12 Best Ice Cream Shops in Santa Cruz

Marianne's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
1020 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Ice Cream Sandwiches
Blueberry Cheesecake
Lavender Ice Cream
Banana Almond Fudge
Pineapple Coconut
German Chocolate
Coffee Ice Cream
Burgundy Cherry
Chocolate Chip
Coffee Almond

“They make the best ice cream in town, with over 100 flavors to choose from“

4.7 Superb235 Reviews
The Penny Ice Creamery | Downtown Santa Cruz Ice Cream Shop • $
913 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Gluten Pretty Ice Cream Cone with Candy Cap Ice Cream and Toasted Marshmallow Fluff Topping
Single Scoop with Toasted Marshmallow Fluff Topping
Pint - Tahitian Vanilla Bean
Gluten Free Cone Cone Only
Dark Chocolate Sorbet
Toasted Marshmallows
Raspberry Chocolate
Chocolate Ice Cream
Raspberry Sorbet
Toasted Almonds

“Penny ice cream is a great ice cream chain in the santa cruz area.

Definitely sample all their flavors before ordering.

The 3 scoops for $1 more seems like the best seal of them all if ur not full.

Their cone is super nice and crunchy.

We got their cranberry sorbet and verve coffee which was a great individually. Nice and crunchy coffee flavor with chocolate chips. The sorbet was not too sweet which made it a nice flavor for the holidays.

Parking might be hard outside but easy in the nearby area
Definitely recommend for anyone in the area!“

4.4 Superb158 Reviews
The Penny Ice Creamery | Pleasure Point Ice Cream Shop • $$
820 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Burnt Marshmallow Topping
Tahitian Vanilla Bean
Fresh Mint Chip
Single Scoop
Affogato
Gelato

“very good ice cream. right by the water. the flavors change so something new almost every time. makes for a good selection“

4.3 Superb76 Reviews
Top A Lot Yogurt - Santa Cruz Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
738 Water St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Strawberry Orange
Frozen Yogurt with Toppings
French Vanilla Yogurt
Temptation Crush
Smore Flavor
Euro Tart

“I love this cute little spot. I can’t believe I didn’t step foot in here til recently!!! I’ve been in several times now and the staff is always friendly, I’ve never had a hard time getting a parking spot, the place is kept sparkling CLEAN, and I can’t resist the $5 Tuesday and Friday.

My one request? Warm peanut butter sauce! Otherwise, the carry all my favorite toppings: coconut, cheesecake, mochi, graham crackers crumbs, and euro tart yogurt!

Worth stopping in!!! And of course, it’s great to support local :)“

4.3 Superb69 Reviews
Donnelly Chocolates Ice Cream • $$
1509 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Almond Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bar
Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookie
Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bar
Salted Carmel Bar

“the legends were true. They are one of the best chocolate ice cream bars I’ve tasted. Rich chocolate and a lot thicker than the chocolate on Häagen-Dazs bars. The vanilla ice cream is also very rich. Chocolates can be expensive and you can easily spend over $50 for a sample box. It’s great as gifts. Got lots of parking in the back.“

4.8 Superb100 Reviews
Cruz Creamery Ice Cream Shop • $
815 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Spaghetti Ice Cream
Frozen Yogurt
Banana Split
Strawberry
Hot Fudge
Sorbet

“Ice cream was very good and really creamy! Servers are very friendly 🙂“

4.2 Good72 Reviews
Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery Coffee Shops • $
1101 B Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Brownie Fudge
Sorbet
Gelato

“Toasted marshmallow topper 👍🏽“

4.2 Good66 Reviews
Pacific Cookie Company Ice Cream • $
1203 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ice Cream Sandwich
Scoop on a Cookie
Assorted Cookies
Coconut Macaroon
Almond Cookie
Lemon Drop

“During our 2 night mini vacation in Monterey this week, Feb 2 & 3, 2023, we bought a package of these cookies from a liquor store, on Lighthouse Avenue and now consider them to be our all-time favorite cookie.“

4.6 Superb131 Reviews
Carousel Cones Ice Cream Shop •
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz

“Chocolate Dipped Sandae (7$)The "Chocolate Dipped Sandae" that has ice cream between two crackers is a good try. It costs 7.09$ and you can choose between "Almonds" or "Peanuts" in the Sandae. We chose Almonds and liked it.“

4.5 Superb13 Reviews
Jerry's La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop •
655 Capitola Rd Suite 102, Santa Cruz

“I actually have good judgement and taste and love to go around actually giving good reviews on establishments that deserve a good review . When I had tasted the Oreo flavor , i was able to distinguish the exact taste that Michoacana , the streets, vendor ice cream that I have tasted as a child only . I knew instantly I had to get myself some . Only saddens my heart to say that I’ll only be able to enjoy that exact flavor only when I visit Santa Cruz but most definitely will stop by here every time before leaving . I am writing this review after my birthday & I still can’t stop thinking about that rich flavor that brought a little bit of home from Mexico to my mouth . The gentleman was very nice and very sweet. Go support this amazing place because the ice cream is no doubt will worth a tasty snack . The 5 stars doesn’t not deny on this one .“

5 Superb6 Reviews
Fosters Freeze Ice Cream Shop • $
229 Laurel St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Mini Chocolate Shake & Mini Meal
Chili Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Dog
Ice Cream Cone
Fish & Chips
Waffle Fries
Hot Fudge
Parfait
Sandwich
Burger

“Santa Cruz local instution. This is a legacy NorCal small business chain. If you're not vegan you need to be supporting these people. The employees in Santa Cruz are respectful, efficient and maybe not earning a living wage required for the rents here. They work very late on the weekends until 3am. Shop local is up to YOU.“

3.7 Good110 Reviews
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Shop • $$
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz
4 Good1 Reviews

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