Modesto, CA

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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
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.

College Area
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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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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
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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 SAR 430 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 430
SAR 474 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,037 reviews)
"great stay. quiet rooms. heard a train every once in awhile but would stay again"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
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 SAR 363 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 363
SAR 392 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (650 reviews)
"A great stay with attentive staff during my check in, plus a clean bed and bathroom to spend the night in."

Reviewed on 25 June 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Modesto/Salida
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Salida
3 out of 5
4909 Sisk Rd, Salida, CA
The price is SAR 363 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 363
SAR 393 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Salida. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing! Overall"

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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.
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 laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Graceada Park and State Theatre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Cute Cottage Feel
"Although this location is right on Orangeburg Ave, we enjoyed our stay. It was close to McHenry where you had access to lots of restaurants. The duplex was clean and spacious especially the master bedroom. We felt safe and would stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Charming Bright Home Near Dr Hospital & Shopping - Extra Comfy Beds and Couch
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, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Stanislaus County Fair and Turlock Historical ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"We loved the house and location. Great neighborhood very quiet. We could have used extra towels, coffee pot and dusting"

Reviewed on 18 June 2025

Cozy and Convenient Entire Home For traveling professionals and families
Charming studio with WiFi, AC and a pool in fabulous Oakdale
Charming studio with WiFi, AC and a pool in fabulous Oakdale
2 out of 5
Oakdale
Stay at this apartment in Oakdale. Enjoy air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attraction Oakdale Cowboy Museum is located nearby.
Clean comfortable place
"Nice place. Clean. Cozy. Countrt"

Reviewed on 11 October 2024

Charming studio with WiFi, AC and a pool in fabulous Oakdale
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.