Ice Skating Fun at Santa Monica's Outdoor Holiday Rink

Ice at Santa Monica: Holiday Skating

• ⛸️ For the 17th year, Ice at Santa Monica offers an outdoor skating rink featuring 8,000 square feet of ice, open to the public for the holidays.
• 💡 The rink is presented by Disney Plus and Hulu and is a beautiful place to skate, especially since it's outdoors and pleasant even when it's not cold.

Skating Lessons and Rentals

• 👩‍🏫 Professional instructors are available for lessons, with 20-minute sessions costing $45.
• 💰 Skating sessions are $20 plus tax per hour and include skate rentals.
• 🐧 Helpers like "polar bears" are available for those who need assistance on the ice.

Learning to Skate Safely

• 🎯 Lessons focus on teaching comfort on the ice, including the safest way to fall.
• 🔄 Skaters learn to move forwards and backwards, with some potentially learning tricks.
• ⚠️ Key advice for beginners includes keeping the upper body forward, never leaning back, and keeping arms in front.
• 🧊 To stop or when feeling like falling, skaters are advised to freeze their feet and put their hands on their knees.

Event Details

• 🗓️ Ice at Santa Monica is open through January 19th.
• 💻 More details can be found on the website.