Yesterday my son and I went to Marin on Ice in San Rafael, CA. This is one of my son's favorite outdoor ice skating rinks, mainly because they have these blue things called, "skate buddies" that children, and some adults, hang onto while they skate. They do not have a concession stand here but there are plenty of places to eat and drink nearby since the rink is centrally located in a mall. We had a late lunch at the chain, Pandora Bread, and my son enjoyed the turkey sandwich which included a yogurt. I am sad that this is the last weekend that this ice rink is open. When all the outdoor ice rinks close, which is soon, I'm going to have to start researching the indoor rinks in the area.
We stayed until about 7:30PM and it was really pretty when the twinkling lights came on.
The outdoor ice rinks in the urban areas do not have the same sense of ambiance as being up in the mountains, but there is something to be said about convenience and being close to so much food and conveniences.
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Marin on Ice
Open November 10, 2012 to January 13,2013
(Today is the last day open for the season, and they are open from 12 noon to 10PM today.)
Location: Marin on Ice is located at Northgate Mall in San Rafael, just off Hwy 101.
Cost- $15.00 per person, includes skating and ice skate rentals. The blue skate buddy, which is an aide to ice skating, is $5.00 extra. There is a limited supply to the skate buddies and sometimes you have to wait.
Tips: There are no lockers, so I would recommend leaving all purses, bags, expensive shoes, etc. at home. There are wood cubbies for shoes, jackets, etc.
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