41 Best Ice Cream Shops near Del Mar

“Awesome place!
They start out by letting you sample each of the gelatos.
And then traditionally you pick two to go in your chosen cup size.
The server was friendly and helpful and made great recommendations.
It was delicious gelato!“

“delicious ice cream, great location! Perfect local spot …“

“Many ice cream flavors, all delish!“

“Great place to bring the family and friends. We go ad least once a week.“

“After a nice, relaxing walk at Del-Mar Dog Beach, my friend & I stopped to have frozen yogurt, my favorite dessert! What made this more special was that It was her birthday, & this was her first time trying frozen yogurt. She loved it, as I did also. We REALLY appreciated my Service dog being welcomed also. It felt like home w/both your friendly employees & other people around, enjoying the nice service & music.... Thanks, again & may God continue to bless you all! ? ??✝️???“

“the cookies are so yummy! i love how they change every week and are super creative! i definitely recommend for you to try!

Dietary restrictions: have so much cals per cookie!!!!

Parking: good amount of parking“

“Service was quite fast, the staff was very welcoming and friendly, the food came out very quickly

Great pleas to hang out with friends for a little treat, I'll be sure to come back and try other things on the menu

The service was quite quick, the team was very welcoming and friendly, the food came out very quickly

Great to go out with friends for a little treat, I'll be back to try other things on the menu“

“I was nervous about the flavors, mostly because I didn’t know what they were! But was able to taste test and decided on the Quattroberry and stracciatella. Delicious! Great price- $6.50 for two big scoops! Definitely wanted to go back. Try the dragon fruit/lemon one- super tart and so good!“

“Excellent pistachio gelato!“

“The Salt and Straw at One Paseo in Del Mar was a stop we made on a “girls weekend” in San Diego. We’d like to thank Shahin who greeted us with warmth, enthusiasm and proudly served us samples until we made our final choices. He appeared sincere and listened intently to our own ice cream stories (what better place to share favorite flavors than an ice cream shop!) Shahin gets our award for BEST SERVICE EVER!“

“My family and I had a wonderful time yesterday. Thanks for the great food and conversation! - The Cole's from Idaho“

“I love that they have smaller flavor choices. They have quality over quantity. My husband chose fall flavors. He had the pumpkin cheesecake, banana foster and mud pie. I am a chocolate person. I had the chocolate peanut butter and Nibby chocolate. The ice cream is so creamy and decadent. You receive a cookie with your ice cream. The shop is so cute and there is a step stool so your little one can look at the flavors. If you are in the area or stopping for lunch, please stop by this cute shop, it's worth it.“

“I ordered delivery for my dad’s birthday and they went above and beyond with making it a really special gift. Thanks so much, he loved it and I really appreciate the consideration. This location is the best ice cream shop in the world <3“

“Drove over 80 miles to experience the limited time partnership with See's candy! Had the flight of four flavors covered by See's chocolate sprinkles! The flight also came with your choice of a See's lollipop... Everything was absolutely delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful! Well worth the time and trip!“

“Tasty ice cream, boba tea and coffee in one place“

“Four paws up! Love me their Thanksgiving dinner.“

“simply delicious and fast service“

“I discovered Yogurt World last year and have have been coming frequently ever since!! The froyo is outstanding (it doesn’t have that weird artificial/overly sweet flavor that I’ve found at most froyo chains) and the flavors are incredibly creative. The owner is also the NICEST man and the prices are reasonable. My favorite flavors are Saffron Rose, Black Sesame, Taro, Matcha, and Chocolate Brownie. The saffron rose is pictured here in both photos, and the multi flavor photo also has matcha (green), taro (purple), and chocolate brownie. The saffron rose reminds me so much of faloodeh and malabi, which are so hard to find in the US. The last photo is the flavors schedule. Highly recommend!! A perfect place to decompress after class.“

“Whatever the owners of this golden spoon location are doing- Keep it up.

Cleaning and maintaining the machines has a lot to do with the flavor and consistency of frozen yogurt. This location always delivers perfectly smooth, never icy or watery froyo.

Also, the folks who work here seem to genuinely be in a good mood.

Special shout out to Kris. Thanks for the great service!“

“Best icecream in the world. Top flavours:

Gooey Buttercake
Brown Butter Almond Brittle
Brambleberry Crisp
Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flakes

The waffle cones are a must have!“

“The store has all the camping necessities and my favorite attraction, 8 beers on tap!!! 🍻🍺🤤“

“Best ice cream in town and it’s open late.“

“Can’t stop eating these. Go to the gas station by my house for a Mint & Chocolate one at least three times a week 🙈 Would love to buy a box if possible! 🐷“

“We stopped in to get a thank you gift and found the perfect one thanks to a fantastic employee, Denice. Denice was as sweet as the chocolate, recommending a myriad of flavors. Their personable salesmanship and experience was greatly appreciated!“

“We hired Criscito Pizza for our engagement party, which hosted around 65 guests, and it was a fantastic choice! The team provided a wonderful selection of pizzas, each one warm, fresh, and delicious. Our guests loved the variety, and there was something for every taste. They went above and beyond with the setup, providing all the necessary flatware, plates, and a beautiful table arrangement that made everything look organized and inviting. Their service was seamless and added so much to our celebration. Highly recommend them for any event!“

“Nice place! Great service“

“Super yummy HK waffles and froyo! Waffles are very fresh and flavorful, and you can pick whichever flavor of yogurt you like. It also includes free toppings like chocolate or caramel drizzle, and powdered sugar! Definitely recommend this specialty ☺?“

“Was delicious, lots of options & I did all vegan which was still amazing!!! Will definitely be back when in town!“

“Wonderful place with excellent service, only wish they would get licorice ice cream . Yummy“

“The best specialty coffee roaster in San Diego! You can tell they have great relationships with their farmers and care about their products. Coffee always tastes great in the shop and when I bring bags of beans home. I’m always taking friends here to try some good coffee. 😊“

“The best yogurt ever!!! My grandkids are obsessed.“

“I'm retired but I like it more than others because the service here is fast and they always have cookies available

Parking: I think it's okay except that there are more businesses and a restaurant on one side and it takes longer but it is very big“

“This review is for Cold Stone Creamery on Prospect Street in La Jolla!

This gem of a store surpasses all other locations by a mile. The fact that it's family owned and operated by the most delightful trio - a wonderful man, his wife, and their lovely daughter - adds a personal touch that truly sets it apart.

One remarkable aspect is that they’re open later than any other Cold Stones within 20 mins drive. The exceptional customer service further elevates the experience; these folks not only answer the phone but consistently go the extra mile to ensure every visitor leaves with a smile.

Now, let's talk about the ice cream itself. Prepare to be amazed! Their technique of chopping and mixing toppings into the ice cream is an art form. Each luscious bite boasts an impeccable ratio that's almost too good to be true. My personal favorite, the Sweet Cream and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, is an absolute masterpiece when made by one of their culinary ninjas

Cold Stone Creamery on Prospect has rightfully claimed the pinnacle of ice cream shops on my list!!“

“Delicious cookies and amazing custom cookie cake! Ice cream was great too.“

“The family and I wanted a sweet treat at night and decided on coming here for some of their soft serve ice cream. Wound up getting their upside down cup with cookies-n-cream flavored ice cream, Nutella filling and dusted with Oreo cookie. Wife had the upside down cup with chocolate ice cream, Nutella filling and Biscoff toppings. Not one flavor, topping or cone we had was lacking flavorful or deliciousness. Can’t wait to come back and try more. If you do plan on giving this place a try, plan for a crowd. It can get crowded fast and it doesn’t matter what day of the week it is either.“

“1st time visitor to this cookie shop. My daughter raved about these cookies.

Anyway my choice of Kris’ cookie ——Exceeds a cookie, it’s a 2 layer cake cookie! So moist & flavorful - Crumbl “hits it out of the park” on this recipe 😍“

“Great Italian Pastries and coffee in the morning and perfect Italian sandwiches at lunch. Ken and his family know how to bake!“

“So pleased a Pinkberry opened so close to home! This location has been my go to for a while. Staff is always super nice, and the frozen yogurt is delicious. I always try to include some original tart in each order, then sometimes try a new flavour alongside. This time I stopped in to redeem a free birthday reward!“

“everything, had icecream for dinner. 👌👍💚🍦“

“SO YUM YUM TO YOUR TUM TUM🍧❤️🍧❤️🍧 SO MANY FLAVORS TO CHOOSE FROM... BEST WHEN YOU ADD THE ABUNDANCE OF TOPPINGS ❤️🍧❤️🍧❤️“

“Staff is amazing and the food more so. Excellente“