Ice Cream Creations in Long Beach
Long Beach knows how to do dessert and few treats capture the city’s creativity, diversity and laid-back spirit like ice cream. From waterfront scoops to inventive small-batch creations, globally inspired flavors to nostalgic favorites, there’s a frozen delight for every craving. Whether you’re exploring Shoreline Village, strolling Belmont Shore or discovering tasty gems in Bixby Knolls, these ice cream destinations serve up flavors worth seeking out.
THE FUNNEL HOUSE
A visit to Shoreline Village isn't complete without stopping at The Funnel House (425 Shoreline Village Dr). While its towering funnel cakes are the headliners, the shop's ice cream creations are equally tempting. Try a churro sundae, pairing warm, cinnamon-sugar churros with creamy vanilla soft serve, rich caramel and crunchy churro bits for an irresistible mix of hot and cold. Grab your dessert and enjoy it with waterfront views for a classic Long Beach treat.
SORRY, NOT SORRY CREAMERY
Sorry, Not Sorry (4612 2nd St) brings its wildly creative small batch ice cream to Belmont Shore with premium dairy and playful flavors that rotate regularly. Expect everything from nostalgic favorites to inventive seasonal combinations served in cups, cones and indulgent sundaes. The bright, modern shop has quickly become a favorite with locals, making it an ideal stop after shopping on Second Street or spending the day at the nearby beach.
ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT ON THE BOARDWALK
Perched in Shoreline Village, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt on the Boardwalk (429 Shoreline Village Dr) serves frozen treats with unbeatable harbor views. Its signature waffle sundaes begin with a warm, freshly made waffle bowl loaded with rich ice cream, fresh fruit, decadent sauces and an array of toppings. Whether you choose classic scoops or frozen yogurt, it's the perfect stop for a sweet treat while strolling the waterfront or watching boats glide through Rainbow Harbor.
SEASIDE CREAMERY
Seaside Creamery Seaside Creamery (1785 Palo Verde Ave/2707 E 4th St) has become a destination for frozen custard lovers, handcrafting every small batch with premium dairy, real egg yolks and an obsessive attention to texture. Richer, denser and silkier than traditional ice cream, its velvety custard shines in both classics and a rotating lineup of inventive flavors like Vietnamese Coffee, Lemon Lavender, Matcha Horchata and Mallow Cookies & Cream. Order a custard flight or savor favorites like Sea Salt Caramel and OG Rocky Road.
LONG BEACH CREAMERY
Long Beach Creamery (4141 Long Beach Blvd/222 E Broadway) captures the city’s creative spirit with ice cream crafted from locally sourced ingredients and imaginative seasonal flavors. With locations Downtown and in Bixby Knolls, the beloved shop balances inventive creations with timeless classics. Signature flavors like Saltine Dream blend housemade ice cream with caramel, fudgy ribbons and crushed saltines, while seasonal standouts like Summer Lavender and Sweet Summer Corn showcase their adventurous approach.
LA MICHOACANA HELADERIA TRADICIONAL
For bold Mexican frozen treats, La Michoacana Heladeria Tradicional’s (1168 E Anaheim St) is a colorful favorite. The shop features ice cream made with fresh fruit flavors like mango, strawberry, watermelon and lime, along with an extensive selection of paletas. Try flavorful combinations such as chile-cucumber popsicles, or opt for seasonal specialties and eye-catching ice cream cakes like “Labubu,” shaped like the mischievous character from the viral Pop Mart toy series.
GALATA TURKISH ICE CREAM & DESSERTS
Galata Turkish Ice Cream and Desserts (5201 2nd St) serves up dondurma, the Turkish ice cream made with salep, a flour that thickens the dessert. The resulting chewy texture makes it resistant to melting, which is why servers on social media can perform those playful tricks with it. Flavors include the traditional chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, as well as those with real fruit–kiwi, lemon, cherry, melon, mango–plus dairy-free options such as black mulberry, cherry and blackberry.
SOMISOMI
Serving ah-boong, a dense, flavor-rich soft serve ice cream popular in Korea, SomiSomi’s (3900 Atlantic Ave) popularity is likely tied to what their ice cream is served in: taiyaki. This hollow pastry comes in the form of a large-mouth fish, its interior painted with the likes of Nutella, red bean paste or stuffed with cookies. With such ice cream flavor staples as green matcha, purple ube (yam) and black sesame, the result is an amazing-tasting and visually stunning experience.
HANDEL’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Since 1945, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (4201 McGowen St) has built a loyal following with more than 100 flavors made fresh in-store using premium ingredients. Its Long Beach location at LBX serves up generous scoops of favorites like Banana Cream Pie, Black Raspberry Chunk, Blue Monster and Birthday Cake, alongside rotating seasonal creations, sherbets and dairy-free options.
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream brings its New York roots to the 2ND & PCH (6420 E 2nd St) shopping center with a menu built around high-quality ingredients and rich, French-style ice cream. The brand’s mission is simple: use the best ingredients possible, from milk, cream, eggs and cane sugar to coconut, cashew and oat bases for vegan flavors, to make something great. Enjoy scoops, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches or pints to go, with inventive seasonal creations alongside beloved classics.
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