Ice SkatingNear You

10 Best Ice Skating Rinks in California 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team 8 min read

We list 102 ice skating rinks in California. These are the 10 with the strongest Google ratings once review volume is taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.

Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Want every option, not just the top 10? See all 102 ice rinks in California, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

  1. Snoopy's Home Ice Santa Rosa · 4.8
  2. Pro Stride Hockey USA El Segundo · 4.8
  3. Sharks Ice at San Jose San Jose · 4.6
  4. Great Park Ice & Fivepoint Arena Irvine · 4.6
  5. Kroc Center Ice San Diego · 4.6
  6. Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield Bakersfield · 4.6
  7. Ice In Paradise Goleta · 4.6
  8. South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena South Lake Tahoe · 4.6
  9. Mount Shasta Ice Rink Mt Shasta · 4.6
  10. Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Bakersfield · 4.8

The 10 best ice skating rinks in California

  1. Snoopy's Home Ice

    4.8 1,092 reviews Santa Rosa, CA

    1667 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403

    +1 707-546-7147 Visit website Photos (1,661)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for hockey.

    Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,092 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

    Snoopy's Home Ice is an indoor ice rink at 1667 W Steele Ln in Santa Rosa. Google reviewers give it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,092 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in California. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Alpine-themed skating arena including a gallery & gift shop devoted to the Peanuts cartoon strip."

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

    IndoorHockeyAccessible

  2. Pro Stride Hockey USA

    4.8 35 reviews El Segundo, CA

    555 N Nash St, El Segundo, CA, 90245

    +1 310-919-8998 Visit website Photos (31)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-9PM Sat-Sun 9:30AM-8PM

    Perfect for hockey.

    Pro Stride Hockey USA in El Segundo is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

    Pro Stride Hockey USA is an ice rink at 555 N Nash St in El Segundo. Google reviewers give it 4.8 out of 5 across 35 reviews, rated higher than 88% of the rinks we list in California. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    HockeyAccessible

  3. Sharks Ice at San Jose

    4.6 1,574 reviews San Jose, CA

    1500 S 10th St, San Jose, CA, 95112

    +1 408-279-6000 Visit website Photos (1,775)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 5:30AM-10PM

    Perfect for hockey, learning to skate and trying curling.

    Sharks Ice at San Jose in San Jose rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,574 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, skating lessons and curling.

    Sharks Ice at San Jose is an indoor ice rink at 1500 S 10th St in San Jose. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,574 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in California. Its listing mentions hockey, skating lessons and curling. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Large ice-skating venue with public sessions, lessons & a pub, plus NHL practices open to all."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorHockeyLessonsCurlingAccessible

  4. Great Park Ice & Fivepoint Arena

    4.6 780 reviews Irvine, CA

    888 Ridge Valley, Irvine, CA, 92618

    +1 949-774-1600 Visit website Photos (1,290)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-11PM

    Great Park Ice & Fivepoint Arena in Irvine is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 780 reviews.

    Great Park Ice & Fivepoint Arena is an indoor ice rink at 888 Ridge Valley in Irvine. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 780 reviews, rated higher than 75% of the rinks we list in California.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorAccessible

  5. Kroc Center Ice

    4.6 590 reviews San Diego, CA

    6845 University Ave, San Diego, CA, 92115

    +1 619-269-1498 Visit website Photos (478)

    Hours: Mon 6AM-9PM Tue 3-9PM Wed 6AM-9PM Thu 3-9PM Fri 6AM-10PM Sat 7AM-10PM Sun 10AM-5PM

    Perfect for hockey.

    Kroc Center Ice in San Diego is also worth a look, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 590 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

    Kroc Center Ice is an indoor ice rink at 6845 University Ave in San Diego. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 590 reviews, rated higher than 75% of the rinks we list in California. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Run by The Salvation Army, this indoor ice rink offers public skate, hockey leagues & classes."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorHockeyAccessible

  6. Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield

    4.6 327 reviews Bakersfield, CA

    1325 Q St #100, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

    +1 661-852-7400 Visit website Photos (174)

    Hours: Mon-Thu 10AM-7PM Fri-Sat 10AM-9PM Sun 10AM-6PM

    Perfect for hockey and learning to skate.

    Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield in Bakersfield is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 327 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.

    Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield is an indoor ice rink at 1325 Q St #100 in Bakersfield. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 327 reviews, rated higher than 75% of the rinks we list in California. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Ice rink offers skating lessons, hockey leagues & public skating sessions."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorHockeyLessonsAccessible

  7. Ice In Paradise

    4.6 299 reviews Goleta, CA

    6985 Santa Felicia Dr, Goleta, CA, 93117

    +1 805-879-1550 Visit website Photos (435)

    Hours: Mon 9AM-10PM Tue 9AM-11PM Wed-Sat 9AM-10PM Sun 9AM-9PM

    Ice In Paradise in Goleta rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 299 reviews.

    Ice In Paradise is an ice rink at 6985 Santa Felicia Dr in Goleta. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 299 reviews, rated higher than 75% of the rinks we list in California.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    Accessible

  8. South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena

    4.6 215 reviews South Lake Tahoe, CA

    1176 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

    +1 530-544-7465 Visit website Photos (242)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 12-8:30PM Sat-Sun 12-6:30PM

    Perfect for hockey.

    South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena in South Lake Tahoe is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 215 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

    South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 215 reviews, rated higher than 75% of the rinks we list in California. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorHockeyAccessible

  9. Mount Shasta Ice Rink

    4.6 113 reviews Mt Shasta, CA

    800 Rockfellow Dr, Mt Shasta, CA, 96067

    +1 530-926-1715 Visit website Photos (139)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Temporarily closed on Google

    Perfect for hockey.

    Mount Shasta Ice Rink in Mt Shasta is also worth a look, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 113 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

    Mount Shasta Ice Rink is an ice rink at 800 Rockfellow Dr in Mt Shasta. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 113 reviews, rated higher than 75% of the rinks we list in California. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go. Google currently marks it as temporarily closed, which is common for seasonal rinks outside their season.

    HockeyAccessible

  10. Bakersfield Ice Sports Center

    4.8 19 reviews Bakersfield, CA

    1325 Q St, Bakersfield, CA, 93301

    +1 661-852-7400 Visit website Photos (8)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-9PM

    Bakersfield Ice Sports Center in Bakersfield is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews.

    Bakersfield Ice Sports Center is an indoor ice rink at 1325 Q St in Bakersfield. Google reviewers give it 4.8 out of 5 across 19 reviews, rated higher than 88% of the rinks we list in California.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorAccessible

How we ranked them

Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.

The list covers public ice venues of every kind: indoor arenas, outdoor and seasonal rinks, and community rinks. Clubs, coaches and rink service companies are left out. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.

Before you go

Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.

New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place for ice skating rinks in California?

Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa ranks first, with a 4.8 Google rating from 1,092 reviews.

How many ice skating rinks are there in California?

We list 102 in 71 cities across California. This post covers the top 10; the full list is on our California page.

Which of these are open on Sundays?

8 of the 10 list Sunday hours on Google: Pro Stride Hockey USA, Sharks Ice at San Jose, Great Park Ice & Fivepoint Arena and Kroc Center Ice and others. Public session times inside those hours vary, so check each rink's schedule.

How did you rank these?

By Google rating weighted by review volume, as of October 8, 2026. A rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a few perfect scores. No rink pays to be listed or ranked.

More California ice skating lists

Featured

Picked from the highest-rated rinks we list in California.