Living in Kensington San Diego

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Kensington is the 32nd most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with 5,865 residents.

Kensington has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Talmadge, Normal Heights, Adams North, College West, Grantville, City Heights and North Park.

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Kensington is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Kensington San Diego.

Kensington is the 32nd most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with a Walk Score of 71.

Find apartments in San Diego's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, Harborview and Core-Columbia.

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Kensington Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Kensington to other San Diego neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
30	South Park	73	35	56	5,425
31	El Cerrito	71	55	34	5,315
32	Kensington	71	47	54	5,865
33	College East	71	52	51	10,299
34	Roseville - Fleet Ridge	70	31	51	5,589

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 42 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Kensington.

People in Kensington can walk to an average of 3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Kensington Mini Park Adjacent to the Kensington Public Library, this small community park offers a playground for the little ones.

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Kensington has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Kensington San Diego apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Kensington has some public transportation and about 3 bus lines passing through it.

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The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Kensington on public transit.

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Kensington is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Kensington Community Church Preschool

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Bleu Boheme

El Cajon Blvd. Transit Plaza North Side

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El Cajon Boulevard at I-15

thumbnail for Kensington Cafe Kensington Cafe serves up a healthy breakfast that doesn't make you feel like you're skimping. Their waffles, breakfast scrambles, and sandwiches are all good — and so is the coffee.

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thumbnail for Kensington Vine Kensington Vine is a neighborhood wine bar offering over 50 wines by the glass, appetizers, and gourmet thin crust pizza.

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Clan Rince School of Irish Dance

Kensington Pet Supply & Dog Wash

Burger Lounge

Kensington Mini Park

thumbnail for Kensington Community Church Preschool This beautiful Spanish style church welcomes all for Sunday worship as well as nursery and Sunday school.

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