Modesto Guidebook
Food/Drink
If you are looking for a close place to grab a drink, this place has lots of great local options! They have awesome brunch as well!
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Commonwealth
1022 11th StIf you are looking for a close place to grab a drink, this place has lots of great local options! They have awesome brunch as well!
P Wexford's Pub
3313 McHenry AveLocal Irish pub with great food, and great drinks.
If you like wine, you must visit this place! They have a great selection, and their charcuterie board is the best in town! The whipped feta is a personal favorite. If you plan on going here it is recommended that you have a reservation.
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Camp 4 Wine Café
1508 10th StIf you like wine, you must visit this place! They have a great selection, and their charcuterie board is the best in town! The whipped feta is a personal favorite. If you plan on going here it is recommended that you have a reservation.
This restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They have a local beer selection, and a great BBQ sandwich selection. Don’t miss the Porkstrami & Pretzel sandwich.
Food Fix Butcher & Baker
938 11th StreetThis restaurant was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They have a local beer selection, and a great BBQ sandwich selection. Don’t miss the Porkstrami & Pretzel sandwich.
TNK Vegan Café
330 Needham StreetIf you are vegetarian/vegan, this place is 100% vegan and has a variety of options.
One of my favorite local coffee shops. Makes for a nice morning walk.
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Preservation Coffee & Tea
1030 J StOne of my favorite local coffee shops. Makes for a nice morning walk.
If you are looking for a great food truck this is the place to go! Here you will find local food and taco trucks. Their is even shaded outdoor seating you can use to enjoy your meal.
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Grub Hub
806-896 G StIf you are looking for a great food truck this is the place to go! Here you will find local food and taco trucks. Their is even shaded outdoor seating you can use to enjoy your meal.
Entertainment
If you are interested in seeing a drive-in movie head to the Ceres drive-in theater. Ceres is a short 15-20 minute drive from Modesto. Go to https://www.cerescruisein.com for more information.
Ceres Cruise In at the Historic Ceres Drive In Location
If you are interested in seeing a drive-in movie head to the Ceres drive-in theater. Ceres is a short 15-20 minute drive from Modesto. Go to https://www.cerescruisein.com for more information.
If you like baseball, check out Modesto’s minor league baseball team. https://www.milb.com/modesto
Modesto Nuts Pro Baseball Club
601 Neece DrIf you like baseball, check out Modesto’s minor league baseball team. https://www.milb.com/modesto
Sightseeing
If you need an escape, Pinecrest Lake is a great day trip! The lake is drained in the winter, but it is great in the spring and summer. Located in the mountains to the east it has a beach area, snack bar, and you can even hike around the lake. It will be busy in the summer. So leave early!
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Pinecrest
If you need an escape, Pinecrest Lake is a great day trip! The lake is drained in the winter, but it is great in the spring and summer. Located in the mountains to the east it has a beach area, snack bar, and you can even hike around the lake. It will be busy in the summer. So leave early!
Another easy day trip! Sacramento is known as a “foodie” town, so try to find a great local restaurant to eat at. You can also go shopping or see the zoo!
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Sacramento
Another easy day trip! Sacramento is known as a “foodie” town, so try to find a great local restaurant to eat at. You can also go shopping or see the zoo!
Lodi would be an afternoon or day trip. It is a great area for wine tasting! Tasting fees are low (typically $10-15). Some wineries may require reservations. Call before you go.
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Lodi
Lodi would be an afternoon or day trip. It is a great area for wine tasting! Tasting fees are low (typically $10-15). Some wineries may require reservations. Call before you go.
Hiking
These are a few local trails that are great for day trips. If you go in summer go early before it gets too hot.
This is a short 4 mile hike. Perfect for a day trip, and great views!
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Table Mountain Trail Jamestown Ca
This is a short 4 mile hike. Perfect for a day trip, and great views!
This place is a little further, but absolutely gorgeous! Sometimes you can see snow in the winter.
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Big Trees Trail
Big Trees TrailThis place is a little further, but absolutely gorgeous! Sometimes you can see snow in the winter.
This is a very popular trail, so go early if you can. Great for a day trip.
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Inkomba yeMission Peak Trail Head
680 Stanford AveThis is a very popular trail, so go early if you can. Great for a day trip.
This is a quick easy hike. Perfect to being a picnic and sit by the river.
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Isiteji saseKnights Ferry
17968 Covered Bridge RdThis is a quick easy hike. Perfect to being a picnic and sit by the river.
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Modesto Certified Farmers' Market
The local farmers’ market is on 16th street between H and I street every Thursday and Saturday from 8am-1pm