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

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

Activities

Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park

Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park

NZ$249
per adult
Private Off-Roading Tour at Frank Raines OHV Park
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$135 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$135
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 (1,005 reviews)
"Nice and friendly staff and very helpful"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 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$1,449 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$1,449
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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$428 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$428
27 Aug - 28 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! (965 reviews)
"Very friendly staff… water area just smelled way too much like chlorine…"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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$214 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$214
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,072 reviews)
"The only option for onsite parking is valet (bad) but there is a public garage across the street (good) which costs 15$/night (bad). No workout gym worth noting."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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 NZ$162 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$162
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manteca. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Smoke detector hanging from ceiling and outlets in bathroom did not work but other than those items everything was good. Staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto

3 out of 5
1901 W Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA
The price is NZ$250 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$250
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel
"Very friendly and welcoming staff entire stay. Pool is nice and private. Room was very nice and sleeping on sifa bed was actually comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto
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Other neighbourhoods around College Area

Modesto showing a park

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

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