Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink Guide 2022-23: California

CALIFORNIA —Lace up your skates, and head outdoors as ice skating rinks pop up throughout California for the 2022-23 holiday season.

Check out our annual guide to some of the best and most diverse throughout the region.

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

Enjoy the season from Patch!

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ARCADIA:

DEC. 2-18: Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Shops At Santa Anita. "Skate through the holidays!"

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ALAMEDA:

DEC.-JAN.: The Little Ice Rink. Not planned for 2022-23 season.

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ALPINE:

THROUGH JAN. 8: Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating At Viejas Outlets: Viejas Casino & Resort. Rental skates included in ticket price.

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BERKELEY:

THROUGH FEB.: 'Five Palms' Outdoor Skating Rink: Claremont Club & Spa. With après-skate chalet offering woodfired pizza, salads, s’mores & cookie decorating.

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CONCORD:

THROUGH FEB. 4: 'Ice At The Veranda' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink. Season passes offered, too.

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CORONADO:

NOV. 25-JAN. 1: 'Skating By The Sea' Holiday Ice Rink: Hotel Del Coronado. "Plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations & delectable bites." Need we say more?

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DALY CITY:

THROUGH DEC. 18: Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Ice Skating Rink: Cow Palace. Fair is back & in-person after two-year hiatus. The ice rink is new!
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DEL MAR:

NOV. 26-JAN. 14: Holiday 'Glice' Skating Rink: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Recreational skating on an eco-friendly "Glice" rink!

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EAST PALO ALTO:

THROUGH FEB. 25: Après Village & Skate Rink: Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. "Winter wonderland with rustic wooden chalets, sleek fire tables & lighted alpine trees." Skating rink is new this year.
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GILROY:

NOV. 25-DEC. 31: Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights, Santa & Ice Skating. "The beloved holiday tradition is back!"

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

NOV. 25-DEC. 31: Paséa Hotel Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink. "Skate & chill where the sand meets the snow."
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INDIAN WELLS:

THROUGH JAN. 1: 'Winterfest' Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Indian Wells Golf Resort. Outdoor setting decked with 32-foot Christmas tree & lots of holiday décor.

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IRVINE:

THROUGH JAN. 1: Spectrum Center's Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink. "Skate under the stars!"

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

THROUGH JAN. 8: SkyPark At Santa’s Village Holiday, Ice-Skating Rink. Just one of a myriad of festive activities.

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LOS ANGELES:

THROUGH JAN. 1: Outdoor, DTLA Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Pershing Square. "The hottest place to chill during the holidays."

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. Live. "Supper & Skate" deals return this year.
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MISSION VIEJO:

DEC. 5-12: 'Rudolph's Rink' Outdoor Ice Skating. 'Christmas Café' on site selling cocoa & warm beverages, too.

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MONTEREY:

NOV. 25-JAN. 1: 'Ice Skating By The Bay' Outdoor Holiday Rink. With coastal views near Historic Old Fisherman's Wharf,
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NAPA:

THROUGH JAN. 8: Merry Meritage Holiday Ice-Skating Rink. At Meritage Resort with fire pits, warm drinks & weekend markets.

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PALO ALTO:

THROUGH APRIL 8: 'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice Skating Rink. Holiday tree is up, too.

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PASADENA:

THROUGH JAN. 8: Storybook-Themed 'Sock Skating Rink': Kidspace Children’s Museum. Designed with little ones in mind.

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

DEC. 16-JAN. 8: 'Skating In The Park' Holiday, Outdoor Ice Skate Rink. With ocean views!
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SACRAMENTO:

THROUGH JAN. 16: Downtown Sac Holiday, Ice Skating Rink. "A treasured #DowntownSac destination."

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SAN DIEGO:

NOV. 26-JAN. 14: Holiday 'Glice' Skating Rink: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Recreational skating on an eco-friendly "Glice" rink!

THROUGH JAN. 8: Rady Children's Hospital Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink: Liberty Station. Benefits the Thriving After Cancer Program.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

THROUGH JAN. 16: SF Union Square Safeway Holiday Ice Rink. A Bay tradition with themed events, including Drag Queens On Ice, Learn to Skate, Flashback Fridays & Polar Bear Skate.

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SAN JOSE:

NOV.-JAN.: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch. While San Jose "Christmas in Park" events will go on downtown in 2022, the outdoor ice rink was relocated to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon.

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SAN MATEO:

THROUGH JAN. 8: 'San Mateo On Ice' Outdoor, Holiday Skating Rink: Central Park. "Skate in sunshine during the day & under stars at night."

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SAN RAMON:

THROUGH JAN. 8: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink: City Center Bishop Ranch. Open daily, even on holidays.

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SANTA ANA:

DEC. 8-JAN. 8: Winter Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Civic Center. With entertainment, food trucks & family-friendly fun.
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SANTA CLARA:

NOV. 25-JAN. 1: Holiday WinterFest & Ice Rink: California's Great America. Glide the rink at iconic Carousel Columbia, while enjoying park festivities.

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SANTA MONICA:

THROUGH JAN. 16: 'Ice At Santa Monica' Outdoor Skating Rink. "Skate under the stars at the only 8,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink on the Westside."

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SANTA ROSA:

THROUGH DEC. 31: 'Winter Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink. A holiday market planned Sundays, too.

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SKYFOREST:

THROUGH JAN. 8: SkyPark At Santa’s Village Holiday, Ice-Skating Rink. Just one of a myriad of festive activities.

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SUNNYVALE:

NOV.-JAN.: Winter Ice Skating Rink: Downtown. Not planned for 2022-23.

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TEMECULA:

DEC. 15-JAN. 8: 'Temecula On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink. Open holidays, too.

THROUGH JAN. 8: Peltzer Winery's Holiday, Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink. Event includes food trucks, hot cocoa, snacks & bar.

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WALNUT CREEK:

DEC. 10-JAN. 16: 'Walnut Creek On Ice' Holiday Skating Rink: Civic Park. Get your skate on! Always a community favorite.

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WOODLAND HILLS:

THROUGH JAN. 16: 'Woodland Hills On Ice' Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink. "The Valley's largest holiday ice rink."

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