We came here for the first time on NYE, to preface this review. Overall, it was fun - we loved the atmosphere, the crazy carpet, the music being a mix of classic 80s skating hits and contemporary stuff. The lighting effects were also very cool. My mom, who used to skate all the time in her younger years, said it brought her right back to those nights at the rinks in the 80s. My sister (first time skater) also appreciated having the skate mate so she didn't fall down as much. That being said, there were a few things that negatively impacted our visit. It was SO so crowded, especially with kids, that the skating floor became a bit hazardous. Many people are not watching where they are going or being aware of their surroundings. For people who are more beginner level (though not brand new) like myself this meant I was constantly trying not to smash into little kids who suddenly stop or turn around more than I was enjoying myself. I get that some folks are new and that kids are going to skate too, but they did not stay at the edges along the wall like they're supposed to. They were all over the place. Ref needs to monitor this better. We were also a bit appalled to find that despite the masks-required rule, it was not at all enforced, with about 1/3 of people inside not wearing them at all, and another 1/3 wearing below the nose. To make matters worse, the rink decided to hand out noisemakers to the little kids, which in turn made them all take their masks off and blow into them - literally blowing their spit all throughout the building. All of a sudden we were in a literal petri dish, in the middle of an intense covid wave. Whose idea was that??? We left promptly once this started. It seems like a great place and I'd want to come back, but I think they need to perhaps cap the admittance a bit less than they currently do to avoid an overpacked rink, and definitely to improve their covid policy enforcement. read more

We Celebrated Our Daughters 10th Birthday Party @ "Skating Plus" and it was an Excellent Experience, the Whole Staff was very Kind and Friendly, the Music Vibe was Awesome, the Pizza was Good Quality and very good customer service, I even asked one of the staff if they can put on the Dodgers Game for us and they kindly granted my request. Looking forward to many more Birthday Parties in the future Years to come. Thank You ALL Skating Plus Staff read more

awesome rink! i'm so glad i found this rink tonight the rink is huge compared to others in the LA area. The vibes here are awesome and everyone was super friendly and nice! The music was great a good balance between current hits and old skate grooves. the two young girls at the snack bar were AWESOME i saw them hustling all night long they definitely deserve some praise from management because they were so kind and we're definitely hard workers! restrooms were also clean and nice! One thing that stood out to me where the guest were a lot nicer here than other rinks. other rinks the more advanced skaters get annoyed with beginners or purposely cut them off with no regard to others safety. here it's completely different everyone respects each other and makes it the perfect environment for skaters of all levels. another observation was someone unfortunately got hurt pretty bad (it comes with the territory of skating) and it seemed that the owner/manager and staff were super helpful and made sure the proper safely precautions were taken and paramedics were called and arrived quickly (i hope the girl who was hurt is okay!) overall AWESOME rink I hope this place sticks around for a long time and i'll get the privilege of taking my future kids here!! read more

Decided to take my daughter skating for the first time. We arrived at 12....and stayed until 4 when they closed! She had a great time. You can rent the skate helper thing, whatever its called, for $5 which was a big help. I havent skated in over 20 years and had forgotten how tricky it could be. We survived the day without falling or causing anyone else too even though it was pretty busy. The snack bar had reasonable prices too. Skate rental for just myself and entrance was $25 plus the $5 for the rental. A little steep when you have three kids but not crazy! Hope to return when they have some kind of discount to bring the whole family but for now it'll be my secret go to when just with my daughter. Great music...thank you! read more

Skating Plus - Skating Rinks Near Me - Ventura, California

I love this place! It's like traveling back in time. Good prices on admission and skate rentals, some nice arcade games and good concessions. The music played by their dj is always fun and danceable. Just makes you wanna move! Also being closely situated to the mini golf, video game arcade and cheap movie theater, this is like Ventura's retro district - too bad Salzer's Video closed though... read more

We highly recommend this place for a birthday party or for just all around fun roller skating! It's also a great people where you can skate to get exercise, meet great people and have fun! My teenage daughter had her birthday party here. We want to thank all employees for an amazing party. She said this was her best birthday ever! It is such a great place to throw a party. The kids are getting exercise, talking with each other, etc. and our party hostess was amazing. She did all the set up and clean up and was busy helping us throughout the entire party. I didn't need to do anything but just enjoy the party. She helped us to have such a fun time. My daughter and her friends had the best time ever! Thank you for a great party! read more

Update: A picture of my receipt. I will be calling the place for a full refund! Being treated that way on the first visit is so disappointing. The fact I couldn't even stay the full time I payed for is unbelievable and got kicked out and called the cops on as well for no reason!!! Oh and btw we never got an apology for being accused even after they checked The bathroom and nothing was found!!! read more

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Just went to skating plus today with the family. After not being there for sooooo long I was surprised to see all the updates they have made. Mainly on the furniture and new games, it looked great and very comfortable. The music the DJ was great usually I hear the same thing when I go in but this was new. I'm glad to see this place is still around definitely will go back! read more

It's been 20 years since I moved away and Skating Plus is still rockin' On a visit to my hometown I found heaven again in my childhood hangout. Lots of clean updates have taken place. More arcade games, new carpet, free water cups if you need it, they shout out birthdays and still play the 80's & 90's music that gets your heart pumping & your feet moving faster. I saw the owner Sonny still there so it just feels like tradition. I say money well spent. I came back on my own without family a second time on this trip just to get a work out and see all the new types of skates happening. Thanks for being great! I'm so happy you are still around! May Skating Plus live on creating a positive atmosphere for many ages. read more

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Fun to skate at but people often skate like jerks weaving in and out of beginner skaters often grazing people while the workers ignore it and are busy showboating themselves. read more

My daughter went to a 9yrs olds birthday last night (Sunday night 6/25/23 from 6:30-930pm) some teenager was vaping on the rink blowing it at the children. She told him to stop and he told her to "eff off" and then jumped in front of her and tripped her. She told one of the workers not knowing it was a friend and coworker of the vaping teen (she heard them talking about being scheduled together) and the guy told her SHE was breaking the rules and to leave the guy alone . Smells like a lawsuit for assaulting my child.....Skating plus isn't what it used to be and I definitely wouldn't recommend for a kids party as it hasn't been safe for kids for years. This hasn't been the first time I've watched it be unsafe for kids just the first for my own child. Should probably have some adults in charge. I thought vaping indoors was illegal in CA too but apparently not if you are an employee and friends of the teens working there. Skate at your own risk. read more

Skating Plus - Not happy - Skating Rinks Near Me - Ventura, California

This is a nice place to spend a weekend afternoon. Upon arrival, you pay and receive a colored wristband that indicates the session you've paid for. The sessions last 2.5 hours; if you come early in the day you can choose to pay for another session, however we came for the 2:30 session and had to leave at 5 when it was over. It does reopen at 7, though, if you'd like to come back and skate in the evening. There is a cafe inside which serves basic foods like popcorn, pretzels, nachos etc. The prices are reasonable for what you get. We ordered a pretzel and it was a good appetizer to go along with the 805 beer. My daughter ordered popcorn and a slurpie. Currently, due to COVID, the video games are closed, but if you came to skate that won't be a problem. We look forward to coming back. read more

This place has been around FOREVER!! Definitely needs some work inside. But what more do you expect from a rink that has been around for 30 something years! But every time we go there it always makes for some fun entertainment! read more

Skating Plus - Skating Rinks Near Me - Ventura, California

Since my last encounter. They have been attentive and respectful. I believe they retrained the employees. No one is perfect. It was a nice improvement from before. Thank you for turning things around. Keep the press! Thank you Sonny and Skate Plus Staff! read more

I have been roller skating for probably 40 years at least. My daughter and I drive from Pismo just to hit this place. It brings back so many memories. Usually we love this place, but it seems to be going downhill in some ways. Too many kids on skate crutches and many don't need it. It makes skating with these kids falling all over very dangerous. And then you got the teen skate locals who know what they're doing...also with the crutches and passing them around all over the floor causing more inexperienced kids to fall. Also, kids running on the skate floor...no one said anything to them. And then tons of kids skating the wrong direction. What the heck is the ref doing? Definitely not his job that's for sure. read more

I have been going to skating plus for about 8 years as a pro skater the staff is always welcoming and friendly. The building is nice other than the bathrooms. They are clean but people graffiti in the stall. The skates they sell are very good quality and nice. Managers are very helpful with all your problems about skates and the business. read more

Skating Plus - Skating Rinks Near Me - Ventura, California

Very fun even know I broke my back, "it was my fault". But it's all good now. Very tasty food and it's just a vibe. 5 STAR!

Had a great time!! The DJ was great and took request. Doesn't cost much either it was less than 20.00 for my spouse and I plus out skate rental read more

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We had my son's 10th birthday party at Skating Plus yesterday and I have to give a shout out to Bryce and Kaitlyn our party hostesses! These ladies made my son's special day so magical with their kindness, enthusiasm, and competence. I had never been to a birthday party there before and I was impressed with the straightforward information and pricing when I made the reservation online and it only got easier from there. We showed up with our list of guests and I was amazed at how streamlined the party set up was. Bryce went over the costs and choices I could make (did I want to pay for adult skaters, do I want to pay for upgrade to rollerblades). I was given the food tickets to pass out and as the guests arrived they were given tickets for their skate rentals (so they didn't pay for them accidentally). We opted for the hot dog, popcorn, and drink package for each kid ($5!). The chocolate cake was truly delicious and large enough that everyone ate their fill and we took the rest home! All of the parents were amazed at how inexpensive the party was compared to other destination birthday party places in our area. They do not try to gouge you! No hidden fees! Every kid got a free pass to come back as well as a free private skating lesson included with the party package! When the bill came, there were no surprises and I walked away feeling so happy and content knowing that everyone had a great time and I didn't completely blow the bank! I may have teared up from relief a few times because I am used to spending the entire party playing hostess and the lack of stress was something I can't put a price tag on. It is obvious that Skating Plus has been doing this for a long time and knows how to keep the business coming in! Thank you for such an amazing day! read more

Truly our home away from home ! Great atmosphere, great music & awesome cardio exercise !! If you have never visited this fabulous place then come on in & give it a try. The staff is excellent and always willing to help out ! If you don't have skates, don't worry because they have rental skates of all sizes, from roller blades to quads. They also have an incredible skate shop for those that wish to purchase their own skates. I've been skating here for 35 years and practically raised my two kids here. It's time to roll so let's go ! Sincerely, Len Jerep read more

Skating Plus - Katie & Makayla - Skating Rinks Near Me - Ventura, California

They had so many people just standing on the rink talking to there friends NOT SKATING just standing there which makes it terrible to slay at. No5 only that so many people were skating in the WRONG direction making everyone crash n fall. The floor Guard doesn't have a whistle so she can't even do anything. We will probably make the drive to LA if we wanna do anymore skating. Even when we told staff that people were going the wrong way he rudely said "don't tell me how to do my job". Don't recommend for family's with kids cause they will get run over. We didn't take an6 kids with us but I would never bring them here. Over all a waste of money and don't recommend. read more

It's been a couple of years since I skated there. For me skating was a way of life. I have been to many rinks and usually the same rules applied. Like beginner skaters we're on the inside and not on the outside. Here there was no separation. They did not switch directions nor have a backward skating session. Many people would get a chance to test the skills backward. All the skate guards were not engaged enforcing in the beginning. Many beginners would hung the wall on the outside and bunch up. This would sometimes block a advanced skaters path. Maybe there needs to be different sessions like beginners and advanced? It's was still a very fun time and looking forward for the next. Like I always say try it and see for yourself. read more

This place has been around since I was a kid!! Such great memories. I just started bringing my 9 year old here. She loves it. The PVC skate helpers are genius !!! Such a help to new skaters. All employees were helpful, outgoing and professional. Only drawback were the cobwebs in the front entrance...could use a good ceiling sweep...1st impressions are key. read more

Sergio was beyond helpful and friendly. I haven't been here in years and it's definitely a Fun and amazing environment for All ages! Music to dance to. Everything is so clean and the free iced water is Refreshing. read more

Skating Plus - Skating Rinks Near Me - Ventura, California

I dont really skate much, but Hannah made the experience fun! She was very welcoming and attentive

We have been Skating here for a few months, and it feels like the Staff doesn't care, or want to be there, d​oes not appear to be an upper floor limit, as well as no enforcement of safety while skating ( skating in the opposite direction of traffic, cutting laterally across the rink cutting everyone off, aggressive skaters clipping other skaters as they fly by) Even after mentioning concerns, no action taken. Save your money, go elsewhere to Skate read more

DJ was cool, Played good music & even hooked us up with our request. Place wasnt crowded on a Friday night allowing you room to skate & do your thing w out worrying about disasters. Couldnt give more stars due to 1. Being buzzed in the door like Im at a Compton pawn shop. 2. Them not allowing us to bring in my homemade cheesecake for our friends bday. And most importantly 3. the skates feel like literal bricks. I was hobbling when i left & couldnt even put my shoes on all the way. No joke. Bring your own skates. read more

It's just so fun here. Prices are so fair. Music is fun. Lessons in a group are tougher to learn as much. Kind environment. Easy parking.

I'll give it a five for all of the amazing memories, kind staff, and overall well kept atmosphere, but one things gotta change and that's the skate mates. Y'all have a small rink, which is lovely. Keep the skate mates to one session of the day, and have no skate mate sessions. Is simply is NOT SAFE how many skate mates you rent out at once. It is irresponsible as a business to expect KIDS to be aware enough of how to actually use them. When I was growing up, it was skate in the middle if you don't know what to do. Now it's hug the walls and build walls of inexperienced skaters, and it's seriously unsafe. Like even one session a week no skate mates, I'm sure you'd see a lot of people show up. read more

I've been coming to skating plus since I was a young child. I grew up as a 'rink rat' who turned into an employee. Now as an adult I bring my kids. It's an amazing place with fabulous staff and so much fun! Highly recommend. read more

Pretty good music and the rink is nice as well. While it doesn't have any adult nights, it's still a great place for older skaters.

my friends asked for a skater helper and the employees at this establishment wouldn't give them one. Not great service. Highly disappointed

My family has been a regular for almost a year now. it was disappointing when they raised the price, being that things aren't back to normal due to covid. It's still hard on some families to make ends meet, although going out and skating relieves stress and brings us joy to my grandkids, they look forward to every weekend. The love to skate. there was a time when I use to skate back in the 70's I didn't live in California I lived on an island. I also worked there as a cashier when I was a teen and also refereed which was a plus since I loved going skating. Skating plus is a nice place to bring your family, the downside to this is at times they don't play any disco songs. but overall, it's a nice place for the kids to burn their energy. if I can suggest they clean the rink more often. read more

I would like to mention a girl who works there named Brenda who is very professional very helpful and went out of her way to be kind to my family we don't live in Ventura were from LA County and we visit weekly we have made this our new weekend activity because we have felt so welcomed here great prices good food and good times read more

Cute place, went for a date. Great music and a nice place to jam out at. Awesome for all types of skill and ages!

Great place to roller skate - lots of fun. Great song selection. Lots of fun! My only concern was that there was a summer camp having a field trip here when we came. Some of the kids at the camp were skating around aggressively and actually ran into a few people skating. There was not enough supervision going on via the camp counselors and I feel that the staff should have said something... read more

First since today is about our Veterans, thank you so very much to all that have served and are serving our Country OK on to the review. I was driving through Oxnard saw a skating rink, I've seen before when driving through. But today while sitting in traffic, I decided to check it out. Lucky me they were having open skate for Veterans day. And even more lucky, my skates were in my trunk. $9 and I'm having a blast even though it's a little weird being the only adult without kids skating. Lol. There isn't a good rink where I live and I can guarantee I'll be back. It's even a real wood floor! Staff seems great, everyone seems to be having a real good time. The only bummer? I have to get back on the road. :-( Keep it up Skating Plus, super awesome! I know how hard it is to keep a rink going these days. Thank you for making my day. read more

I've been twice. Once on a Sat night and once during adult night on Wed. The Sat night was a mixture of all ages, and the adult night was mainly young adults and very crowded. I've had fun both times, no complaints. I have my own skates, so I haven't had the experience of the skate rentals. I do rent a locker for a $1. People are friendly, the DJ plays a good mix. I burned over 600 calories skating for 3 hrs on Sat and 500 calories on Wed. (Less people=faster skating=more calories). I like to skate because it's fun fitness. read more

Very rude manager. He spoke to an older guest as if she was 5 years old because she had an outside cake. If there are specific rules they should have them visibly written. He has a very short temper and changed his story when confronted. His tone of voice was extremely unprofessional. Don't waste time or money here. read more

Not many things to do on Memorial Day so when my children recommended going skating I thought it was a great idea. Within 30 minutes of our skating experience I had taken my daughter to the restroom and was appalled at what I heard. There was a situation going on between the manager and a woman. In this conversation the manager was raising his voice swinging his arms. This was a horrible form of communication coming from a manager. No manager should talk to any guest this way no matter what the circumstance was. He counited to argue and make an immature scene in front of my children and other children. Bystanders were looking at him amazed of his childish behavior. I shortly left after and will never be back again under this type of management. read more