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!“

“My wife and I concluded our honeymoon with a quick stop here. We were the first customers of the day and received swift service. The ice cream itself is okay (there are only a couple options), so if you're looking for really good, pure ice cream, you are probably better off going elsewhere. But the toppings are fun and great for photos.“

“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 😉“

“cute, delicious, fantastic customer service“

“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 !!!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Creamy, smooth custard. Puts a smile on your face at first bite!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Pink rose ice cream for the win!!!“

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

“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!!!😡“

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

“Ordering online Salt & Straw in Newport Beach is amazing! The Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons is the ultimate sweet and savory treat. The rich, salty cream base paired with thick, gooey caramel ribbons in a warm waffle cone is pure perfection. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“I had the chocolate coffee ice cream in a cone and oh my gosh it was so delicious!! The ice cream was soft and creamy. There were small flecks of chocolate but it didn’t overwhelm the coffee ice cream. I definitely will return for more! 😊“

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

“The best gelato, arguably better than some of the places I tried in Italy—and I’ve traveled there many times. It’s so good! Yes it’s expensive, and the line gets crazy long on the weekends. Get the 3 chocolates and pistachio. The best flavors in my opinion.“

“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“

“Best frozen yogurt on the planet!“

“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!“

“I was literally transported to Argentina! Amazing costumer service with the most delicious and authentic flavors. I cannot wait to go back!“

“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!“

“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.🩷“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Delicioso todo tiene un toque especial 100% recomendado“

“Mangonadas riquísimos nieve de buen sabor y variados te sorprenderás cuando los pruebes el mejor sabor que ay“

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

“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’“

“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!“

“Very Good Donuts!! Fresh Made“

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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!“