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SF · Winter 2026–27 · Map Guide

SF Ice Skating Rinks

Downtown holiday ice and clearly labeled regional indoor alternatives.

Only Union Square is a central-SF outdoor holiday rink in this selection. The rest are real indoor skating facilities across the city and wider Bay Area; check public-session calendars before setting out.

Our top picks for SF Ice Skating Rinks are Union Square Ice Rink, Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center and Oakland Ice Center. The full map covers 6 stops across Union Square, SoMa, Oakland and more, with 2 routes you can follow in order.

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6 mapped stops2 ordered routesResearched Nov 8, 2026
The short list

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Pick 01confirmed
Union Square · Seasonal outdoor rink

Union Square Ice Rink

The city-center seasonal option, with a dated 2026–27 operator announcement. Reserve the session rather than assuming walk-up capacity.

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Pick 02confirmed
SoMa · Indoor rink

Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center

An indoor option south of Market, useful when weather makes outdoor ice less appealing. Public skating has its own schedule.

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Pick 03confirmed
Oakland · Regional indoor rink

Oakland Ice Center

Oakland Ice Center is an East Bay alternative, not another San Francisco neighborhood rink.

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1Union Square · Seasonal outdoor rinkconfirmed

Union Square Ice Rink

The city-center seasonal option, with a dated 2026–27 operator announcement. Reserve the session rather than assuming walk-up capacity.

November 4, 2026–January 18, 2027.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

333 Post Street, San Francisco CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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2SoMa · Indoor rinkconfirmed

Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center

An indoor option south of Market, useful when weather makes outdoor ice less appealing. Public skating has its own schedule.

Regular offering; consult the current official calendar before travelling.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

750 Folsom Street, San Francisco CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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3Oakland · Regional indoor rinkconfirmed

Oakland Ice Center

Oakland Ice Center is an East Bay alternative, not another San Francisco neighborhood rink.

Regular offering; consult the current official calendar before travelling.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

519 18th Street, Oakland CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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4San Mateo · Regional seasonal rinkpending

San Mateo On Ice

San Mateo on Ice is a separate Peninsula trip. Confirm the current seasonal dates and session ticket before travelling.

2026–27 seasonal dates/public sessions PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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5San Jose · Regional indoor rinkconfirmed

Sharks Ice at San Jose

A San Jose facility for a deliberate South Bay skating outing. Check that your selected slot is public skating.

Regular offering; consult the current official calendar before travelling.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

1500 S 10th Street, San Jose CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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6Fremont · Regional indoor rinkconfirmed

Sharks Ice at Fremont

Sharks Ice at Fremont is a distinct East Bay facility, not the San Jose location.

Regular offering; consult the current official calendar before travelling.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

44388 Old Warm Springs Boulevard, Fremont CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

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Follow the order, not the crowd

Borrow a route.

Route 01 · Walk / transit

SF rink options, choose one session

  1. Union Square Ice Rink
  2. Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center

Check session times first. This sequence compares two central facilities; it does not require buying two skate sessions.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes. Check access and individual opening/booking times; regional transfers are not walks.

Route 02 · Regional transit / drive

East Bay alternatives

  1. Oakland Ice Center
  2. Sharks Ice at Fremont

Choose one facility based on its public-skate schedule. This is not a walking crawl.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes. Check access and individual opening/booking times; regional transfers are not walks.

The useful small print

Before you go.

  • Researched November 8, 2026. Status labels apply to the claim in each entry, not to guaranteed future opening or availability.
  • Check current official sources before travelling. No ticket, table, parking space, weather, sighting or uninterrupted public access is promised.
  • San Mateo is PENDING for the coming seasonal run. Do not use old-season calendars as 2026–27 confirmation.
  • Regional facilities are explicitly outside San Francisco. Travel times and public-session availability are not assumed.
confirmed
Operator/public agency confirms the stated place, program or posted regular offering; a ticket/table is not guaranteed.
reported
A source supports the claim but its year, date, operating detail or independent corroboration is unresolved.
pending
Special-day service, seasonal opening, participation, menu or access is not established. Do not travel or book on this pin alone.

Researched November 8, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.

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