Over the past few years, there’s been a huge resurgence in roller skating culture around the world. TikTok roller skating dancers started showing off their moves to nostalgic disco music, making it impossible not to feed off the energy of the vibrant community.
Los Angeles is home to a huge community of roller skaters throughout the city. From the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk to roller rinks in the Valley and Glendale, there are places all over Los Angeles where you can connect with other skaters, practice your skills, and dance your heart out.
Beginners and seasoned pros read on, because we’ve put together a guide to the best Los Angeles roller skating destinations. Grab your skates and get ready to roll! 🛼
Roller Rinks in Los Angeles
Moonlight Rollerway
There’s no doubt that Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale is known as the best roller rink in Los Angeles. Since it opened in 1956, it’s been featured in a number of movies, TV shows and music videos due to its retro style.
Pay the entry fee ahead of time for open skate, themed nights, and even indoor roller skating workshops throughout the week.
Check out this scene from HBO’s Euphoria filmed at Moonlight Rollerway:
Roller Skate Dance Plaza
This area of Venice Beach isn’t just a slab of sidewalk, but a destination that brings together a strong community of Los Angeles roller skaters. Since the mid-’70s, some of the best roller dancers in the city have congregated here to practice their moves and entertain crowds alongside views of the ocean.
The historic space is open to the public and the good vibes are managed by the Venice Beach Skate Dance Association.
LA Kings Burbank Sports Center
Los Angeles weather makes this outdoor roller rink in Burbank a hot destination for roller skating in the Valley. The LA Kings Burbank Sports Center is a roller hockey rink by day, but offers public skating sessions on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
DJs often show up to bring dance-worthy beats for the public skate and roller dance workshop.
Mar Vista Roller Hockey Rink
On the Westside, you can visit Mar Vista Roller Hockey Rink to practice your roller skating skills in Los Angeles.
While the space is mostly used as a hockey rink, their Friday night public skate is open to everyone. You’ll be sharing the space with roller hockey skaters so make sure to watch out for pucks!
Roll Santa Monica
This pop-up roller skating rink in Santa Monica will have you skating the rainbow atop their bright and colorful flooring.
The aesthetically pleasing locale charges $15 for admission and also offers rentals. The Roll Santa Monica pop-up runs from August-October and is located just around the corner from the Santa Monica Promenade.
Outdoor Roller Skating in Los Angeles
Marvin Braude Bike Trail
One of the most popular bike paths in Los Angeles, the Marvin Braude Bike Trail is a great place to get out on your skates on the Westside.
Commonly known as The Strand, the trail’s southernmost point starts at Torrance Beach and winds 22 miles up the coast to Will Rogers State Beach. You’ll have plenty of beautiful, beachfront scenery to take in as you glide along during an outdoor roller skating session.
Los Angeles River Bike Path
This eight-mile, paved bike trail in Elysian Valley runs along the Los Angeles River and provides eye-catching scenery during your roller skating adventure. The city is in the process of rehabilitating the river and its surroundings, so you can expect this destination to continue to improve with time.
Marsh Skate Park is a great entrance point to easily kick off your Los Angeles River Bike Path ride along the water.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
While the Roller Skate Dance Plaza is one of the best roller skating spots for practicing tricks and dancing, you can also go for a skate along the boardwalk itself. The Venice Beach Boardwalk route stretches all the way up the coastline giving you stunning views and great exercise.
If you head North, you’ll pass the Santa Monica Pier and end as far as Will Rogers State Beach. Head South to travel into Charlie Beach by the Marina del Rey Peninsula. Either way, you’ll get to feel the ocean breeze in your hair during this quintessential Los Angeles experience.
If you saw the Barbie movie, you may also recognize the setting from this memorable rollerblading scene:
Los Angeles State Historic Park
Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown has plenty of space for you to get some exercise with a session of outdoor roller skating. Enter near Cargo Snack Shack to follow the paved path around the park and enjoy a touch of nature in the city.
You’ll even find roller skating community meetups by groups like DTLA SK8 Cru, who host regular events at the park.
Los Angeles Roller Skating Groups & Events
CicLAvia
CicLAvia is a unique event where sections of Los Angeles streets are closed to car traffic and open for pedestrian travel. While the event mostly promotes riding your bike, you can also freely roller skate (and dance) down some of LA’s most popular roads.
CicLAvia happens multiple times throughout the year in a variety of neighborhoods, and is free and open to the public.
LA Skate Hunnies
LA Skate Hunnies is a popular inline and roller skating community bringing together people of all kinds with a passion for skating.
Their free weekly night skates, events and parties occur all over Los Angeles, connecting hundreds of people for dancing and skating the night away. They also offer paid lessons for beginners to learn the ropes from a professional.
DTLA Sk8 Cru
This roller skating community in Downtown Los Angeles prides itself on radical acceptance. No matter who you are, you’re welcome to join their skating meetups that are held all around the Downtown area.
DTLA Sk8 Cru has done rollouts at CicLAvia, Bridgefest LA, and have even held a Summer Skate Night Roller Disco series.
The Sk8 Pop-Up
This roller skating event production team holds pop-ups at the LA Kings Burbank Sports Center and Pigeon’s Roller Rink in Long Beach.
The Sk8 Pop-Up’s hip hop and R&B playlists gets people dancing all night and you can also join in group skate dance lessons to learn some new moves on wheels.
Lovergirl Skate Club
Women skaters can make some like-minded friends through Lovergirl Skate Club. This roller skating fitness and social club has members in LA, Chicago, and NYC who all enjoy the physical and mental wellness that comes along with skating.
They post regular updates about upcoming meetups as well as collaborations with other roller skating groups in Los Angeles.
Rogue Rollers
This Los Angeles roller skating community embraces counterculture vibes with meetups of eclectic skaters throughout the city.
From Burbank to Downtown LA, you can join Rogue Rollers to dance to funk, house, industrial, and plenty more genres in a welcoming environment.
Skate Oddity
Have you ever been to a Rock ‘n’ Roller Disco? Attend a Skate Oddity event to get a taste of the best edgy skate culture.
Roller skate to music from genres like dark ‘80s, post punk, and synth, with horror movie-inspired themed nights like “Killer Clowns on Roller Skates” and “Skateaway Camp.”
Boos Cruise
Skaters are welcomed with open arms at this QTBIPOC-focused skate community in Los Angeles.
While most Boos Cruise attendees bring their skateboards, roller skaters are also invited to join in on the festivities at various skate parks in Long Beach, Harbor City, and Glendale.
LA Roller Entertainment
If you’re still getting used to life on wheels, LA Roller Entertainment is a talented group of professional roller skaters that provides roller dance workshops for all ages.
Their certified USA Roller Sports instructors have plenty of knowledge to share to get you in shape for all your roller skating adventures.
LA Skate & Blade Brigade
Join in on the weekly meetups with LA Skate & Blade Brigade, based in Eagle Rock.
This small skate collective gets together for Sk8 D8 rollerblading and roller skating at places like the Eagle Rock Recreation Center and Moonlight Rollerway.
Skate Your Heart Out
So if you can’t tell by now, Los Angeles is definitely a roller skater’s paradise with plenty of fun and scenic skating destinations.
Whether you’re a beginner looking for a safe place to practice, or an experienced skater looking to connect with the community, there’s a roller skating spot out there for everyone!
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