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$254
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
The price is NZ$129 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$129
28 Sept - 29 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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"I love it alla"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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

2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New

Modesto
The price is NZ$410 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$410
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Modesto. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Graceada Park and State Theatre of Modesto are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Great neighborhood
"Safe walkable neighborhood with well kept yards and roads. The house was as described, clean and had everything we needed for a short stay. I would book again!"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New
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$1,470 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$1,470
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
The price is NZ$216 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$216
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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! (1,118 reviews)
Good stay
"The hotel was nice and felt fairly updated. Fairly reasonable rates for my stay in fall. Self parking 9/25 was $12 across the street or $17 valet. If you self park on level 3 there’s a catwalk across the street to the hotel. You can also unload at the curb and go park if you have more that you can ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA

2 out of 5
825 E F St, Oakdale, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$144 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$144
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,012 reviews)
good deal but a tad uncomfortable bed
"nice and clean. the beds are not very comfortable, spings squeak and marginal pillows."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
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$164 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$164
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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)
"Goo"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
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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

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