15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Santa Monica

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

“Truly the best tasting non-dairy ice cream I’ve ever had! Can’t choose a favorite flavor…they are all so delicious! Simple, healthy but delicious ingredients without the gums or other fillers that make other non-dairy ice creams take a toll on your body. And so many new flavors all the time. Really amazed how delicious they each are— pure alchemy! (Hope they expand locations to Venice.)“

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

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

“Very good ice cream with lots of flavor selections.

We stopped in after dinner and it was cooler outside so we didn’t have a line. 😎 They had several interesting flavors and I tried banana salted caramel on a waffle cone. Very tasty indeed.“

“I came in yesterday after a long day at work and was exceptionally pleased by how clean and well put the atmosphere was and how friendly the staff were! Courtney gave me the most welcoming energy and she was smiles throughout my whole experience. This was my first time and she kindly guided me through the amazing flavors and helped me choose after loving so many. Thank you Bacio for bettering my day, I will now be a frequent visitor!“

“I love Sunny Blue. It’s perfect for a quick bite—grab one onigiri as a snack or a few for a full meal. I’ve tried most of the menu, and my go-tos are the Miso Beef, Chicken Curry, and Spicy Salmon, but you really can’t go wrong.
There’s no seating—order at the counter and take it to go. I usually walk a block or two to the beach park and eat there, which makes it even better. It’s great for kids, reasonably priced, and surprisingly filling for the quality.
The owner is a gem, the staff is always kind, and service is quick even when there’s a line. A true Santa Monica staple and absolutely worth trying.“

“It was the best ice cream we have ever had. Wow!“

““ 4 Scoop Sampler” is the best deal here. You can choose 4 different flavors, and each scoop is generous. There’s more than enough ice cream to share with someone and still feel satisfied. It’s definitely worth it if you want to try a variety of flavors. The place is usually busy, though, so expect to wait in line for about 10 minutes. Highly recommend it!“

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

“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.“

“This place is incredible. Plant based ice cream, smoothies. Healthy, eco friendly (sustainable cups and spoons), natural, fresh daily, even open late!

Original, organic. Made from scratch. Gluten free, soy free, vegan. What more can you ask for? And so tasty. Whipped cream weight, light.

This is the kind of place I like to support. Been here a few times and the servers are the NICEST, managers too!

The peanut butter prana with brownie is DIVINE. Even the child size cup will fill you up!

Today I went and server Jett Tierri was such a sweet caring person! I hope upper management can recognize their team - they're doing such a nice job. Makes us want to return.

Nice open space, plenty friends to bring around and chat for a snack or late night snack. Looking forward to try the smoothies too.

This is going to be a regular spot for me.“

“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.“

“Pinkberry is a popular frozen yogurt shop known for its refreshing, tangy frozen yogurt and wide variety of fresh toppings. It offers a simple but highly customizable dessert experience that appeals to both kids and adults.

The frozen yogurt itself stands out for its light, tart flavor and smooth texture, which pairs well with toppings like fresh fruit, granola, chocolate, and syrups. The combination options allow customers to create anything from a light snack to a more indulgent treat.

The store environment is typically clean, bright, and modern, making it a pleasant stop for a quick dessert. Service is usually fast and efficient, especially since the self-serve or streamlined ordering process keeps things moving.

Overall, Pinkberry delivers a refreshing, customizable, and consistently enjoyable frozen yogurt experience that is perfect for a light and satisfying dessert.“

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