These Minnesotans have spent anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars for a place to skate close to home.

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. Every year I look forward to shaved ice season (which, if I’m being honest, is almost year round in Los Angeles).

As the Christmas holiday approaches, expect crowds flocking to the Pearl's first-ever ice rink. Here's how to get the most our of your visit.