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Best Ice Cream SAN DIEGO

Looking for a little relief from the sweltering Southern California sun this summer? Check out our best ice cream list to find the top spots in San Diego for fresh gelato, rich frozen custard, sweet sorbet, or a decadent hot fudge sundae.
Cent' Anni Café
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Cent The Grand Del Mar
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct.
San Diego, CA 92130
888-314-2030 | Menu
A quick-service café offering breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and gelato. More...

Gelato Vero Caffe Ice Cream
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3753 India St.
San Diego, CA 92103
619-295-9269
Gelato, coffee drinks and fun people-watching in this café. More...

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop Ice Cream
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643 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-2449 | Menu
Soda fountain favorites in the Gaslamp District. More...

Mariposa Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream
Quick Bite
3450 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
619-284-5197 | Menu
Delightful, old-fashioned ice cream, sorbet and sherbet in Normal Heights. More...

MooTime Creamery Ice Cream
Quick Bite
1025 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
619-435-2422 | Menu
A classic creamery that offers homemade ice cream and toppings to create your combination of choice. More...

Oasis Ice Cream Parlor Ice Cream
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1832 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154
619-429-8980
This Michoacan (Mexican-style) ice cream shop scoops up tasty ice cream, sorbet and serves frozen-fruit ice bars. More...

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