Holiday Ice Skating Rinks in Orange County (2026–27)

Here's where to go holiday ice skating in Orange County for the 2026–27 season, from the seasonal rinks at Winter Fest OC and Irvine Spectrum to year-round rinks with public skating sessions. Seasonal rinks near OC in Los Angeles and San Diego are listed at the end of the guide.

If you are anything like me, then one of your favorite parts of the holiday season is going ice skating with your family and friends to spend quality time together. Even here in sunny Southern California, you can hit one of these ice skating rinks for some festive fun to get into the spirit of the season.

Check before you go: Seasonal rinks usually post exact dates, session times and prices close to opening, and many sell timed sessions online, so buy ahead when you can. Public skating schedules at year-round rinks can change around hockey, lessons and private events, and outdoor rinks may close for weather. Confirm with the rink before you head out.

Holiday Ice Skating at a Glance

Seasonal Holiday Ice Rinks in Orange County

Winter Fest OC

Select dates, November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Address: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Winter Fest OC fills the OC Fair & Event Center with holiday lights, snow play, a tubing hill, carnival rides and live music, plus an ice rink. New for 2026, unlimited ice skating comes with select admission passes or as a separate add-on. Sessions are 45 minutes, skate rental is included and personal skates are not allowed. The festival is open on select nights: 5–10 PM on weeknights, 4–11 PM on Saturdays and 4–10 PM on Sundays. It is closed Nov 30–Dec 2, Dec 6–9 and Dec 14–16, then open every night from Dec 17 through Jan 3, including Christmas Day (5–10 PM) and New Year's Eve (until 12:30 AM). Parking is $15, and skate aids rent for $15. We visit Winter Fest every year and we love hitting the ice here.

The Ice Rink At Irvine Spectrum

Opens Friday, November 6, 2026
Address: SunWheel Court, 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Rink box office: (714) 742-0160

The seasonal rink sits in SunWheel Court at Irvine Spectrum Center, near the center's holiday décor and Christmas tree, so it pairs easily with holiday shopping or dinner. Skating is in 90-minute sessions that start daily at 2, 4, 6 and 8 PM, plus a 10 PM session on Friday and Saturday nights. Admission is $27 with skate rental or $24 if you bring your own skates; seniors 62 and up and military with ID pay $24 with rentals. A $45 "Jump the Line" ticket is sold online only, and a season pass costs $220. Buy tickets at the rink booth. The rink is closed on Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and Christmas Day, and the final session on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve starts at 6 PM. Look for Skate with Santa on Saturday, Dec 5 (10–11:30 AM) and themed Thursday skate nights.

Year-Round Ice Rinks in Orange County

Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena

Open Year Round
Address: 888 Ridge Valley, Irvine, CA 92618
Official site: Great Park Ice

Olympic champion Nathan Chen trained at Great Park Ice for his 2022 gold medal, and the rink also runs learn-to-skate classes and public skating sessions for beginners. Because it's an indoor rink, it's a dependable spot for holiday ice skating whatever the weather.

Anaheim ICE

Open Year Round
Address: 300 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805

Operated by The Rinks, Anaheim ICE offers public skating sessions along with learn-to-skate classes and hockey programs. It's indoors, so a holiday skate here still works on a rainy day.

KHS ICE

Open Year Round
Address: 1000 E Cerritos Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805

KHS ICE is another Rinks facility in Anaheim and is listed among the company's rinks with public skating. Check its online schedule for current session times.

Yorba Linda ICE

Open Year Round
Address: 23641 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92887

The Rinks' Yorba Linda location has public skating plus skating classes and hockey. Session times vary by day, so look at the schedule before you go.

Ice Realm Westminster

Open Year Round
Address: 13071 Springdale Street, Westminster, CA 92683
Public skating: $20 general admission; $8 skate rental; $15 for ages 7 and under with an adult (skate rental included)

Ice Realm took over the former Rinks location in Westminster and offers year-round public skating, skating classes and youth hockey. Check the public skating schedule for any holiday-themed sessions.

Lake Forest Ice Palace

Open Year Round
Address: 25821 Atlantic Ocean Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Public skating: $20 admission; $7 skate rental

This south county rink lists public sessions every day of the week, with most weekday sessions in the morning, and also has figure skating, hockey and a skating school. The rink notes that its public session schedule can change without notice.

Aliso Viejo Ice Palace

Open Year Round
Address: 9 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Public skating: $20 general admission; $10 for kids 5 and under with a paid adult; $7 skate rental

Aliso Viejo Ice Palace combines public skating with a skating school and youth hockey, and posts its public skating schedule online.

Ice Rinks Near OC

Skypark At Santa's Village

Ice skating in winter (2026–27 ice season dates TBA); roller skating the rest of the year
Address: 28950 CA-18, Skyforest, CA 92385

Near Lake Arrowhead, SkyPark at Santa's Village has an outdoor rink, Silver Bells Arena, set among the pine trees. It switches to ice in winter and roller skating the rest of the year, and skate rentals are included with a day ticket. See the Silver Bells Arena page for the current season.

Skating By The Sea at Hotel Del Coronado

Open daily November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Address: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118

Hotel del Coronado sets up its holiday rink on a beachfront lawn, so you skate with the Pacific in view. Reserved rink-side and ocean-side lounges are also offered, and part of the proceeds goes to Make-A-Wish San Diego. Parking is not included with skating. The rink opens Nov 20 (2–10 PM), then runs 10 AM–10 PM Nov 21–29 and 6–10 PM on Nov 30. From Dec 1 to 17, hours are 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 2–10 PM Friday and 10 AM–10 PM on weekends; from Dec 18 to Jan 3 it is open 10 AM–10 PM every day. General admission runs $40–$45 through Dec 17 and $45 from Dec 18, with some $35 value sessions. Hotel guests, members, military and first responders save $5.

Ice At Santa Monica

Returns November 2026 (exact dates TBA)
Address: 1324 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

This seasonal outdoor rink sets up at Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue in downtown Santa Monica, a few blocks from the beach, making it easy to combine with a stroll on the Third Street Promenade.

Holiday Ice Rink At Pershing Square

Open daily November 12, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Address: 532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Downtown Los Angeles' seasonal outdoor rink sets up in Pershing Square, with skyline views and easy access from the Pershing Square Metro stop.

LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival at L.A. LIVE

November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (tickets and prices TBA)
Address: L.A. LIVE, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

New for 2026, this downtown LA festival is built around a big outdoor ice rink, with a European-style holiday village of vendors, a light tunnel and daily Santa visits around it. L.A. LIVE lists skating from 5 PM nightly through Dec 18 and from 3 PM starting Dec 19, with skating until 12:30 AM nightly.

Lakewood ICE

Open Year Round
Address: 3975 Pixie Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712

Just over the county line in Lakewood, this Rinks facility is listed with public skating sessions. Check its online schedule for current times.

Past Rinks Not Announced for 2026–27

These past holiday ice skating events and rinks have been discontinued or have not announced a return for the 2026 season.

• Huntington Beach Surf City Winter Wonderland
• Santa Ana Winter Village
• The Ice Rink at Pasea Hotel
• Rudolph’s Rink - Mission Viejo
• Fire & Ice Festival - Newport Dunes (now the Fire & Lights Festival, Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; no ice rink is listed for 2026–27; see Lighting of the Bay)
• Winterscape - San Juan Capistrano

Holiday Ice Skating FAQ

Where can you go holiday ice skating in Orange County?

Seasonal rinks run at Winter Fest OC in Costa Mesa and at Irvine Spectrum Center. Year-round rinks with public skating include Great Park Ice in Irvine, Anaheim ICE, KHS ICE, Yorba Linda ICE, Ice Realm Westminster, Lake Forest Ice Palace and Aliso Viejo Ice Palace.

When does the Irvine Spectrum ice rink open in 2026?

The Irvine Spectrum rink opens for the 2026–27 season on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Is ice skating included with Winter Fest OC admission?

For 2026, ice skating is included with select admission passes or can be purchased as a separate add-on.

Which Orange County ice rinks are open year-round?

Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, Anaheim ICE, KHS ICE, Yorba Linda ICE, Ice Realm Westminster, Lake Forest Ice Palace and Aliso Viejo Ice Palace all offer public skating year-round.

Where can you ice skate outdoors near Orange County?

Seasonal outdoor rinks near OC include Skating by the Sea at Hotel del Coronado, Ice at Santa Monica, the Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square and the LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival at L.A. LIVE in downtown LA. SkyPark at Santa's Village near Lake Arrowhead has an outdoor rink that switches to ice in winter.

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