Double the Holiday Magic: Military Skate Celebration Expands Across Two San Diego Rinks
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Coronado
As San Diego transforms into a coastal holiday wonderland, The Salvador Foundation and Del Coronado Realty invite local active-duty military and their families to lace up their skates and celebrate the season on the ice.
To meet growing community interest, our 5th Annual Military Holiday Skate Celebration is doubling its reach for 2026 by expanding into a two-date, two-location experience. Active-duty service members and their dependents can now choose between an evening oceanfront skate at Hotel del Coronado or a Sunday afternoon session at Liberty Station.
This annual tradition is a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the military families who form such an essential part of Coronado and greater San Diego.
Event Detail | Hotel del Coronado | Liberty Station |
|---|---|---|
Date | Monday, December 7, 2026 | Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
Time | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST |
Location | Windsor Lawn Oceanfront Rink Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA | Rady Children’s Ice Rink Legacy Plaza / Central Promenade 2875 Dewey Rd, Point Loma, CA |
Format | Timed 1-hour skating sessions (Strictly capped per hour) | Timed 1-hour skating sessions (Strictly capped per hour) |
Admission | Complimentary with valid Military ID. Pre-registration Required | Complimentary with valid Military ID. Pre-registration Required |
The Salvador Foundation hosts this annual gathering to honor the sacrifice and dedication of service members and their families, especially those navigating deployments during the holiday season.
Ruth Ann Fisher and the Del Coronado Realty team, are deeply dedicated to supporting our local armed forces and sustaining this special holiday tradition each year.
Admission and skate rentals are completely free, but pre-registration is required via link below. Space is limited to ensure a safe, fun experience at both venues, and registration will close once capacities are reached.
We look forward to welcoming our military service members and their dependents to the ice this December as we celebrate the holidays together!
*If your family has experienced skating at The Del with us in past years, we kindly encourage you to consider selecting the Liberty Station date under our community honor system so families who have never skated at The Del have an opportunity to participate. Pre-Registration starts at Midnight Nov 9th.
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Del Coronado Realty and The Salvador Foundation host complimentary skating and holiday festivities for military families at Hotel del Coronado and Liberty Station.
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