Outdoor Ice Skating in LA During the Holidays

Ice skating in Southern California would feel more like a winter activity if it were actually cold outside, but it can certainly put you in a festive mood.

There are a number of seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks in the LA area. Many offer special deals on certain days of the week and host free events throughout the season. Check each site for details. Below is a rink round-up.

Downtown on Ice is an outdoor rink located at Pershing Square (downtown LA).
Dates: Thursday, November 19, 2009 through Monday, January 18, 2010
Hours: 11am - 6pm daily
Cost: $6 admission, $2 skate rental


Holiday Ice at L.A. Live is a brand-new outdoor rink at Nokia Plaza (downtown LA).
Dates: Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Thursday, December 31, 2009
Hours: check site for details (hours vary by date)
Cost (includes admission + skate rental): $10 (general), $5 (seniors and military)

ICE at Santa Monica is an outdoor rink located near the Third Street Promenade.
Dates: Friday, October 30, 2009 through Sunday, January 31, 2010
Hours: 10am - 10pm, Sunday - Thursday; 10am - midnight, Friday - Saturday
Cost (includes admission + skate rental): $10

Seaside Ice is an outdoor rink in Redondo Beach.
Dates: Tuesday, November 10 through Monday, January 18
Hours: check the site for details (hours vary by day)
Cost (includes admission + skate rental): $14 (adults), $12 (children 12 and under)

Woodland Hills Ice is an outdoor rink located at Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills.
Dates: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 through Sunday, February 21, 2010
Hours: 10am - 10pm daily (until January 11, 2010 - see website for hours beyond this date)
Cost (includes admission + skate rental): $15 (adults), $13 (seniors/students), $11 (children 12 and under)

Holiday Ice Rink at The Lakes at Thousands Oaks is an outdoor rink located at The Lakes.
Dates: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 through Monday, January 18, 2010
Hours: check the site for details (hours vary by day and week)
Cost: $9 admission, $3 skate rental

Holiday on Ice at Irvine Spectrum Center is Orange County's only outdoor ice rink.
Dates: November 1, 2009 through Monday, January 18, 2010
Hours: check the site for details (hours vary by day and week)
Cost: $11.00 admission, $4.50 skate rental

Thanks to 365 Cheap Dates for the tip on the Irvine Spectrum Center rink!