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Ice at Santa Monica

📍 Downtown, CA

4.2(468 Google reviews)💰$22👶All ages

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.

Great for kidsUnique experienceChoppy ice conditionsFun memoriesTemporary pop-up
★★★★★Featured review by Alejandro Rodriguez

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.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Sessions are only 1 hour long for $25 per person
Consider sizing up on skate rentals as they run small and can be uncomfortable
🎟️Visit early in the season as ice quality deteriorates over time
🚗Separate kids area available with stabilizer aids for beginners

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.2

468 Google reviews

Fun unique experience80%
Good for families with kids60%
Ice quality issues40%
Poor skate rental quality40%
Service/training problems20%
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Reviews from Google

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.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday12:00 – 22:00
Thursday12:00 – 22:00
Friday12:00 – 22:00
Saturday12:00 – 22:00
Sunday12:00 – 22:00

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