Embrace the Winter Chill and Glide on Ice!
To make things easier for you, we have put together our top picks of
this year’s active ice skating rinks in the San Francisco Bay Area. Take your pick and make your rounds. Have fun!
Don’t forget to check out our community calendar of events happening around the Bay in the Winter, and you can even add your own public events to the calendar.
Have a Winter-ful Time!
Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Rink
Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Rink
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
November 17 through January 7
Friday, Nov. 17 | 4 pm – 10 pm
Nov. 18 – Nov. 26
Monday – Sunday | 11 am – 10 pm
Thanksgiving | 11 am – 8:00 pm
Tree Lighting (November 18) 11 am – 10 pm
Nov. 27 – Dec. 15
Monday – Friday | 4 pm – 10 pm
Saturday – Sunday | 11 am – 10 pm
Winter Holiday Break, Dec. 16 – Jan. 7
Monday – Sunday | 11 am – 10 pm
$25 for all ages, includes skate rental
Special Skate Nights:
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- $17 – Napa Kids – Monday – Wednesday. Use code NAPAKIDS at checkout. (Kids age 0-13)
- $20 – Napa County Locals – Monday. Use code LOCAL at checkout.
- $20 – For those bringing unwrapped toy donations each Tuesday, use code GIVEBACK at checkout.
- $20 – First Responders – Wednesday. Use code HEROES at checkout.
Ice skating tickets include skate rental and 90 minutes on the ice. Entry is allowed 10-minutes before arrival, and up to 20-minutes after your reserved time.
Walnut Creek On Ice
1365 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Outdoors | DECEMBER 15, 2023 – JANUARY 15, 2024
$20 per person, 90-minute session including skate rental
Children 3 and under are free with paid adult skating admission
Frequent skater passes are available for $179, each pass is good for 10 visits
Private Cabana $125, Fire Pit $175
The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink
Bishop Ranch 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd. San Ramon
Outdoors | November 10th – January 7th
10 – 11:30 a.m. *Session available Sat-Sun
12 – 1:30 p.m.
2 – 3:30 p.m.
4 – 5:30 p.m.
6 – 7:30 p.m.
8 – 9:30 p.m.
During the Holiday Breaks (Nov 20 – Nov 26, Dec 21 – Jan 7) we are open daily at 10 a.m.
The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Tickets are purchased per 90-minute session which starts every even hour
General admission including skate rental: $25
Children (3-10 years) including skates: $19
Skating aids are available to book in person on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
Dublin Iceland Ice Skating
7212 San Ramon Rd, Dublin
Indoors | $10 admission, $5 skate rental
Check their schedule for dates and times
The Veranda
2001-2003 Diamond Blvd. Concord
Outdoors | November 3, 2023 – February 14, 2024
$18.00 per skater. Price includes tax, skate rental and 75-minutes of skate time.
Oakland Ice Center
519 18th Street, Oakland
Indoors | Check their website to schedule tickets for public skate or classes.
- Adult (13-64) – $15.00 Admission + $7.00 Skate Rental = $22 Total
- Youth (12 & Under) – $14.00 Admission + $7.00 Skate Rental = $21Total
- Senior (65+) – $10.00 Admission + $7.00 Skate Rental = $17 Total
Oakland Resident with proof of I.D Receive 10% Discount on General Admissions
San Jose Downtown Ice
Circle of Palms Plaza, 120 S Market Street, San Jose
Outdoor | $21 includes skates for all ages
November 17, 2023 – January 15, 2024
Visit ParkSJ.org to find free 90-minute parking and a live look at parking availability.
Two hours of parking will be $2, an average price of $1 per hour — way less expensive than most big cities.
Winter Lodge Palo Alto
3009 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto
Outdoor and indoor options | $17 admission | $5 skate rental
Skating season: October 9, 2023 – April 7, 2024
Closed: December 24 & 25, December 31 (at 5 pm), January 1
“Little Bear” skating aids are plastic bears that young skaters can push to add support while beginning to learn to skate.
Little Bears are available to use on the indoor ice during these skating sessions only:
- Saturday 3-5pm
- Sunday 3-5pm
- Sunday 5:30-7:30pm
“Little Bears” are meant to be shared and may be used for up to 15 minutes.
Cupertino Ice Center
10123 N Wolfe Rd #1020, Cupertino, CA 95014
December 21, 2023 – January 5, 2024
Sunday Open 4 PM – 5:30 PM | Closed Monday -Thursday
Friday Open 8 PM – 10 PM | Saturday 2 PM – 3:30 PM and 8 PM – 10 PM
Indoors | Check their website for other classes and events
Admission/Skate Rental Combo: $20.00
Admission Only: $18.00
Skate Rental Only (all skates) $8.00
Seniors $10.00
Admission is good all day, so you can stay and skate for as long as you wish. There are no in-and-out privileges at any time during the day and there are no group discounts.
Sharks Ice San Jose
1500 South Tenth Street, San Jose
Indoors | General Admission: $15.00 | Children (12 & Under): $14.00
Senior (55 & Over): $10.00 | Skate Rental: $7.00
DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE (GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE PAYING TOGETHER):
General $20.00*, Children $18.00*
*Price includes skate rental
Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square
DATE | Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Monday, January 15, 2024
LOCATION | 333 Post Street, San Francisco Map It
OPENING HOURS | [60] minute sessions that start every 1.5 hours
November 1 – December 17
10:00am – 11:00pm Daily
December 18 – December 29
8:30am – 11:00pm Monday – Friday
10:00am – 11:00pm Saturdays & Sundays
December 30 – January 15
10:00am – 11:00pm Daily
ENTRY | General admission is $20, and children 8 and under are $15, including skate rental.
1 Warriors Way, San Francisco
Outdoor | Check schedule for details
Admission: Free
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center
750 Folsom Street, San Francisco
Indoor | Open Daily (check schedule for details)
General (ages 6-54) $14 | Under 5, $8* includes skate rental | Senior 55+ $12
Skate Rental: $5, Locker Rental $2
Nazareth Ice Oasis
2202 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo
Indoors | Check schedule for booking times and details
Public Skating Session: $20
Snoopy’s Home Ice
1667 West Steele Lane in Santa Rosa, CA
Indoors | Check website for schedules
Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Rink
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 19 – Nov. 27 | Monday – Sunday 11 am – 10 pm
Nov. 28 – Dec. 16 | Monday – Friday 4 pm – 10 pm | Saturday – Sunday 11 am – 10 pm
Winter Holiday Break, Dec. 17 – Jan. 8 | Monday – Sunday 11 am – 10 pm
$25 for all ages, includes skate rental
Skating on the Square
Downtown Santa Rosa
Outdoors | Open rain or shine
Thursdays & Fridays — 4 to 8 pm | Saturdays & Sundays — 12 to 8 pm*
*special hours on December 24th & 31st
