Some people would say right after Memorial day is when summer starts. What can’t be argued is the fact that summertime is almost technically here and that means hotter days, schools are on break, and more time to enjoy outdoor activities in Southern California. Sometimes, you just want a cool drink in shade at a park or an icy treat to cool you off. We have gathered some of most popular ice cream shops based on Yelp reviews for those into sweet icy flavors.
1. Cauldron Ice Cream
1421 W MacArthur Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (657) 245-3442
*** This one was voted number 1 overall in Orange County so it is worth mentioning even if it is not in South County.
- Strickland’s Ice Cream
4523 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 387-9955
- A la’ minute
117 N Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
Phone: (714) 363-3470
- Sweet Combforts
2222 Michelson Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (562) 569-2530
(New store just opened)
- Afters Ice Cream
2738 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
- Gelato Paradiso
448 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 464-9255
- Confetti Italian Ice and Custard
1175 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 545-117
- Leaf n’ Cream
14089 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 200-8453
- South Swell Hand Dipped Ice Cream
137 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 388-4984
- Dolce Gelato
247 Broadway St
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 715-9249
11. CDM Yogurt
3333 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Phone: (949) 673-9033
12. Scoop Deck Ice Cream Shop
34531 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 493-8649
13. Shaved Ice Ice Baby
22641 Lake Forest Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (714) 206-4880