Best Gelato in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

"These island-inspired homemade ice cream shops are owned by a local family and opened its first location in North Park but also has shops in Point Loma and Pacific Beach. This gourmet ice cream shop offers a rotating menu of over 300 flavors of Tropical Dreams super premium Hawaiian ice cream and sorbet and created an ice cream “flight” of mini ice cream cones that allows ice cream lovers to taste up to 6 flavors at a time!. Our favorite ice cream flavors are the Chocolate Coconut and Mango Cream served in one of their homemade waffle ice cream cones."

"With over 300 rotating flavors of sweet and savory flavors, Hammond’s started serving their gourmet ice cream in North Park and have since expanded into Pacific Beach and Point Loma. Stressed about trying every flavor?. Order their signature ice cream flight with three, six, or more mini ice cream cones."

"Head to Garnet Road, the main street leading to the pier at Pacific Beach. Tucked in between a lot of great restaurants and casual cafes is local ice cream favorite, Hammond’s Gourmet ice cream. Not sure which flavor to buy?"

"Pacific Beach, Carmel MountainMix or match two freshly baked cookies or brownies on the outside and a huge scoop of decadent ice cream inside for the perfect hand-held treat at The Baked Bear. Whatever combo you choose, have it hot-pressed, drizzled with sauce, rolled in sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or Fruity Pebbles, topped with whipped cream, or all three.How to order:Limited seating is available on a first-come basis."

"You can choose from any of their homemade cookies, brownies, or even donuts to hold together this decadent sandwich. They have a wide range of original cookie and ice cream flavors to pick from, and you can even get your sandwich rolled in a topping ranging from brownie bites to Fruity Pebbles. #SpoonTip: This treat tastes better at the beach."

"Pappalecco serves pizza, sandwiches, coffee, and much more for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pets are allowed in the restaurant and the staff tries to make all customers feel at home. This feel-good restaurant offers reasonably priced cuisine and is a good setting both for a meal with the whole family and an intimate one-on-one evening."

"Little Italy's Pappalecco, at 1602 State St. (between Date and Cedar streets), is another top choice. Yelpers give the cafe and Italian spot, which offers gelato and more, 4.5 stars out of 2,411 reviews."

"When the temperature climbs, it’s a sweet, creamy treat that really beats the heat. But it’s also the perfect cap to an evening out with friends or an end to a cozy date. Bobboi is renowned in the city for its commitment to using only the freshest local ingredients, experimenting with off-the-wall flavors, and for using refrigeration methods that they claim enhance the flavors and textures."

"This La Jolla gem is less than two blocks from La Jolla Cove. Grab a cup of their organic gelato, made-in house everyday from scratch and walk down to the park or eat it on one of their cute outdoor tables with ocean views. They change their flavors everyday and have an updated list on their website you can review before stopping in."

"The Cravory is a San Diego-based cookie-only bakery known for unique and delicious flavor creations. Their first flagship cookie shop is open in Point Loma but they also sell cookies at various San Diego Farmers' Markets and via an online retail shop where cookies can be ordered by the dozen or in monthly subscriptions shipped freshly baked directly to your door. The Cravory has 11 signature cookie flavors including Red Velvet and Ultimate Chocolate Chip, as well as six new seasonal cookies created each month."

"Cravory Cookies has stolen many hearts around town not only for their fresh-baked creations and changing seasonal flavors, but for their eye-catching colors. These are practically the perfect cookie with a soft gooey center and a crisp surface, making for the most memorable bite you’ll ever have. You can often find these gourmet cookies all over town at many local restaurants and coffee shops that have partnered up to sell them."

"A five-minute drive from North Ponto Beach will get you to Ruby’s Diner, a perfect go-to place to after a day’s fun at the beach. This retro-style dining chain along Paseo Del Norte street has an exciting interior and serves a variety of kids’ menu items. Interesting dishes include “pigs in a blanket”, chicken fingers and Baro’s root beer float!"

"Famous for their hot waffle ice cream sandwich, this cash-only Ocean Beach may be small but it packs a punch. You can choose between a plain, chocolate, or fruit waffle and pair it with one of the classics such as praline or go the extra mile and order cotton candy. If you aren’t in the mood for a sandwich, you can order your ice cream in a cup, cone, or a waffle cone bowl."

"You may go in for an ice cream cone, but the Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich is what you'll walk out with. Lighthouse Ice Cream is a family-owned business that serves a variety of flavors with an impressive selection of toppings (from hot fudge to Oreo cookies to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups) and specialty items like sundaes and floats. Sweet Treat: Bring Fido!"

"Sibling co-owners Napatr Chayodom and Katiya Hendricks borrowed inspiration from the brewery-centric University Heights and North Park neighborhood when planning out their business. Grains’ craft beer selection complements a versatile menu of Asian-meets-bar food. Think fried shiitake mushroom appetizers served with plum sauce; sesame balls filled with red bean paste; pepper-glazed chicken strips with scallions; and a classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich thrown in for good measure."

"What we found: We chose Grains for our first dinner in San Diego on Friday night. We arrived early, and found a cozy, roomy area with lots of seating. The menu was quite extensive, and included salads, sandwiches, pastas, soups, etc."

"This two-mile strip of secluded beach below the cliffs of the Torrey Pines Gliderport (adjacent to the UC San Diego campus immediately south of Torrey Pines State Beach) is known for two things: (i) nude beach, and (ii) surfing. The beach is named for the Black family, who formerly owned a farm on the cliffs above. They later sold the farm, and it was developed into the expensive residential homes of La Jolla Farms."

"Famous for being a great winter surfing spot, Black’s Beach is even more famous for being a nude beach. Access is a bit tricky, but if you have the fortitude, it’s definitely worth the effort. Try not to gawk at the “nakes” as they are known, and no cameras, please; nudity is completely natural, and there is no need to make it awkward for anyone!"

"2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DriveLa Jolla, CA 92037(619) 221-8899. Black’s Beach is a secluded waterfront just below the bluffs of Torey Pines. It looks towards the Pacific Ocean."

"If you want a beach that’s bit more lively, you can head down to Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Both beaches are great for people-watching on the boardwalk. Make sure to grab drinks at a beachy bar, and even perfect your surfing skills at The Wave House. Yep, at The Wave House, you can surf an artificial wave (or watch others do it)!"

"Head even further north from Mission Beach and you’ll arrive at Pacific Beach. Known among the locals as P.B., if you’re looking for the stereotype of Californian beach life, you’re going to find it here. If you’re looking for a place to have a go at surfing, many newbies start out in the white water around P.B."

"Salads and wraps to die for, plus some delicious protein shakes that will keep you going the rest of the day."

"This cute little cottage in the middle of the parking lot of Beachwalk Center offers a great breakfast menu while offering their custom roasted blend of coffee, available by the pound or half-pound. Free Wi-Fi + Menu: Breakfast, Lunch, Desserts (brownies, cookies, cupcakes) + Coffee Club: Yes, and pre-paid cards available for grab ‘n go coffee runs"

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