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Ice skating is fun with friends and family alike, and festive skating rinks can be found in every corner of the Bay Area. We found a mix of seasonal and permanent rinks that offer the chance to strap on a pair of skates and hit the ice.
San Francisco
1. Union Square
Open through January 16th
Union Square is home to SF’s most popular rink, which hosts special events and themed nights all winter. This magnificent outdoor rink is also one of the most picturesque in SF.
Location: 333 Post Street
2. Yerba Buena Ice Skating
Open all year long
This NHL-sized indoor rink is located in SoMa and offers public skating, ice hockey, and lessons. Public skating sessions are available all week.
Location: 750 Folsom Street
East Bay
4. Oakland Ice Center
Open all year long
This indoor NHL-sized ice rink is operated by the same company as the San Jose Sharks hockey team and offers public skating, figure skating, ice dancing, curling, and other ice sports. Public skating is offered 7 days a week, all year long.
Location: 519 18th Street, Oakland, CA
5. The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink
Open through January 8th
This seasonal outdoor rink is named for former Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and is open to the public.
Location: 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA
6. Walnut Creek on Ice
Open through January 16th
Walnut Creek on Ice is a seasonal outdoor rink that is open to the public and features skating lessons and private cabanas that are available for rent.
Location: 1365 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
South Bay
7. Winter Lodge
Open through April 8th
Winter Lodge has operated in Palo Alto for over 65 years and offers a smaller skating rink that’s focused on family fun and recreation. They also have one of the longest outdoor skating seasons in the region from October 10, 2022, until April 8, 2023.
Location: 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
8. San Mateo on Ice
Open through January 8th
At 11,000 square feet, this is the Bay Area’s largest outdoor ice rink. It’s a great place to bring family and friends, with plenty of room to show off your best moves on he ice
Location: 50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA
9. Nazareth Ice Oasis
Open all year long
This indoor skating rink offers figure skating, hockey, and public skating sessions Monday – Saturday, all year long.
Location: 2202 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA
North Bay
10. Snoopy’s Home Ice
Open all year long
This Snoopy-themed ice rink in Santa Rosa was founded by Charles Schulz 50 years ago. This beloved local landmark is used for everything from public skate sessions to incredible ice dancing performances.
Location: 1667 West Steele Lane in Santa Rosa, CA
11. Meritage Resort & Spa
Open through January 8th
Napa’s Meritage resort and spa have opened its annual winter village with private igloos and fire pits around a totally photogenic ice rink.
Location: 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
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