College Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A Grove of Almond Trees in Bloom in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
A Grove of Almond Trees in Bloom in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
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
Amazing double rainbow over a tranquil meadow landscape bordered by an old broken barbed wire fence.

Rainbow Fields

Catch an event at Rainbow Fields during your trip to Modesto. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

Rainbow Fields

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

Vintage Faire Mall

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

E and J Gallo Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at E and J Gallo Winery during your travels to Modesto. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

E and J Gallo Winery

Our pick of the best College Area Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
807 Needham Street Modesto CA
The price is AU$105 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$105
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay close to downtown food and shops

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New

2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New

Modesto CA
The price is AU$342 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$342
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Modesto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Graceada Park and State Theatre of Modesto are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Beautiful neat place!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

3.5 out of 5
2500 Daniels St Manteca CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$251 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$251
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was great! Staff was friendly and helpful. Activities for kids were enjoyed by all.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
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 AU$126 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$126
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Spotless room, friendly staff, good breakfast.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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 AU$211 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$211
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,260 reviews)
Unfortunately I didn’t realize how much of train noise was made at 1,2,3 am worse place to stay

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Quality Inn & Suites Lathrop - South Stockton

Quality Inn & Suites Lathrop - South Stockton

2.5 out of 5
16855 S. Harlan Rd, I-5 Louise Ave Exit Lathrop CA
The price is AU$129 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$129
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lathrop. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Big League ...
7.2/10 Good! (664 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Lathrop - South Stockton
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Other neighbourhoods around College Area

Modesto City Hall at Sunset – Aerial View of Downtown Modesto, California

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 McHenry Museum and Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Loma
Autumn colours on the Black Water in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, UK

Woodland West

While there might not be top attractions in Woodland West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vintage Faire Mall and McHenry Museum and Mansion.

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

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