50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Solana Beach

“Tasty ice cream, boba tea and coffee in one place“

“An amazing roaster with a great selection of baked goods. Highly recommend the Cortado, chocolatey, smooth and made by an excellent staff! We always look forward to our visit! Excellent coffee“

“Delicious cookies and amazing custom cookie cake! Ice cream was great too.“

“I was nervous about the flavors, mostly because I didn’t know what they were! But was able to taste test and decided on the Quattroberry and stracciatella. Delicious! Great price- $6.50 for two big scoops! Definitely wanted to go back. Try the dragon fruit/lemon one- super tart and so good!“

“Best Ice creams , sply double fold vanila and honey lavender“

“Cayenne Sea Salt Caramel ice cream has forever changed my life. 😍

I was on a (work) trip with friends, the kind of trip where we end more nights than not with an ice cream cone and a pleasant walk through town. Stumbled upon JoJo‘s one night. Everyone chose their flavor and their cookie and we all sampled each other’s – like true foodie friends do!

I chose Cayenne Sea Salt Caramel. It was soooo good that we went back the next night… and EVERYONE chose Cayenne Sea Salt Caramel.😋

And we still talk about it to this day. 🥰 🥰 🥰“

“Sweet Cream Biscuits & Peach Jam!!! Sublime! I got addicted to Jeni’s while visiting Florida (Publix carries it). Ecstatic to find a Jeni’s parlor right here at home! Great staff, huge variety of flavors, inviting spot to sit and savor the creamy, decadent goodness“

“Every time I visit Salt & Straw, I’m reminded that ice cream can truly be an experience, not just dessert. The flavors are incredibly creative while still feeling intentional and balanced… each scoop tastes thoughtfully crafted with high-quality ingredients rather than just being unique for the sake of it.

What really sets this location apart, though, is the staff. Everyone was genuinely warm, patient, and excited to let us sample as many flavors as we wanted until we found the perfect combination. You never feel rushed, even when it’s busy, and that level of hospitality makes all the difference.

The shop itself is bright, clean, and has such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a local or just visiting La Jolla, this is one of those places that’s absolutely worth stopping for. It somehow manages to feel nostalgic and adventurous at the same time. I’ll definitely be coming back, there are too many incredible flavors left to try. 🍦🌿“

“Many ice cream flavors, all delish!“

“Thank you Woofpac for dropping off some Advent calendars at our veterinary hospital! These are honestly the first treats that every single one of my dogs loved! I will be stopping by Irvine Spectrum soon to get them more goodies 🐶❤️“

“love the atmosphere and location — perfect place to grab a treat by the ocean on a hot summer afternoon while checking out the books next door. the texture and quality of the ice cream was so good it made me temporarily fall in love with the incredibly helpful staff member in the yellow Third Man Records shirt who helped me (haha jk … unless?)“

“A wonderful dual purpose candy shop and gelato shop. On the candy side, an excellent collection of Italian candies with an employee handing out samples. I bought a multi pack so I could try their flavor lineup. On the gelato side, another excellent collection of classic flavors and modern updates. I also bought a 3 flavor sorbetto cup. There are tables and chairs so you can sit and have your ice cream and browse the chocolates.“

“Amazing experience visted this location during my 3 day vacation stay in San Diego. I live in Los Angeles and have gone to their little gelato shops out there and the quality is top notch even here im SD best gelato hands down. My girlfriend got half cafe and half tiramisu. It was her first time trying gelato and was hooked she loved it. I got the strawberry cheesecake and it was so yummy“

“simply delicious and fast service“

“I’m gonna give 4 star because we love ice cream but the kid working today was the stingiest sample giver ever. Tbh I’m shocked how little was the sample, literally from corner like there is no ingredients in it me to understand actual flavor.

He ruined my ice cream experience literally. We came there happy want some ice cream, you don’t need to make us feel bad like we ask for something wrong. I thought maybe he owns the store or his relatives lol.

We were talking on the way back with my husband, if the owner would know how funny his samples, I think he would be mad. That’s not a good service.

May 29 Friday around 5.30-6 pm.

I won’t visit this store again, I’ll go other ones or maybe just buy from store.“

“This place is the BEST. Fresh, delicious, and unique flavors and a phenomenal assortment of toppings. We've spoken with Michael (who may be the owner?) a few times and he could not be sweeter or more accommodating. Brought some family by that was in town, and they aren't big on froyo, but raved about this. They're visiting again soon and said the only must-do on their list is Yogurt World.

The only negative thing I could possible say is that they're not open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!! We could come by every single day it's that good!“

“The community is very fortunate to have Anthony and his team to make this area of the campground a place for everyone to enjoy. The views, facilities and lets not forget the music and giving artists a venue to share thier talents. What a Great venue for locals and the surrounding communities. I would like to add, it is very difficult for Anthony and his team to keep this business going. I have notice a few people and groups are bringing in thier own food and drinks. This makes it very difficult for the Campstore to stay in business. All the things they do for the holidays and Jurassic Animals for the kids, this cost a lot. Can we just enjoy something special that they have built for all of us to enjoy. Let's support the staff, management and leadership with our patronage.“

“delicious ice cream, great location! Perfect local spot …“

“We had Criscito Pizza as our late-night snack at our wedding, and they were absolutely amazing to work with! From start to finish, the team was incredibly professional and made the entire process seamless. They brought their wood-fired pizza oven along with all of the tables and supplies needed, making setup completely stress-free for us.

The team was so kind and friendly to both us and our guests, and they were making fresh pizzas in what felt like minutes, it was incredible to watch! Our guests could not stop talking about how delicious the pizza was all night long. We are so happy we chose Criscito Pizza to be a part of our wedding day and would highly recommend them! I'll be daydreaming about this pizza!“

“Great Italian Pastries and coffee in the morning and perfect Italian sandwiches at lunch. Ken and his family know how to bake!“

“Great place to bring the family and friends. We go ad least once a week.“

“I always crave NY style pizza and am always disappointed by places that claim to have it. Pauly’s hit the mark- this was true NY pizza, right down to the required fold. The Gilato was delicious too- try the cannoli flavor! Not only was the food great, but the customer service matched. The two ladies were beyond friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!“

“Best ice cream in town and it’s open late.“

“GREAT experience at the Golden Spoon the other night, came with my cousin. Marcus was serving up top-notch frozen yogurt AND service. Great flavors to choose from, packed with a wide selection of toppings, culminating in a creamy tower of deliciousness (seriously, he built that thing up like a skyscraper). Will definitely be going back, and thanks again for making our night, Marcus!“

“Was delicious, lots of options & I did all vegan which was still amazing!!! Will definitely be back when in town!“

“SO YUM YUM TO YOUR TUM TUM🍧❤️🍧❤️🍧 SO MANY FLAVORS TO CHOOSE FROM... BEST WHEN YOU ADD THE ABUNDANCE OF TOPPINGS ❤️🍧❤️🍧❤️“

“I love Crumbl cookies so much. This place is amazing. They have the best cookies there. I’m really excited to try today. The Dubai chocolate brownie and I go there all the time with my mom and we always love eating their cookies. Love you, Crumbl❤️“

“I literally came looking for an Oreo coffee frappe, and even though this spot was a donut, the owner went above and beyond and made me an incredible Vietnamese coffee slushy that was next level.

I also tried a fresh Fruity Pebbles mochi donut, and WOW. Not overly sweet, perfectly fresh, and absolutely addictive. I had to come back immediately.

Amazing customer service, unforgettable drinks, and dangerously good donuts. This place is a hidden gem.“

“Coffee
Chocolate
Lemon sorbet
Raspberry sorbet
Lucky charm
Mint
Oreo creme
Cottoncandy
Cake batter
Strawberry marshmallow
Classic cookie dough french vanilla
Cheesecake

The lady was so nice and will come back again.“

“Wonderful place with excellent service, only wish they would get licorice ice cream . Yummy“

“This was the most amazing cookie that I ever tried in my life, even though it was kinda hard, but you just have to warm it up and yeah, I really liked eating here. Definitely coming back for more. Definitely tell my friends about this. I’m here just for free cookie bye.“

“Let me start by saying that Alex, with an amazing attitude, kindness and smile was super 👌 🙏🙏..
Came here to do a job, walked in and he greeted me with this an incredible attitude!!! Not to mention the cheese cake. Delicious.

Thank you Alex.“

“Nice place! Great service“

“This place has the great yogurland flavors that you expect, but what stood out was the cleanliness and friendliness of the staff. The yogurt stations were well kept and all the toppings were fresh (including the nuts). You can tell that the owner/staff really care for the place. We look forward to visiting again!“

“So pleased a Pinkberry opened so close to home! This location has been my go to for a while. Staff is always super nice, and the frozen yogurt is delicious. I always try to include some original tart in each order, then sometimes try a new flavour alongside. This time I stopped in to redeem a free birthday reward!“

“The best yogurt ever!!! My grandkids are obsessed.“

“I've gone here multiple times and have always encountered the same guy working behind the counter. He is always super nice and friendly, and clearly cares a lot about his job. The ice cream is overall pretty good, and the portions are on the bigger side in my opinion.“

“juicy burgers and great shakes“

“I didn't want to go but am glad I did. Perfect size for a day trip. Not too big you get lost, and you can get thru it in 1 day. Food options were not good around closing. They all close an hour before the park so don't wait. Lines were not bad. Very clean restrooms. Very clean!
I would definitely go again, but would plan better. We went spur of the moment, still a good time. Excellent for little ones.
Parking is pricey....“

“Menchies is one of the best frozen yogurt places to go! Menchies is incredibly delicious and the flavors are so smooth and delicious 😋. If you are in the area and looking for something soothing and refreshing you know where to go. The workers are very nice and joyful 😁. When I eat this yogurt there's just a burst of flavors in my mouth, it is like a sunset at the beach. There's many delicious toppings to chose from.“

“Just stopped in for the first time.. Had an Amazing experience!! The yogurt was top notch a huge variety of toppings and sauces and it’s pay one price for the cup !! Haven’t had a bill so low for 2 in 10 years definitely a great value and the customer service was so friendly she explained everything!! Thanks for the great experience!“

“The bestttt frozen yogurt in north county in my opinion. They have the BEST flavors, my favorite are the Blueberry, Pistashio , & Pomegranate the non fat versions, so creamy. My kids love the cookies & cream. They are out alot & one time i walked in & it was super unkept, made me a little sad but i know it happens. Also LOVE mochi , but they are out alot 😭 But i love this place worth the money .“

“We’ve gone in a few times since check in and Apryl and Chase were both kind and welcoming. Chase helped us with ice cream and was so sweet in explaining everything, the ice cream is so great. Apryl gave us a rundown of the events happening this week.“

“Came in to grab some ice cream w/ my husband after we grabbed some tacos . The two working tonight 8/11 were so sweet & nice . Let me tell you I would love them working where I work . They asked if I was apart of their loyalty program & if we wanted to add to our ice cream . These are the type of people you need on your team !! Personable & amazing ! Great job !!“

“I visited Nectar at the Encinitas location in San Diego during my vacation, and it was a fantastic experience. My relatives suggested I try the Dragon Fruit Bowl, and it was absolutely yummy—so refreshing and delicious!

The store owner, Jayna, was incredibly kind and welcoming. She took the time to understand my taste and helped me pick the perfect bowl. Her friendly nature, warm smile, and willingness to go above and beyond truly made our visit special. The entire staff was equally polite, positive, and attentive, creating such a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. Thank you for the great service.“

“It’s the Bomb diggity! Burgers, chicken nuggets, cheese fries with bacon and shakes all epic!“

“ME GUSTO EL SERVICIO QUE ME DIERON Y ENCONTRE LO QUE NECESITO MIS JUGOS VERDES 😍🙏😈😎“

“10 out of 10! The customer service was on point and inside was very clean. My order came out in record time! Even though it was a little small, this location is still very functional and very convenient for me. The pricing is decent and they have a good variety of food to choose from. I got the ice cream cone shake thing, and iron was very delicious, yummy yummy for my tummy tummy 😋. You know i ate that whole bad boy omg it was so good. You better believe I'm actually eating this every day. Omg the lady taking my order was so kindhearted. Also she was gorgeous too.“

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“I like Caffe Positano - coffee is good and convenient. They should get a microwave so croissants and muffins can be warmed up. It would improve the food experience immensely“