Seasonal & Holidays
Holiday Ice Rinks In California: Get Your Skate On
Outdoor ice skating in the sunshine, under palm trees, near the beach? Only in California! Find a pop-up holiday rink near you in 2017-18.
Glide through the holiday season and into the new year! A multitude of holiday, pop-up ice rinks are offering frosty fun this year throughout California. Find one, and join the fun!
ALAMEDA:
Through JAN. 15: 'Little Ice Rink' - South Shore Center. Dubbed as "4,100 square feet of ice skating bliss," this rink offers "Bobby" the seal and "Tommy" the reindeer "skating aids" for novices. San Jose Sharks "Sharkie" will skate by on Dec. 3 and Jan. 7. Don't miss that!
ALPINE:
Through Jan. 28: Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink. Viejas Casino & Resort transforms its grounds into a winter wonderland. Enjoy!
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BURBANK:
Through JAN. 7: Outdoor Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Downtown. A festive outing and adjacent to great restaurants, so make a day of it!
CANOGA PARK:
Through JAN. 14: L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Rink: Westfield Topanga. One of three L.A. Kings rinks in the region, with discounts for military, seniors and kids!
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CAPITOLA:
Through JAN. 7: Seaside Ice Skating: Esplanade Park. This eco-friendly synthetic ice rink offers a stunning holiday setting overlooking Capitola Beach.
CORONADO:
Through JAN. 1: Skating by the Sea® - Hotel Del Coronado. A beachfront rink at a legendary resort. Cocoa and cocktails available!
COSTA MESA:
Through JAN. 7: Winter Fest OC 2017 - Snow, Tubing, Ice Rink. Don't miss this overwhelming winter paradise with ice skating, tubing, snow flurries, fireworks, Santa, crafts, carolers, a stroll-through lights display and more at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Capital "P" perfect for date nights or family outings!
DEL MAR:
Through DEC. 31: Frozen Fairgrounds - Holiday Ice Skating Rink 2017. Skating rink for public, group and private ice skating events, with NHL rink hosting adult, youth and semi-pro ice hockey tournaments.
GILROY:
Through DEC. 31: Gilroy Gardens 'Holiday@Night' with Ice Skating, Santa, Train Rides. A glittery, festive event well worth a drive with twinkly lights, Christmas shows, delicious dinners and more!
IRVINE:
Through JAN. 7: Ice Skating Under The Stars Outdoor Rink: Spectrum Center. Spectacular O.C. setting with fun "Themed Thursdays." Want to skate in your jammies? Not a problem! Check the calendar of events.
LONG BEACH:
Through JAN. 7: CHILL Ice Adventure Park: Queen Mary. The granddaddy of icy adventures with skating, Matterhorn Mountain Ice Tubing, ice bumper cars, shuffleboard, DJs and an Alpine Zip Line. Bundle up!
Through JAN. 8: L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Rink: The Pike Outlets. One of three L.A. Kings rinks in the region, with discounts for military, seniors and kids!
LOS ANGELES:
Through JAN. 15: Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Pershing Square. In the heart of downtown Los Angeles with such special events Learn To Curl, Silent Night Skate Party and Polar Bear Skate on the calendar.
Through DEC. 21: L.A. Kings Holiday Ice Rink: L.A. Live. One of three L.A. Kings rinks in the region, with discounts for military, seniors and kids!
MARTINEZ:
Through JAN 7: Downtown Holiday Ice Skating. Quintessential, small-town perfection with nearby shopping, dining, art and theater. Also a super spot to host a birthday party or private event.
NAPA VALLEY:
Through JAN. 7: Outdoor Holiday Ice Skating Rink. A massive rink with 6,300 square feet of real ice in Wine Country, with a free community skate day on Dec. 13, courtesy of Western Health Advantage. Military, police and fire offered discounts.
PALO ALTO
Through April 15: Outdoor Ice Skating: Winter Lodge. "A family tradition since 1956."
POWAY:
JAN. 12-13: Winter Festival - Snow, Sledding, Ice Rink. Save the dates: twinkling lights, music, plus roasting marshmallows and delicious s’mores!
RANCHO MIRAGE:
Through JAN. 15: Renova Energy Ice Skating Rink: The River. A gorgeous setting near the luxury shopping and dining center The River. Plus the rink is available for after-hours rentals for parties and events.
SACRAMENTO:
Through JAN. 15: Outdoor Holiday Ice Rink 2017: Downtown Sacramento. Enjoy the best of downtown Sac with a spin on the rink, followed by a holiday lunch or dinner at the multitude of nearby eateries!
SAN DIEGO:
Through JAN. 7: Rady Children's Ice Rink: Liberty Station. A 21-year tradition where 100 percent of net proceeds support Rady Children’s Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Through JAN. 1: Ice Skate by the Bay: Hilton. A festive locale, where $1 from your skating ticket benefits USO San Diego. Plus, don't miss Rudolph’s “Tees The Season” Mini Golf, a family-friendly, holiday-themed good time.
SAN FRANCISCO:
DAILY through Jan. 7: Holiday Ice Rink: Embarcadero Center. An SF holiday icon after three decades, the rink near the historic Ferry Building is a not-to-be-missed tradition. On Dec. 2, take advantage of Free Skating with Cool Effect.
DAILY through JAN. 15: Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square. A festive destination in the heart of the City by the Bay, the rink offers on Saturdays and Sundays Free 'Learn To Skate' classes. And don't miss such themed skate events as Drag Queens on Ice, Flashback Fridays and Polar Bear Skate.
SAN JOSE:
Through JAN. 15: 'Downtown Ice' Outdoor Holiday Rink. Possibly the most gorgeous setting ever under the illuminated Circle of Palms.
SAN MATEO:
Through JAN 15: Holiday Outdoor Ice Skating. Ice skate in the sunshine and under the stars at what's billed as the "Bay Area's Largest Outdoor Ice Skating Rink." Private tent areas also available for booking.
SAN RAFAEL:
Through JAN. 7: 'Marin On Ice' Holiday Outdoor Skating. Take advantage of this holiday fun. Dec. 6 is Ladies Night; Dec. 13 is Black Light Night; and Dec. 20 is Couples Night. Enjoy!
SANTA CRUZ:
Through JAN. 7: Holiday Ice Skating at Beach Boardwalk. California at its best set amid the Beach Boardwalk, arcade, rides and sand. As a bonus, such classic holiday movies as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "Frosty the Snowman" screen at neighboring Neptune's Stage. (P.S. Don't miss the egg nog taffy!)
SANTA MONICA:
Through JAN. 15: Outdoor Skating: Ice at Santa Monica. An annual destination that transforms a patch of this beachside town into a winter wonderland. Lace and skate, then take advantage of all the fun and unique eateries in Downtown Santa Monica.
TEMECULA:
Through JAN. 7: 'Holidays on Ice' Outdoor Skating: Galway Downs. The gigantic ice rink is only one feature of "Christmas on the Ranch" winter festival. Make it a family outing and also enjoy holiday hay rides, the Promenade of Lights, sleigh rides, Santa's house and yummy concessions!
Through JAN. 8: Temecula on Ice: Outdoor Ice Skating. A local tradition: Lace up those skates, and slide and glide on the ice to background holiday tunes at the Main Street rink.
THOUSAND OAKS:
Through Jan. 28: Outdoor Holiday Ice Rink 2017: The Lakes. Skate, shop, dine, repeat! Store and eatery options abound at this center.
WALNUT CREEK:
Through JAN. 15: Outdoor Ice Skating. A community tradition, this rink hosts family skate nights on Tuesdays, plus a "Frosty & Friends" event with princesses and furry critters. "Glider rentals" for the little ones.
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