Best Neighborhoods for Amenities in Ceres, CA

Downtown Ceres is the old center of the city, a small grid around Fourth Street where the cafes, the library and the historical museum all sit within a few blocks of each other. Highway 99 runs through the area and divides it, so the neighborhood feels like a handful of pockets on either side of the freeway. ... See Full Page

Eastgate is where Ceres runs out of town and into the river. The reason to know it is Ceres River Bluff Regional Park at 3761 East Hatch Road, a 76-acre preserve beside the Tuolumne River, with a lake, a boat ramp, benches and trails that regulars use for dog walks and jogs. ... See Full Page

North Ceres is the largest part of the city and the part that meets Modesto, so it behaves like a suburb with a commercial strip stitched through it. Herndon Road is where that strip shows up most, and Hot Rod Diner at 1515 Herndon is the retro stop for breakfast, steak sandwiches and ribs, with karaoke nights on the calendar. Reviews mention consistently tasty food, with service that can vary. ... See Full Page

West Ceres is the sprawling side of town, where residential streets share the map with industrial parks, and that mix is why it has a craft beer scene the rest of Ceres lacks. Blaker Brewing at 1063 Montclaire Drive is a family-run brewery with a taproom, and it also runs a second taproom called The Tarmac in Atwater, and Five Eye Brewing at 1920 Foundry Court is the newer neighbor, both in the west side's commercial and industrial blocks. ... See Full Page

East Ceres is the city's southeast corner, and a lot of its daily life happens along Mitchell Road, where the strip centers hold most of the places to eat. Blu Lotus Lao & Thai Restaurant at 3641 Mitchell Road is the standout, with a menu that works Lao dishes in alongside the Thai standards and a dim, cozy dining room. ... See Full Page