5 Best Ice Cream Shops near Monterey

“Scoops is the best ice cream parlor in Monterey Bay! My kids had an absolute blast and loved every moment of it. The staff were phenomenal and made the experience fantastic. My daughter go the Unicorn Shake and it was possibly the best thing she’s ever tasted, at least according to her. Prices were totally reasonable for the area and parking was readily available. If you’re looking to treat your family, this is the place to go!“

“Truly some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had! The peanutbutter chip flavor was vegan but you’d never know it. I paired it with a chocolate with berries and fluff, which had the perfect balance of rich chocolate to jammy berries. We did have to wait for at least 30 minutes as the line moves very slowly, despite them not offering samples.“

“Love the ice cream selection
Baskin Robbins always a favorite.
We enjoyed pistachio, vanilla and Cotton candy flavors. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend hope you enjoy 1 or 2 scoops on a 🧇 waffle sugar cone.
Sincerely
Eileen Bonner
American River Notary
Mobile notary public serving California since 2012“

“In May 2024, I visited Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop in Monterey - Cannery Row, CA, next to Cannery Row Street and Monterey Bay. It has a lot of ice creams and chocolates, coffees, cups, and more. It has many pictures of this place. The parking lot was easy. The seats were comfortable.“

“Great ice cream, love the choclates and that is what I have tried so far. Super friendly and nice😀“