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10 Best Ice Skating Lessons in California 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team 9 min read

We list 17 ice skating lessons 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, or all 17 ice skating lessons in California, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

  1. Sharks Ice at San Jose San Jose · 4.6
  2. Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield Bakersfield · 4.6
  3. Skatetown Ice Arena Roseville · 4.5
  4. The Cube Santa Clarita Valencia · 4.5
  5. San Diego Ice Arena San Diego · 4.5
  6. Winter Lodge Palo Alto · 4.5
  7. LA Kings Iceland in Paramount Paramount · 4.5
  8. Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center San Francisco · 4.4
  9. Oakland Ice Center Oakland · 4.4
  10. Vacaville Ice Sports Vacaville · 4.4

The 10 best ice skating lessons in California

  1. 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 takes the top spot, 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.

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  2. 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

  3. Skatetown Ice Arena

    4.5 948 reviews Roseville, CA

    1009 Orlando Ave, Roseville, CA, 95661

    +1 916-783-8550 Visit website Photos (795)

    Hours: Mon-Tue 12:15-1:15PM Wed 12:15-1:15PM / 4-5PM Thu 12:15-1:15PM Fri 12:15AM-1:15PM / 3-5PM / 7-9PM Sat 3-5PM / 7-9PM Sun Closed

    Perfect for hockey, figure skaters and learning to skate.

    Skatetown Ice Arena in Roseville rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 948 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons.

    Skatetown Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 1009 Orlando Ave in Roseville. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 948 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating, skating lessons and curling. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Public ice rink offering open sessions, lessons & space for hockey & figure skating practice."

    It lists hours on 6 days a week and shows Sunday as closed.

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  4. The Cube Santa Clarita

    4.5 657 reviews Valencia, CA

    27745 Smyth Dr, Valencia, CA, 91355

    +1 661-257-2823 Visit website Photos (580)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30AM-12AM Sat 6:30AM-12AM Sun 6AM-12AM

    Perfect for hockey and learning to skate.

    The Cube Santa Clarita in Valencia is another strong option, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 657 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.

    The Cube Santa Clarita is an ice rink at 27745 Smyth Dr in Valencia. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 657 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Ice rink offering public skating, lessons & hockey training, plus a restaurant & a pro shop."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

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  5. San Diego Ice Arena

    4.5 616 reviews San Diego, CA

    11048 Ice Skate Pl, San Diego, CA, 92126

    +1 858-530-1825 Visit website Photos (708)

    Hours: Mon 11AM-2PM Tue 11AM-2PM / 3-4:45PM / 7-8PM Wed 11AM-2PM / 3-4:45PM Thu 11AM-2PM Fri 11AM-12:30PM / 3-4:45PM Sat-Sun 1-3PM

    Perfect for hockey, learning to skate and birthday parties.

    San Diego Ice Arena in San Diego is also worth a look, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 616 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, skating lessons and birthday parties.

    San Diego Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 11048 Ice Skate Pl in San Diego. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 616 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, skating lessons and birthday parties. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Local rink for public skating, private parties, hockey leagues, figure-skating lessons & a pro shop."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorHockeyLessonsPartiesAccessible

  6. Winter Lodge

    4.5 559 reviews Palo Alto, CA

    3009 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

    +1 650-493-4566 Visit website Photos (649)

    Hours: Mon-Tue 3-5PM Wed 3-5PM / 8-10PM Thu 3-5PM Fri-Sat 3-5PM / 8-10PM Sun 3-5PM / 5:30-7:30PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and learning to skate.

    Winter Lodge in Palo Alto is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 559 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons and skate rentals.

    Winter Lodge is an outdoor ice rink at 3009 Middlefield Rd in Palo Alto. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 559 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons and skate rentals. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Seasonal indoor & outdoor skating center offering public sessions, lessons & party rentals."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorOutdoorSeasonalLessonsSkate rentalsAccessible

  7. LA Kings Iceland in Paramount

    4.5 470 reviews Paramount, CA

    8041 Jackson St #A, Paramount, CA, 90723

    +1 562-633-1171 Visit website Photos (463)

    Hours: Mon 9AM-5:30PM Tue Closed Wed 1:30-5:30PM Thu Closed Fri 10:30AM-9:30PM Sat 9AM-9:30PM Sun 11:30AM-2:30PM

    Perfect for learning to skate.

    LA Kings Iceland in Paramount in Paramount rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 470 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons.

    LA Kings Iceland in Paramount is an ice rink at 8041 Jackson St #A in Paramount. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 470 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons.

    In its own words: "Olympian Peggy Fleming once practiced at this veteran ice rink, which offers lessons for all levels."

    It lists hours on 5 days a week and shows Tuesday and Thursday as closed.

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  8. Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center

    4.4 717 reviews San Francisco, CA

    750 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94107

    Phone not listed Visit website Photos (842)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate, hockey and learning to skate.

    Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center in San Francisco is another strong option, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 717 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.

    Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center is an outdoor ice rink at 750 Folsom St in San Francisco. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 717 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Ice-hockey games, skating lessons & an outdoor playground at a leisure center with a bowling alley."

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

    OutdoorHockeyLessonsAccessible

  9. Oakland Ice Center

    4.4 679 reviews Oakland, CA

    519 18th St, Oakland, CA, 94612

    +1 510-268-9000 Visit website Photos (547)

    Hours: Mon 10:30AM-6:30PM Tue 10:30AM-8:30PM Wed-Thu 10:30AM-5PM Fri 10:30AM-9:15PM Sat 1-9:15PM Sun 1-5:15PM

    Perfect for hockey, figure skaters and learning to skate.

    Oakland Ice Center in Oakland is also worth a look, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 679 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons.

    Oakland Ice Center is an indoor ice rink at 519 18th St in Oakland. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 679 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "2-rink indoor ice facility offers public skate sessions, figure skating lessons & hockey leagues."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorHockeyFigure skatingLessonsAccessible

  10. Vacaville Ice Sports

    4.4 501 reviews Vacaville, CA

    551 Davis St, Vacaville, CA, 95688

    +1 707-455-0225 Visit website Photos (684)

    Hours: Mon-Tue 12-3:30PM Wed 1:30-6PM Thu 12-3:30PM Fri 1:30-6PM Sat 12-8:30PM Sun 11:30AM-3:30PM

    Perfect for hockey, figure skaters and learning to skate.

    Vacaville Ice Sports in Vacaville is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 501 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons.

    Vacaville Ice Sports is an indoor ice rink at 551 Davis St in Vacaville. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 501 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating, skating lessons and birthday parties. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Offering public sessions, this indoor ice rink hosts figure skating, hockey, lessons & parties."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

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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.

A rink appears here when its own Google listing says it offers this, so the list is a starting point rather than the full picture. A rink that offers it without saying so will not show up. 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 lessons in California?

Sharks Ice at San Jose in San Jose ranks first, with a 4.6 Google rating from 1,574 reviews.

How many ice skating lessons are there in California?

We list 17 in 17 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: Sharks Ice at San Jose, Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield, The Cube Santa Clarita and San Diego Ice Arena 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.

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