Where to go ice skating in Los Angeles

From the beach to the mountains, here’s where to go ice skating in Los Angeles to bring on the holiday cheer...

1) Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square

L.A. doesn’t typically seem like much of a winter wonderland, until, that is, you create an ice skating rink right amidst Downtown skyscrapers. Come glide around and pretend there’s snow on the ground at Pershing Square’s outdoor holiday skating rink. Skate rentals are included in admission, though lockers and skating aids costs a few dollars extra.

2) Ice at Santa Monica

Located just blocks from the ocean, Ice in downtown Santa Monica brings a bit of winter to the comfortable coastal city. The 8,000-square-foot outdoor rink runs daily from November to mid-January on the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue (less than a 10-minute walk from the E Line). Tickets for an hour-long slot ($22) include skate rentals, and you can book private parties and cabanas if you’re looking for something a bit more premium. Look out for treats for sale, plus themed nights on Wednesdays.

3) LA Kings Holiday Ice

The annual L.A. Kings ice skating rink once again returns to L.A. Live. Skate around the dazzling Christmas tree that stands in the middle of the outdoor rink ($25), and take in an LED holiday light show on the huge screens around the plaza.

4) Christmas at Santa's Village

It’s always Christmas at this charming amusement park outside of Lake Arrowhead. But it’s extra Christmassy toward the end of the year at Santa’s Village—especially if we’re lucky enough to have had some fresh mountain snowfall. Swing by the park’s Silver Bells Arena, which flips from a summertime roller rink to a seasonal ice skating rink. Rentals are included, but is more expensive than your average rink since you’ll need to purchase a ticket to the rest of the theme park ($49–$79).

5) The Ice Rink at Pasea Hotel & Spa

Skate right on the beach—or, at least, a few lanes away from the sand. Huntington Beach’s Paséa Hotel & Spa turns its event lawn into an outdoor rink with 90-minute-long sessions, plus hotel-caliber amenities (think rentable fire pits and a sweet and savory menu). Look out for themed nights throughout its run.

Hope this gives you a weekend idea! Let me know if you get the chance to go skating & where...

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