Holiday Ice Skating Rinks: 2021 Guide To The Best In IE & SoCal

INLAND EMPIRE — Glide through the holidays!

After a flurry of COVID-related cancellations last year, the always popular, pop-up ice rinks are back for the 2021-22 holiday season at numerous city centers, sports arenas, amusement parks, malls, hotels and ski resorts throughout the Inland Empire and across Southern California.

Note: Always confirm with organizers that the listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted. The outdoor rinks may be subject to closure, depending on weather conditions.

Where but the Golden State can you skate, slide and twirl under palm trees, in the mountains or at the beach? Peruse Patch's annual guide, and choose your venue.

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ALPINE:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Viejas Casino Holiday Ice Skating Rink. "Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink."

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CORONADO:

THROUGH JAN. 2: 'Skating by the Sea' Ice Rink: Hotel Del Coronado. One fun option: Reserve your own rink-side lounge at Frostbite, " A Place to Chill."

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Paséa Hotel. "Skate and chill where the sand meets the snow."

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IRVINE:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Spectrum Center's Holiday Ice Skating Rink. Skate under the stars at outdoor rink in Giant Wheel Court.

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

THROUGH JAN. 2: SkyPark Santa’s Village & Ice Skating Rink. Festivities include breakfast with Santa & more.

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LONG BEACH:

THROUGH DEC. 31: Pop-Up Roller-Skate Rink. OK, no ice at this one — wheels only. Enjoy!

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LOS ANGELES:

THROUGH DEC. 31: LA Dodgers Stadium Holiday Fest Ice Skating Rink. "For first time ever ... an illuminated, open-air ice skating experience constructed across the outfield."

THROUGH JAN. 7: 'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. LIVE. Popular "Supper & Skate" specials returning, too!

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MAMMOTH LAKES:

THROUGH MARCH 6: Mammoth Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. Winter fun in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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PASADENA:

THROUGH JAN. 9: Winter Frolic & Sock Skating Rink: Kidspace Children’s Museum. No ice. No skates. Just fuzzy sock fun for the little ones.

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POMONA:

THROUGH JAN. 2: 'Elf On Shelf' Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Fairplex. Fun, new addition to 2021 attraction, "Elf On The Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey" walk-thru winter wonderland.

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Skating By Sea' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Rink. Select dates with themed activities & skates included.

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SAN DIEGO:

THROUGH JAN. 9: Rady Children's Holiday Ice Skating Rink. "Ice Rink benefits the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital."

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SANTA ANA:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Winter Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. Extravaganza also includes trackless train rides & Santa visits.

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SANTA MONICA:

NOV-JAN.: 'Ice At Santa Monica' Holiday Skating Rink. Canceled.
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SKYFOREST:

THROUGH JAN. 2: SkyPark Santa’s Village & Ice Skating Rink. Festivities include breakfast with Santa & more.

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TEMECULA:

THROUGH DEC. 31: Peltzer Holiday Ice Skating Rink. Fun includes picnic benches, hot cocoa, snacks, food truck eats & bar serving Peltzer Wine.

THROUGH JAN. 2: 'Temecula On Ice' Skating Rink 2021: Town Square Park. With "its own radio station playing the best ice skating music."

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VALENCIA:

THROUGH DEC. 31: Christmas Tree Ice Skate at The Cube Santa Clarita. Christmas trees taking center ice to create a winter wonderland.

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YUCAIPA:

THROUGH JAN. 2: Uptown Ice Rink. With rink-side fire pits & party packages in historic Uptown Yucaipa.

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LOOKING FOR MERRY OUTINGS?

• Los Angeles County Holiday Events 2021
• Orange County Holiday Events 2021
• San Diego County Holiday Events 2021
• Inland Empire County Holiday Events 2021
• San Francisco Bay Area Holiday Events 2021

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