Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in San Diego

When it comes to great ice cream in San Diego, you have options.Cadence T/Unsplash

With coastal breezes and year-round sunny weather, it's almost always a good time to get some ice cream in San Diego.

You have a slew of different ice cream shops and parlors to choose from, as well. Here are just a few of the many spots to get a scoop (or two) of ice cream throughout San Diego.

10. Tocumbo Ice Cream

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day

Address: 4686 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102

Website: http://www.tocumboicecream.com/

With three locations across San Diego, Tocumbo Ice Cream serves up old-fashioned, Michoacan-style ice cream that's sweet, creamy, and satisfying. You'll also find paletas, juice, sundaes, raspados, and other sweet treats.

9. Niederfrank's Ice Cream

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

Address: 726 A Ave, National City, CA 91950

Website: https://www.niederfranksicecreams.com/

This old-school ice cream shop features unexpected flavors made using time-tested techniques. A local favorite in National City, Niederfrank's features scoops you may not be able to find elsewhere -- like avocado, Kahlua Krunch, and macadamia nut toffee.

8. Lighthouse Ice Cream San Diego

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

Address: 726 A Ave, National City, CA 91950

Website: https://lighthouseicecreamob.com/

This family-owned business in Ocean Beach has been serving up delectable favorites for years, including their famous hot waffle ice cream sandwich. But that's not all: you'll also find a selection of sorbets, sundaes, malts, and cones available here, all served with a beachfront view.

7. Bing Haus

Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day

Address: 4425 Convoy St #216, San Diego, CA 92111

Website: http://www.binghaus.com/

This hip spot on Convoy Street features creative cold desserts like Thai-styled rolled ice cream and bingsoo, which is a Korean shaved ice treat with toppings like condensed milk and red beans. There's also coffee, mochi donuts, and soft serve available.

6. Afters Ice Cream

Hours: 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday

Address: 855 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Website: https://www.aftersicecream.com/

This handcrafted ice cream shop features a selection of flavors like Milk and Cereal and Jasmine Milk Tea. There's also the "Milky Bun," an invention of Afters, that's basically a warm glazed bun stuffed with any of the sho's ice cream flavors. It's a must-try.

5. JoJo's Creamery

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m Sunday-Thursday

Address: 937 S Coast Hwy 101 Suite 106, Encinitas, CA, 92024

Website: https://jojoscreamery.com/

A locally owned artisanal ice cream parlor in Encinitas, JoJo's creamery makes everything on the menu from scratch. That includes the caramel toppings and the cookie dough. There are more than 14 flavors that are all made with organic and local ingredients, and non-dairy options, too.

4. Somi Somi

Hours: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Address: 4620 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

Website: https://www.somisomi.com/

If you're in the mood for unique ice cream, Somi Somi serves up creamy soft-serve in fish-shaped waffle cones known as "ah-boong" in Korea. You can choose from different cone fillings, like Nutella, and top off your cone with flavors such as ube or milk tea.

3. Mariposa Ice Cream

Hours: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday

Address: 3450 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Website: https://www.mariposaicecream.com/

Located in Normal Heights, Mariposa Ice Cream has offered a variety of ice cream, sherbet and sorbet for 21 years. This isn't a trendy or gimmicky shop; it just serves up exceptionally delicious ice cream. You'll also find unique flavors like Mexican Chocolate, which is a local favorite.

2. Salt & Straw

Hours: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day

Address: 1670 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Website: https://saltandstraw.com/

This Portland-founded ice cream chain features various unique flavor options, including store-specific offerings made that highlight local ingredients. There are two locations: one in Little Italy and another in Del Mar Heights.

1. Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream

Hours: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday

Address: 3077 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

Website: https://www.hammondsgourmet.com/

This local shop has multiple locations throughout San Diego, scooping up a variety of flavors inspired by Hawaii -- such as Kona Coffee Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut. It's also known for its "ice cream flights," which let you try several different flavors in mini-cones.

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