15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Santa Monica

“absolutely delicious burgers and sauce. the customer service and people working there where really nice and great people“

“My friend took me to the cutest musubi shop after our Pilates class! I asked the guy working there and who was Japanese which one he recommended and I ended up trying the miso beef and the curry pork musubi. Both were so delicious and of course I saw the lychee oolong boba tea so I had to try that too. The staff are super friendly service was quick and the food was yummy! I’m definitely recommending this spot to more people and can’t wait to come back!“

“THE best ice cream in LA. I love how seasonal they keep their flavors. You can tell from each bite how high quality the ingredients are that they use. Every flavor is always so creamy and flavorful, but it’ll never make you feel icky after eating it!
I also am celiac and have never had a reaction after eating here :)“

“Frozen fruit co is my favorite ice cream shop!! It tastes delicious and has clean ingredients!! The flavors are soooo amazing and everyone is so nice! The owner took a request for my best friends birthday it was very sweet🩵 highly recommend!!!“

“Avocado ice cream is ducking amazing! And all the ice cream is amazing!“

“The only place in the USA known to me to have authentic Italian ice cream. It's super delicious!!“

“Although I wouldn't call myself an ice cream connoisseur, McConnell's has won me over, particularly their chocolate variant ( named chocolate chocolate chocolate!). Hailing from Santa Barbara, they've expanded to several Southern California locations. Plus, they offer pints for sale if you're looking to bring a taste of their delicious ice cream home.“

“Was so excited to see a Handel's arrive in my town and they delivered! My favorite flavor the blueberry cobbler was fantastic especially on that waffle cone. Maddy the wonderful woman who took my order was super kind and a joy to talk to, she even pointed out some other future favorite flavors I will try my next visits!“

“I ordered via Uber eats for the office I work at and I didn't get my complete order. Veronica was a sweetheart and reached out to Uber for me since they did not want to refund the amount for the item not received. She was incredibly kind and professional while trying to sort out this mix up. Thank you again you are a gem, pinkberry is lucky to have you!“

“Fantastic sundaes and a great range of shakes. Great place if you are at Santa Monica Pier“

“31 Flavors has the best, courteous and helpful employees and delicious ice cream that has not changed for over 40 years along with new flavors to keep up with globalization.“

“Hands down this is the best place to grab a funnel cake on the Santa Monica pier. Quick service and the funnel cakes are hot and fresh. There’s nothing better than sitting on the pier, enjoying the sunset, and eating a funnel cake topped with strawberries and cream. Don’t believe me? Go try it for yourself!!“

“Est. Clean. Very organized. Food was hot and delicious. Pop rock shake was amazing. Nephew gave it a 10/10.“

“A must-visit every time I'm in Santa Monica. The flavors are so fresh, and the variety is fantastic! My favorite is the tantric tart, which tastes like lemon pie! Their vanilla is also something special. They have some amazing herbal flavors too, like lavender and fresh mint, that you probably won't see anywhere else. You can even sample all the flavors before you decide. There are lots of toppings to choose from, including brownies! Updated from previous review on 2025-09-01“