Kensington Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Top hotels in Kensington
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Close everything
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Staff helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The Riu Fisherman's Wharf was everything we needed: one block from the Wharf, a short 2 blocks to Ghirardelli Square, and convenient to satisfy the reason for our stay - the Monet and Venice exhibition at the de Young Museum. Something we rarely do - had breakfast everyday of our stay in SF at the ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Outside of asking twice for lotion to be refilled and it not being done, I have absolutely no complaints; having stayed here 3 out of 4 years now. Had no problems sleeping, overlooking Market Street.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
nice
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
We didn't get the breakfast meal and I was extra pay but we had a very good sk y skyscraper view good condition some beautiful view the whole city of San Francisco and they had a bar from the very top 46 it was spectacular worth a visit worth to stay
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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 Cesar Chavez Park 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.
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Donkey and Goat and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
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 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.