16th St, Modesto

This street is nothing special but it is where you can find the farmers’ market. It isn’t a big fancy one, but it does have some great organic produce and some fun stalls. Modesto is the center of a big agricultural area, so besides fruits and veggies, there are wonderful olive oils, wine grapes, and nuts. I was happy as I stayed with a relative and could cook with these great ingredients, but if you are in a hotel, it will be frustrating to anyone who likes to cook.

I typically stay at the Best Western Town House when I visit Modesto. It isn't great, but the location is good and the price reasonable given the close proximity to the city centre. It's a reasonably quiet area, with nice, tree lined streets; A feature that appeals to me greatly. In fact, my favorite areas of Modesto have lots of trees. It helps to break up what can otherwise be a harsh, sun beaten area.

Apart from a few commercial properties, the bulk of the street is residential. There are nicer streets to see in the area, but if you want reasonable accommodation walking distance to the city, then this is one place to consider.