Let's Go Ice Skating!: Santa Monica and Downtown LA

Winter has arrived and so have a couple of outdoor ice rinks. This could be a perfect date activity or a fun day out with the kids. Here are the details:

Santa Monica:

Dates and Hours:
Open November 7, through January 19, 2009
Daily: 10am–10pm
The rink is periodically cleared for short periods to groom the ice. If raining, the rink will remain open in light rain or drizzle conditions, closing only for heavy downpours.

Cost:
$10 admission includes skate rental.

Location:
1324 Fifth Street - Located at 5th Street and Arizona Avenue, less than two blocks from the Third Street Promenade

Tip:
Bring your ICE at Santa Monica admission bracelet to a participating Los Angeles or Orange County Starbucks® and receive a complimentary tall hot beverage.

Location:
1324 5th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.458.3921

Ice at Santa Monica website


Downtown LA:

Dates and Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-10pm
Fri-Sun: 10am-10pm
*Special Extended Holiday Hours: December 14-January 6 from 10am-10pm daily
Open Thanksgiving Day: 2pm-10pm
Open Christmas Day: 12pm-10pm
Open New Years Day: 12pm-10pm

Cost:
One hour sessions: $6 Skate rental: $2

Location:
530 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213.847.4970

LA Downtown On Ice website