50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Laguna Beach

“Dolce Gelato is by far the BEST Gelato! Both the vegan and non-vegan options are uniquely crafted and simply scrumptious.“

“Delicious ice cream. This was my first time going to south swell ice cream. The only issue I had was that the menu was a bit confusing. I wish they had images of the ice cream instead of the description. Since this was my first time I was asking a lot of questions. Otherwise the staff were very patient with me and answered all my questions. The ice cream is very delicious. The price is reasonable too.“

“Great Italian Ice cream, good service and fun place for all ages!“

“Had the best soft serve yogurt! Fresh and plentiful on a delicious chocolate dipped waffle cone. Service was excellent. Employees were happy and paid careful attention to our varied requests. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Muy ricas y frescas, algo diferentes de las que se comen en mi pais( Argentina) pero sabrosas, las recomiendo a todos los que visiten Laguna Beach! Aprobadas!“

“The Carmel apple, vanilla custard with shaved ice and Carmel all-over, is worth driving to California. This has become our favorite family experience. For over 10 years, we never miss the opportunity to visit Lynn’s for the excellent customer service and yummy deserts!“

“Dining at Kulfime was more than a meal, it felt like a warm hug. The cozy atmosphere and kind, welcoming made me feel right at home. Every dish was crafted with care, bursting with authentic flavors that instantly comforted my soul. The portions were generous, the prices fair, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you're a longtime fan of Indian food or new to it, this is the kind of place that leaves you smiling long after you’ve left. I can’t wait to return and relive the magic!!“

“Every time I come, the service is amazing. The quality of the gelato is superb and I can't say enough good things about it. They also have gluten-free options and Pup Cups. Good pricing, too. A local favorite for sure!!!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free gelato and "Pup Cups".“

“We all scream for ice cream 🍨 but we all scream Stella!!! An ice cream place called Stella Jean’s bring refreshing flavors like mango sticky rice. Home made ice cream full of flavor and the highest quality ingredients!“

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

“It was delicious. The vanilla Rosa 🌹 was great 👍🏽“

“Holy crap amazing ?. We went on a Saturday night and people were standing outside which was a good sign because it was delicious or a bad sign that they were busy and we would have to wait. But it was because it was amazing. The flavors are strange and unique and incredibly delicious. The honey and lavender made you feel refreshed and standing on an English hillside. Goat cheese mulberry and habanero was a delicious sensation of salty creamy and fire that made you want to return again and again. Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream I could have sworn that they had elves in the back making cookies to put into that ice cream. The samples were given out on real metal spoons and each staff member took a group of people and not just put you in a line through the system. We went for a quick little treat after dinner and ended up bringing pints of ice cream home. Go for taste sensations and amazing journeys you will not be disappointed. Glad we stopped at this little shop while we were out there on vacation will be ordering some ice cream and having them ship it to me because it was that good“

“El sabor es delicioso 100% recomendado“

“As always the best place to get frozen custard in Akron“

“Delicious variety of cookies and so many milks to choose from. pure heaven“

“Love this iconic spot! A must when visiting Balboa Island!“

“And great for teenagers, Parents, singles and pups! Ice Snow infused with soft serve. The flavored are endless!!“

“Best ice cream in town! I especially love the coconut cream pie. My family loves the Monkey Business too. Customer service is top notch. Isaac, my server was friendly and helpful. Will be back!“

“Love love love this place! The Milk Chocolate & Coconut Chocolate are my dream! If you’re at Great Mex save room for this place after!“

“Seriously the best custard and Italian ice I’ve ever had!!! The customer service and menu options were fantastic! The lady at the front is super sweet and my family enjoyed the experience. Definitely going to come back! Worth it!! Wish I found this place sooner 😍“

“Best frozen yogurt on the planet!“

“One of my favorite ice cream places! You must try the homemade waffle cone with your ice cream. It is absolutely worth it for the price. You won’t go wrong with any flavor.

Parking: Limited number of spots (about 15), crowded during peak times of lunch and dinner.“

“Freshly made creamy ice cream every day!“

“Best Ice Cream around, so many great flavors. I can't wait to try them all“

“I love this place funnel cakes are very good and the place is very nice and the workers are friendly and that is all I have to say“

“Loved this spot. I missed Golden spoon and we were in the area. So much more flavor than way over priced Yogurtland. I don’t know why it’s so popular. We took a nice walk to wait out traffic. Unfortunately they don’t have a restroom so had to use Avila’s restaurant.“

“We 🖤 Handel’s!!! Such a fun experience every time. 👻 👻 👻“

“Took my Grandson's after an afternoon at thr Skate Park. Small, but plenty of seats.“

“On the pricey side but, clean and usually a really good flavor selection.“

“I love this place! They have fresh fruit to add to your yogurt! And I love that I can build my own small cup of goodness!!!“

“The Acai bowls are amazing!! Glazed Donut Fro-yo is another of my favorites!!“

“Easy parking right behind !

Ice cream is Top quality and very good!

Alot of options to choose from aside from ice cream /Dipped ice cream , coffee and Lots of flavors

Definitely recommend A++“

“Always great friends and good sweets!!! Custom desert can’t go wrong“

“Been coming here since it opened. Great variety of flavors and since I am an insulin dependent diabetic, I am delighted they always have a "no sugar added" choice! Staff is friendly and helpful. �� Two thumbs up from me!“

“Simply the best yogurt I’ve ever tasted and would always enjoy trying all the flavors! Burp!! (Excuse me! 😋🤭“

“I got ice cream and it fell off the cone on to the cement just after leaving the shop. The clerk came out and offered me a new scoop this time in a cup. Absolutely made my day.“

“Best little ice cream shop around! The owner is the nicest lady and walked us through what every item was! They have such a great variety from regular ice cream to house made sorbets to all sorts of frozen fruit/popsicle blends. Break away from the your ice cream rut and try this place out. We stumbled in there getting ice cream for my son's birthday and the owner, seeing that we were celebrating added to it with a lollipop. Just a super sweet, super clean, super fun and very different non-chain shop that we were so happy to find.“

“I’m a regular customer here. I love the variety of healthy items and all of the customization possible. Friendly professional Staff!!! I’m a ‘lifer’“

“brought my family from Texas here after dinner. everybody loved their snow. the best flavor is mango although everything is goos.“

“You guys were absolutely awesome today and I appreciate the safety protocol up in the restaurant due to Covid and the mask policy! I will definitely come back again! Fabulous food and service! ❤“

“My treat when I do good PT. I love this place! Yum“

“I love their cookies so muchh!! The workers are amazing and the cookies are always warm and tasty😼😼

Dietary restrictions: I have a peanut/nut allergy and i haven't had an allergic reaction yet, even when they have peanut cookies“

“I did not catch his name, but shout out to the guy working on January 1st around 6pm! This guy was so on point, while there was a constant rush, and line of customers. He was very attentive with each of customers. There was a line out the door, and he stayed calm and collective, and did his job well. Good job dude! Keep up the good work :).“

“On our recent visit to Crumbl Cookies, my wife and I were treated to an exceptional experience. We decided to go for the timeless classic - chocolate chip cookies. To our delight, they were just as we hoped: warm, soft, with chocolate chips that seemed to dance on our taste buds. Paired with the cool, refreshing milk, it was a match made in heaven.But what truly set this visit apart was the service. The staff member who helped us was not only friendly but genuinely nice, making our experience even sweeter. It's rare to find a place that hits the mark on both quality treats and customer service, but Crumbl Cookies did just that.For anyone in search of delicious cookies and a welcoming smile, look no further. Crumbl Cookies won't disappoint!“

“Good yogurt and toppings, but we were disappointed the girl didn’t want to get the whipped cream, she said “we ran out of whipped cream” yeah right!!!😡“

“As the days of our lives, so the Yogurtland churns.“

“Love their ice cream and the atmosphere“

“Best ice cream sandwich ever. The cookies are so good, and so many options. Highly recommended when you just want to treat yourself and others.“

“So yummy and the workers are so nice!“