It may seem like an unlikely pastime in sunny Southern California, but ice skating is definitely one of the best things you can do during the holiday season in LA. It’s the one time of year and one part of the world that you get to swirl (or stumble) around on the ice, even in your summer clothes. Although you won’t find snow-capped trees in the city during the winter, you can still experience the magic of the holiday season as you would in colder climates at these enchanting ice rinks in and around Los Angeles.
1. Pershing Square Holiday Ice Rink
In the heart of Downtown L.A. is this 7,200-square-foot ice rink. Every holiday season, the rink is draped with colorful lights and framed by DTLA’s skyscrapers which feels like the ultimate holiday experience.
Most years you can catch fun celebrations like the Icebreaker Opening ceremony with choreographed performances and a literal “ice-breaking” ritual where a large ice sculpture is shattered.
📍Location: 532 South Olive Street, CA 90013
📅Dates: November 20, 2025 to January 11, 2026
2. Ice At Santa Monica
Los Angeles doesn’t have all that many ice rinks open within the city, but luckily, the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue has been turned into a winter wonderland for the holidays. So gather your loved ones and get ready to make magical memories on ice. It’s also the perfect way to take a break from your Downtown Santa Monica Christmas shopping.
📍Location: 1324 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
📅 Dates: Friday, November 7, 2025 to Monday, January 19, 2026
3. Irvine Spectrum Center
At Irvine Spectrum Center’s Skating Under The Stars ice rink, you’ll glide through the enchanted night with their giant Ferris Wheel as your witness. Here, you’ll be able to create memories and embrace the magic of the holidays with friends and family.
📍Location: 670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
📅 Dates: Now through January 4, 2026
4. Pasadena Ice Skating Center
An ice skating session here is the perfect winter plan… Not just for soaking up the holiday season magic, but also because it’s indoors and rainproof.
The Pasadena Ice Skating Center offers public skating, group lessons, figure skating, and even pick-up hockey games! Looking for a sweet deal? Swing by the skating center on Thursday nights for a discount. It’s one of the best ice skating rinks around Los Angeles!
📍Location: 300 E Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101
📅Dates: Open daily through the winter
5. WeHo Winter Ice Rink
West Hollywood Park is turning into a festive holiday skating destination this December! The city just announced the return of the WeHo Winter Ice Rink. The WeHo Winter Ice Rink offers 90-minute skating sessions filled with music, themed nights, and holiday cheer.
📍Location: West Hollywood Park, Great Lawn (647 N. San Vicente Boulevard West Hollywood, California 90069)
📅Dates: December 1 – 21, 2025
6. SkyPark At Santa’s Village
This alpine haven is a true Christmas dream all year long and over the holiday season, it becomes even more magical when real snow fills the park. Once the temperature at SkyPark at Santa’s Village drops, the space is transformed into a winter palace, where you’ll likely find Santa himself gliding across the ice.
You can twirl around the rink, surrounded by towering pine trees dusted with snow and draped during the day, or make it nighttime ice skating amongst twinkling lights dropped across the rink.
📍Location: 28950 California State Route 18, Skyforest, CA 92385
📅 Dates: Now through January 4, 2026
7. The Skating Edge Ice Arena
For more than 50 years, The Skating Edge Ice Arena has been a staple in the Harbor City community. This South Bay rink offers open sessions, learn-to-skate programs, broomball, hockey, parties, ice dancing, freestyle skating, and off-ice training. Plus, for all your hockey and figure skating gear needs, including skate sharpening, Vic’s Pro-Shop is conveniently on-site. If you’re looking for ice skating near L.A., this rink is a great option!
📍Location:23770 S Western Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710
📅 Dates: Daily, 6:30 AM–9 PM
8. L.A. Kings Holiday Ice
The annual LA Kings Holiday Ice Rink is back through the end of the year, so we can once again carve it up around the dazzling tree at the center of LA Live. Skate your way into the holiday season!
📍Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015
📅 Dates: November 28, 2025 – January 10, 2026
9. Skate By The Sea At Hotel del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado offers a legendary beachfront rink benefitting Make-A-Wish San Diego. It’s one of the only places where sand meets snow to give you the best of both worlds, with dreamy orange sunsets and twinkling fairy lights illuminating the cool ice rink.
There are also rink-side igloos and a cozy lounge with fire pits and cocktails to warm up at after your session. While we know it is a drive from L.A., we think it’s worth the trip, and could even be the perfect weekend getaway over the holidays with tons of seasonal activities happening throughout the month.
📍Location: 1277 R.H. Dana Place, Coronado, CA 92118
📅 Dates: Friday, November 21st, 2025 through Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Originally written by Sophie Len. Edited by Sofía Delpueche.