Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Oakland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment precinct is a waterside square named after one of America’s finest novelists.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable 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.
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 Zoo
Weird and wonderful animals, from frogs and otters to giraffes and sun bears, await at this animal park that even has its own roller coaster.
Activities
Las Vegas Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour from San Francisco
Las Vegas and National Parks 6 Day Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco: Airplane Private Sunset Bay Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Oakland/East Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
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.
Berkeley Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Berkeley Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park.
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 Berkeley Marina 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 Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
- Oracle Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco Bay
- Lombard Street
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Chase Center
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Concord Pavilion
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Ghirardelli Square
- Oakland Zoo