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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable 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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Kensington
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean & tidy
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
It was good, clean, staff are friendly. The hotel is in a good area
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Front desk staff were polite and welcoming. Room was clean with all amenities working as they should. Only real issue I had was being told on-site parking was $95 for the night. If we wanted to pay a fraction of it, we would need to park off-site. The off-site parking was around the corner. Carrying ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff so helpful. Very clean room, comfy bed, and great view of the bay. Wonderful location for getting to North Beach, Chinatown, and anywhere else you’d like to go with rapid transit. (Bus just a few steps away!). Also made use of their in n out parking privileges until 3 on checkout day which ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great stay
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
