Kyra is absolutely incredible and this is the best ice skating in San Diego during Christmas as far as I'm concerned! Plus, it supports Randy's Children's Hospital. Kyra helped my 7 year old learn how to ice skate and according to my 7 year old daughter, she "is so nice that and the best ice skating teacher ever!" read more

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Sasha has been so awesome!!! She made our daughter get on ice! Thank you!!! Happy holidays! read more

Fantasy On Ice - Skating Rinks Near Me - San Diego, California

Annika was wonderful with the kids during ice skating. She was patient, attentive, and encouraging, helping them feel confident and safe on the ice. She created a positive, fun atmosphere, and the kids truly enjoyed skating with her. Thank you, Annika, for your care and dedication to working with children. read more

Just wanna give a huge shout out to Bryce and Hunter. They help to entertain the kids and teach them how to skate, while also making sure everyone is safe. They had my nieces and nephew spellbound with their jokes, funny tricks, and magnetic personalities. They are a huge asset to your organization. Because of these two- we will definitely be back! read more

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Bryce and Hunter were so nice and taught me how to skate. Didn't know they were putting professionals on the ice. Caroline was also super sweet and helped me at the front. read more

I've visited this ice skating range for the past couple of years by far they have the friendliest staff. I was there yesterday and Sasha- help my daughter during our time there she was wonderful. And just went above and beyond for both my daughters. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience read more

I've ice skated a dozen or so times over the years. The skate rentals at this place are the worst I've ever used. It was a waste of $70.

This is a great place for kids! Great atmosphere and staff is super nice. Piper V. was terrific with my daughter and helped her learn the basics of ice skating two weekends in a row. Definitely recommend for a fun family event! read more

We live in San Diego and wanted the San Diego ice skating experience...but it just wasn't working. The ice was horrible. Pits and puddles all over, making a very unfun experience. Yes, I paid $60 for my family to skate and was very pleased we could come and go throughout the day's session, but we only lasted 15 minutes because it was so awful. It was actually painful to try to "skate." We left for lunch and thought we'd come back, hoping they'd resurface the ice. As we walked up, it looked as if they had, but it was only covered with at least an inch of water! I actually saw a guy fall and he was completely soaked. So we kept walking and kissed that $60 goodbye. read more

Had a fantastic time here with my girlfriend! Super great environment and workers! "Alice" even helped us into our skates when we couldn't get them tight enough and we can't thank her enough! Definitely coming back!! read more

I barely made it around the rink once before I wanted out of there. As a native San Diegan, I have ice skated only a handful of times in my life. I haven't been on the ice for at least ten years and now I remember why. Ice skating is so hard and terrifying. I also had a bad experience in my college years playing broomball so that contributed to my fear. I first got the wrong sized skates. When I put them in and tried to walk, my feet kept going inward and I couldn't stay upright. After getting a smaller size, it was a little easier to walk but still very awkward. I would recommend to newcomers to bring either very thick socks or two pairs to double them up. Within a half a hour of the opening, the rink was full of people. It made things more difficult for those who were new to the ice as you have to navigate around all of the people. The ice didn't seem to be kept up too well as the sides were very slushy and melting. For people like me who hung onto the wall, we had to work our way through the ice clumps. I liked that the ice rink provided at least two watchers on the ice to give assistance to those who would fall or needed some tips on what not to do. They are decked out in red polo shirts or jackets. Just ask if you need help and they will come over. The entry fee of $14 is very reasonable. It does come with the ice skate rental. If you plan ahead and get there early, there is no line for the ticket purchase. I went on a Wednesday when they first opened at 10 am so there was no wait. The ticket line is to the far right. You then walk to the left to pick up your ice skates. Everyone working is friendly and helpful. I was pleased to find out that all proceeds go to Rady Children's Hospital. read more

We happened to come across the ice rink, and my daughter wanted give ice skating a shot. The staff are very welcoming and will answer any questions. Coach Ella made all the difference that night. She spent about 15 minutes total with my girl. In a session of about 90 minutes, my daughter went from grabbing the rails to taking her first glides and having the confidence to skate around on her own. My girl wants to head back to the rink asap. Thank you, Ella, for being an awesome coach. read more

This nice girl named Grace though me how to skate. She was very caring of my family and I and she has made me really enjoy my time here! Would definitely come again! read more

Hello. We attended this ice rink as a school, 42 kids and 10 adults in total. Our kids had a great time, the staff was helpful, and they do honor student discounts. read more

One window for ticket sales, waited in line for 30+ minutes. Where you put on the skates is away from the ice and the line for tickets goes right through where people have to walk to get to the ice. The whole thing is poorly organized. Never again! read more

Great service loved coming here workers are so kind and made sure every person who fell to see if they're okay

I took my little brothers and nephew there this weekend and it was great! It was their first time ever ice skating and the price was great best deal in the area. My only recommendation is to clean the ice more often. We were there almost two hours and grant it, it was busy but the ice was bumpy and beginning to melt on the edges making it hard for the boys to skate. But overall it was a really positive experience! read more

This is honestly not the best outdoor skating rink I've been too. Easy to find in the middle of liberty station. Skate rentals were $14 each adult. The really cool thing is that you can skate as long as you like, no time limit. The cost included the skate rental. If you wanted socks and gloves it was an additional $5 each. The skates run a little bit small and you can exchange them if they don't fit right. I ended up exchanging my right skate. They brought out the Zamboni which usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to re-do the ice. That was a bummer, but as long as you have your ticket, you can come back! It's not elevated, no slab of ice. So it really felt like you were skating on top of slick concrete. There were valleys and slippery spots, and I ate s*!t twice! All benefits Rady's children. This would be AWESOME if they elevated the slab and the ice was thicker. Great venue, lots of parking, love liberty station... This seasonal addition needs to be better! read more

We have so much fun! The skates fit great, the rink was fun but not to crowded for a Saturday. Over all the service and rink was great. The only problem was someone fell an ambulance was called from him cracking his skull. Over then that we had so much fun this is a great place to go. read more

I've bought season's passes for myself and the girls to go skating at Fantasy on Ice every year for the past 5-6 years, and it is now one of their favorite holiday tradition. This year, it's moved from Horton Plaza downtown to beautiful Liberty Station! What's not to love about ice skating? Outside? In San Diego! Because it's San Diego, yes, it's going to be warm. Yes, the ice may melt, and there might be puddles. Not all the time. Sometimes, the ice is very solid. In any event, my kids think this is part of the appeal. All the proceeds go to Rady Children's Hospital, which is great. And generally when I bring a bunch of kids, many of which have barely or never skated before, the staff on the ice are so nice and encouraging in trying to teach them how to skate. The details: Open daily Nov. 18 - Jan. 3, 2016, 10am-10 pm. Cost: $14/adults, $12 kids 12 and under; includes skate rental (and these are nice skates). Or, you can skate unlimited times for $40 (good deal if you plan to skate more than twice). Or, if you're really proactive, Circle Buzz (like Groupon for kids' stuff) has a 1/2 off season pass deal every year for just $20. You have until 11/18/15 to get in on that this year. See you on the ice! read more

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Worse ice rink! The line was ridiculously long and it was so unorganized. Plus they don't resurface it during the skate session and it was too small and over crowded. Definitely will not be going back. The indoor ice rinks are way better and they are open all year long. read more

Ugh, I really wanted this experience to be awesome and totally ramped it up to be and then the big let down ensued. The Pros: -Cute little rink in the middle of liberty station -Decor is cute -Food truck nearby with snack/drinks = awesome -Set-up to get skates/on the ice with a quickness = fantastic -Your skate fees are a donation to Rady's Children hospital so you are purchasing a ticket towards a very worthy casuse The Cons: -The skates are older donated skates and hurt worse than those regular ice skates from your hometown rink. Not comfortable and bent -There is a water pit in front of the ice entrance and exit due to the outdoor conditions so be careful of the splash zone -Patches of ice were awesome, others = not so much Overall, this would be an amazing experience if the skates were better. I skated for 15 minutes, adjusted my skates and then just left. I would give money to Rady's any day of the week. read more

Stopped by here over the holidays. What a great idea at a great location in the middle of Liberty Station. Couldn't motivate myself to skate -- probably due to the fact me and Don Julio were hanging out, but it looked like amazing fun. Can't wait to come back even for the people watching next year. read more

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Really bad ice. They only resurface at 5 and 7:30pm. Makes it really difficult to skate, especially for beginners. We went around the rink once and felt like asking for a refund, but sign says you have to check the ice conditions before buying ticket. Skates are really bad too. Parking is free though and it's outside, so a safer activity during Covid. read more

The ice is super bumpy, even after they "zambonied" it, and the skates are hard to tighten, so they're wobbly. I'm usually good at ice skating, but I just could not do it. It's the Saturday before they close, so I understand that it's super packed. I skated for about two minutes then stayed on the bench the rest of the time. Only reason I'm not asking for a refund is because it's for a good cause. Only positive thing is that the worker is a real cutie! read more

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The rental skates here are in complete disrepair and won't even support the kids ankles. "Cheap skate" owners need to get some new skates for these kids! Bring your own skates! The rink itself is nice and great location. We tried 3 pairs and they all folded in. read more

Kidd had fun. Cheery vibe. My daughter slipped and a staff member came to the rescue in a split second. read more

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We decided to check out Fantasy on Ice during the holidays with a group of friends at this new Liberty Station location. We went on a Sunday afternoon at 11am and we timed it perfectly. There weren't a lot of folks out there but as the day went on, the rink began to fill up. I imagine people preferred to skate when it gets darker but for the kids in our group who were under 8, daytime was perfect. My husband brought his own skates so we thought it would be quick to get him out there but the lines took almost 15-20 min to get through. There weren't long lines or anything but just took a long time for the one person working to get people through. At least they were nice. The cost was $14 for adults and $12 for children. There wasn't a different cost for skate rental vs. bringing your own so it's just a preference if you have your own. The rink is a pretty decent size for an outdoor rink and is very intimate. It's not huge so you won't see kids speed skating and making it dangerous for little ones. Don't expect the ice to be NHL quality but it's what you'll expect with an outdoor rink...in San Diego! ; ) We'll be back for sure in the future with our little peanut. We had a blast! read more

When we first arrived it seemed super busy but once you're in there you just go along with traffic and it's fine. My kids loved it had so much fun. read more

the ice skating rink here is pretty nice, the ice gets smoothed hourly and the machine is in great condition to the ice gets extremely smooth and is amazing to skate on. I think the skates could be a little newer, but they still definitely get the job done. I am considering becoming a professional figure skater now! read more

In theory this place seems fun. However we went on nov 20th and it was a chilly day but the ice was terribly watery. We paid $48 for our 4 children to skate and the littlest fell after 15 minutes. She was completely soaked and we had to leave . There is a sign saying they do not refund. They should NOT be opened if the ice is in such bad skating Condition. It could be really fun if they took care of ice or made sure it was ok to skate on safely. It's wrong to take people's money and dishonest to be open when kids can't skate without bringing their snorkels along too! Don't waste your money. read more

The rink is small. There was lots of water on the ice and the edges were bumpy from the water re-freezing. The skates were awful! Everyone was walking like a pigeon toed penguin. They were terrible. Get better skates. Would've been a nice aftern read more

So fun and pretty! The setting is intimate, it's romantic everyone is friendly and we had lots of fun. It's in Point Loma well Liberty Station parking is really easy, just park and walk over to the rink. Honestly can't say anything negative, there's staff on the ice to help with falls and stuff, we had a blast! read more

We are so glad they moved to Liberty Station! We have been ice skating five times already! The setting is beautiful and the parking is great! read more

Super cute ice skating rink in liberty station! I loved how our payments we're donated directly to Rady's Children's Hospital too! Only thing is, there were water puddles at every corner of the rink and a girl in front of us even slipped and got taken out by an ambulance on a stretcher! So catch! But everyone else including my teenage cousins we're also too scared to even leave the railing, especially after the incident! Wish the ice was a bit smoother, but the location was still super beautiful and loved how kid friendly it was! read more

Nice location and maybe good at night but worst ice skating experience ever. Took my kids today and although all three of us skate well we could barely get around the bumpy puddle filled surface and super small. We saw several people come and go like us within 15 minutes. I didn't want to ask for my money back as the proceeds benefit Rady's but we will never go again. Be warned and avoid day time skating at least (to avoid puddles) but overall the surface was so bumpy. Next time we are back to Kroc center or UTC. read more

Don't waste your time here you're better off going to one of the rinks in town the ice here is horrible and it's much more expensive than other rinks and if they don't have your skates size you got to eat the cost they don't give you a refund I know it's for good cause I'm sad to say but you're just much better off spending money at one of the local rinks read more

I came here mostly because the proceeds all go to Radys children's hospital. I will return every year, though, because of the staff. They kept several employees on the ice in easily identifiable red jackets to help people learn to skate, check on people when they fall, tighten the skates for kids who had them too loose, and generally encourage everyone to have a good time. I have never seen such uniformly cheerful and helpful staff at an ice rink. read more

It's too tiny and kid/teenager-infested. I guess that's expected with any outdoor ice skating rink around the holidays but yeah, not worth the $14 admission fee. The parents pretty much let their kids roam free in the rink but the kids have no idea what they are doing and are literally all over the place and in one's way. I'm not a skating champion but I do like to move at more than a 1/2 per hour pace on the ice, this place is just not the place to do it. I left within 20 minutes, I couldn't take bumping into one more unsupervised child or teenager taking a selfie every two seconds. Stick to the indoor rinks during non-holiday weeks. And one more thing, the ice? Too bumpy. read more

Very pretty at sunset and at night, with the palm trees lit up. The ice conditions were surprisingly good for an outdoor rink in a warm climate! We went in the evening. You can get a season pass if you buy before the season starts; opening day was also discounted, and there was an 45 minute ice show, with live music to skate to!!! The skate guards are really good and will help you up if you fall. read more