The beloved Skate By The Sea at Hotel del Coronado is the perfect holiday activity
For just over one month of the year, we get the unique experience of skating on the ice beneath the sunshine! And, if you’re up for a little visit to Coronado, you can even do it with the waves crashing onto the sandy shores, just a few feet away at the iconic Hotel del Coronado’s mesmerizing Skate By The Sea. Where else can you glide over the ice with palm trees swaying in a fresh, salty breeze? This spectacular experience also benefits Make-A-Wish® San Diego.
After you’ve worked up an appetite, you can immerse your feet in the soft sand and gather around a bonfire to toast S’mores. Enjoy holiday-themed bites or head to Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, Sheerwater, and Serẽa for a meal with gorgeous views.
December also happens to be the few months when Santa leaves the frosty North Pole behind and settles down for a little sun and sand, so naturally, he’ll be roaming around for those mandatory holiday snaps. If you’re like the big guy in the red suit and you’ve been seduced by the relaxing charm of this oceanside haven, you can always skip the shopping frenzy and allow the Elf Deliveries to take care of everything with personalized gifts.
Skate By The Sea runs from November 17, 2024 to January 1, 2025, and tickets are $40 per person. Each ticket includes 90 minutes of skating and skate rentals.
📍Location: Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
Hotel del Coronado during winter
Hotel del Coronado doesn’t just host Skate By The Sea. Every year, the hotel turns up the holiday cheer, turning the shoreline into a shiny wonderland filled with magical activities. In 2024, the Holidays at The Del will be an unforgettable tribute to Hollywood’s golden age.
The historic palm trees are draped with millions of twinkling lights, with themed shows and live music, ensuring guests are completely enveloped in the spirit of the season. You can spend afternoons at a gingerbread home workshop, having a Victorian high-tea before working it all off with a sunset skate. There are rink-side lounges with plush sofas and roaring fire pits where you can sip on festive libations as the sun sinks into the Pacific.