9 Of The Best Ice Cream Spots in Huntington Beach

Enjoy delicious and fresh gelato and sorbet at Gelateria Zomolo located in Pacific City. The owner Tonino grew up in Rome where his passion for gelato started at a young age. He moved to Huntington Beach and is bringing tasteful gelato and sorbet to Surf City USA. 

We take our ice cream with an ocean view—and churros. IceCreamTon hand-makes its soft-serve and churros fresh daily, filling cups with flavors like Dole Whip and Cookie Monster, and topping them with heart-shaped churros—sprinkled with crunchy toppings like Fruity Pebbles and Hot Cheetos.

300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Ste. 107B, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has been made fresh daily at each store since 1945. They use an abundance of only the best ingredients available and are proud to be recognized as the #1 ice cream in the world. Located in Downtown Huntington Beach, across from the Pier.

Mangiamo in Italian translates to “let’s eat,” and here it’s “let’s eat delicious, authentic, fresh, house-made gelato and sorbetto.” More than 30 rotating flavors are served in a cone, in a cup, or under fresh-brewed coffee - affogato-style - at Mangiamo Gelato Caffe. It’s a delizioso scoop of Italia right along Main Street, just a block from the Huntington Beach Pier.

124 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Bringing a fair favorite to Main Street in Huntington Beach, The Funnel House slings fluffy, made-to-order funnel cakes, which can be devoured in sundaes or sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with fruit and whipped cream. Not to mention the churro and brownie sundaes, custom ice cream sandwiches, ice cream by its delicious self, and other sugary morsels.

205 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648

An Orange County favorite since 1972, Hans’ Huntington Beach counter at Pacific City’s LOT 579 makes its ice cream onsite in small batches and big flavors, from classics like Butter Pecan to new tastes like Nutella Krunch. Other sweet treats include handmade drumsticks, shakes, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, chocolate-dipped bananas, and more.

21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Craving a nice cold one? Head to Pacific City’s LOT 579 for Popbar’s customizable gelato and sorbetto on a stick—handcrafted, all-natural, and offering more than 50 flavors and over 15 toppings. Also cooling down the menu are popWiches, which sandwich a popBar between two chocolate cookies, and the gelatoShake, served in a 16-ounce milk jug and topped with a chocolate-dipped waffle cone filled with whipped cream. Because why not?

21058 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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Experience aloha inside Hula Girls Shave Ice, which scoops handmade coconut macadamia nut ice cream and the ever-famous Dole Whip, among other delicious icy flavors. Enjoy a scoop with your authentic shave ice—the fluffiest in town!—on a cone, in a float, or on its own, and drift off to the islands. Local tip: Ask about the “Hei Hei Cone.”

16556 Bolsa Chica St., Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Home of the Unicorn Shake, the whimsical Moo Gelato keeps it cool with fresh gelato hugged by the ultimate made-to-order Bubble Wrap waffle cone, topped with your choice of unicorn horns, mermaid tails, and other sugary delights.

7170 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647