The 10 Best Ice Cream Shops in California — 2026
We compared all 4585 ice cream shops in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#2 · Yogurtland Azusa PlazaAzusa GelatoFrozen yogurtMilkshakes
Mon-Thu 12pm-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-11:30pm
#3 · Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen CustardAlameda CustardItalian ice
Mon 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, Fri 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
#4 · MYO Frozen YogurtSalinas Frozen yogurt
Sun–Thu 11:00am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11:00am–10:00pm
#5 · An's Dry CleaningSan Diego GelatoHomemade
Open Daily 11a to 11p
#6 · Menchie's Frozen YogurtPico Rivera Frozen yogurt
Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
#7 · Ice Cream & ShoppePalm Springs
Mon–Thu 12pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 12pm–9pm
#9 · Hanna's Creamery & CafeSan Diego GelatoHomemade
Sunday – Thursday 8:30 am – 8 pm, Friday – Saturday 8:30 am – 9 pm
#10 · Paleteria El ParaisoLos Angeles PaleteríaVegan
11:00am – 7:00pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(soft serve, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, italian ice, shaved ice, paletería, rolled, homemade, vegan, ice cream cakes, milkshakes, dog-friendly, drive-thru),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.