Skating by the Sea (Hotel del Coronado)

Coronado, CA · Public skating times & prices

Hotel del Coronado's beachfront rink on the Windsor Lawn, open daily from November 20 to January 3.

Public skating at Skating by the Sea (Hotel del Coronado): the next 7 days

Currently out of season The Hotel del Coronado's page gives the 2026 season of the beachfront rink as open daily from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027; tickets are for timed slots and are not on sale yet. Checked on 5 October 2026. Official schedule update

Address
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Website
hoteldel.com
The beachfront rink at dusk, its lit surface reflecting the strings of lights along the Victorian hotel and its red-roofed tower. — Skating by the Sea (Hotel del Coronado)
The beachfront rink at dusk, its lit surface reflecting the strings of lights along the Victorian hotel and its red-roofed tower. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
The rink surface in daylight with a few skaters, palm trees along the far edge and the hotel's white buildings behind. — Skating by the Sea (Hotel del Coronado)
The rink surface in daylight with a few skaters, palm trees along the far edge and the hotel's white buildings behind. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

A beachfront rink at the historic Hotel del

Skating by the Sea is Hotel del Coronado's beachfront holiday ice rink, set on the hotel's Windsor Lawn with views of the Pacific Ocean. It is open daily from November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027, and a portion of the proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego.

The hotel behind it was built in 1888 by Elisha Babcock, Jr. and Hampton L. Story and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977; an artificial ice machine producing 15 tons a day was already installed in 1887. Guests can watch the rink from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, Nobu, Veranda and Serẽa, or reserve a rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating and fire pits.

Rental skates run from toddler size 8 to adult size 15, with double-runners for young children. Wind or strong sun exposure can affect the ice, and the rink keeps skating in light rain or drizzle.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Skates & rentals

Skate rentals are included in the ticket price, in sizes from toddler 8 to adult 15, with double-runners for young children.

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Booking & check-in

Tickets must be bought online or by phone, with waivers signed before you reach the check-in window; a ticket is only valid for the time and date purchased, and each is good for 90 minutes of skating from check-in.

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Skating with children

There is no age restriction, but anyone under 12 must be accompanied by a skating adult; parents may not carry children while skating.

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Parking & arrival

Parking is not included or validated with skating: standard parking rates apply, and shopping or dining at the resort takes $10 off self-parking for day visitors.

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Accessibility

The rink is ADA-compliant, and wheelchairs are allowed and encouraged on the ice (ask a Guest Service member for help).

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