Kensington Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Things to do

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Top hotels in Kensington

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"Great resort. Family friendly!!!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"very good hotel location, close to all restaurants, bay, Little Italy"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
"It's a good place — convenient location. Very attractive facility. If you stay here be sure to secure your valuables, since I could not locate a new high-end piece of clothing after staying for two days. That being said it is a very well-maintained facility."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Great location! Easy to walk to Petco park and all around down town. Clean, felt safe!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
"If you have kids and don’t mind the very loud noises and screams and running up and down the hall it’s the place for you. The breakfast was make your own kind of style. I thought it was a buffet like listed but it’s “make your own” type. Not ideal for the price at all. Towels and sheets are supper ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
"Very good for families. Close to the water and pool is very good."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Seaport Village are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
















