"Just south of Modesto on the Golden State Highway, Turlock is a fairly small suburban city with a small-town core. Downtown is a charming, walkable district of tree-lined sidewalks, unique specialty shops, and great locally-owned restaurants.

The Stanislaus State campus on the north side contributes heavily to the local culture, with thousands of students and faculty members adding enormous intellectual capital to the community. The campus also features many resources that are accessible to city residents, including Teague Park and the Stanislaus State Amphitheater.