Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Honolulu

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Honolulu, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Ice Palace Hawaii

Address: 4510 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818

Phone: (808) 487-9921

Details: Ice Palace Hawaii is the only full-time indoor ice skating rink in the state, offering public skating sessions, figure skating, lessons, and youth hockey. It’s about a 15 minute drive from Waikiki and provides a rare chance to enjoy real ice skating in the islands year-round.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area

Address: 10001 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Phone: (800) 626-6684

Details: Mammoth Mountain offers extensive skiing, snowboarding, and a tubing park with reliable snowfall and a long winter season. From Honolulu, you can take a nonstop flight to Los Angeles (about 5 hours) and then a short connecting flight to Mammoth Yosemite Airport or drive roughly 5 hours from L.A., making it one of the closest major snow destinations from Hawaii.

Bear Mountain & Snow Summit

Address: 880 Summit Blvd Suite B, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Phone: (844) 462-2327

Details: Big Bear’s twin resorts offer skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with terrain suited for a wide range of skill levels. Visitors can fly nonstop from Honolulu to Los Angeles and then drive about 2 to 3 hours to the mountains, making this one of the most accessible snow play getaways for Hawaii travelers.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Snow doesn’t fall in Honolulu, but cooler winter weather still draws people outdoors for breezy walks, scenic overlooks, and time in open green spaces. While traditional sledding isn’t possible here, parks and mountain lookouts offer fresh air and seasonal views that feel like a change of pace.

Honolulu spots to consider:

• Kapiʻolani Regional Park has wide open lawns and oceanfront views that make it a favorite place for winter picnics, kite flying, and relaxed outdoor time during the cooler months. Its location near Waikiki makes it easy to enjoy a breezy afternoon outdoors. (Source: City and County of Honolulu)

Further outdoors:

• Tantalus Lookout at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Park — This hillside park offers panoramic views over Honolulu and cooler mountain air, and it is about a 20 minute drive from Waikiki for a peaceful nature escape during the winter season.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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