13 Best Ice Cream Shops in Santa Monica

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

“Max is absolutely the best! He was so helpful in navigating the menu. The flavors here are incredible you can tell everything is highquality and actually healthy.

It’s rare to find a treat that tastes this good without the guilt. Thank you so much Frozen Fruit Co!“

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

“I went to Sweet Rose Ice Cream expecting a normal day, and instead I experienced emotional turbulence in a waffle cone. I ordered the dairy-free chocolate, and WHY was it so good??? It wasn’t sweet at all—just pure, dark, sophisticated chocolate energy, like it pays taxes early and hydrates regularly.
I took one bite and immediately forgot every bad decision I’ve ever made. The waffle cone was so crispy it practically screamed at me when I bit into it. Honestly, it crunch-punched me back into reality.
As someone who avoids overly sweet desserts, this ice cream felt like it understood me on a spiritual level. 12/10. Would absolutely return, probably running, possibly yelling.
🍦🔥😵‍💫✨“

“The family and I were up at 3rd Street Promenade celebrating my oldest's birthday. We ate at Din Tai Fung and came here after. It was the first time I have eaten McConnell's. I was impressed with the flavor selection. The one I chose had salted caramel and brownies. I enjoyed it, it was rich and creamy so not very frozen. I would come back.“

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

“This is a superb ice cream shop where they make all their ice creams fresh each day and after their founders' traditional Italian recipes. I have to say, one of the best ice creams I've ever had and I love ice cream and am critical. This one is amazing - particularly the pistachio - in a beautiful and clean milk bar style ambience and friendly service.“

“The ice cream is very good, but the service is very slow. The attendant is very friendly and polite, but she's always alone to take orders, receive payments, and prepare the ice cream for delivery. She's very overwhelmed, which is why the orders take so long. Even with all this, the attendant does her best with great care. Congratulations to the girl. But they need at least two people to speed up the service.“

“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!“

“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.“

“First discovered musabi’s in Hawaii and was excited to find this spot in Santa Monica. The shop is small with no seating, but the food is the real draw. Great selection, fresh and flavorful, and perfect for a quick snack. Love the Santa Monica vibe, a fun place to grab a bite before heading to the beach“

“The flavors were great! Tried the gulab jamun but even better was Jalebi with the chunks of jalebi. Kids loved it.
Only issue was that we were looking for a store front and didn’t realize its inside urban skillet! I completely missed that. Urban skillet was really backed up Friday night so overall it just took a really long time.“

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