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Things to see in Modesto, California (United States): 8 places and when to go
Modesto, California is a city in United States with around 323,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (5), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.6554, -120.99
- Population
- About 323,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (5) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · With kids (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 122 km as the crow flies
What to see in Modesto, California
The places in and around Modesto, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- San Joaquin River National Wildlife RefugeWildlife refuge in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, California18 km
- Boomers!With kids9.3 km
- Bronco Wine CompanyWinery12 km
- Contentment Brewing CompanyBrewery1.9 km
- Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Brewery TaproomBrewery19 km
- Ernest & Julio GalloWinery2.3 km
- MJC ObservatoryObservatory4.4 km
- PersuasionBrewery2.4 km
When to go to Modesto, California
The best time to visit Modesto, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:35
- JulBest time14:22
- AugBest time13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:56
- DecPossible9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. In April, 7 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Modesto, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Stockton, California10 places43 km
- Merced, California11 places60 km
- Angels Camp13 places61 km
- Livermore13 places67 km
- Sutter Creek12 places84 km
- San Jose, California61 places86 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Modesto, California?
The best known: San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Modesto, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Modesto, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 122 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Modesto, California as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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