Best Ice Cream in South Orange County

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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.

 

2. Strickland’s Ice Cream
   4523 Campus Dr
   Irvine, CA 92612
   Phone: (949) 387-9955

 

3. A la’ minute
   117 N Glassell St
   Orange, CA 92866
   Phone: (714) 363-3470

4.  Sweet Combforts
   2222 Michelson Dr
   Irvine, CA 92612
    Phone: (562) 569-2530
   (New store just opened)

 

5. Afters Ice Cream
   2738 Alton Parkway
   Irvine, CA 92606

 

6. Gelato Paradiso
   448 S Coast Hwy
   Laguna Beach, CA 92651
   Phone: (949) 464-9255

 

7. Confetti Italian Ice and Custard
   1175 Baker Street
   Costa Mesa, CA 92626
   Phone: (714) 545-117

 

8. Leaf n’ Cream
   14089 Newport Ave
   Tustin, CA  92780
   Phone: (714) 200-8453

 

9. South Swell Hand Dipped Ice Cream
   137 Avenida Del Mar
   San Clemente, CA 92672
   Phone: (949) 388-4984

 

10. 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

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