dear OC beach bums and popsicle lovers, This business has…read moreAmazing organic popsicles and ice cream sandwiches and clothing and birdbath products and jewerly and much more. I tried these popsicles a while ago, the Thai tea is one of the best as goes the Caramel!

How have I not tried this place (or even knew it was here!???) I live just down the street and came…read moretoday to try the Gluten Free Coconut Ice Cream Sandwhich. Perfect amount of sweet. Lots of dairy free ice cream inside, and just delicious. Super friendly owner. Will absolutely be back!

Such a sweet spot to get delicious ice cream and walk around Dana Point Harbor! This cute little…read moreshop is right on the walkway between the parking lot and the walking path where you'd take to stroll and look at the boats. They have a HUGE selection of ice cream - I got the single scoop and you're able to get two flavors so I picked cookies and cream + kahlua truffle (which is like coffee ice cream with brownies- amaaaazing). My husband got the waffle cone and the ice cream serving seems a lot bigger in it. They also have desserts like cookies and brownies to choose from. Workers are kind and helpful. They usually have a long line, but it goes quickly!

Nice convenient spot right at the beach near walking path. Cozy atmosphere and delicious ice creamread more

ORANGE COUNTY CREAMERY @ SAN CLEMENTE…read more This spot is located in downtown San Clemente. My boyfriend and I were just walking by after parking on the street nearby. Most of the street parking is free, some spots are two hours while others are only 20 minutes, so definitely pay attention to the signs. Parking can be a little difficult, but once you see someone leave, you can usually grab a spot pretty quickly. We honestly didn't have too much trouble finding parking, it just depends on timing and luck. There aren't really seats inside, but they do have one big table outside. Overall, downtown San Clemente is super walkable, and there are plenty of benches nearby where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream while walking around. My boyfriend and I tried a bunch of their flavors, and my personal favorite was the mint chocolate chip. The chocolate flakes inside were so delicious and had the perfect texture. My boyfriend got the chocolate coffee flavor, which he really liked too. We each got one scoop, and it came out to around $4-5 each. Overall, everything was delicious. It feels like a small hidden gem, and I would definitely come back. The ice cream was super good, and the service was great too.

Came here with the family after dinner for a dessert treat and really enjoyed it! The ice cream was…read moresuper creamy and the service was good as well. I tried the pineapple coconut flavor and personally wasn't a big fan of that one, but the salted caramel lavender was absolutely delicious. It had a really nice floral lavender flavor that wasn't overpowering at all. The kids loved the peanut butter chip and the pistachio swirl too. Overall, a great spot for dessert and we'd definitely come back to try more flavors!

We had a great experience here. The drinks were excellent, and the coffee cake was amazing -- the…read moreperfect balance of sweetness without being overly sugary. What really blew me away, though, was the service. The woman helping us was fantastic. We actually assumed she was the owner because of how welcoming and invested she seemed, but she's just an employee who clearly loves her job and is lucky enough to work in such a beautiful place. That kind of genuine hospitality really stands out. If you're in the area, you absolutely have to stop by.

Whenever I go to a French bakery in the morning, I order a plain croissant which is a staple item…read morefor the French. I have often been disappointed and today was no exception. The croissant looked alright on the outside but this is were my positive appreciation stops. A croissant should be both crisp and flaky and this one failed miserably. As a Parisian, I know what I am talking about. Their pastries look really good, I might give it a try and hope to have a better experience.

I was early this weekend to an event in the area and decided to check out what was in this shopping…read morecenter. As soon as I pulled in and saw the RITAS sign, my mouth dropped open and I was repeating PLEASE BE OPEN! I looooooooooooove Rita's and none of the locations near me have survived. I was SO excited. I got a Vanilla wooooooter ice (iykyk) and it was everything I remember from the warm summer nights in Philly. I have a feeling I will be traveling down to Dana Point a lot now that I know this is here. The gal working was friendly and quick. I am already craving more!

Love Rita's, especially the location in Dana Point. The frozen custard is amazing and so are most…read moreof the Italian ice flavors. The owners of this location are the best/kindest and take care for their customers to be satisfied. Had a chocolate frozen custard and banana ice combo and it was absolutely the best combo I've ever had

Yes, it's all about the cake. This homemade cake shop is highly regarded locally…read more All the desserts are made with fresh ingredients, and have an excellent appearance. While the prices are slightly higher than in other places, this shop offers special orders and various cakes. We came here after a fest at Jimmy's famous American tavern restaurant. So we decided to just buy one raspberry cupcake. I had it for breakfast in the morning. It was super delicious. It was a very satisfying chocolate cupcake with a raspberry cream on top covered in fine chocolate. I regretted that we discovered it the night just before we departed. Also, our hotel was just crossing the street from this shop. We stayed at the hotel for four days and three nights. All in all, the pastries and the service quality were truly exceptional. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

We tried this place for a custom cake about 6 years ago. While the look was amazing, I didn't think…read morethe flavor was great. This time for my birthday, I thought we'd try a standard flavor cake since they should be making it on the regular. We got the lemon delight. It was super sweet. I couldn't eat any of the frosting and the frosting filling next to the lemon was very sweet. They also messed up my name. I remember my husband spelling out my name like the military nato style too but what was written on the order form was wrong. And then on the cake was wrong and didn't even match the order form. I know my name is difficult but I guess the decorator wasn't there so it was a difficult fix. They apologized and gave us candles. On a side note and not affecting this rating: We ate at the cafe side once and it was good. But we sat outside and had a bad experience unrelated to the cafe. Someone with their huge hairy dog was just outside the cafe and rubbing their long hair dog getting it into the air and the wind was blowing it all over our food and drinks and also in the nearby tables. Definitely killed the appetite. This is not affecting the rating. Rating is based solely on the cakes.

First time Many…read morethings great about this place: 1. Affordable 2. Something for everyone (non dairy, non sugar). 3. If the two scoops for the adult serving is too much, get the kids 1 scoop. 4. Get a scoop and take a walk down to see the pier. 5. Romantic for a couple's activity.

Ice cream! First had Bruster's in it he East coast or somewhere like that. Now in Dana Point…read moreCalifornia. Good selection of ice cream flavors, shakes, malts. All good! I had the large malt. Order at the window and wait to be called.no real seating, just a couple of public benches at the front of the store.

Sometimes stop at the 3:16 Bakery Shop to get something (always a honey bran muffin) to eat on the…read moretrain. As everyone knows cakes on a train are better than snakes on a plane. The 3:16 Bakery Shop is around half a block from the Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano station. Wednesday was a little different. Went to 3:16 Bakery Shop after getting off the train and got a honey bran muffin. I found a nice place to sit with a view of Verdugo Street. Every time I am at the 3:16 Bakery Shop everything looks very good but I always end up getting a honey bran muffin.

I wandered in for a post-lunch gelato. The space is split between a gelato counter on one side and…read morea coffee bar on the other. Noticing the Lavazza umbrellas out front sparked an idea--this place probably makes a great affogato. It wasn't on the menu, but I asked the barista and he immediately said yes. Easily one of the best affogatos I've had. Consider this your unofficial "secret menu" tip. What really made the visit memorable, though, was the service. The barista was a young guy who was genuinely warm, attentive, and engaging--something that feels increasingly rare and was a very welcome surprise. I felt truly taken care of and will absolutely be back.

We absolutely love this ice cream spot!One of my favorites things about it is how they're always…read moreintroducing new flavors,so every visit feel like a little adventure,it never gets boring.This week buttermint flavor...seriously amazing,so unique and tasty.It is great ithat they still have all the classics flavors for anyone and differente ones every week,There's is really something for everyone.And I have to mention how much we appreciate the dogs treat and dog icecream,our dog has a super sensitive tummy and usually can't handle treats from most places,but their treat and icecream are always safe ,fresh ingredients.He loves it just as much as we do. Everybody is very friendly ,they are always happy to help you pick up a flavor or answer questions.

We were visiting nearby and stopped off for ice cream on our way back home. The ice cream was…read moreabsolutely delicious and tasted so fresh. The texture and taste were perfect. All natural and healthy ingredients, which you can feel good about afterwards - no regrets. Customer service was top notch as well.

남편생일에 너무 행복한 하루로 마무리 했습니다 .직원의 따뜻한 배려로 같이 간 일행 모두 젤라또를 즐겼습니다. 젤라또 맛 또한 최상이었고…read more다시 또 방문할 예정 입니다

What a cute place! This gelato shop is clean and nestled within several shops. Everywhere I travel,…read moreI get coconut ice cream or gelato. Coconut is my jam and this lil shop delivered! In addition , there was a young man making the waffle cones right there in front of us. I got 1/2 coconut and 1/2 strawberry cheesecakes. Husband got cookies n cream, which was tasty as well. The service was outstanding! There was a little bit of a line, maybe 8, yet they allowed a couple of samples with great patience, and gave service with a smile!