Monterey, CA
Ice Skating by the Bay
Skate outdoors near Monterey's waterfront during the holiday season at Custom House Plaza, behind the Portola Hotel & Spa. The seasonal rink offers family skating, rentals and select special events.
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Holiday ice skating in California
Explore independently checked seasonal ice rinks and published 2026–27 dates. Confirm ticket availability and session hours with each venue.
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from the rink’s city center, not driving times. Confirm venue location and skating status before your trip.
16 holiday ice rinks found
Modesto, CA
Modesto on Ice
A tent-covered downtown rink run by the same family for more than a decade — 90-minute sessions, rentals included, fire pits and a snack shack on the side.
San Diego, CA
Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station
A long-running benefit rink for Rady Children's Hospital on the Central Promenade at Arts District Liberty Station.
Alpine, CA
Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink
A seasonal rink at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine, in San Diego County's mountain foothills.
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo on Ice
11,000 square feet of real ice in Central Park — billed as the Bay Area's largest seasonal outdoor rink.
Santa Monica, CA
Swiss Winter Village Ice Rink — Santa Monica
A first-edition Swiss Christmas market on the Santa Monica Pier deck, with an 'ice rink by the sea.'
Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek on Ice
Downtown Walnut Creek welcomes back Walnut Creek on Ice for its 21st season at Civic Park. Visitors can enjoy holiday skating, an ice slide and seasonal activities near downtown shops and restaurants.
Palo Alto, CA
Winter Lodge
An outdoor rink operating since 1956 — a nonprofit landmark billed as the only permanent outdoor rink west of the Sierra.
Coronado, CA
Skating by the Sea at Hotel del Coronado
Beachfront ice skating overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the historic Hotel del Coronado.
Folsom, CA
Historic Folsom Ice Rink
An outdoor holiday ice rink in Folsom’s historic district, with themed skating and reserved fireside seating.
Los Angeles, CA
LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival at L.A. LIVE
An outdoor ice rink in a downtown holiday festival alongside shopping and entertainment.
Los Angeles, CA
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Rink
A seasonal outdoor ice rink in Downtown Los Angeles’s Pershing Square.
Sacramento, CA
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink
A longstanding outdoor rink near Sacramento Golden 1 Center, with seasonal themed events.
San Francisco, CA
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Holiday skating in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square shopping district.
Thousand Oaks, CA
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks Holiday Ice Rink
Returning outdoor ice rink at The Lakes shopping center above the two-tiered pond.
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Holiday-first directory for the 2026–27 season. Some recurring venues have not yet announced this season’s full schedule. Check official venue links and dated source notes before visiting.