Seasonal & Holidays
Holiday, Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks In California: 2023-24 Guide
Find the hottest spots to chill out this winter.
CALIFORNIA — Lace up your ice skates, and glide through the holidays! Outdoor, skating rinks are popping up throughout California — a sure sign winter has arrived in the Golden State.
Whether you opt for fun in the sun, a skate under the stars, a beach or mountain venue ... peruse our annual guide to standout rinks regionwide.
Note: Double-check with organizers that rink events and times are proceeding as planned when posted.
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ALPINE:
THROUGH JAN. 7: Viejas Outlets Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating. "Southern California's largest, outdoor, ice skating rink."
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CASTRO VALLEY:
THROUGH JAN. 7: Christmas Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. Festivities include Santa, live music, bounce house & crafts.
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CONCORD:
THROUGH FEB. 14: 'Ice At The Veranda' Outdoor, Winter Skating Rink. With more than 20 nearby restaurants, too, for your dining pleasure.
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CORONADO:
THROUGH JAN. 7: 'Skating By The Sea' Outdoor Ice Rink: Hotel Del Coronado. One-of-a-kind holiday experience at the oceanfront, legendary resort.
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COSTA MESA:
THROUGH JAN. 7: 'Arctic Ice Skating Trail' At Winter Fest OC: Fairgrounds. Get your skate on at "California’s one & only figure-8 ice skating rink."
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DEL MAR:
DEC. 8-31: 'Glice Skating' Outdoor, Holiday Rink: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Chalets & firepits offered, too.
THROUGH DEC. 30: 'Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular' Santa & Skate Rink: Fairgrounds. A true winter wonderland!
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EAST PALO ALTO:
THROUGH JAN. 28: Après Village & Skate Rink: Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Cozy, holiday pop-up with s'mores, food truck, chalets & outdoor skating rink.
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GILROY:
THROUGH DEC. 31: Gilroy Gardens 'North Pole Nights' & Holiday Ice Rink. "Skate with some of Santa elves under beautiful winter stars!"
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
DEC. 14-JAN. 2: Oceanfront Ice Skating Rink: Paséa Hotel & Spa. "Skate & chill where the sun meets the sea."
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INDIAN WELLS:
THROUGH JAN. 1: 'Winterfest' & Holiday Roller Rink. Ice? No, not at this one. But you can roll out for season festivities!
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IRVINE:
THROUGH JAN. 7: Spectrum Center Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink. The venue also offers a Giant Wheel & antique-inspired carousel.
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LAKE ARROWHEAD:
THROUGH JAN. 7: SkyPark 'Santa's Village' Ice Skating & Train Rides. This annual, holiday extravaganza has it all!
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LOS ANGELES:
THROUGH DEC. 31: 'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink: L.A. LIVE. Skate like a King!
THROUGH JAN. 16: Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Pershing Square, Downtown. With DJ nights, curling lessons & more.
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MISSION VIEJO:
DEC.: 'Rudolph's Rink' Outdoor Ice Skating. Postponed for 2023.
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MONTEREY:
THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Ice Skating By The Bay' Outdoor, Holiday Rink. "A winter wonderland right by the Bay."
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NAPA:
THROUGH JAN. 7: 'Merry Meritage' Holiday Ice Skating Rink & Winter Village. Enjoy igloo experience & fire pits!
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NEWPORT BEACH:
THROUGH JAN. 1: 'Fire & Ice Fest' & Outdoor Skating Rink, Newport Dunes Resort. Enjoy nightly lighting of 50 floating displays, plus rink with ocean views.
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PALO ALTO:
THROUGH APRIL 7: 'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink. A community tradition since 1956.
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PASADENA:
THROUGH JAN. 7: 'Kidspace Winter Frolic' & Sock-Skating Rink: Kidspace Children’s Museum. Just "iciest" enough for the little ones!
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:
DEC. 26-31: 'Skating In The Park' Outdoor, Holiday Rink. With themed-day, family fun.
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RIVERSIDE:
THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Festival Of Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Rink. Set against backdrop of Mission Inn Hotel's millions of holiday lights.
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SACRAMENTO:
THROUGH JAN. 15: Downtown Sac Holiday, Ice Skating Rink. "Be teleported into a winter wonderland."
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SAN DIEGO:
DEC. 8-31: 'Glice Skating' Outdoor, Holiday Rink: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Chalets & firepits offered, too.
THROUGH JAN. 7: 'Rady Children’s Hospital Ice Rink' Outdoor, Holiday Skating: Liberty Station. Proceeds support the Thriving After Cancer Program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
DEC. 7: 'Drag Queens On Ice': Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, Union Square. Twirl alongside the Queens or watch ringside!
DEC. 9-26: Chase Center 'Winter Wonderland' Ice Skating Rink. Free at Thrive City.
THROUGH JAN. 15: Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square. Special events include Simba Saturdays, Flashback Fridays & Polar Bear Skate.
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SAN JOSE:
THROUGH JAN. 15: 'Downtown Ice' Outdoor, Winter Skating Rink. The San Jose tradition is back at Circle of Palms Plaza!
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SAN MATEO:
THROUGH JAN. 7: 'San Mateo On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Skating Rink. Free community skate days planned.
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SAN RAMON:
THROUGH JAN. 7: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch. Options for private cabanas & fire pits, too.
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SANTA ANA:
THROUGH DEC. 31: Winter Village & Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink. "The signature attraction of Santa Ana Winter Village is a portable outdoor ice rink."
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SANTA CLARA:
THROUGH DEC. 31: WinterFest & Holiday Ice Rink: California’s Great America. With ice skating in front of the iconic Carousel Columbia.
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SANTA MONICA:
THROUGH JAN. 15: 'Ice At Santa Monica' Outdoor Skating Rink. With rink-side fire pits, s'more kits & theme-skate nights.
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SANTA ROSA:
THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Winter Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink: Downtown. Themed-day fun planned, too.
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SANTA YSABEL:
THROUGH JAN. 1: Winter Wonderland, Holiday Ice-Skate Rink: Julian Farm & Orchard. A first for the picturesque, 25-acre sustainable farm.
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SKYFOREST:
THROUGH JAN. 7: SkyPark 'Santa's Village' Ice Skating & Train Rides. This annual, holiday extravaganza has it all!
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE:
THROUGH APRIL: Heavenly Village Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. This rink is decked out with strings of overhead lights that make for nighttime ambiance.
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TEMECULA:
THROUGH JAN. 7: Peltzer Winery Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. With 8,400 square feet of skating space, hot cocoa, snacks, food truck eats & a bar.
DEC. 14- JAN. 7: 'Temecula On Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink. Don't miss the fun in Old Town.
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TORRANCE:
THROUGH JAN. 7: 'Ice Fantasy' Holiday Skating Rink. Skate under the sun or the stars!
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WALNUT CREEK:
DEC. 15-JAN. 15: 'Walnut Creek On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Skating Rink. Advance booking recommended.
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