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.“

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

“Its a cute little spot right off the coast. But if you go you have to get the ice cream bar not the soft serve. A million times better and they dip it in marshmallow fluff then they torch it. Its so good. The soft serve is pretty mid but its still good. Lots of good toppings to choose from and a decent bathroom“

“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!“

“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!“

“Really great ice cream and so many choices also there’s a menu kist in case you can’t decide 😉“

“Just stopped for our second time because this place is the bomb for Gelato !!! Visiting from out of town and love gelato so we tried it out. Not disappointed at all !!! They also just opened location on Balboa Island…..so don’t waste your time on the overhyped Balboa Bars or frozen bananas, because this Gelato blows them out of the water. Met the owner and he’s very passionate about his product !!!“

“Tried this Persian ice cream and wow—so good! The saffron flavor is super creamy and full of that classic floral, rich taste. My daughters love the chocolate Ice cream and their milk shakes. Totally unique. And the coffee one? Smooth, bold, and not too sweet—just right. Definitely coming back for more!“

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

“La Michoacana Del Obispo is one of my favorite spots for ice cream and Mexican snacks. The service is always friendly, the treats are fresh and flavorful, and there's a great variety to choose from. My favorites being tostiloco, their raspados, and ice cream. Highly recommend stopping by for a sweet treat!“

“Fairlawn store is great! Ice cream is amazing! Staff is very helpful& takes care of customers quickly ! Highly recommend !“

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

“Great ice cream with nice portions and generous mix ins as part of the flavors. Sometimes it seems like they are a little understaffed but worth a little wait. Ice cream is made on site. Friendly service. Awesome selection of flavors. It's just a walk up window so the only place to sit is a couple of benches in front. You can take your ice cream down the block or across the street and you can find a ledge to sit on.“

“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!“

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

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

“We had an incredible experience at the Newport Beach, California location of Salt and straw ice cream. We heard it was amazing and we were not disappointed! Adel, our server, was off the charts. Friendly, fun and knowledgeable about every ice cream flavor. For me personally, the milk tea with white chocolate crunch was out of this world. In fact, it’s so good, that we’re gonna go back again tonight and have a double scoop. I’m addicted! This place is incredible. You will not be disappointed.“

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

“The server at 1:15pm on August 2nd 2026, at Dana point was so so lovely! She was so knowledgeable and so incredibly friendly, some of the best service I’ve received anywhere.

She was knowledgeable about the store, the owner and the ice cream. She double checked if I had allergens when offering me a sample even though I didn’t tell her I had any. She was super open to answering questions my husband and I had, she had the MOST welcoming, genuine vibe !

The ice cream was also bloody incredible! I had the cherry swirl and salted caramel! Very nicely priced and the best ice cream I’ve had, we’ll be back for sure !

They had many interesting flavors I’ve not seen many other places.. if any !

Id give this place more than 5*’s if I could“

“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!“

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

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

“Great ice cream. With lots of great flavors.“

“We stopped by Dana Point to visit Salt Creek and to my surprise, there was a Rita’s! We’re from Philadelphia so we were very surprised and happy to find a Rita’s! We ordered a blueberry and watermelon gelati and it was delicious! The custard YUM. The Italian ice— perfect consistency! Thank you for your fine establishment!“

“Freshly made creamy ice cream every day!“

“This place is amazing. Could possibly be the best cookie I've ever had, and it was just the chocolate chip. Beyond that the staff is absolutely amazing. So kind, so sweet and just the epitome of what customer service should be. I would give more stars if it were possible. THANK YOU MARRIN, SOFIA AND SARAH, you three made my day.🩷“

“Julie, you are an absolute gem at Crumbl!
Every time I come in, your smile and energy make my whole day better. You always know exactly what to recommend and make the experience so fun. Thank you for being such a bright spot in every visit — keep doing what you’re doing, you’re killing it!“

“Best frozen yogurt on the planet!“

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

“I love how this location hardly ever runs out of their flavors and special cookies of the week. If you ever run into that problem at different locations, I guarantee you’ll find it at this one. These cookies are delicious and they taste amazing! My favorite is a pink sugar cookie“

“Handle’s has some of the best ice cream in Irvine! Every flavor we’ve tried has been delicious, and the staff is always welcoming and friendly.

I also want to thank Handle’s for supporting our local schools and giving back to the community. It’s always wonderful to see local businesses invest in the families they serve. Communities are stronger when we support one another, and Handle’s is a great example of that.

Highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for amazing ice cream and outstanding customer service!“

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

“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! ❤“

“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’“

“The associate was friendly and very good at explaining everything. Regardless of your cookie selection, you cannot make a poor choice, as each flavor is exceptionally delicious and generously sized. We all shared each cookie so that we could sample every flavor.“

“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“

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

“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 customer service!!! Every time I go there the servers are so friendly“

“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!!!😡“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolutely delicious and the perfect Fun Zone stop!

Just had the mint chocolate chip and it was fantastic—super creamy with great flavor and nice chocolate chunks throughout. The shop itself is a really cool, vibrant spot right in the heart of Balboa Fun Zone. Friendly service, fresh treats, and exactly what you want after walking around the pier, riding the Ferris wheel, or hitting the arcade.

Cowafornia is now my go-to ice cream spot in Newport Beach. Highly recommend!“

“We recently catered sandwich platters for a club meeting and they were delicious! Service was quick and easy, pick up was a breeze, and extra points for the pickles and lollies! Already looking forward to coming back to try something new.“

“Delicioso todo tiene un toque especial 100% recomendado“

“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!“

“Very Good Donuts!! Fresh Made“

“I went here after a long beach day and everything was a 10/10! the service was great as the staff was very nice and welcoming. The food came out timely and was absolutely delicious. AND the drinks were fantastic. I love that they have vegetarian options for my friend as well. I also went to another location on a sunday afternoon and the live music offered truly added to the experience. I cant wait to find a reason to go back“

“My daughters convinced me to get ice cream after our ortho appointment next door and so glad we did! The employee or manager working was Mohammed and was maybe college ago. He was so kind, friendly and well mannered-someone definitely taught him right! My daughters got their delicious ice cream and we will be back very soon after such a welcoming vibe and friendly staff. Thanks again!“

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

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

“So yummy and the workers are so nice!“