Children sporting mittens, teenagers whizzing by on hockey skates, couples arm in arm as they glide across the ice under a starry sky…is that not what you’d expect to see in sunny San Diego? Despite temperatures that often reach into the 70s, winter in San Diego ushers in outdoor ice rinks around the county. So grab a (light) sweater and head to one of these seasonal San Diego outdoor ice skating rinks before winter’s end:
San Diego Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks – Updated for 2016 Holidays
Fantasy on Ice – Point Loma Peninsula
Welcome to the Outdoor Rink at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station! Want to experience San Diego outdoor ice skating in the heart of America’s Finest City all while benefiting a great cause? Come to ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station and join us in a benefit for the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. “Make sure to dress warm and bring a pair of mittens/gloves. During the daytime the ice can be a little wet, so bring an extra pair of socks.”
Where: ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station – 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
When: November 17, 2016 – January 8, 2017 (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Days)
Times:
- Monday-Thursday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Friday-Sunday – 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Night Session)
- Christmas Eve and New Years Eve – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $10-$50
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Skate by the Bay – Holiday by the Bay
Hilton San Diego Bayfront is excited to host our first Holiday By The Bay celebration. Get ready to ice skate by the San Diego Bay, watch holiday movies under the stars, eat breakfast with Santa, and more!
Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront – 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 10, 2016 – January 2, 2017
Time:
- Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Sundays: 10:00 AM to 7 PM
Cost: $16-$20
> Find out more about Skate by the Bay – Holiday by the Bay
Skating by the Sea at the Hotel del Coronado
One of San Diego’s most breathtaking winter experiences, the oceanfront Windsor Lawn at the Hotel del Coronado is transformed into a spectacular ice rink overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Where else in the world can you ice skate with a white sandy beach just steps away?
A portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.
Location: Hotel del Coronado – 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118 (map)
Dates: November 24, 2016 – January 2, 2017
Times: Hours Vary. Check website for details
Cost: $25
> Find out more about Skating by the Sea
Southern California’s Largest Outdoor Ice Rink – Viejas Outlet Center
This expansive San Diego outdoor ice skating rink at East County’s Viejas Outlet Center is the perfect way to spend the day with your family. After some bargain holiday shopping at the center’s variety of outlet stores, grab a cup of cocoa or slice of pizza from the ice rink’s snack shack, then lace up your skates for some wintery fun.
Where: Viejas Outlet Center – 5000 Willow Road, Alpine, CA 91901 (map)
When: October 29, 2016 – January 29, 2017
Time:
- Monday-Friday – 5:00 to 10:00 PM
- Saturday-Sunday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM
Cost: $14-$16
> Learn more about Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink
Make Your Holidays Bright in San Diego
Choose sand and sun this holiday season with colorful light displays, merry festivals, outdoor activities and more.