Ice Skating!
It's cold outside and that means it's the perfect time to get in some family ice skating..and some hot chocolate! Here's a list with all you need for some fun time on the ice in Marin County, Sonoma County and San Francisco:
Marin:
Northgate Mall Rink in San Rafael
This seasonal outside skating rink is located in the Oaktree Plaza area of Northgate Mall (same location as the outdoor music in summer). This spot is perfect for all ages, they even offer
"skate buddies" for rent- which are like walkers designed to go on the ice.
Dates: Nov. 8, 2015 - Jan. 10, 2016
Times: See schedule for times.
Cost: $15/person includes skate rental, good for entire
day with in and out privileges
Online: marinonice.com
Sonoma:
Snoopy's Rink in Santa Rosa
This is a year-round indoor rink in Santa Rosa. This rink has a seating area with both snacks and full meals, a gallery and gift shop all in 1970s Swiss Chalet style. They even have a "Parent and Puppy Practice" skate where kids under 12 can use chairs to steady themselves as they learn their moves. Pairs nicely with a showing of the new "Peanuts' movie!
Date: Year-round
Times: Check the calendar for Public Skate and
Parent and Puppy Practice session times.
Cost: $9.50/adults; $7.50/kids (11 & under); Skate
rental: $3.50. Parents & Puppy Practice: $9/adults, $7/kids, includes
skate rental
Closures: Open yearround except closed on Christmas Day
Phone: 707-546-7147
Online: snoopyshomeice.com
San Francisco:
The Embarcadero Ice Skating Rink
Dates: Nov. 4, 2015 - Jan. 3, 2016
Times: Sun-Thurs., 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. &
Sat., 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
90-minute sessions start at every even hour.
Cost: $11/adults; $6/kids 7 and under. Skate
rental: $5
Closures: Theis rink hosts some private events so do call
or xheck the website for closure
listings.
Phone: 415-837-1931
Online: embarcaderocenter.com
Union Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
Dates: Nov. 4, 2015 - Jan. 18, 2016
Times: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Cost: $11/adults; $7/kids 8 and under. Skate
rental: $6
ClosuresThe rink has special events and can be
rented for private parties. Check website.
Phone: 415-781-2688
Online: unionsquareicerink.com
Yerba Buena Ice Rink
This is San Francisco's only year-round ice
skating rink. The rink is open 7 days a week., Good for all
skill levels.They do resurface the ice, but it can get a little rough
for not-so-confident skaters, so best hit the rink soon as a session begins.
Lockers and a bathroom are located on site.
Dates: Year-round
Times: Check website as hours do change from day to day.
Cost: $12/adults; $10/kids 6-12; $7/toddler (5 and under-includes
skate rental) Skate rental: $4
Phone:415-820-3521
Online: skatebowl.com
Marin County is conveniently located close to San Francisco, the East Bay, Sonoma County & Wine Country. If you'd like more information about any of these areas or about homes in these areas, please give me a call at 415-640-0336.
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