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Find Holiday Ice Skating Near You

Written by Shelley D. FargoPublished Dec. 11, 2022 • 10:00am
The 15th Annual Union Square Ice Rink opened in San Francisco on Nov. 2, 2022. | Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Whether you’re looking for a hot cocoa-fueled lazy glide or a permanent place to perfect your salchow, it's the best time of year to ice skate in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

During the holidays, the number of ice skating opportunities in the region grows from seven permanent year-round rinks to a total of 17 spots you can lace up and hit the ice. 

Check out our map below and click on each location to get more information.

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