I never learned to skate as a child. I went to Skateworld with friends about seven years ago, but…read morenever continued to practice. Recently, two of my friends found out that I wanted to learn, so we all went out on a Sunday evening. Sundays, Skateworld closes at 8:30. We arrived at 6:30 which gave us plenty of time. Open skate and skate rental costs $25 per person. It felt a bit steep to me, but I realize that they don't make money on much else so it's really not bad. They offer lockers at a price. There is free filtered water. It was a bit odd when my friends brought me a gift bag with knee pads, that they said no gift bags of any kind were allowed. It seemed odd as I thought children had roller skating birthday parties at places like this. At least they let us take out the knee pads and carry in the empty bag. Anyway, the space wasn't too crowded on Sunday, so it was easy to practice. I also rented one of those little wheeled walkers so I didn't fall all over the place. I was a bit bummed to learn that they didn't offer lessons, outside of their monthly "academy". I would have loved to drop in for a single session. All in all, it was a pretty good time. I would return to skate again.

I was a regular adult skater at Skateworld for years. On July 1, 2026 another patron threatened to…read morekill me after using a homophobic slur and followed me on the floor. I reported it immediately to Gena Trepte, who was and is the manager of Skateworld and was on site the entire night. Owner Brett Stang did not permanently ban that person. The only action described to me was that we were told not to interact. I spoke with Gena Trepte (manager) twice that night, including a second conversation of about 10 minutes while the same person stood behind her mocking the situation. There is absolutely no security guard or security representative at Skateworld at any session, including adult skate nights Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Fountain Valley, Holiday Skate Center, and Cal Skate GT all have security inside and outside. A San Diego Police incident was created (26029566). I stopped going. Skateworld is NOT in the safe location and all patrons should be very cautious about attending.

Nice outdoor skating ring, I brought my kids to a 6 year old…read morebday party here very clean good atmosphere great music Dj was playing however IRIS a employee there I caught her being very inappropriate mean and impatient towards some kids and parents some in the party I was in and even to others example a kid walks up to a arcade game presses a button she goes "I mean it's off for a reason" In a very rude manner . I just feel she isn't good with kids that's all .

I attended this skating rink for my daughter's field trip. I usually prefer indoor skating, but for…read morean outdoor experience, this wasn't bad--I imagine it looks even nicer at night. The staff member in charge who was using the microphone was very kind and helpful. However, the two employees distributing skates came across as rude and unapproachable. I understand that working with large groups of kids can be frustrating, but their attitude was noticeable. At one point, I even stepped in to help distribute skates because the situation felt a bit overwhelming due to their frustration. Overall, the experience was okay, but improved customer service would make a big difference.

The San Diego Ice Arena in Mira Mesa does not get a lot of attention. It used to be pretty popular…read morewhen I was younger, but it's still a great activity during the hot summer days. There's plenty of lessons, hockey leagues and free skate time going on. Need too check the schedule for each. Might feel rustic as it's been here for so long, but skates are still well maintained. People are reasonable, staff is friendly, music is a great addition and overall - it's fun! Great times, even if I did catch a big fall.

So, I primarily come here for lessons. I don't particularly dislike the place, but it also isn't…read morethe best. Reason being is that, there's a huge lack of safety when lessons are conducted. I don't feel comfortable taking lessons when it's too crowded. It mostly feels like that almost 90% of the time. When I mean crowded, crowded as in, in a line of 20+ students, the instructors prompt the class to skate across the ice, and you're too busy looking over your shoulder trying to not trip and crash into another person. You ever drive and see other people driving and swerving in and out of their lanes? This is a similar scenario, but with literal blades on your feet. Not a bad thing entirely, but the lessons are nerve wracking because of this. The quality of lessons are okay. Most of the instructors are much younger junior coaches, and they are friendly. However I feel like there is no direction and curriculum when the junior coaches teach. There are also senior coaches in some of the classes and I much preferred the senior coaches as they had a better sense of what to do in what level. In comparison to the other rinks I go to for lessons, the ones that require you to be enrolled in the Learn to Skate association before enrolling had better curriculum and I actually learned more stuff there than I did here. Now for the public sessions.... I normally go on the weekends. Public session hours are only available during certain hours on the weekdays but not really ideal for working adults, so I go on the weekends. But it. is. so. crowded. Crowded as in, too much traffic on the ice, and the ice is always melting! The ice doesn't stay solid and is really slippery, and I found myself always tripping and wreaking havoc to my knees. I think that experience alone makes me never want to use my free public session passes at all. If they had opened their public session hours more during the evening hours, I probably would go here more.

I had a great experience. I am Not a skater and I tried my…read morebest to be on the ice as much as I can without holding onto the rail. It took me a minute but I mama gets. They have bars and restaurant in the area. So much fun. Don't fall but if you do. Get back up and do another round.

Excellent customer service by Eliana, and a great experience for kids and adults alike!read more

Came here to buy skates with a friend. It's a hidden little gem. Bo, the owner is so kind and…read morefriendly! definitely made us feel welcomed and went over skating tips and how to change out gear. helped my friend pick out a pair of skates and assisted with putting on toe guards and giving tons of tips for beginners. the shop itself is cute. colorful graffiti on the wall which I personally loved. tons of skate gear to choose from. she also gave us locations to skate at in San Diego which was very helpful! overall, the experience was great and I recommend it for anyone looking to get into skating. r/sm.

I am a returning customer. My kiddo outgrew her roller skates so we came back for another pair…read more Luckily they were on sale! There are plenty of colors and sizes to choose from. The owner was so helpful and kind! Aside from roller skates, you can find plenty of accessories for your skates. We also purchased wrist guards and a tool for the skates. We will return for the next pair as soon as this pair doesn't fit. Definitely stop here if you need a pair of skates!

We have been attending skating lessons at The Rinks in Poway for a few months and have been…read morethoroughly enjoying the experience. We have worked with several coaches, all of whom have been wonderful. A special mention - their skating director, Kristen, has been very approachable and responsive. I greatly appreciate her. The front desk staff (eg Dev) have been helpful. All in all, we have had great experiences here.

Love my home rink I play travel hockey here and the ice is great, people are nice, and the coaches…read moreare awesome! Recommend to all people.

Pros: - Plenty of parking (non-tournament)…read more- Cold but not bone chilling. One of the "warmer" rinks I've been to. - Great lighting & high ceiling for all my hockey Mom needs. - Bathrooms were a little run down looking but were clean. - Tons of lockers for personal items - Lots to do in the adjacent facilities. I'd love to check out the library & swim. - Mission coffee shop at the entrance of the arena. Cons: - Area is not the greatest in comparison to the arena. - Not much negative...honestly I'm a fan! Wish they were closer, I'd love this rink to be in my rotation!

Great ice, great experience. Plenty of parking, even at the rear of the facility. Will go again!read more

Quite possibly some of the worst hockey officiating I have ever seen…read more Not just one game but a whole tournament.

The pictures on Yelp lead me to believe this was going to be a small sports facility. It could not…read morebe the farthest from the truth. Outdoor soccer rink, skate park, two inline hockey rinks, amole parking, hiking trail, picnic area, frisbee golf, etc. This place is HUGE. OC ppl...it's Irvine Regional Park huge! Hockey rinks are unfortunately super dirty so the pucks kept sliding at a slower capacity and getting halted in the boards. All in all a great facility!

The UTC Ice Sports Center is primarily an indoor ice skating rink located in the Westfield UTC…read moreShopping Centre, downstairs from the Dining Terrace. They have daily open skating sessions, as well as skating lessons and Ice hockey practices and games. General Admission with skate rentals is $30 per skater, but an annual pass for open skating (with skate rentals) can be had for $349. UTC Ice skaters can receive parking validation for a total of four hours of free parking. I skated on some the best ice rinks in the New Jersey and New York when I was younger, as well as on ponds and lakes in the winter. From what I have observed, UTC Ice is a very nice facility.

Very cool place for ice skating. Prices are reasonable and rink is clean. I like the seating areas…read more They also offer 4 hour parking validation. Lots of fun for kids here.

I come here multiple times a week for private lessons. Its great!…read more Its pretty easy to find located in a business park in Carlsbad. They have their own parking lot so should be easy to locat and park. The staff at the front desk is awesome and knowledgeable. The private coaches are well trained and super knowledgeable. We work with miss Collene and I can't say enough good things about here. CHECK THE SCHEDULE BEFORE YOU GO! They only have free skate for a few hours a day so do make sure to check the schedule before you go. This location also runs camps and other child friendly activities. So definitely something to look into. The facilities are always clean and well taken care of. Their are many bathrooms and even a warm room. Basically, ice Town is where its at! I would definitely suggest checking it out if you haven't already.

Management needs to be properly trained on how to do customer service. My brother felt unsafe and…read moreattacked when asking about renting.