California Ice Skating

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Skating by the Sea at Hotel del Coronado is a holiday favorite!

California Holiday Ice Rinks - The Best of the West

Who would think you can skate at a warm Southern California beach? You can put yourself on the ice with the Pacific blue in view at one of the America's top rated beaches, next to Hotel del Coronado! Wow.

Ice rinks at the beach are one of the coolest experiences you'll ever try. But unfortunately they come with inherent challenges -- such as melting ice in the heat of a Southern California winter day hitting 85 degrees. These beloved winter venues also have expenses -- determining factors in whether a rink can come back for another season. If you're looking for the Best Seasonal Ice Skating in California, you've come to the right place. We've been tracking these events since 2012 and can point you to some really cool ice skating both at the beach and on the mountain high. Several of the companies bringing these experiences to cities that seldom see snow & ice outdoors include: IceAmerica (iceamerica.com), Special Ice (speicalice.net) and Willy Bietak Productions.

California Ice Skating

NEW IN 2023: Newport Dunes "Fire & Ice" Rink

ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 3, 2023-January 7, 2024
Viejas Casino & Resort invites the public to enjoy Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink throughout the season!

ATWATER: Razzari Ice Skating Center November 17, 2023-January 8, 2024 in Old Town Atwater. Seasonal ice skating rink offers affordable holiday fun.

BRENTWOOD: Brentwood on Ice November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024

CHICO: Ice Rink in the Plaza November 19, 2023-January 14, 2024

CLEARLAKE: City of Clearlake, CA Ice Fantasy Synthetic Ice Skating Rink October 6-22, 2023 
Austin Park, 14077 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, CA
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$16 includes 60 minute ice skating session and ice skate rental Bring your company, friends or family 

CONCORD: Rink at The Veranda November 3, 2023-February 14, 2024

CORONADO: Skating by the Sea November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024
Hotel del Coronado Overlooking the beautiful, blue Pacific 

FOLSOM: Historic District Ice Rink Folsom Historic District Ice Rink November 10, 2023 -January 15, 2024
This real ice rink surface is ideal for both novice and pro skaters.

HANFORD: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024

IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink
November 3, 2023-January 1, 2024
Located at a shopping & dining destination, the rink is in the heart of it all where there's something for everyone!

LOS ANGELES: LA LIVE Ice Rink No date
Entertainment complex features concerts, movies, shopping, dining, hotels and this seasonal holiday delight.

LOS ANGELES: Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square  November 16, 2023-January 7, 2024
While Willy Bietak & his Productions discontinued the San Jose Downtown Ice, he's back at Pershing Square after its hiatus. He also operates Union Square Ice Rink in San Francisco this year.

MAMMOTH LAKES: Holiday Ice Rink November 24, 2023-March 2024
Nothing says winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains better than an invigorating ice skating session after a day on the ski slopes.

MONTEREY: Ice Skating by the Bay November 24-December 31, 2023
There's no place more in the holiday spirit than Monterey Bay for this ice skating adventure surrounded by shops, dining, and the ever-close Pacific Ocean.

MOUNT SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 18, 2023-February 5, 2023
If you're a local, you know that this is one fun hangout for winter entertainment.

NAPA: Ice Skating at Vista Colina  November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024
Located at Meritage Resort, open to the public

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Dunes  Fire & Ice  Rink November 24, 2023-January 1, 2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY: Ice Skating at Squaw Valley Resort November-March

PARADISE: Paradise on Ice Rink November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024
Many special events and activities are being planned around the Ice Rink to make the Terry Ashe Park and Recreation Center a hub of holiday activity.

SACRAMENTO: Downtown Holiday Ice November 8, 2023 – January 15, 2024
The cool place to go, the Downtown Holiday Ice Rink combines a vibrant, urban scene with old-fashioned fun.

SAN DIEGO: Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station November 16, 2023-January 7, 2024
A perfect San Diego setting combined with the glorious (mellow) winter weather makes for comfort & joy this holiday season.

SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
Union Square is an iconic San Francisco hub, a gathering spot with access to the famous foods, drinks, shopping and transportation. There's no excuse not to check out the Ice Rink.

SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice November 17, 2023-January 15, 2024
Downtown Ice is in the heart of it all and just a short walk to Christmas in the Park, a delight for kids big & small. A season roller rink is being installed instead.

SAN MATEO: Holiday on Ice November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024
Placed in the city's beloved Central Park, there's no better spot for ice skating to your heart's content.

SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink November 10, 2o23-January 7, 2024 

SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Holiday Ice Rink November 24, 2023-December 31, 2023

SANTA MONICA: ICE  November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-Easter Holiday 2024

TEMECULA: Temecula on Ice mid-December 2023-early January 2024
Draped in Grapes (lavender to purple at night for the Big Grape Drop New Year's Celebration)

TORRANCE:   Fantasy Synthetic Ice Rink November 3-January 7, 2023
Downtown Torrance
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TWAIN HARTE: Long Barn Lodge Outdoor Rink November 2023 - February 2024
Long Barn Lodge Ice Skating at its finest!

UKIAH: Holiday on Ice  December 2, 2023-January 14, 2024, open daily
Next to Alex R. Thomas Plaza on School Street, this annual ice adventure is a festival of fun.

VACAVILLE: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink Year - round rink with special public skate dates

VISALIA: Ice Skate Christmas at the Patch November 25, 2023-January 7, 2024
Ice Skate Visalia at Vossler Farms 

WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice December 15, 2023-January 15, 2024
 

Let that winter sunshine and those 70-80 degree days blaze away this Christmas. Such warm weather doesn't stop outdoor ice rinks from being built. Los Angeles, Santa Monica and San Diego are among the cities that love ICE and have hosted these rinks for a decade or more. In colder climates (South Lake Tahoe, Mammoth, etc.) having an ice rink is really a matter of not "if" but when it's cold enough to sustain the annual rink.

Seasonal ice rinks in California are one of the trickiest attractions to feature because they are expensive to operate and unlike holiday tree lightings or parades, they often are introduced on a trial basis, never to return. They are wildly popular and sure, it's a little disappointing whey they don't come back for another season.

From San Francisco to San Jose, Los Angeles to San Diego's Coronado, the big 4 cities population-wise offer fantastic winter escapes providing old-fashioned ice skating in tourist destinations, minus the snow!  NOTE: San Jose has dropped their ice skating rink in 2022-2023 in favor of an outdoor roller rink.

Past and hopefully future ice rinks!

MARTINEZ: DC Solar Downtown Holiday Ice no dates 2021-2022

SAN FRANCISCO: Embarcadero Holiday Ice Rink
Come for the Building Lighting at Justin Herman Plaza
adjacent to Four Embarcadero Center, across from Ferry Building and stay for the skating in one of California's most romantic cities.

SAN FRANCISCO: Winter Park at Civic Center 
In addition to Union Square Ice Rink, Willy Bietak Productions introduced this Civic Center attraction last year. It bills itself as "The First Attraction of its Kind in the United States."

SANTA CRUZ: Beach Boardwalk Holiday Ice

SUNNYVALE: Holiday Ice Rink closed

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.
 


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