Kensington Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Kensington
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
I will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The hotel overall is nice and clean and pretty good if you’re just in the city for a couple days and spending most of your days outside and not in your hotel room. Liz was great letting us check in early to our room to explore the city early. One of the only issues we had in our stay was the a/c ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Very clean room, staff was super friendly. Overall a great stay.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Very reasonably priced stay in downtown SF. Near the theater district. A bed and a bathroom. That is what I needed and it is what I got.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
It was ok, it’s older. The rooms are ere decent and it was clean. No complaints
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
