College Area Travel Guide
Modesto
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Popular places to visit
Graceada Park
Learn about the local history of Modesto when you spend time at Graceada Park.
Rainbow Fields
Catch an event at Rainbow Fields during your trip to Modesto. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.
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 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.
Kaiser Modesto
If Kaiser Modesto is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of 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.
Things to do
Almond Bloom Adventure: Nature's Art - Audio Driving Tour
Modesto: Fruits and Roots Tour Driving Audio Guide Tour
Modesto Street Art: Uncover Urban Gems Self Audio Guide Tour
Modesto Discovery Agri-History and Cultural Highlights Audio Tour
Modesto Almond Blossom Tour: Explore & Discover - Audio Tour
Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in College Area
Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
The staff were great, welcoming and helpful. The room was a little worn, but not uncommon though. Room was clean, the bed was comfortable, my vehicle was secure and I felt safe. Overall a good place to stop for a night at an affordable price
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Great family fun place 😌👌
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
We were only able to get a
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Clean rooms, great fridge and microwave
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
We get assign a room on a corner of the hall, 119 Unfortunately there was a lot of noise during all night. People coming and going . There was an ice machine behind us, and someone was getting ice all night long, The sound of the ice machine was so loud we couldnt take a good rest even it was just ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Modesto Yosemite Area
Very noisy due to the hospital helicopter. Staff were rude and disrespectful in trying to resolve a complaint (adjacent room was having a party until 4am). Will never stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College Area
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.
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.
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.
Del Rio
When in Del Rio, you can plan a visit to Vintage Faire Mall and Boomers, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
