto one of the summer highlights was always Concert in the Park. Every Thursday from June through August at Graceada Park.

Popular places to visit

Growing up in Modesto one of the summer highlights was always Concert in the Park. Every Thursday from June through August at Graceada Park.

Graceada Park

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

Graceada 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

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

Kaiser Modesto

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

Kaiser Modesto

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

Vintage Faire Mall

5/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Vintage Faire Mall during your trip to Modesto. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Vintage Faire Mall

Things to do

Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour

Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour

฿157
per traveller
Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour
Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park

Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park

฿4,719
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 ฿2,113 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿2,113
฿2,303 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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)
Nice

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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 ฿5,865 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿5,865
฿6,581 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Manteca. Enjoy 6 restaurants, free water park access and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing stay

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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 ฿3,649 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿3,649
฿4,108 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (1,228 reviews)
Another great stay.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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 ฿2,396 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,396
฿2,688 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,006 reviews)
Staff great good stay

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

2 out of 5
825 E F St Oakdale CA
The price is ฿2,254 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,254
฿2,484 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,004 reviews)
Great staff rooms are good for the price the coffee in the morning is on point and I love that they have flavored creamer

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Spark by Hilton Modesto

Spark by Hilton Modesto

3 out of 5
500 Kansas Ave Modesto CA
The price is ฿2,468 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,468
฿2,732 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (510 reviews)
Everything was perfect!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Spark by Hilton 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 Blue Diamond Growers and Vintage Faire Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Del Rio

College Area Travel Guide