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Best skating rinks in California

How this list is ranked: Google rating × log10(1 + number of Google reviews), so a rink needs both a high rating and plenty of reviews to place well. Only rinks with 10 or more reviews count. 135 of the 169 skating rinks we list in California qualify; these are the top 10. Roller and ice rinks are ranked together: this list has 5 with roller skating and 4 with ice skating.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

Northstar California Resort

5001 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA

Ice
4.5Rating
6,292Reviews
—Programs

Score 17.1 · 4.5★ × 6,292 reviews

Ice rink: “It has an ice rink and sports shops; it’s an excellent place whether you want to relax or play sports.” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Admit one · Roller No. 0002

Arcade Monsters & Rollerskating Murrieta

39809 Avenida Acacias # C, Murrieta, CA

Roller Birthday parties
4.9Rating
2,749Reviews
1Programs

Score 16.9 · 4.9★ × 2,749 reviews

Birthday parties: “I love the retro 80s feel, it's a super fun spot for dates, hangouts, and birthday parties ♡♡” (Google review, Jun 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Sharks Ice at San Jose

1500 S 10th St, San Jose, CA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
1,583Reviews
6Programs

Score 14.7 · 4.6★ × 1,583 reviews

Ice rink: “Not a critique on the facility but a critique on the skating experience: 99% of the folks were polite and aware of skating etiquette, but there are some figure skaters who act like they own the rink.” (Google review, Feb 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Snoopy's Home Ice

1667 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.8Rating
1,097Reviews
6Programs

Score 14.6 · 4.8★ × 1,097 reviews

Ice rink: “For our family’s very first ice-skating experience, the staff were incredibly friendly and patient, kindly guiding us and explaining everything step by step.” (Google review, Dec 2025)

Admit one · Roller No. 0005

Fountain Valley Skating Center

9105 Recreation Cir, Fountain Valley, CA

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
1,951Reviews
5Programs

Score 14.5 · 4.4★ × 1,951 reviews

Roller rink: “You can rent skate mates and roller skates!” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Admit one · Roller No. 0006

United Skates Clovis

2881 Peach Ave, Clovis, CA

Roller Birthday parties
4.4Rating
1,437Reviews
1Programs

Score 13.9 · 4.4★ × 1,437 reviews

Roller rink: “Ever since COVID we took up roller skating.” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Admit one · Roller No. 0007

Roller King

889 Riverside Ave, Roseville, CA

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
1,319Reviews
5Programs

Score 13.7 · 4.4★ × 1,319 reviews

Roller rink: “Back in the heyday of roller skating, roller king was one of the places you find large crowds of teens hanging out and skating.” (Google review, Mar 2023)

Admit one · Skating No. 0008

Jack Bulik Park & Multi-Purpose Rink

16581 Filbert St, Fontana, CA

Birthday parties
4.4Rating
1,300Reviews
1Programs

Score 13.7 · 4.4★ × 1,300 reviews

Birthday parties: “Attended a surprise birthday party in the recreation center, my second time attending an event here.” (Google review, Sep 2025)

Admit one · Roller No. 0009

Skateworld San Diego

6907 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.5Rating
987Reviews
6Programs

Score 13.5 · 4.5★ × 987 reviews

Roller rink: “After 50+ years since I last rollerskated, I signed up for their Skate Academy.” (Google review, Jun 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0010

The Rinks - Anaheim ICE

300 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.5Rating
982Reviews
5Programs

Score 13.5 · 4.5★ × 982 reviews

Ice rink: “The rink has two different ice sheets, one is on the left(West) NHL regulation size, and one is on the right(East) Olympic regulation size.” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Ratings and review counts come from Google and change over time. The score doesn't tell you which rink has the session or program you want, so check each rink's schedule. Quotes are from 4- and 5-star Google reviews; we leave out reviews that name staff and quotes with prices or times.