31 Best Ice Cream Shops near Aptos

“They make the best ice cream in town, with over 100 flavors to choose from“

“Aptos area is famous for Marrianne’s Ice cream, but i must say Bruster’s ice cream quality and flavor is still my favorite. Best plain chocolate and Smores ice cream i know. They also have great specials like 50% off banana splits ( bring your own banana) on Thursday and other weekly specials. Highly recommended.“

“Excellent ice cream with vegan options. Gluten free waffle cone too“

“It's an old fashioned burger joint right by the beach. For some it is a traditional stop when leaving the nearby beach.“

“They make the best ice cream in town, with over 100 flavors to choose from“

“Love that we can grab pizza and snacks all in one place, delicious!“

“Donnelly's chocolates is already well known for their heavenly taste - however, I am writing this five-star review for a different reason. I wanted to send a birthday gift-pack of chocolates - recepient lives in Santa Cruz but I live on the other coast. I ended up sharing wrong contact details by mistake. Richard personally reached out to me when the number could not be reached and sorted things out. In fact he added in two milk chocolate bars because the delivery was 'easy' :)
Thank you so much!“

“After a day at Capitola Beach nothing better than Polar Bear Ice Cream to cool off“

“My go-to ice cream fix anytime I’m in Santa Cruz! Organic, delicious, home made flavors. Burnt cinnamon, dark chocolate sorbet and salted caramel toffee are among my favorites!“

“During our 2 night mini vacation in Monterey this week, Feb 2 & 3, 2023, we bought a package of these cookies from a liquor store, on Lighthouse Avenue and now consider them to be our all-time favorite cookie.“

“i love the vibe, coffee and employees. Had the Ray of F* Sunshine today but with cow milk. OMG sooooo great. ty“

“Newly opened! Family owned.
Located in the Nob Hill shopping center. Next to Golden China.

They have a variety of mexican antojitos including mangoneadas, paletas, nieves of all kind of different delicious flavors and so much more! All made in house 🤤

We tasted the guava, tres leche, mango y chocolate abuelita ice creams, all which were good but “chocolate abuelita” was my favorite.

Decor is fun and bright. Great place for kids!

Visited during opening day, as I happened to see then on a visit to Watsonville.

The staff, most of which was family is amazing and very friendly! Mr. Fernandez helped us and he too was amazing.

It’s great to see families come together!“

“Good for people who suffer from choice paralysis, there’s only a few flavours of yogurt but I could see them all going good with each other. You put your toppings and then you pay. It couldn’t be simpler! Cute and clean and seating available. Staff working was very kind and diligent with maintaining toppings. Will return.“

“very good ice cream. right by the water. the flavors change so something new almost every time. makes for a good selection“

“Toasted marshmallow topper 👍🏽“

“Everything is Delicious .. especially when you have Special Deals 🥰🍦Thank You“

“lo mejor de lo mejor lo que quieras comer delicioso“

“Best boba tea in Santa Cruz county!“

“it's the best ice cream i have ever had. evan the flavers they have had that doesent sound like it would be good .. is real good. and they give you samples if you want to try a flavor before you buy it.“

“Love the Capi YL store! It’s where it all started...😊 💚👍🏼🍧👍🏼💖“

“ice cream so good 😋 😋 yummy“

“the owner is very kind, and always has a smile on her face. The place is very clean ,and a great view in the main downtown plaza. It's a great place to hang out anytime of the day. My favorite ice cream is bubble gum on a waffle cone. I also recommend the milkshakes, and juice drinks.“

“I actually have good judgement and taste and love to go around actually giving good reviews on establishments that deserve a good review . When I had tasted the Oreo flavor , i was able to distinguish the exact taste that Michoacana , the streets, vendor ice cream that I have tasted as a child only . I knew instantly I had to get myself some . Only saddens my heart to say that I’ll only be able to enjoy that exact flavor only when I visit Santa Cruz but most definitely will stop by here every time before leaving . I am writing this review after my birthday & I still can’t stop thinking about that rich flavor that brought a little bit of home from Mexico to my mouth . The gentleman was very nice and very sweet. Go support this amazing place because the ice cream is no doubt will worth a tasty snack . The 5 stars doesn’t not deny on this one .“

“Santa Cruz local instution. This is a legacy NorCal small business chain. If you're not vegan you need to be supporting these people. The employees in Santa Cruz are respectful, efficient and maybe not earning a living wage required for the rents here. They work very late on the weekends until 3am. Shop local is up to YOU.“

“I just had an amazing experience at Pleasure Point Juice, definitely my new favorite spot! I tried their spinach, cucumber, and pineapple juice, and it was absolutely delicious. The combination was so refreshing and flavorful, and you could tell the ingredients were super fresh. I also had their strawberry agua fresca (which, if you’ve never had one, is a traditional Mexican drink made by blending fruit with water, sugar, and a little lime—light, sweet, and so hydrating!). It was the perfect balance of sweetness and tang.

But it’s not just the drinks that impressed me. I also tried their tacos, and they were so good! The flavors were on point, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. Honestly, the food alone would be enough to keep me coming back, but paired with the refreshing drinks, this place is a total winner.

I highly recommend Please Point Juice, whether you’re looking for a healthy juice, a flavorful agua fresca, or just a delicious meal. This place is a gem!“

“Chocolate Dipped Sandae (7$)The "Chocolate Dipped Sandae" that has ice cream between two crackers is a good try. It costs 7.09$ and you can choose between "Almonds" or "Peanuts" in the Sandae. We chose Almonds and liked it.“

“I love coming here. It is such a great way to give back to local shops. I feel they deserve all the recognition, they have been established for more than 15 years; their service, and quality has ALWAYS been upket! Safe to say I recommend this shop to you and your family. A hidden gem in Watsonville Btw. My personal favorites on the menu is anything with their delicious cheese accompanied with their signature horchata.“

“The service was friendly and efficient, and the staff made sure everything was well-organized despite the busy location. The whole experience felt fun and nostalgic, with a clean and inviting setup that made it easy to enjoy a quick treat.

My only small complaint is that the line moved a bit slower than I would have liked, but it wasn’t enough to ruin the good vibes. Overall, it was a solid visit and I’d happily stop by again.“

“Unas nieves muy ricas como quisiera tener acá en Murfreesboro TN....“

“First time trying it and oh boy! I did not expect it to taste so good and be that size. They mix everything at the moment and you can see the process, which is always appreciated, even the waffle cone was still warm. I had the Coffee Mud Pie Mojo and it's truly amazing. If you love coffee, I recommend trying this one, the touch of oreos, peanut butter, roasted almonds and fudge give it a delicious taste. Definitely worth the 10 bucks!“

“Stopped in this mall tired in the evening on a long drive, desparately in need of a coffee. I happened to meet the owner Sherri as they were wrapping up for the day. She could have said no, we're closing, we're all out of coffee, but she made me the LAST cup of coffee in the entire mall at any restaurant inside, and dressed up with cream and sugar exactly how I asked. She gave me a free sample of her cookies while waiting, said it will be 2.95 for the coffee. I handed her my credit card and said PLEASE charge me extra for your fantastic service and hospitality, I don't have cash for the tip jar right now, at least charge 7 or 8 bucks if Starbucks wants that much!

...She refused to take any extra of my money above the $3. And that cookie was the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had in my life. Thank you so much Sherri! Your cookies, coffee, and hospitality and friendliness to a stranger are all world-class. I would come back every single day if I could.“