50 Best Ice Cream Shops near La Jolla

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

“You can go just about anywhere and find a FroYo shop with a wide variety of flavors and toppings. What really makes Yogurt World UCSD special is the service and the atmosphere. Both times I have gone here with my daughters, we have been treated like important guests and made to feel welcome. The owner even gave little duck toys to each of my daughters, which made their day. He even took an interest in my story, which I truly appreciated.

We have a favorite FroYo place here in San Diego, and it is Yogurt World UCSD!“

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

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

“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!!“

“This was the most amazing cookie that I ever tried in my life, even though it was kinda hard, but you just have to warm it up and yeah, I really liked eating here. Definitely coming back for more. Definitely tell my friends about this. I’m here just for free cookie bye.“

“ME GUSTO EL SERVICIO QUE ME DIERON Y ENCONTRE LO QUE NECESITO MIS JUGOS VERDES 😍🙏😈😎“

“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!“

“I live in Arizona and walking my found this place. To sum it up I’m addicted to this ice cream. Every time we go to San Diego I have this ice cream 2 to 3 times a day.“

“Fantastic, velvety smooth creative flavors and made from scratch! They also switch out their flavors every 2 weeks or so! Fun concept, wonderful staff. Highly recommend. Putting San Diego on the food map :)“

“The perfect treat on a hot day. And now that we know the deliver , I’m getting gelato at work.“

“This is by far one of the best ice cream shops I’ve been to! The ice cream is phenomenal and is all made in house. The owner Dave was so kind and helpful! I will absolutely be back to this stop next time I’m in town! P.s. don’t sleep on the mushroom ice cream. It is BEYOND good!“

“Had a great experience here. The service was good & ordering was easy. I ordered the ice churro & 9t was delicious- great combination of hot churros on top of ice cream!!
Had a great experience here & would recommend to family & friends!!🍦🧁🍦“

“Yum!!! Our group of 6 shared one Chocolate Banana Bingsoo after an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ dinner, and it was the perfect size and sweet treat to end the night. Great balance of light, cold, sweet, and salty!

Line was out the door, and inside was very busy on a Thursday evening around 8/9 PM.

Would highly recommend for dessert!“

“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!“

“STELLAR service, flavors & vibe! Came here directly after some condescending service at a nearby restaurant but our interaction with Kevin at Salt & Straw turned the entire day around!! Kevin's ability to make every customer feel like the most valued human on the planet took me from a pretty annoyed mood (from my other experience) to over the moon happiness & excitement in less than 60 seconds!
We tried a handful of flavors & EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! Kevin asked if we were open to try certain pairings & guided us to some super yummy options we probably wouldn't have considered. Super knowledgeable & my palate appreciates you 👍😎
This place does an amazing job creating unique flavor profiles & an even better job blending them in an exceptionally complimentary way. Super high quality product with service that exceeds any possible expectation!
I've sent their 6 packs as gifts before & received fantastic feedback... always wanted to try them myself & today's experience sealed my loyalty!
These guys have 100% of my business in the frozen treats department.
Thanks Kevin for a TOP NOTCH experience & for making my day better 🙌“

“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!“

“I live in Arizona and walking my found this place. To sum it up I’m addicted to this ice cream. Every time we go to San Diego I have this ice cream 2 to 3 times a day.“

“I live in Arizona and walking my found this place. To sum it up I’m addicted to this ice cream. Every time we go to San Diego I have this ice cream 2 to 3 times a day.“

“Conveniently located right next to where we had BBQ, Sunday Ice Cream was an easy and sweet stop after dinner. The shop has tons of creative Asian-inspired flavors that caught our eye right away — from sesame to matcha to taro. We tried the sesame ice cream, and it was creamy, rich, and awesomely delicious. The place was packed but the line moved quickly, and the staff were friendly and efficient.

Parking, on the other hand, was a bit of a hassle. The area is super busy, so we ended up parking in a nearby paid garage — not too bad for the convenience. Overall, a fun and tasty experience, especially if you’re into Asian-style flavors and want a nice treat after your meal!“

“The best ice cream in San Diego hands down“

“Best ice cream I've ever had!
Cheesecake filled with salted caramel, dipped in white chocolate, drizzled with milk chocolate and had to have the sprinkles too!
Friendly service, highly recommended!
Geoff from the UK“

“This place has the best ice cream in the area 100%. Home made. Fresh. The flavors are bursting in your mouth and each flavor has its own unique taste. Over 40 different flavors to choose from. The gentleman at the front window was very nice and courteous. He explained the flavors to us because there were so many to choose from. I was able to try 8-9 flavors before settling on 8 I really liked. I went with the 4 scoop sampler x 2 and got all 8 choices. Mainly stuck with chocolate because it’s my favorite. I highly recommend checking this place out. Also, prices were very good. Can’t beat it.“

“Great spot for the perfect evening treat 🍦“

“I work at Sisters pizza. So I decided to go to Jennis for the first time to try the ice-cream since it’s in the area of NorthPark why not? Aloooot of different flavors. They handed me a tiny heavy spoon. I was like oh wow fancy haha. The gentleman helping me was nice. I was kinda overwhelmed with all the different flavors but I decided to choose 2 but the guy got one of them wrong . Didn’t wanted to make it a bit deal but 1 star off for that. Tipped also. If you want to try for the first time I say u should! But they are super tiny portions I think for 2 scoops was like $8 dls but small. The guy was friendly but he was kinda serious looking“

“It’s nice to have soft serve in the hood!!“

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

“Had the best experience at Salt N Straw UTC. To the guy who helped us 10 pm on this Friday night, absolute gem of a man —thank you for being so patient with us and walking us through every flavor and answering all of questions with enthusiasm. Made our week :) loved the cinnamon bun and cheddar flavor, thanks for the rec!“

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

“Many ice cream flavors, all delish!“

“Perfect for a hot day! We tried the sundae with Mexican chocolate ice cream, almonds and churros. It was so so so good! It’s a decent size, big enough to share. We also got a pint to go with the guava sorbet and tamarind sorbet. Both sorbet flavors were so refreshing. I’d like to visit again and try the lemon sorbet!“

“Delicious malts and delicious food! Homemade French fries and home made ranch dressing“

“The best, smoothest texture, greatest flvor gelato in San Diego and I've tried them all. Chocolate hazelnut is my favorite but the strawberry snd spumoni are also great. Outdoor streetside seating or try the upstairs room (stairs are outside) to watch the planes land. Lots of nearby restaurants to try beforehand. Other desserts available as well.“

“Fives across the board! The gelato and chocolate here is incredible and the service is the same if not better. Gianna was kind enough to let me sample some of the chocolates and patiently explained each of the products I asked about. I will definitely be stopping by again soon!“

“The best ice cream with super unique flavors. Highly recommend!“

“Had to Sundays. Something…salted Carmel and mint Sunday. Both were so evil (good!).
Enjoyed the sweet middle of the day treat.

Had to take away one star because when we went to the counter to order, the dude was on his cell. He saw me and put it down, and didn't say anything. So, I just stared at him for about 7 seconds until he greeted is and ask for our order.

The place was super clean and my service dog was able to lay down and wait/“

“Ok, I am from NY and love pizza. I am not a NYC pizza snob though and welcome all iterations of 'za! I have to say that this pizza is probably the best I have ever had of its type. They are "Roman" slices, meaning focaccia crust. Variety of slice options are insane with creative combinations that are not only imaginative, but insanely delicious. Slices are cooked upon ordering for supreme freshness. I especially like the Lussuria - prosciutto, black pepper, mashed potato, mozzarella and olive oil. (I NEVER thought I would like mashed potato on a slice, but it's insanely good.) The help here is amazing as well. Caesar was working the oven and he gave great suggestions and explained the product well. Very inviting and definitely steered me in the right direction. Need gluten free? They got it! Will make a GF slice for you right on the spot. I challenge anyone to have just one slice. I had to go back for 2 more. Enjoy!“

“Super fresh, delicious and nutritious!!! The fruit in the açai bowl was super fresh and it was nice to have a dessert option high in protein (PB and various nuts) and all natural sugar. My partner really enjoyed their milkshake and smoothies. Thank you Nancy and team!“

“They have great flavors and toppings.“

“Been coming here for 25 years! Best frozen yogurt!!“

“Very good and authentic Mexican food owned and operated by a great family! Viva Cristo Rey!“

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

“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 ordered the White pizza and added chicken, and also ordered the Lasagna pizza. Both pizzas were very good but I think the lasagna was my favorite.
The restaurant is clean and neat with plenty of seating both inside and out.
The staff is very friendly and greater us when we came in.
This is the type of place you order at the counter and they bring you the food. The pop/ soft drinks are coke products and they a serve you cans and not fountain drinks. They also have 5 gelato flavors that look great but I didn’t try them this time.
Great place and I would definitely put it on your list to visit.“

“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!“

“Nice place! Great service“

“Stumbled upon this lovely little place while walking on Little Italy area. On stepping in you are greeted by the several paletas from fruit to milk based flavors on the counter. Place has a nice vibe and is spacious. They also have customizable topping options available for a surcharge.

Coffee flavor was amazing and had a center of leche, which nicely balanced out the strong coffee flavor. Loved the pistachio paleta.. it wasn’t overpowered by sugar, had a nutty flavor that let pistachio shine! Highly recommend the place.“

“Yummay cookies 🥰🍪🥰 Looking foward to having this in the future 🥰“

“I got a Snicker doodle and White chocolate macadamia nut with Vanilla filling and it was sublime. Every bite was mmmmmm good. As the cinnamon, vanilla and macadamia nuts fused into peak delicious delight. My wife went all in on the blue options as any Percy fan can appreciate. She very much enjoyed it as well.“

“Located in a corner spot in Mission Hills and it’s street parking only. You order at the window— no indoor seating but there were a couple of benches by the store. No wait on a Tuesday afternoon. It was nice to sit on the bench and enjoy the sun with some ice cream.

They offer cup ($7), cone ($9), or pint ($12). Tried out a few different flavors and I opted to get a split scoop of Lemon Meringue Pie and the Wise Ox (vanilla ice cream with strawberry balsamic and olive oil cake pieces). I thought those two flavors went well together!“