Kensington, CA
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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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
Find a school, a restaurant and a concert venue in this historic complex where Dylan, Green Day and B. B. King have played.
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.
Berkeley Marina
A world-class playground complex, a labyrinth of nature trails and a solar calendar are among the highlights that make this stunning marina stand out.
Things to do
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
Kensington Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Prime location, walkable to everything and customer service is great! Room is spacious and we got a nice partial ocean view! Would love to stay here again!
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Bed was very comfortable. View from room was great. Good gym. All additions asked for came to the room with no problems. Problem with cleanliness in bathroom compensated well. Great check in and check out experience. In room breakfast quality slightly average. Friendly staff throughout hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Check-in was easy, but parking is hideously expensive and our balcony was covered in bird feces. Our coffee maker was missing its brew basket, and the breakfast buffet wasn’t a buffet at all. You get $22 worth of credit at the restaurant, and the restaurant has the audacity to charge $22 for a breakfast ...
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Great overall stay, friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location. Close to all attractions in downtown. Safe to walk early morning and night. Helpful and great customer services. Thank you.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
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.
North Berkeley
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.
Central Berkeley
When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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
If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake are top sights worth seeing.
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