East West Ice Palace

Owned by Michelle Kwan’s dad, expect this place to be more of a training facility for Olympic athletes than your everyday public skate. The ice is always nice and consistent, and the skaters, well, they are of WORLD CLASS quality. Love training here, wish we had more ice on the westside.

After having bad experience at another ice rink (paramount) where customers are not appreciated and are disrespected, it was great to walk into a place where I was appreciated as a customer and the money that I spend for their services is also appreciated. Appreciation is shown with great customer service and awesome facilities. The staff is very professional and take their job very seriously. My daughter now loves this place and loved the fact that she was able to reconnect with her first skating coach.

I used to do zumba here, it was awesome! Joining again soon! Gym isnt that packed and parking i tend to find on the street (because the ice rink people park in the lot). But its a great place to work out. They used to have passes for gym members to ice skate for free 10 times but thats discountinued now!

An instructor here emailed me about a discounted learn to skate class he was offering for children, but the guy at the window said he didn’t know about it, so I couldn’t register. I had previously enrolled through a parks and recreation program so I also asked if you are required to show for the first session (no). You can add an ice skating class up to the day before its held because lessons are on a rolling schedule. There are no half sizes for skate rentals. Parking is also possible on the street.

To the review that says do not go on a Friday night, I agree if you’re not a high schooler or a middle school student. Went here last night at around 730 –8pm and there were so many people in front of the ice palace that we almost left. However, we decided what the hell and went anyway.
We couldn’t find parking so we parked on one of the side streets. When we got there, the line was pretty long but good on them that it went by pretty quickly. We’re in our mid twenties but still felt super old compared to the majority. The price wasn’t bad -$ 13 with skate rentals.
The ice skating rink itself was big, but because it was super crowded, it felt stressful to make sure that we don’t bump into anyone. There weren’t a lot of space to put on your skates, so kinda had to wait for folks to be done.
The fun part was actually watching people that were taking lessons, although note to self– if we ever take lessons don’t go during Friday night.

I had a great time with my family. It is a great place to hang out. Prices are really good. Great open times to chose from. Parking wasn’t as bad as I read in other reviews; it didn’t take us long at all to find a parking spot down the street. There was people of all ages, but still there was plenty of room for all. My kids loved it, and so did I. We’ll be going back again.

If you’re looking for a great priced ice skating rink, excellent kid programs, full service pro shop well trained instructors and staff then this is the place. The ice has cooling tech so the observation areas are much warmer.
Ask yourself why you’re going? If you’re looking for gourmet food and valet parking then go to a restaurant. If its skating and parking on the street and walking a minute or less is a problem, then you’re the same moron who waits for parking directly in front of the gym so you can go run the treadmill.

Classy rink. Well done service and ice. I love skating here! The coaches are highly trained professionals and the temperature is perfect.

This establishment is the best kept secret which I am delighted to publish. There are seldom more than 5 members using this state of the art fitness center at any one time. I love the group fitness classes, especially Zumba and Yoga. The BEST part is that the classes are never crowded; there are generally less than 10 members taking the class. They offer FREE
7-​day trial membership. Towel services and public ice skating are included. Plus, I get to watch skaters or the games live as I walk on the treadmill.
Would be merrily if there is a Jazucci, Steam Room or Dry Sauna, hence the 4 star rating.
Cheers to living life fully!!!

B-​PARTY
My little girl had bday party 3 hr. ½. I was disappointed on the Host Emily. She didn’t check on us if we needed more plates or cups. I literally did run around did most of work. & Pizza came so late! Urg! Had to kick us in 30 min. So much left over to take home. Luckiky I ordered subway for my guest.
Although I was please with Alex service. He’s very informative with all party package info. Anthony the instructor I recommend to do your party 20 min. Lesson. He did 10 min extra time & very informative.
Be prepared for Bad Service when you booked for the party.

This place is not good at all. While it is only $ 13 including skate rental it is beyond packed. I went on a Saturday night around 8 and I couldn’t even get in the parking lot, I had to park on the next street over, the lot is way too small for the establishment. Once inside I was disappointed, no adequate setting to change skates, pre teens and teens everywhere hanging out. I couldn’t really skate because it was so many kids just hanging out on the wall taking selfies or just making out. The ice was also horrible. All in all I wouldn’t go back.

This is my favorite rink in the county! So clean, organized, and never as jam-​packed as Anaheim. Staff knows what it’s doing. Definitely come here over other rinks, if you can.

This place gets one star for poor hospitality. Saturday night, no seat covers, no toilet paper, no paper towels. Am I to use my hand to wipe myself?
Go somewhere else.

Since we didn’t do any winter fun during the holidays, I felt compelled to come here and do some ice skating fun.
We arrived at 9:30pm to get the 10 bucks price. This price is great because everywhere else was expensive. I don’t think I would pay anymore than 10 dollars. When we got there, they were just re-​icing the ice, smoothing it out. Then the fun began, lights were dimmed, DJ turned up the music, there was also disco ball and color lights on shone on the floor. We shared the ice floor with a bunch of teenagers and weirdos who chase each other down racing through people who could barely skate and hang on to the walls for their lives.
After the first round, finally started to loosen up and skate «faster» but I’m sad to say I am no longer young. We barely lasted an hour. Tough work but had a lot of fun.
The venue was a little run down. There are lockers that cost 50 cents to keep your belongings safe. Don’t keep stuff in your car, avoid those sneaky people. Since there are only benches by the lockers, it was all wet in that area plus it had a funky smell of wet plastic. The bleachers are a nice place to take a break and watch people fall. There is a snack bar but they closed early. Also, it is COLD! Stay warm in there.
–Give it a try! Great for families.
p. s. they have their own lot and also street parking.

We were there for over 3 hours on a Saturday night, with lots of other ppl, and they only resurfaced once. The ice was pretty bad to skate on… I’ve been to mall ice rinks where the smoothed out the ice more frequently.
There were a large group of kids/​teenagers that were just standing around, picking up ice and throwing it at each other, it was very disruptive for the rest of the skaters, and non of their staff did anything. It’s kind of dangerous when you have ppl passing by constantly.
I’m not sure if this is normal, and I should just expect the environment to be like this.

One of the few rinks I’ve been to in SoCal and I think that they definitely have room for improvement. I’ve been here to ice skate and play broom ball several times.
I’m not much of an ice skater — just do it for leisure. But for someone like me, the ice is Just okay. They periodically flatten the ice out, but it doesn’t seem to really do so much. I was a bit hard to skate because the ice was so rough. There are also a lot of middle schoolers/​high schoolers everywhere but i shouldn’t be complaining since I was one of them at one point. The rental skates are a bit uncomfortable and old but are usable.
Broom ball is pretty good here. Just make sure to wear thicker soled shoes or else your feet will be freezing.
Parking is limited, especially when busy. If there’s no parking, street parking is available. The downside to parking here is the close proximity to other cars. There is also only one entrance/​exit.

(Skated 05÷25÷13 SA @ 1:00pm): Some of the best entertainment going counter-​clockwise over and over again!
Thanks to a colleague who gave me a couple complimentary passes to the East West Ice Palace, I decided to take my nieces and sister for an afternoon of skating fun. This was certainly out of our way, but it made for some nice family time during this Memorial weekend.
We arrived just as they started the public skating hours on Saturdays (1:00pm-4:45pm) to maximize our time here. Our passes afforded us general admission ($ 9.00 ea.) and skate rentals ($ 3.00 ea.) for an afternoon of exercising and to get out of the warm weather. This place was chilling! We surrounded our passes, received a stamp on our hands, and we went through the doors and entered the «igloo». We gave our skate sizes, the skates seemingly appeared out of thin air, and we searched for a spot to put them on. Once on, we placed our items inside a locker ($ 0.50) and we crept to the opening of the ice rink.
It’s been years since any of us have ice-​skated, but like riding a bike, I jumped onto the ice and off I went free as a bird.
I dodged both children and adults and I glided my way along the frozen tundra. Now, as for my nieces and sister, it was an entirely different story. They predominantly hugged the railing for support as if it were training wheels. They eventually got about arm’s length away but no more.
There were several private lessons as these skaters were practicing their jumping and spinning. Please be mindful and make sure you gave them the space they needed.
After over two hours of ice-​skating we’d built up an appetite and started to get tired so it was time we unlaced and returned our skates, emptied the locker, and drove to a nearby restaurant down the street.
Service — there wasn’t much needed with the exception of the admission/​entrance in the lobby and the rental skates pick-​up/​drop-​off counter. A couple staff members skated around the rink as surveillance I imagined. There was also a woman who worked behind the snack counter.
Parking — they have their own yet limited and crammed lot which I was fortunate enough to grab the last spot. Otherwise. There was street parking along Artesia Blvd.
Overall, I’m all about value and inexpensive entertainment which East West Ice Palace provided all of us, regardless of the complimentary passes. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total bill was around $ 48.00 before complimentary passes). However, unless I’m in the area and received comp passes again I doubt I’d go out of my way to visit. The atmosphere, décor, and ambience was like any other ice rink — very spacious for a multitude of skaters, a rather extensive pro shop with clothes and gear, a separate room reserved for parties, a wall of lockers, ample space with benches and bleachers for putting your skates on, and a quaint snack shop.
Music played as you skated around and although they were hard to see, it appeared they had disco lights, and there was a TV in the waiting area. Furthermore, there was a workout room on the 2^nd floor but didn’t know who it’s opened to. The attire was totally casual but cold so I would be in a t-​shirt, jeans, and shoes… and don’t forget to bring an extra pair of socks. And they accepted credit cards (cash only at the snack counter) but not my card of choice… AMEX!

Came here last Friday for my nieces birthday and I must say It was a lot of fun!
Pros–
Only $ 12 for unlimited skating (with rental)
Cheap snack bar
After 9 pm they smooth out the ice, dim the lights and a dj starts playing
Cons–
Rentals can be somewhat uncomfortable
Restrooms are really worn down
The rental rooms for parties are WAY TOO SMALL and they only give you 2 hour limit.
Tips !-
Bundle up Its cold (obviously) Although once you start skating around its not that bad.
If you are older or on a date I suggest coming after 9:30– some of the kids clear out and they have a dj and I hear the price is cheaper?
Expect to fall trip and or slip (Esp if you are a first timer)
Also Def come in a crowd! the more the merrier ! Give it a shot Its fun!

Over the last year or so, I’ve been to many ice rinks. I enjoyed this rink the last time I was here because I was able to tolerate the cold temperatures better. What I also appreciate about this particular skating venue is that the officials aren’t as snarky. For example, I’m able to stand with participants and their coaches without being barked at and told to go to the audience bleachers. Additionally, when participants are having their photos professionally taken after receiving their respective medals, they allow me to take my own photos without scolding me. I like East West Ice Palace for those reasons.
More importantly, I like East West Ice Palace because it’s in close range to some very good restaurants like Gombo Wang, Don Jose’s and Little Santong.

Pro’s:
–Many hours of open rink skating, compared to other ice rinks around OC and LA Counties
–Cheap — $ 9 for skate rentals and ice skating (general Adult admission, not by hour)
–Exterior looks very presentable and enticing (with Michelle Kwan exhibit)
Con’s:
–Crowd is mainly high school punks/​hipsters
–Rink isn’t too big
–Bathroom not that well maintained
–Food service looks sketchy and is ridiculously overpriced
–Hard to park and very crowded
Bring socks and a jacket!