College Area, CA

Modesto

Photo by Samuel Lillemoen
Photo by Samuel Lillemoen

Popular places to visit

Growing up in Modesto one of the summer highlights was always Concert in the Park. Every Thursday from June through August at Graceada Park.

Graceada Park

Learn about the local history of Modesto when you spend time at Graceada Park.

Graceada Park
Beautiful and easy hikes for all ages. Hidden gem in the valley.

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

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Modesto Junior College East Campus as part of your travels around Modesto. Experience the festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Modesto Junior College East Campus

Kaiser Modesto

Though Kaiser Modesto might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Modesto while you are here.

Kaiser Modesto

Modesto Junior College West Campus

Enjoy the collegiate vibe 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

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at California State University Stanislaus during your visit to Turlock. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

California State University Stanislaus

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
$77 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$85 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and 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 (1,004 reviews)
"Nice and friendly staff and very helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 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
$800 nightly
The price is $863 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$863 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total includes taxes and 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
$239 nightly
The price is $268 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$268 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and 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 Aug 11, 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
$115 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$127 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,070 reviews)
"Clean room and very friendly staff. Overall great experience"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$100 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,008 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 Jul 29, 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
$134 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$148 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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 Aug 10, 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Modesto
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Other neighborhoods 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 Woodland West isn't home to many top sights, Gallo Center for the Arts and Vintage Faire Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland West
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Del Rio

While Del Rio isn't home to many top sights, Vintage Faire Mall and Boomers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Del Rio
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College Area, CA

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