College Area, CA

Modesto

A Grove of Almond Trees in Bloom in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
A Grove of Almond Trees in Bloom in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California.
Growing up in Modesto one of the summer highlights was always Concert in the Park. Every Thursday from June through August at Graceada Park.

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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
Amazing double rainbow over a tranquil meadow landscape bordered by an old broken barbed wire fence.

Rainbow Fields

4/5(40 reviews)

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 East Campus

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

Vintage Faire Mall

4/5(138 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Vintage Faire Mall during your stay in Modesto. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Vintage Faire Mall

California State University Stanislaus

4.5/5(70 reviews)

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
$75 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$83 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with 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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great stay close to downtown food and shops

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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

2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New

Modesto CA
$218 nightly
The price is $236 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$236 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Beautiful neat place!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

2 Bed Near Doctors Hospital: Beautiful, Sunny, New
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

3.5 out of 5
2500 Daniels St Manteca CA
$199 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$223 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Manteca. Enjoy 6 restaurants, free water park access, and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great customer service.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1415 E Yosemite Ave Manteca CA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$90 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with 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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Nice Place.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

4 out of 5
1150 9th St Modesto CA
$131 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$145 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,272 reviews)
Stayed only one night but the place was nice and the bed super comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Quality Inn & Suites Lathrop - South Stockton

Quality Inn & Suites Lathrop - South Stockton

2.5 out of 5
16855 S. Harlan Rd, I-5 Louise Ave Exit Lathrop CA
$84 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$92 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lathrop. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and ...
7.2/10 Good! (667 reviews)
Quiet was near everything didn’t need to drive n very comfortable

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Lathrop - South Stockton
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Other neighborhoods around College Area

Modesto City Hall at Sunset – Aerial View of Downtown Modesto, California

Downtown Modesto

If you're spending some time in Downtown Modesto, Gallo Center for the Arts and McHenry Museum and Mansion 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 McHenry Museum and Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Loma
Autumn colours on the Black Water in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, UK

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, Blue Diamond Growers and Vintage Faire Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Del Rio
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College Area, CA

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