Kensington Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Kensington
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The room was very clean, but didn't really have a view. The location was perfect for walking to Pier 39, China Town, etc. This more than made up for the lack of a 24 hour coffee/tea/water bar that we have been accustomed to in all of our travel from Peru to Egypt."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff at the hotel went above and beyond to make our stay a wonderful experience. The hotel was in a great location. We had breakfast at the restaurant which had a lovely atmosphere, great staff and delicious food."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"We have stayed here before and had a great experience. This time our first room had a smoke smell to it so I went back to the front desk and they immediately switched our room, no questions asked. I was very appreciative since we didn’t want our clothes to smell as we went out. The rooms are great! ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"good"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Amazing Hotel really close to the embarcadero. This hotel is located in the financial district between the places to visit. Staff was great like always and there's lots of parking nearby. Room was clean and air conditioning was amazing."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Nice place for the price"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Kensington
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Repertory Theater 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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
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.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
