Kensington
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Kensington
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
We liked evrything about this hotel, check-in was fast and easy, the staff were nice, and we had a great clean room.. I love that they had all the dove essentials like their shampoo, body wash, hand wash and their lotion too. Will stay here again in the future ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Grand lobby and nice outdoor resting area, clean and spacious room (a little old but not big deal). Hearty breakfast included with the stay. Short walk to Fishermen's Wharf.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was nice and clean, the staff are amazing, especially to Shiley she was the best 👍
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The room was clean and location is great. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The lighting throughout the room was very fluorescent white and not pleasant. The elevator takes a long time and stops at too many floors
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Never got my room i had to go get a room somewhere else, i got there at 10am and it was past 2pm and i was STILL waiting for a room, i understand check in is at 3pm but i did see a couple people get their room as soon as they walked in at around 2pm.. 4 hours waiting and i was ignored the entire ...
Reviewed on 28 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.
Telegraph District
If you're spending some time in Telegraph District, Telegraph Avenue and Zellerbach Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
