Title: College Area Travel Guide: Best of College Area, Modesto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in College Area](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Area-Hotels.d944170103583567872.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Modesto](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Modesto.d602990.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Modesto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Modesto.d602990.Travel-Guide-Activities)[College Area Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-College-Area.d944170103583567872.Car-Hire-Guide)[College Area Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Area.d944170103583567872.Holidays-City-Breaks) # College Area Travel Guide ## 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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2385/d45f4f4e-989d-4e01-8a33-a89682b34268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Growing up in Modesto one of the summer highlights was always Concert in the Park. Every Thursday from June through August at Graceada Park. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2385/d45f4f4e-989d-4e01-8a33-a89682b34268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit College Area Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Modesto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Modesto.dx602990) --- ### 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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2385/d45f4f4e-989d-4e01-8a33-a89682b34268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Graceada Park Learn about the local history of Modesto when you spend time at Graceada Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Graceada-Park-College-Area.d950929181645221888.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Modesto-Junior-College-East-Campus-Modesto.d553248633862214062.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Modesto-Junior-College-West-Campus-Modesto.d553248633862214082.Attraction) #### Kaiser Modesto If Kaiser Modesto is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Modesto. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaiser-Modesto-Modesto.d624554815055409152.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/California-State-University-Stanislaus-Modesto.d6128957.Attraction) #### Vintage Faire Mall You can enjoy retail therapy at Vintage Faire Mall during your trip to Modesto. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vintage-Faire-Mall-Modesto.d6128963.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in College Area ![Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5950000/5942800/5942714/17c50440_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown 807 Needham Street Modesto CA £55 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Modesto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) 👍 Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=5942714&PinnedHotelID=5942714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944170103583567872) ![5-BR/3-BA - Luxury - Spacious - Outdoor Theater - Pool Table](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114967800/114967750/9d7d7068_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5-BR/3-BA - Luxury - Spacious - Outdoor Theater - Pool Table Modesto CA £656 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Modesto. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Graceada Park and State Theatre ... The five bedrooms were very comfortable for the six guests that stayed. The kitchen was very lacking although it advertises 12 people could stay there. It only had five coffee cups as an example. The table only had chairs for five people and because the living room had a white rug. It was very uncomfortable ... Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=114967750&PinnedHotelID=114967750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944170103583567872) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1500/1455/f30194ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto 1150 9th St Modesto CA £98 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Modesto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,216 reviews) It was nice Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=1455&PinnedHotelID=1455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944170103583567872) ![Great Wolf Lodge Manteca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66145100/66145082/w9496h6334x5y10-eda5a44c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Great Wolf Lodge Manteca 2500 Daniels St Manteca CA £158 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees 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 the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) The room was very cleaned and got clean towels everyday without having to ask. The staff were very nice. The food was good. The overall stay was great my kids enjoyed the activities. Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=66145082&PinnedHotelID=66145082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944170103583567872) ![Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5586/fa8424c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites 1415 E Yosemite Ave Manteca CA £68 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Manteca. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) Breakfast, the quiet times, convenance of shopping. Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=5586&PinnedHotelID=5586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944170103583567872) ![Motel 6 Oakdale, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7300/7289/0c77b2da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Oakdale, CA 825 E F St Oakdale CA £59 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Oakdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=7289&PinnedHotelID=7289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944170103583567872) [See all 260 properties in College Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=944170103583567872) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Modesto-Downtown-Modesto.dx944168401862160384) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Modesto-La-Loma.dx553248633861940925) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Modesto-Woodland-West.dx872267905667072000) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Del Rio When in Del Rio, you can plan a visit to Blue Diamond Growers and Vintage Faire Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Del-Rio.dx553248635975865191) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # College Area Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app