By Lookout Staff

August 2, 2024 -- If you can't wait to glide on the ice in Downtown Santa Monica this holiday season, you can roll for the next two months at the new roller skating rink.

Next Saturday, August 10, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) will celebrate the grand opening of the inaugural Roll @ Santa Monica, a seasonal roller skating rink that will remain open until Monday October 14.

Operated by Willy Bietak Productions, the 4,800 square-foot outdoor rink at 1324 5th Street marks "a new addition to the district’s recreational offerings," Downtown officials said.

The Grand Opening Celebration, in partnership with LA Skate Hunnies, will kick off the skating season with music, skate performances and entertainment from 3 to 6 p.m.

LA Skate Hunnies will be involved in all events at Roll @ Santa Monica, including themed skate nights on second Wednesdays -- August 14, September 11 and October 9 -- from 6 to 10 p.m., that offer "unique music and style-themed sessions."

"For those looking to improve their skating skills," LA Skate Hunnies will offer group skating lessons every Saturday and Sunday morning from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The lessons provide "opportunities for both adults and children to learn and enjoy skating by the beach," DTSM officials said.

The rink is open Sundays through Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and
Fridays and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Admission is $15 per person and includes skate rental. Lockers and socks are available for $5 each

Tickets can be purchased online at rollatsantamonica.com. Five bookable time slots are available daily: 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m.

Roll @ Santa Monica also offers a a 15’x15’ private party tent that accommodates up to 25 guests that can be rented for one and a half hours.

The venue also offers a "Private Rink Buyout" that that provides exclusive use of rink for two hours and accommodating up to 200 guests.

For more information, visit rollatsantamonica.com or contact 310.807.4822. Follow along on social media to stay updated and share your experiences on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok with the hashtag #rollsantamonica.

For more information on recreational offerings in Downtown Santa Monica, visit downtownsm.com/events-calendar.