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Christmas Ice Skating Near San Francisco

Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.

5 rinks within 30 miles of downtown San Francisco describe themselves as outdoor or seasonal, the usual set for holiday and Christmas skating. 3Crosses Christmas Village in Castro Valley ranks first. Opening dates are not in our data, so check the rink for this year's season.

5 outdoor and seasonal rinks near San Francisco

5 rinks on this page

  1. 3Crosses Christmas Village

    4.8 12 reviews Castro Valley, CA

    20600 John Dr, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

    +1 510-537-4690 Website not listed Photos (17)

    Hours: Mon-Thu Closed Fri 3-9PM Sat-Sun 2-9PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    3Crosses Christmas Village in Castro Valley, CA takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews.

    SeasonalAccessible

  2. 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, CA is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 559 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons and skate rentals.

    IndoorOutdoorSeasonalLessonsSkate rentalsAccessible

  3. 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, CA rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 717 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.

    OutdoorHockeyLessonsAccessible

  4. Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square

    4.3 572 reviews San Francisco, CA

    333 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94102

    +1 415-295-1588 Visit website Photos (790)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Temporarily closed on Google

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square in San Francisco, CA is another strong option, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 572 reviews.

    Seasonal

  5. Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink

    3.9 60 reviews San Ramon, CA

    6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA, 94583

    +1 925-815-1902 Website not listed Photos (59)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Temporarily closed on Google

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink in San Ramon, CA is also worth a look, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews.

    SeasonalAccessible

Frequently asked questions

How many holiday ice rinks are near San Francisco?

We list 5 here, led by 3Crosses Christmas Village in Castro Valley. Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.

Which rink ranks first?

3Crosses Christmas Village in Castro Valley, CA ranks first here, with a 4.8 Google rating from 12 reviews. Rankings weigh the rating by how many reviews sit behind it.

Which of these list Sunday hours?

2 of the 5 rinks on this page list Sunday hours, including 3Crosses Christmas Village and Winter Lodge. Public sessions inside those hours change, so confirm with the rink.

How do you decide what appears here?

Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here. Details come from each rink's public Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Listing data from public Google business profiles, last updated October 8, 2026. Report a correction.

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