Modesto is an affordable, centrally located Central Valley hub with a revitalized downtown, a strong farm-to-table food scene, easy access to rivers and parks for outdoor downtime, and a friendly, steady pace that makes multi-week stays comfortable and low-stress for travel therapists.
Nearby Stockton (about 30–40 minutes) offers waterfront dining and Delta boating, and Sacramento (roughly an hour) adds museums, theaters and a major airport—so you get small-city living with quick access to bigger-city amenities.