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Ice skating in Carmel-by-the-Sea

1 rink for public skating, including seasonal holiday rinks.

Good to know: Public-skate sessions sell out on holiday weekends; check times and book ahead where the rink offers it.

Ice Skating by the Bay

seasonal rink

Nov. 26, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027 per the rink's site (City of Monterey lists open daily Nov. 20–Jan. 3)

Custom House Plaza (behind Portola Hotel & Spa), Monterey

Seasonal

Each listing was checked on an official or first-party page in November 2026. Dates and hours change; confirm before you go.

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Questions

Where can I go ice skating in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Ice Skating by the Bay (seasonal rink).

Do I need my own skates?

Most rinks rent skates; public-skate times, prices and holiday hours are on each rink’s page.

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