1 / 2Ice at Santa Monica
📍 Downtown, CA
Seasonal outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Santa Monica with a separate kids area and penguin stabilizers. Best for families wanting a novelty experience rather than serious skating.
I mean look, it is an ice skating rink in the city where winter is still 72 degrees. It is just plain fun to be able to do something like this. It is a good size and we were glad for the kid area which was separate from the main rink. The little penguin/bear stabilizers help the kiddos gain confidence.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting a novelty experience rather than serious skating, especially those with young children who'll love the separate kids area and penguin stabilizers. Go early in the season for better ice conditions and manage expectations - this is more about fun memories than quality skating.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Alejandro Rodriguez
2 months ago
“I mean look, it is an ice skating rink in the city where winter is still 72 degrees. It is just plain fun to be able to do something like this. It is a good size and we were glad for the kid area which was separate from the main rink. The little penguin/bear stabilizers help the kiddos gain confidence.”
That's Mi
3 months ago
“It's not perfect since it's a yearly pop up, but it is so fun... bring the family, go with friends, get out of the house. Each session is only an hour, you'll have fun and create memories. Totally worth the $25. The white hot chocolate is yummy as well.”
Cyndy Miguel
2 months ago
“Overall it was a good experience. No wait times, plenty of seating to wait. The only thing is we went on the second to last day and the ice wasn’t in the best conditions.”
Lo retta
3 months ago
“The kids did enjoy skating on ice it was a nice experience I would give it more starts but I paid for 2 hours training for my two kids and he only did 30 minutes and left. I was like where did Goku Endo the trainer go I paid for two hours in advance? My kids said oh he left he said we learned quick and there's nothing left to teach us. That part was disappointing and he did not say anything to me personally he just trained them for 30 min and was gone with the wind. He later text me if I wanted to schedule for training and of course I was so upset I ignored that text. I was not upset about his training but how I paid for 2 hours and he did 30 minutes and left.”
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Overview
Ice at Santa Monica is a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink located at Arizona Avenue and 5th Street in downtown Santa Monica. The rink features a dedicated kids area with penguin stabilizers, skate rentals, and special themed nights including Disney+ Hulu events. Sessions run hourly from noon to 10pm during the November through January season.



