Ice, ice (skating) baby ⛸️

Where to ice skate in San Diego County this season

Ice skating rink at Hotel del Coronado in San Diego

The cold never bothered us anyway. | Photo via Hotel del Coronado

Ice skating in sunny San Diego? Oh, it’s possible alright.

A few ice skating rinks pop up this time of year that make us feel all sorts of wintry, even when it’s 75° and we’re changing from flip-flops into ice skates. Let’s glide across these seasonal options — and then some.

🌊 Skating by the Sea | Windsor Lawn, Hotel del Coronado

Dates: Daily, through Jan. 1, 2023
Hours: Vary by date
Tickets: $40 (includes 90 minutes of skating and skates rental; reserve in advance)

Ice meets the sand at this beachfront rink where you can skate next to stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. A portion of ticket sales benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego.

❄️ Rady Children’s Ice Rink | 2875 Dewey Rd., Liberty Station

Dates: Through Jan. 8, 2023 (closed on Thanksgiving + Christmas Day)
Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Tickets: $15-$17 (includes skates rental)

Now in its 26th year, you can find this holiday hub in the Central Promenade at the ARTS DISTRICT. The attraction raises money for Rady Children’s Hospital, specifically its Thriving After Cancer program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Rady Rink Liberty Station SD — Try a sunny ice skating sesh at Liberty Station.

⛸️ Viejas Ice Skating Rink | 5003 Willows Rd., Viejas Outlet Center

Dates: Through Jan. 8, 2023
Hours: 3-10 p.m. (closed on Thanksgiving, special hours on other holidays)
Tickets: $18-$20 (includes 90 minutes of skating + skates rental)

According to Viejas, this East County attraction is SoCal’s largest outdoor ice rink. Pro tip: Get some holiday shopping done at the surrounding outlet stores.

🎄 Glice Rink | 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct., Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Dates: Weekends between Saturday, Nov. 26-Saturday, Jan. 14, and daily between Monday, Dec. 19-Sunday, Jan. 1
Hours: 12-8 p.m. on weekends, 4-8 p.m. on weekdays
Tickets: $19-$38 (includes one hour of skating + skates rental)

This eco-friendly rink is part of the resort’s holiday celebration, which also includes a festive food + crafts market.

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Tuesday, Nov. 22

Annual Tree Lighting + Santa Arrival | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista | Free | This community event has all of the festive trimmings: 17,000 lights, 1,000 ornaments, a 50-ft tree, and caroling, cookies + cocoa.
Chula Vista Comedy Club | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Basement 241, 241 3rd Ave., Chula Vista | $5-$20 | A night of laughs with Rachel Sterling + Anne Flagg.
Oddisee & Good Compny | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $22 | The Maryland-born rapper performs with his band.
Something Funky | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 8:30-11 p.m. | The Tower Bar, 4757 University Ave., San Diego | Free | Sip cocktails and enjoy this funk, jazz + soul boogaloo.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 7 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $19-$103 | The SoCal team takes on their Arizona opponents.
Queen Nation | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 8 p.m. | Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach | $25 | A tribute to the sounds of the “Bohemian Rhapsody” legends, plus music from DJ Mancat.

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Weather

72º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain
Sweater weather? Nope, not in San Diego. The National Weather Service says Thanksgiving temps will be warm, with a high of 81° in the valleys + 75° at the coast. Santa Ana winds will return late Wednesday, with the strongest gusts expected Thursday. ☀️ (National Weather Service)

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:25 a.m.
Set: 4:44 p.m.

Tide

Low: 1:11 a.m. + 2:23 p.m.
High: 7:30 a.m. + 8:36 p.m.
Water Temperature: 59º

Open

Oddish Wine — the fourth collaborator at The Gärten, a new food + drink hub in Bay Park — is now open. The sparkling wine brand comes from the founders of Lost Cause Meadery, and its inaugural lineup includes a Blueberry Piquette, Mead Barrel-Aged Zinfandel + Hopped Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc. 🍷
Novo Brazil Brewing Co. has debuted its fourth and newest location, this time in Imperial Beach — 535 Florence St., Ste. 100. The brewpub features 64 taps of craft beer, kombucha, and “experimental beverages,” plus a full kitchen, a patio overlooking the bay, and big screen TVs. 🍻

Development

The Board of Port Commissioners approved the National City Bayfront Port Master Plan amendment, which includes four projects that’ll improve amenities in the area made up of 273 acres of waterfront land and 167 acres of water. The projects include the expansion of Pepper Park and realignment of Marina Way. 🌊

Trending

Chef Travis Swikard’s Callie restaurant in the East Village was highlighted in Esquire’s list of the 40 best new restaurants in America. The roundup — which “represents what it means to dine well in the US right now” — calls out the Mediterranean restaurant’s focus on fresh, luxurious ingredients sourced in California. 🥙 (Esquire)

Announced

Birch Aquarium will launch Oceans at Night — a monthly, 21+ event where guests can learn about the mysteries of the ocean after dark (ahem, bioluminescence) — on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Expect live music, craft cocktails, food, and epic ocean views. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. 🌙

Shop

Why wait to start shopping this holiday season? Check out our gift guides featured on our online shop Six & Main. Shop for the pet lover, party host, and foodie in your life. There’s something special for everyone. Let the shopping begin. 🛍️

The Buy

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Watch it, World Cup ⚽

Where to watch FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in San Diego

NOVO’s Otay Ranch location features three 168-inch LED screens and one 264-inch LED TV. | Photo via NOVO Brazil Brewing

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicked off over the weekend and although the matches are a world away, there are plenty of ways to watch the action from San Diego. ⚽

We’ve rounded up some local pubs + restaurants that’ll air the matches over the coming weeks, so kick it here:

🍻 NOVO Brazil Brewing Company
Locations in Chula Vista, Otay Ranch + Imperial Beach
Taprooms will open early during the Team Mexico matches: 8 a.m. today and 11 a.m. on both Saturday, Nov. 26, and Wednesday, Nov. 30. From Round 16 on, all three locations will open early for every game — including matches at 7 a.m. That’s commitment.

👑 Princess Pub
1665 India St., Little Italy
Catch the games across one of the British pub’s 10 TVs — and text “World Cup” to 33777 to receive game day info.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Monica.

Editor’s pick: Hi, friends. Are we feeling festive yet? Thought so. Michael and I have been jamming to Mariah Carey over here — it’s the right choice.

There are so many fun events in San Diego County this season, we put 60 of them in our guide and wrapped it with a nice little bow just for you. What’s your favorite local activity or event this time of year? Send us a note — we’ll read it while we sing. 🎶

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