With an abundance of holiday events to check out this season, add some of these ice skating rinks to the list to add even more dazzle to the most wonderful time of the year. The following are the top five spots to ice skate in Los Angeles.
[Originally published December 2022.]
Ice at Santa Monica
Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue have been taken over and transformed into a winter wonderland, creating the perfect destination to get your ice skating on. The rink will be open daily, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday), until Jan. 15, with an oversized rink to skate, holiday music, festive light displays and concession stands offering handmade pizza, gelato, specialty hot chocolate and more indulgent bites. Admission is $22 and includes skating rentals and day-long fun. To learn more about Ice at Santa Monica, visit iceatsantamonica.com.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating
Offering the hottest place to chill and glide, Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating is open daily until Jan. 7. The space is the largest rink in all of L.A. and will feature live music, nighttime skating, holiday decor and an enchanting good time. General admission includes skate rentals for $20, with additional fees for lockers ($5) and skate helpers ($6) for little ones. To learn more about Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating, visit holidayicerinkdowntownla.com.
The Ice Rink at Paséa Hotel & Spa
Offering one of the most unique spots to ice skate in Los Angeles, The Ice Rink at Pasèa Hotel & Spa is a must to visit this season, offering a stunning oceanside ice skating rink on the hotel’s grounds. From now until Jan. 1, visitors can enjoy oceanside ice skating, in addition to hot chocolate and other indulgent sweets, cozy fire pits, holiday music, themed nights (like Mariah Carey tribute nights!), festive cocktails and more. The spot is perfect for a date night or a family venture on the ice. Tickets to ice skate are $35 for 90 minutes, while tickets for the fire pits begin at $200 for 90-minute reservations. To learn more about The Ice Rink at Paséa Hotel & Spa, visit paseahotel.com.
Skating Under The Stars
Irvine Spectrum Center will be hosting its annual Skating Under The Stars this winter season, offering a dreamy destination to skate, catch a bite to eat and get some holiday shopping done. Known as one of the best locales to ice skate in Los Angeles, the rink will be open daily until NYE, with varying hours depending on the day. Tickets are $25 per person, $23 for those who bring their own ice skates and $21 for children, ages 3 to 10. In addition to skates, items like helmets, socks and lockers are also available for an additional fee. To learn more about Skating Under The Stars, visit irvinespectrumcenter.com.
LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live
Bundle up, and check out the annual LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live. The exciting event, presented by Coca-Cola, will run until Dec. 31 and is open daily to the public. General admission is $25 per person and $20 for children, ages 6 and under. As always, the local favorite rink will feature holiday decor from top to bottom, live music, a massive Christmas tree to skate around, holiday treats and more fun for everyone in the family. To learn more about the LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live, visit lalive.com.