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 (999 reviews)
"Hi"

Reviewed on 5 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$1,447 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$1,447
10 Aug - 11 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$427 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$427
25 Aug - 26 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! (962 reviews)
"The food was ok. Need more choices though. The room was clean."

Reviewed on 6 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$213 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$213
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,066 reviews)
"Just a day get away that was relaxing and well needed. Very quiet, right next to the pool."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 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! (1,005 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$249 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$249
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The kids loved it !!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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

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