Kensington, California
Kensington: Positioned in the Berkeley Hills of Contra Costa County at an average elevation of 581 feet, this unincorporated area borders Tilden Regional Park and the city of Berkeley.
About
Kensington is a city located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Kensington
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9105,-122.2803 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 12:36:24 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kensington is located at 37°54'38"N 122°16'49"W (37.9104800, -122.2802500).
Kensington map
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Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kensington, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112127 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley (CA) | 94709-1211 |
Nearby Transit Stations (47)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kensington, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| RIC | Richmond station | 1700 Nevin Avenue | RAIL |
| EMY | Emeryville station | 5885 Horton Street | RAIL |
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
| SFW | San Francisco (Wharf), California | Beach St. & The Embarcadero | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Kensington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Landsca Post Office | Berkeley (CA) | 94707 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Kensington, Connecticut district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London. with a population of 8,459 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. with a population of 2,448 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. with a population of 2,330 people.
- Kensington, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,090 people.
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 128,544 | The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Antioch | 111,605 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Richmond | 110,038 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| San Ramon | 82,865 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Pittsburg | 72,622 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Walnut Creek | 69,936 | The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Brentwood | 65,017 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Danville | 44,883 | Town in Contra Costa County, California |
| Oakley | 42,710 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Martinez | 38,027 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,781 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| San Pablo | 30,779 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Hercules | 26,221 | City in western Contra Costa County, California |
| Lafayette | 25,992 | City in California |
| El Cerrito | 25,403 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Bay Point | 21,534 | Census designated place in California |