We bought tickets in advance since we were visiting Monterey Bay…read more *It was cool They let us skate until our legs fell off, liked that most of the people didn't know how to skate, so we all formed a long line holding the rail *Nice employee's. The person in the rink was a pleasant funny guy checking make sure everyone was ok. *And No there is no refunds! How can a business survive in Cali refunding money, not possible. Plus the tickets were cheap and included skates. We had a great time kids didn't want to leave. It's in a perfect location, we headed to the wharf then luck and shopping after skating. They sell drinks and snacks where you check in. Will definitely buy tickets again and take pictures.

My family and I rented the rink for a private event as none of us had skated before. The staff was…read morehelpful and great getting our skates quickly and ensuring everyone was buckled up safely. They even gave us a few pointers in skating, overall good experience and would definitely rent again!

I had a private party and it was awesome! The price was very reasonable for 20 people. (You can…read moreadd more for an additional fee.) It's a small venue but the rink is a decent size. Old school wooden floor that is very smooth. Sure it's not perfect, there are some worn spots but you don't really feel them, it's mostly visual. They let me bring my own food and drinks and play my own music from my phone. Looking forward to skating here again in the near future!

This place takes you back. Very old school vibes. The staff is very helpful and friendly. This…read moreplace is so much fun. Yes it's not updated and supper pretty but it's such a fun place. Everyone stays out of new skaters way & vs. Supper kid friendly. staff also help with tightening my daughters skating wheels since it was her first time skating. Definitely recommend.

Every time isFriday night an hour 1:00pm together with a Rock skate Ring!…read more Skate Hockey Skates And Roller Derby

Ok roller skating is a great and fun activity for adults, seniors like myself and children. That…read morebeing said, I think they would get more business if the place were updated and safety factors taken care of. Good points- there are new skates for some of the sizes, not my women's size 11 unfortunately. The neon walls are fun, and the music system was clear. The major issue is the FLOOR it is not smooth at all, the rink is so hot. They have big fans but not aimed at the floor. Several people including myself had to stop and stand in front of a fan to cool down. There is no carpet in the area you put your skates on. That does not feel safe, the floor area is very slippery. We did not get a chance to play games so can't comment on those. We did not read any reviews before we came in order to not be biased. We did come because of the great deal of family of 4 for $30.

I took adult ice skating lessons here, and it was a good experience. The instructors are…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. I also come here for public skate sessions sometimes. It can get really crowded with kids though, which makes it hard to skate around since they can be unpredictable. I prefer the adults-only sessions. The prices have gone up over the years, but overall, it's not too expensive. The rental skates aren't great, which is why I ended up buying my own. I actually purchased them from their shop because their skates go on sale pretty often. Overall, I think it's a solid place to enjoy ice skating all year round.

Just tried this rink this winter but a number of times. They have a big rink and i like that it has…read morehigh ceiling and feels open. It can be slightly crowded during peak times and days. Afternoons are definitely crowded up to 8pm. But we tried the 8pm - 10pm and you have a lot of space. They have a good number of skates to rent. Mostly the basic gray ones. They have a lot of benches to sit down. They also have available lockers to rent. The bathrooms are decent. They also have the store in the building which offer services too, which is convenient. They also have vending machines and a food bar at the second floor. Parking can be a challenge before another shift ends. But after they leave, it's enough for the next batch.

Love this place. Staff is great, selection is also great. I highly recommend swinging in if you are…read morein Santa Cruz. I've also bought online from them and it always been a great experience. Thanks Skate Works

Would give zero stars if it were an option…read more Bought $175 skates for my daughter. Was told they were leather and would loosen up. My daughter literally wore them for 4 minutes after falling face first because they were so stiff. We found out that they were actually vinyl, not leather, so we went to exchange them and they wouldn't return or exchange them. So they lied to me about the material and then wouldn't do anything after I called them on their lie and attempted to return or exchange them. Will never shop here again. Just another example of a local company that will now lose a sale to online sellers and then they'll complain about the internet ruining their business. Mirror time.

The Salinas skatepark has given me a sense of purpose in my life ever since I went there in sixth…read moregrade. Cool concrete ramps and mellow ledges were perfect for me to practice on. The issue isn't with the design necessarily, but rather with the location. It's located in the middle of a ravine that leads to the creek out of view from passing cars. Fights happen there a lot and people tend to use it as drinking and smoking spot. Just recently, someone had cut out the light fixtures that illuminate it at night. Having light down there during a late night session was perfect but now I wouldn't go there at that time anymore. Overall, it has a place in my heart but I think that there needs to be more community involvement for it to be a safe place to skate.

Another crummy little skatepark, but again, all cement, which is nice. On a Saturday afternoon,…read morethis was amazingly crowded. People were good enough to get out of your way, and pay attention (for the most part). Some older guys were smoking (everything) while they road, which was ridiculous. Nice lines, some good slopes and pipes. Not bad, overall, and the people were cool.

All the prior reviewers are spot on -- Nas is an amazing coach! My daughter picked up rollerblading…read morequickly in her group classes. Nas has a wonderful way of keeping kids engaged, motivated, and excited to learn. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun and effective skating experience!

Nas is an amazing coach. She gives clear and easy to understand instructions. She is on time and…read morekeeps the session interactive and on point. I would definitely recommend her.

These are some kick-ass roller derby ladies! It's hard to choose between the Cannery Rollers and…read morethe Babes of Wrath, but my loyalty has to come down to the Babes thanks to their fierce jammers TARAism and Pippy Longstalker. Do yourself a favor and make it out to a bout at the Water City roller rink in Marina. You will have fun or I will eat my hat.