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Living in Kensington San Diego

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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71 Walk Score of Kensington, San Diego, CA

Kensington is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Kensington Community Church Preschool

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Edgeware Gallery

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.

Kensington San Diego Apartments for Rent

Kensington Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Kensington to other San Diego neighborhoods.

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

Local Native
on Kensington Mini Park

47 Transit Score of Kensington, San Diego, CA

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.

Transit Time

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

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Village Vino

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Ponce's

Photo of El Cajon Boulevard at I-15 in Kensington, San Diego

El Cajon Boulevard at I-15

54 Bike Score of Kensington, San Diego, CA

Kensington is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Bleu Boheme

Photo of El Cajon Blvd. Transit Plaza North Side in Kensington, San Diego

El Cajon Blvd. Transit Plaza North Side

Photo of El Cajon Boulevard at I-15 in Kensington, San Diego

El Cajon Boulevard at I-15

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Kensington Video

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Kensington Sign

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Salon Kensington

thumbnail for Kensington CafeKensington 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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on Kensington Cafe

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OpenMinds

Photo of Clan Rince School of Irish Dance in Kensington, San Diego

Clan Rince School of Irish Dance

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Kensington Pet Supply & Dog Wash

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Burger Lounge

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

Local Native
on Kensington Vine

Photo of Kensington Mini Park in Kensington, San Diego

Kensington Mini Park

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Kensington Cafe

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Clems Tap House

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Steven J Byers DDS

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

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on Kensington Community Church Preschool

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