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Award-winning hand-dipped ice cream on South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. South Swell is locally owned and has been recognized as one of the best ice cream shops in Laguna Beach year after year. Pick your base — vanilla or chocolate ice cream bar, frozen banana, or soft serve — then watch us dip it in warm, smooth chocolate and load it up with your choice of toppings and drizzles. Go classic with The OG or Deez Nuts, design your own creation, or go all in with signature bars like The Bomb Fire or The Castaway. Two locations in Laguna Beach and San Clemente. We also cater events across Orange County — weddings, parties, corporate events, and more. Open daily. Come see what all the hype is about.
Hours
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 2–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–10 PM |
| Thursday | 2–10 PM |
| Friday | 2–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1330 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website: http://www.southswellicecream.com/
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Reviews
Casey M
This place is tasty. Very sugary sweet treats, but yummy. We ordered one bar and one soft serve type, but the soft serve is a way better base. The girls working the ice cream shop were young, but attentive. But, they had no AC in the shop which was really brutal with our hot summer. I asked one of the girls about the heat and she said the AC broke. But, you’re in Laguna Beach, charging top dollar, have a busy flow of people non-stop and have ice cream and workers that need to be supported with cooler conditions. I hope the owners chopse to address the cooling conditions.
… moreMorgan Fisher
This place is amazing. We visited every day of our three day trip to Laguna, and it was perfect every time. Delicious and such nice staff!
… moreAudrey Lenard
We love South Swell! They have the options for your base: vanilla or chocolate ice cream bar, vanilla or chocolate or swirl soft serve, frozen banana, or dairy free ice cream bar. Then you choose your toppings/chocolate dip. You could go every single night for a year and still not try all the combinations! So delicious. The line gets long on summer nights but normally moves quickly and defo worth the wait. Fun music while you wait in line normally too.
… moreCameron Stout (Personal Gmail)
South Swell is the TRUTH. It’s embarrassing how many times I’ve stopped here when I’m in Laguna. The ice cream is so good, but also the people that work here actually have brains. And like, good attitudes. I swear that does not exist in your normal ice cream/fast service type places these days. It might be “expensive” but I would gladly pay double what they charge just to have their good ice cream, served by the people they have working there that actually acknowledge you and are generally pleasant. But make no mistake, you need to add an extra mile to that run in the morning to make up for this sweet treat haha
… moreBentley Peabody
Worth the wait! A bit of a line but the deliciousness totally made up for it. The flavor combinations (like salted caramel and toasted coconut or Nutrageous) were creative and tasty. Big shoutout to the staff, too – good vibes only, even with a crowd.
A must-try when you’re in Laguna Beach!
… moreA must-try when you’re in Laguna Beach!
Ashly Cowardin
Melissa went out of her way to make the best chocolate gingerbread man sundae topped with heath bar pieces! She was so patient with us as this was our 1st time trying this place out and even offered us mini wet towels to go. The shop was so clean and I loved the pink decor. Such a cute place with great sundae options, we will definitely return!
… moreAidan Marcuss
Great soft serve options – you can get it dipped and loaded with toppings.
… moreHannah Fletcher
Came here twice on our trip down! The ice cream bars are absolutely amazing. The staff dunks the bar and decorated it with lots of yummy options right in front of you! The treats are delicious and the staff was really kind and sweet!
… moreSundas Freddie
Here’s a NED-style review for South Swell Ice Cream:
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✅ What Works Well
– Homemade, creamy texture with unique and classic flavors.
– Cozy beach-town vibe – great for families and casual visits.
– Friendly staff who offer generous samples.
– Waffle cones are freshly made and highly recommended.
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What to Watch Out For
– Limited seating inside and outside, especially on hot days.
– Flavors rotate, so favorites might not always be available.
– Can be a bit pricey for ice cream, especially for larger servings.
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Verdict
A must-visit local gem for sweet treats by the sea. Great quality and charm, just be ready for a line during peak hours.
Rating: 4.6 / 5
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✅ What Works Well
– Homemade, creamy texture with unique and classic flavors.
– Cozy beach-town vibe – great for families and casual visits.
– Friendly staff who offer generous samples.
– Waffle cones are freshly made and highly recommended.
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What to Watch Out For
– Limited seating inside and outside, especially on hot days.
– Flavors rotate, so favorites might not always be available.
– Can be a bit pricey for ice cream, especially for larger servings.
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Verdict
A must-visit local gem for sweet treats by the sea. Great quality and charm, just be ready for a line during peak hours.
Rating: 4.6 / 5
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Heather Rancourt
Glad I found this on own last day because otherwise we would have went EVERY day for ice cream. By far best ice cream I’ve had. We asked the owner for a recommendation. He gave us the best! We did one ice cream popsicle that was dipped in chocolate and topped with caramel and toasted coconut. Tasted like a Girl Scout cookie! Amazing. Then we did a soft serve vanilla with caramel and pretzels. Both were TOP NOTCH! Will be back when we’re on the west coast for sure. Great place. Great ambiance. Great staff. Great location. It made our day complete 🙂
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