College Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 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

Activities

Modesto's premier video game and E-sport lounge

Modesto's premier video game and E-sport lounge

NZ$9
per adult
Modesto's premier video game and E-sport lounge
Almond Bloom Adventure: Nature's Art - Audio Driving Tour

Almond Bloom Adventure: Nature's Art - Audio Driving Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
Almond Bloom Adventure: Nature's Art - Audio Driving Tour
Modesto Discovery Agri-History and Cultural Highlights Audio Tour

Modesto Discovery Agri-History and Cultural Highlights Audio Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
Modesto Discovery Agri-History and Cultural Highlights Audio Tour
Modesto: Fruits and Roots Tour Driving Audio Guide Tour

Modesto: Fruits and Roots Tour Driving Audio Guide Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
Modesto: Fruits and Roots Tour Driving Audio Guide Tour
Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour

Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
Modesto Murals: A Colorful Streetscape - Audio Walking Tour
Modesto Street Art: Uncover Urban Gems Self Audio Guide Tour

Modesto Street Art: Uncover Urban Gems Self Audio Guide Tour

NZ$50
per traveller
Modesto Street Art: Uncover Urban Gems Self Audio Guide Tour
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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 NZ$161 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$161
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Modesto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"The staff are very professional, friendly, and understanding. They all deserve raises honeslty, especially the cleaning people."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown
5-BR/3-BA - Luxury - Spacious - Outdoor Theater - Pool Table
5-BR/3-BA - Luxury - Spacious - Outdoor Theater - Pool Table
Modesto
The price is NZ$1,129 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$1,129
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Modesto. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Graceada Park and State Theatre ...
5-BR/3-BA - Luxury - Spacious - Outdoor Theater - Pool Table
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
3.5 out of 5
2500 Daniels St, Manteca, CA
The price is NZ$442 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$442
12 Aug - 13 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! (895 reviews)
"Fantastic place with small, but nice waterpark - lots to do even though it is small and a range of activities from water slides to wave pool to outdoor swim area. The staff were extremely friendly and even wore wolf ears. Will certainly return again."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 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 NZ$232 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$232
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,043 reviews)
"The hotel is close to train tracks and multiple times at night the train goes through the city with all its honks and whistling. Other than that"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
2 out of 5
825 E F St, Oakdale, CA
The price is NZ$126 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$126
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oakdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
Large Rooms and Amazing Customer Service!
"Big rooms, clean pool, lots of food options around. Great customer service!!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
2.5 out of 5
4342 Salida Blvd, Salida, CA
The price is NZ$176 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$176
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Boomers and Blue Diamond Growers ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (670 reviews)
"The room was clean, spacious, and nice. Checking in and the breakfast was good. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
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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

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