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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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 acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene 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.
Things to do
Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour
San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Oakland/East Bay
Top hotels in Kensington
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
Soma House
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Albany
The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
North Berkeley
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Berkeley
While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Berkeley Marina and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Central Berkeley
When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southwest Berkeley
If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Takara Sake and Berkeley Iron Works are top sights worth seeing.