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Skating lessons in California
89 rinks with skating lessons in California, out of 169 skating rinks we list in the state, the most in San Diego (5). 23 are roller rinks and 68 are ice rinks. A rink is listed here only when a customer review or its own website mentions skating lessons. Ranked by Google rating weighted by number of reviews; the proof is under each rink.
Ask the rink about class levels, ages and when the next session of classes starts. We don't list session times or prices; they change often.
Sharks Ice at San Jose
“They brought us to a rink in the back private to just our group of 22 people - they broke us into smaller groups between three instructors.” (Google review, Mar 2025)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 4 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “Public Skating: Most public sessions happen frequently on the White rink, making it very easy to fit a session into your schedule.” (Google review, May 2026)
- Birthday parties “This was our first time at Sharks Ice, and we came for a birthday party.” (Google review, Dec 2025)
Snoopy's Home Ice
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Mentioned once in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Birthday parties “They host birthday parties and the space for these looked incredible too!” (Google review, Jun 2024)
Fountain Valley Skating Center
“I take private lessons and public lessons for my skating level!” (Google review, Aug 2026)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 3 times in reviews
- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating “The right side is for open skaters.” (Google review, Feb 2025)
- Adult nights “Be sure to check the schedule for adult nights, family nights, theme nights, etc.” (Google review, Feb 2025)
Roller King
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- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Adult nights Per the rink's website
Skateworld San Diego
“I am so impressed with the instructors and the care they take with the students, especially the young and inexperienced students who are skating for the first time.” (Google review, Feb 2026)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 6 times in reviews
- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Adult nights Per the rink's website
The Rinks - Anaheim ICE
“There are a lot of good training programs offered here and most the instructors are really good and use fun ways to teach new skaters.” (Google review, Jan 2025)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 4 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “This facility offers very frequent open/public skating options, and infrequent hockey/stick on the ice options, during a week.” (Google review, Aug 2026)
Skatetown Ice Arena
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Mentioned 11 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Outdoor / seasonal “There were two indoor and one outdoor rinks available.” (Google review, Dec 2018)
- Public skating “Public skate sessions are fun, classes are quick but good value, and the pro store on-site is awesome.” (Google review, Jun 2026)
- Adult nights Per the rink's website
Great Park Ice & Fivepoint Arena
“Great instructors and the ice quality is better than other rinks in the area.” (Google review, Jul 2026)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 5 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “Hope that they will allow more public skating slots in the future to help lessen the crowd.” (Google review, Dec 2019)
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Skate Express
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Mentioned once in reviews
- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Adult nights “Adult night is also really nice because everyone is very skilled and you typically won't trip over anyone” (Google review, Apr 2026)
The Rink
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- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Adult nights Mentioned 2 times in reviews
Cal Skate GT
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- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Birthday parties “I highly recommend this place for a fun birthday party!” (Google review, Apr 2026)
Skating Plus
“We randomly found this place as he was going for his other learning how to skate lesson and they were closed for repairs.” (Google review, Aug 2024)
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- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Adult nights “It was soo fun and I can’t wait for my own skates and adult nights 😆” (Google review, Jan 2026)
Moonlight Rollerway
“He is a genuinely amazing skate instructor.” (Google review, Jul 2026)
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- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
“Good instructor and lots of fun on the ice, with a few falls too.” (Google review, Dec 2023)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 8 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “Staff are organized and helpful, especially during public sessions and lessons.” (Google review, Jan 2026)
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Kroc Center Ice
“My daughter takes ice skating lessons here and it is her second home.” (Google review, May 2026)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 5 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “You also will meet a lot of different people of all kinds at public skate.” (Google review, Apr 2019)
- Birthday parties “Can also have kids birthday parties here.” (Google review, May 2025)
UTC ICE
“They offer lessons and recreational skating.” (Google review, Sep 2020)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 4 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Outdoor / seasonal “Fun experience surrounded by a beautiful outdoor open air upscale shopping mall” (Google review, Apr 2019)
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
The Cube Santa Clarita
“My daughter has been attending figure skating classes for about six years.” (Google review, May 2026)
Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “They have public skating and skate rentals if you dont have a pair of skates and you want to try it out.” (Google review, Apr 2026)
- Birthday parties “There is a really good snack bar upstairs and a spacious bar with big tvs to watch sports on ... also banquet rooms for birthday parties and other functions.” (Google review, May 2026)
Toyota Sports Performance Center
“Thats where they do most of the learn to skate sessions, which are in 8 week intervals.” (Google review, Jul 2026)
Mentioned 3 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “The public skating session was exceptional, featuring freshly resurfaced ice, ample space, and a diverse group of skaters representing various skill levels.” (Google review, Dec 2025)
Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center
“My children love it here not just the open skating but there lessons in hockey and ice skating.” (Google review, Oct 2025)
Mentioned 3 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Outdoor / seasonal “The big windows to the ice rink are really nice, gives it an outdoor rink feeling.” (Google review, Oct 2025)
- Public skating “The combination adult + public session is quite long and definitely can get your money's worth.” (Google review, Oct 2025)
San Diego Ice Arena
“I absolutely love that there are instructors on the ice to help inexperienced skaters and that they play games that help skaters become more comfortable on the ice!” (Google review, Sep 2023)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 7 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “came here for open skate with my nieces and thought it was a great facility except they don’t have a secure place to store stuff, so I was worried about our stuff getting stolen” (Google review, May 2026)
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
LA Kings Icetown
“I highly recommend Ice Town to everyone looking for lessons or just to have fun during open skate.” (Google review, Feb 2026)
Mentioned 9 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating Same review as above
- Birthday parties “They also offer birthday parties.” (Google review, Feb 2026)
Oakland Ice Center
“Our daughter takes skating lessons at this center.” (Google review, Aug 2023)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “As a hockey guy, Discovering my love for figure skating and almost quitting hockey in liu of just skating during public skate has been so fun.” (Google review, Jun 2026)
Skateland
Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Adult nights “They have hours for specific skating, like adult only time.” (Google review, May 2025)
Winter Lodge
“We all take lessons and absolutely enjoy every aspect of our little local ice skating rink.” (Google review, Apr 2024)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 4 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Outdoor / seasonal “Very well organized and run indoor and outdoor ice skating park, great customer service, buy tickets in advance encouraged.” (Google review, Nov 2022)
- Public skating “Their holiday decorations are adorable and they even make it “snow” (bubbly foam) in the middle of the rink at the end of the public sessions if there are a decent amount of people there.” (Google review, Feb 2019)
- Birthday parties “Came here for a child birthday party and it was a great venue for it.” (Google review, Dec 2017)
The Rinks - Lakewood ICE
“They have lessons and hockey and figure skating and all that too, and all I can say about that is a friend has a young daughter in one of the figure skating classes and she really likes it.” (Google review, Mar 2022)
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- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “There is ample parking, and they play fun music during the open skate sessions.” (Google review, Mar 2022)
- Birthday parties “My cousin had her birthday party here.” (Google review, Feb 2026)
LA Kings Iceland in Paramount
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Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Birthday parties “We had a family birthday party and it was a perfect location!” (Google review, Mar 2023)
Vacaville Ice Sports
“My kids have a blast at Day Camp and equally enjoy their skating academy lessons.” (Google review, Jun 2025)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 5 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “Public skating sessions are a blast, with upbeat music, a great atmosphere, and plenty of space to glide.” (Google review, Jun 2025)
- Birthday parties “We especially love their birthday parties and all-day skate camps.” (Google review, Jun 2025)
Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square
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Mentioned once in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Outdoor / seasonal “Go here for the holiday experience of outdoor skating.” (Google review, Jan 2024)
- Public skating Per the rink's website
Center Ice Skating Arena
“Cant speak to the programs offered by the rink itself with regard to figure skating classes or hockey training classes.” (Google review, Aug 2026)
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- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Gateway Ice Center
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Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “Great experience at open skate!” (Google review, Jan 2024)
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Cal Skate of Rohnert Park
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- Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Adult nights Per the rink's website
Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield
“My son had such a great experience with the mini condors and little Kings learn to skate programs.” (Google review, May 2025)
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- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Outdoor / seasonal “I went with friends to the holiday skating.” (Google review, Jan 2024)
- Public skating “We attended public skate, and as a group.of beginners, we appreciated that it wasn't packed and that they had seal shaped skate helpers for rent.” (Google review, Jul 2018)
- Birthday parties “We just had my daughters 7th birthday party in the Lobby here and we enjoyed every bit of it.” (Google review, Jan 2019)
Ice In Paradise
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Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
- Birthday parties “Throwing a birthday party can be challenging for the parents but Ice in Paradise made it a breeze.” (Google review, Jan 2022)
Ice Realm- Westminster
“The on-ice staff is highly specialized, whether you are participating in skating lessons or hockey training.” (Google review, Aug 2026)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “In house rec teams, public skate and more.” (Google review, May 2026)
- Birthday parties “I recently attended a birthday party at Ice Realm, and it was such a fantastic experience!” (Google review, Feb 2026)
“I came to skate school yesterday and she’s always so kind and considerate if we have questions.” (Google review, Sep 2025)
Per the rink's website · Mentioned 4 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating “I usually go on public sessions.” (Google review, Mar 2019)
- Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Sharks Ice at Fremont
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Mentioned 2 times in reviews
- Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
- Public skating Per the rink's website
More rinks with skating lessons in California
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“They offer lessons, public skate, and even curling!” (Google review, Aug 2025)
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“He taught me how to skate backwards, transition from going forward to backwards and how to spin.” (Google review, Sep 2025)
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“Whether you are looking for a casual public skate or looking for lessons beginner or advanced or to practice your hockey skills at a sticktime, this place has a something for you.” (Google review, Jan 2023)
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“The learn to skate/ hockey program is Such a great program and the guy running it is so friendly!” (Google review, Nov 2024)
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“They took my kid on ice and taught her to skate, and 4 yo cant get enough of it.” (Google review, Dec 2025)
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“With their top travel and school division hockey teams to their personable figure skating coaches and fun loving group skating classes; the ice palace represents customized customer care with a smile!” (Google review, Oct 2023)
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“The people are friendly, instructors are patient and the ice is kept well.” (Google review, Dec 2018)
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“Our family learned to skate together here through their Learn to Skate program (Lions and Cubs - parent and me class) when our son turned 3.” (Google review, Jun 2025)
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“It's so much fun watching the friendly instructors move her from slipping and falling to skating by herself.” (Google review, Feb 2018)
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“I came here originally for my son’s private skating instructor, and stayed for the family atmosphere and excellence in their hockey program and also the day-to-day staff.” (Google review, Nov 2024)
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“Through private lessons, she helped my son make breakthrough progress that multiple skate school sessions couldn't achieve.” (Google review, Feb 2025)
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“We started coming back for skate lessons and are having THE BEST time!” (Google review, Feb 2026)
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“Only skating counter-clockwise with no other activities (lessons, hockey, figure skating, etc... although full hockey gear (no sticks and pucks) and figure skating is allowed.” (Google review, Dec 2022)
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“The owner even took the time to give my daughter some lessons, which made her feel extra special and boosted her confidence on the rink.” (Google review, Oct 2024)
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“The learn to skate team are amazing.” (Google review, Aug 2026)
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“I highly recommend the Learn to Skate program.” (Google review, Mar 2025)
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“My son attended the skate camp for a week and it was fabulous!” (Google review, Jul 2022)
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“The camp instructors are amazing—Coach Mank is highly experienced and knowledgeable, and he’s been teaching my boys solid foundational skateboarding skills.” (Google review, Aug 2025)
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“So I was really nervous about learning how to skate, but the instructor totally made the experience awesome.” (Google review, Jul 2025)
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“The music is great, the jam skate dance instructors are amazing, and the vibes are extraordinary.” (Google review, Aug 2025)
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Map of rinks with skating lessons in California
By city
- San Diego5 rinks
- Bakersfield3 rinks
- Burbank3 rinks
- Ontario3 rinks
- Sacramento3 rinks
- San Francisco3 rinks
- Anaheim2 rinks
- Carlsbad2 rinks
- Goleta2 rinks
- Roseville2 rinks
- Simi Valley2 rinks
- Van Nuys2 rinks
- Alameda1 rink
- Aliso Viejo1 rink
- Alpine1 rink
- Artesia1 rink
- Chino1 rink
- Corona1 rink
- Costa Mesa1 rink
- Cupertino1 rink
- Dublin1 rink
- El Segundo1 rink
- Folsom1 rink
- Fountain Valley1 rink
- Fremont1 rink
- Fresno1 rink
- Gilroy1 rink
- Glendale1 rink
- Grand Terrace1 rink
- Harbor City1 rink
- Irvine1 rink
- Lake Forest1 rink
- Lakewood1 rink
- Lancaster1 rink
- Livermore1 rink
- Los Angeles1 rink
- Modesto1 rink
- Monterey1 rink
- Napa1 rink
- Oakland1 rink
- Palm Desert1 rink
- Palo Alto1 rink
- Panorama City1 rink
- Paramount1 rink
- Pasadena1 rink
- Poway1 rink
- Reseda1 rink
- Riverside1 rink
- Rohnert Park1 rink
- Rolling Hills Estates1 rink
- San Jose1 rink
- San Leandro1 rink
- San Mateo1 rink
- San Rafael1 rink
- San Ramon1 rink
- Santa Clarita1 rink
- Santa Maria1 rink
- Santa Monica1 rink
- Santa Rosa1 rink
- South Lake Tahoe1 rink
- Stockton1 rink
- Thousand Oaks1 rink
- Truckee1 rink
- Vacaville1 rink
- Valencia1 rink
- Ventura1 rink
- Walnut Creek1 rink
- Westminster1 rink
- Yorba Linda1 rink
About skating lessons
Rinks that teach usually start with group learn-to-skate classes, sorted by age and level. Classes cover falling and getting up safely, gliding, stopping and turning. Many rinks also offer private lessons with a coach. On ice, classes often lead on to hockey or figure skating; roller rinks teach the same basics on quad or inline skates.
Other programs in California
- Public skating91 rinks
- Birthday parties102 rinks
- Adult nights16 rinks
- Skate rental91 rinks
- Hockey65 rinks
- Figure skating50 rinks
- Roller derby10 rinks