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 Modesto Arch are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown 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 State Theatre of Modesto and McHenry Museum and Mansion.

College Area
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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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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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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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto

4 out of 5
1150 9th St, Modesto, CA
The price is AED 425 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
AED 425
AED 470 total
25 Sep - 26 Sep
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! (1,113 reviews)
Nice place
"Pet friendly and staff were so courteous and understanding."

Reviewed on 18 September 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 281 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
AED 281
AED 310 total
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Large and clean room. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 12 September 2025

Motel 6 Oakdale, CA
Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto

Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto

2.5 out of 5
2942 E Service Road, Ceres, CA
The price is AED 345 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
AED 345
AED 380 total
24 Sep - 25 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ceres. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Tuolumne River and Dryden Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
"Beautiful place"

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

Woodspring Suites Ceres - Modesto
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.
Nicely setup studio with FAST Internet

Nicely setup studio with FAST Internet

Turlock
Stay at this apartment in Turlock. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Stanislaus County Fair and Turlock Historical Society Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"This is the second time at this residence. I plan to stay here in the future when we visit Turlock. Any issues or concerns are always answered by the owner. We are very happy that we have a place to come to when we visit family in Turlock. Thank you Jose"

Reviewed on 3 August 2025

Nicely setup studio with FAST Internet
Charming Turlock Home w/ Private Pool!

Charming Turlock Home w/ Private Pool!

Turlock
Stay at this vacation home in Turlock. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pedretti Park and Stanislaus County ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Great place to stay and hang out with the family by the pool on a hot day the family really enjoyed staying here also various stores near by for whatever you may need"

Reviewed on 25 August 2025

Charming Turlock Home w/ Private Pool!
@ Marbella Lane - Alpaca Farm House l Pool

@ Marbella Lane - Alpaca Farm House l Pool

Modesto
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Modesto. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Rainbow Fields and Creekside Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Good stay
"We had a nice time at the Alpaca house. There were a few things not working properly at the time of our visit which was not ideal, but the house was clean and decorated beautifully and the exterior is very well taken care of. we enjoyed seeing the alpacas outside and I wish we would have had more ..."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

@ Marbella Lane - Alpaca Farm House l Pool
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.