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    Ice in Paradise

    4.1 (47 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    First ones here and last ones out! The kid is dedicated. This is the big rink!
    Anabella L.

    This wonderful place has classes for kids to adults :) You can also join a team, see shows, camps, or host your next party! It's cold, so bring your sweatshirt. For parties, you can rent out their party room, rent out the small rink or just have your friends show up to one of their "open sessions!" Check the website for the schedules as they may change every couple months. Do you have a teen? Great! Check out teen nights which is usually Friday nights from 7:15-9 (ish) pm

    Kristy O.

    We went to see the winter ice show. The show itself was great. All levels of performers and they started on schedule when with about 50 little kids in the show. I am disappointed about the seating arrangements. The tickets were $30 and there was a bar right in front of our view. they also sell so many tickets that we could barely fit on the bleachers without overlapping each others space. I think they need to reconsider selling less tickets on the benches and discounting the tickets that are in the front row of the balcony where the bar is in your view the whole time.

    Small rink
    Amber H.

    We just had a great experience celebrating a 15th birthday at Ice In Paradise. There were many different packages we could choose from for what our needs were and they were very flexible with customizing it. We had over 15 guests in the room and it fit us all just fine! All of our girls skated for over two hours, we had multiple pizzas included with our group package but we ended up having to purchase a couple extras, they were good about refilling all the drinks and we're very good checking in on us. You decided to bring our own cake but they do offer providing a cake. The private room where we were put in I think it was a locker room but they decorated it and it Didn't feel like a locker room but the girls skated the whole time so It didn't really matter. The other party room near the large rink is where we had a party previously and it's very nice. Breanne was who helped me schedule and plan everything for this event. She was very helpful and communicated great!

    Londie L.

    They truly loved this place. The traffic was a nightmare getting here but seeing the looks on their faces when we arrived and they were ice skating was worth it. Plenty of parking, easy to pay and get the ice skates was a huge plus for me. The cafe area also had many reasonably priced food selections so I was pleased com

    Ana T.

    Had so much fun here! The music playing while on ice was great. Met new people on the ice. There's a cafe next to the skate rental booth. Cafe serves snacks and of course my fave hot chocolate.

    My daughter and her best friend having a blast skating.
    Dawn N.

    So much fun! Took my daughter and her friend here today to ice skate and they had so much fun. They had open skating today from 1:30 to 4 so they had plenty of time to skate. There were plenty of people there but not too many so you could skate around with plenty of room. They also had walkers for the inexperienced skaters which I thought was great because falling on your butt on hard ice is not fun! They played great music and had fun lighting over the rink that lit up the ice. They have a large rink and a small rink. Today the large rink was open so it cost $15 to skate and $5 for ice skate rental. I thought this was incredibly affordable for 2.5 hours of skating. They don't allow you to bring in your own food but they have a cafe on site and the food was great. My husband and I both had the Italian subs and they were delicious. The bread was amazing. They also have nachos, big pretzels, hot dogs, sodas, bottled water, chips and lots more.

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    Nancy T.

    Brought the kids here on an impromptu trip since Madonna didn't have their rink this year. We had a great time! My daughters exact words when we were walking out were 'mom! I don't regret anything about this day! It was so fun!' :) Nice facilities, very friendly staff, not very crowded. They have skating guides to help the kids if they're new. We will be back!

    Mark J.

    This facility, I'm told, opened in September of 2015, just four months ago. There are a lot of donor signs and placards all over. This is also the home ice of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. Parking is ample. Two rinks, one NHL and the other maybe 2/3rds as big for the mites following the ADM model of hockey. Four large, spacious locker rooms with adjoining bathrooms and showers. Upper level viewing of games. The upper level is warm enough, needing only a cover shirt or hoodie to stay comfortable. There is a concession stand, but it wasn't open (0700-0830) so I went down the street to get coffee after the long drive from Yorba Linda. There is no pro shop so make sure your skates are already sharpened and you have your spare laces, tape, and wax on hand. Getting a pro shop, having the concession stand open when the rink is open, and maybe putting in a vending machine or two for snacks and coffee would bump this rink up from a 4 to 5 star. I am, still, very impressed with it in comparison to other rinks I've been to. P.S. Some of the team stayed overnight at the Courtyard by Marriott since the game was at 0900. Nine cars were broken into, including two from our team. The hockey gear bags were rifled through and some items stolen. Make sure you secure your gear and things if traveling here for a game.

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    The bartender, Val, is SO AMAZING!!!! Such a kind and attentive person! Made our experience so fun.

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    This is an amazing rink. Public session felt as if I was skating by myself. It has two rinks and a coffee shop!

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    Nice place with reasonable prices. My boyfriend and I love going there. If you want to avoid crowd go there right when they open.

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    Currently open w covid distancing?

    Yes. We are open and enforcing the current safety protocols set forth by the County of Santa Barbara.

    Do they also rent hokey skates?

    Yes they do

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    UC Santa Barbara Recreation - That Rec Cen had been recently constructed when I began at UCSB.

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    3.9(18 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    This place is easily one of the best university gyms I've been to! It's got everything you need -…read moregreat equipment, plenty of space, and a really motivating atmosphere. Plus, the recent renovations have made it 10x better. Props to whoever designed the setup - they really thought it through! There are actually two gym buildings, so you've got options depending on what you're looking to do. There's also a pool if you're into swimming, and if you need a run, there's a track nearby. They covered all the bases when putting this place together. One thing I really appreciate is that they let the students run the music - and they crank it. It definitely adds to the vibe, and it's nice to hear that the younger generation appreciates some good old '90s and 2000s music. I just hope no one complains one day and gets it shut down because that would totally kill the atmosphere. Most of the gym-goers here are polite and respectful, which makes working out a lot more enjoyable. It's also kind of fun to see all the gym rats checking themselves out in the mirror - definitely adds some character to the place! Like any gym, it definitely has its peak times when it gets pretty packed. But if you go during the quieter hours, it's an absolute oasis for gym rats. The students using this gym are seriously going to miss it when they move on to chain gyms - they don't know how good they have it! Whether you're lifting, doing cardio, swimming, or just trying to stay active, this gym has you covered. Just plan your visit right, and you'll love it!

    I spent many nights with my roomie at the Rec Cen. At UCSB we abbreviate like every program,…read morebuilding, person, lol. My roommate would always workout in the hall adjacent to the massive windows. I'd chill more because I had Ballet daily. The pool is fun bc there are fitness classes in the water, joined in on a handful with my former boss. Guys, the gym membership is a mandatory portion of your tuition, so it's totes worth it to participate. Park off-campus, ride yr bike in orrrrr rollerblade. Makes life simple.

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    Girsh Park

    4.2(17 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Stayed at Marriott down the street and came here to get the wiggles out. Lovely little park with…read morelots of amenities. I saw baseball and soccer practices, pick up games on the courts, dog walkers, stroller moms, all the usual community park participants. The playground is small and aimed at toddlers but kids will play anywhere there's a slide or stuff to climb on. The grounds were clean and well manicured. One star off for broken bathroom stalls. Also the flowering bushes planted outside the bathrooms attracted tons of bees, which is great! Unless you put them right next to the playground. Terrible horticulture planning IMO.

    Girsh Park is a major reason why I love this neighborhood! Our whole family enjoys walking through…read morethis park every couple of days. The park is beautifully maintained - clean, with nice short grass, decent bathrooms, and good resting and picnicking spots. It's so convenient for a pleasant walk to and from the Camino Real Marketplace - no need to go along busy streets. This is a great park for dogs - lots of space to walk on-leash, hang out on a blanket, or play off-leash fetch. My pup and I also appreciate that they provide dog bags and have plenty of trash cans along the walkway. The park seems very safe. For a year I came here at night with one or two other women, to work out on the basketball court, and we never ran into any trouble. There are also some fun events here - local craft fairs from time to time, and of course the Lemon Fest. Enjoy!

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