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Ice at Santa Monica: Skating Into a Season of Magic and Memories

Experience the Joy of Grand Openings, Themed Sessions, and More

By Dolores Quintana

This year, the Ice at Santa Monica, presented by Netflix, offers an enticing blend of cherished classics and exciting new additions. Take a quick look at what’s in store:

Grand Opening Ceremony (FREE Admission)
Rinkside Fire Pits and S’mores
Themed Sessions on Wednesdays
Hanukkah in Santa Monica
New Year’s Countdown
Ice Skating Lessons

This winter wonderland at the beach is located at the intersection of Arizona Avenue and 5th Street in Downtown Santa Monica. The rink brings more than 8,000 square feet of glistening ice, including a 400-square-foot tot rink for our youngest guests. To purchase tickets, check out the Santa Monica on Ice website

Santa Monica’s skate season starts on Wednesday, November 1, with the Ice at Santa Monica Grand Opening set for November 9, from 5 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Operating hours are as follows: Sundays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Skate rental and admission is priced at $22, with locker rentals available at $5.

Opening Celebration – Thursday, November 9

Wednesdays on Ice – 7 PM & 8:30 PM Sessions

  • November 15: ABBA Disco Night
  • November 22: PRIDE Night (Celebrate the season with Santa Monica’s LGBTQ+ community)
  • November 29: Holiday Pet Pageant Ugly Sweater
  • December 6: Ugly Holiday Sweater Night
  • December 13: Taylor’s Birthday
  • January 3: BeyHive Ball
  • January 10: K-POP Party

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