Downtown Ice in San Jose has been a holiday tradition for 14 years, and is one of the best skating experiences in the western United States. Anyone who has been to downtown San Jose during the holiday season witnesses the magical transformation the heart of the city undergoes. The venue itself is set in the Circle of Palms. The tropical palms charm the urban courtyard and glisten with holiday lights, making Downtown Ice one of America’s finest and most beautiful outdoor rinks available to the public. A trip to downtown San Jose this winter would help complete a perfect affordable family package.