Modesto, CA

Travel Guide

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Modesto
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Where to stay in Modesto

Modesto featuring a garden

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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Northwest Modesto

While there might not be top attractions in Northwest Modesto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vintage Faire Mall and Boomers.

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

College Area

While there might not be top attractions in College Area, you can explore the larger area and discover places like McHenry Museum and Mansion and Gallo Center for the Arts.

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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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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.

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Del Rio

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

Del Rio
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
The price is AED 421 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 421
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Great accommodations, clean rooms, staff were fantastic."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
2 out of 5
825 E F St, Oakdale, CA
The price is AED 314 per night from May 5 to May 6
AED 314
AED 346 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (920 reviews)
"I’ve stayed at this hotel since 2001 and management and staff are very friendly and I definitely will be staying there in the future."

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
2.5 out of 5
4342 Salida Blvd, Salida, CA
The price is AED 337 per night from May 18 to May 19
AED 337
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Boomers and Blue Diamond Growers ...
8/10 Very Good! (583 reviews)
"Great stay will book again in the futurr"

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy and Convenient Entire Home For traveling professionals and families
Cozy and Convenient Entire Home For traveling professionals and families
2 out of 5
Turlock
Stay at this vacation home in Turlock. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Stanislaus County Fair and Turlock Historical Society Museum ...
Great home
"We worked in town for 2 months and stayed our whole project great home clean everything owner is very is to communicate with ! Would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

Cozy and Convenient Entire Home For traveling professionals and families
Charming Bright Home Near Dr Hospital & Shopping - Extra Comfy Beds and Couch
Charming Bright Home Near Dr Hospital & Shopping - Extra Comfy Beds and Couch
Modesto
Stay at this vacation home in Modesto. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions State Theatre of Modesto and McHenry ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Cute place! Great amenities. Some room for improvements
"Great little place, spacious, set ups well with kitchen and bathroom needs, except for 3 people over 2 nights we needed 2 rolls of toilet paper - we ran out! Clean sheets, found a random earplug behind the bed but otherwise well maintained. I think possibly whatever soap and/or dryer sheet chemicals ..."

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Charming Bright Home Near Dr Hospital & Shopping - Extra Comfy Beds and Couch
Luxury Farmhouse Retreat in Almond Country
Luxury Farmhouse Retreat in Almond Country
Ripon
Stay at this vacation home in Ripon. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bowlero Manteca and Antique Warehouse and Auctions ...
Luxury Farmhouse Retreat in Almond Country
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Modesto

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
71
5 - Excellent 16%
4 - Good
175
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
139
3 - Okay 32%
2 - Disappointing
31
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 5%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Will be stay there again soon

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lots of homeless. Nice downtown. Lots of empty storefronts

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Not the same town I grew up in. A Little more dangerous than back in the 70's.

4/5 - Good

Diane

Modesto is my hometown and we came back for Thanksgiving. This is a nice hotel just near the mall.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Modesto is a nice town. Not a place for a vacation destination but, a nice place to live.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s my hometown, always nice seeing family and friends.