1. ICE at Santa Monica — Santa Monica November 8, 2024 - January 20, 2025 The seasonal ice skating rink by the sea, ICE at Santa Monica, is a local favorite.

Downtown Ice in San Jose Skaters, including Tiffani Van Goethen, in hat, from Truckee, skate on the ice at the Downtown Ice rink in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

The rink will host public skating, rentals, private lessons and other ice-related activities. Tickets for residents are $10 for adults and $9 for youth and seniors.