Best Gelato in Venice Beach

"Salt & Straw has been named one of the best ice cream shops by so many prestigious celebrities, magazines, critics and more in both Portland and Los Angeles. This trendy shop has some of the most inventive and decadent ice cream flavors you’d ever find, and they all taste good. Go to one of their gorgeous, country-style shops to try homemade waffle cones with any one of their 20+ creative flavors or even sign up for their Pints Club and get seasonal pints of ice cream every month (they add new, exclusive flavors every month)."

"Salt & Straw (multiple locations): Founded by two cousins in Portland, Salt & Straw's classic and monthly flavors are inspired by everything local neighborhoods to celebrity chefs. Just a sampling of L.A.'s regular menu includes honey lavender, cold brew coffee cashew praline, strawberry and coconut water sherbet and more.Pricing: $4.90 for a single scoop to $6.90 for a double scoopWhere: Culver City, DTLA Arts District, Larchmont, Pasadena Studio City, Venice, West Hollywood"

"Multiple LocationsWhat started off as a small shop in Tarzana quickly turned into a household name (to ice cream lovers at least) after partners Adrienne Borlongan and Jon-Patrick Lopez opened a booth at Smorgasburg LA, as well as locations in Atwater Village, Venice, Fairfax, and Pasadena. If you couldn’t guess, the flavors here are inspired by far-flung destinations; Thailand’s famous dessert is channeled into a rice milk with coconut cream and swirls of mango, China gets an ice cream made from the beloved Chinese white rabbit milk candies, and the Philippines are embodied by an ube malted crunch influenced by Adrienne’s Filipino-American upbringing. How to order: In-store or via website for pickup/delivery."

"Wanderlust’s schtick is ice cream inspired by countries around the world. What does that look like in your cone?. Stuff like olive oil with chocolate-dipped baguette (Catalonia), Thai Tea, pretzel and rye crumbs (Iceland), and their signature Ube malted crunch (Philippines)."

"Anaheim Blvd. in the Colony, the bakery, which offers ice cream and frozen yogurt, is also the highest-rated inexpensive coffee spot in Anaheim, boasting 4.5 stars out of 470 reviews on Yelp. The site can tell you a thing or two more about the business:. "Proudly serving in the military and a store manager at Azules Coffee and Ice Cream," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile."

"If you add coffee, you can have dessert any time of the day. Head to Azules Coffee for Hispanic-inspired coffee, cakes and ice cream where you can add a churro to your Frappe. Put a spin on the traditional ice cream sandwich by swapping cookies for churros or conchas."

"With 4.5 stars out of 424 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers desserts, coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite."

"Guava, coconut-pineapple, cucumber, eskimal, zapote negro -- this unassuming ice cream shop has all kinds of flavors. It's most popular may be the fresas con creama aka strawberries and cream. The chamango, a fruity drink of mangoes, chamoy sauce, lime juice and chilli powder usually served with a tamarind straw, is also a winner.7922 Rosecrans Ave., Suite N, Paramount."

"If you’re wanting a healthier meal or snack, take a look at the menu from Brewberry Cafe."

"A love affair has begun with this super cool little store, which serves an abundance of non-dairy ice-creams made in-house on a daily basis. Using just 5 ingredients or less to make, their all natural flavors offer the absolute best in simple, sweet, earthy goodness. To note though, with the exception of their super yummy Coffee, Chocolate, Cinnamon and Vanilla Date options – which are 100% vegan – the remainder of choices are sweetened with raw local honey."

"We could see the observatory when we did the Hollywood Sign hike and I was disappointed we didn’t make it there. Would have loved to go at night and to see the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. There is also the beautiful Griffith Park that you can explore and you won’t want to miss Travel Town!"

"An iconic destination in Santa Monica, the picturesque pier is a well loved and celebrated landmark. The 100-year-old structure is a pivotal component of the Santa Monica’s history, and provides a distinct and well-known seaside recreational spot for both visitors and locals. The pier is host to a variety of attractions, ranging from small shops and cafes to vast music festivals stretching across the deck."

"Take a break from the sun and “Meet the locals” at the Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier. This award-winning marine education center is a hidden gem tucked just under the carousel building with over 100 local species on exhibit, plus hands-on activities like Touch Tanks and Sea Star Feedings. Proceeds help support Heal the Bay’s work to preserve and protect marine life in Santa Monica Bay."

"The big brown donut situated on top of Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood is a true LA landmark—and it beckons you to sample its classic confections. At Randy’s, the shop is counter-only and no-frills, but that doesn’t mean the donuts are missable. The Glazed ($1) is raised, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, and definitely rivals the fancier shops in town."

"Randy’s Donuts in the Inglewood neighborhood is a quirky fan-favorite that has graced numerous films, TV shows, and music videos. The shop itself harkens back to classic U.S. drive-in restaurants of the 1950s. The giant donut on the building’s roof has frequently been referenced as a classic piece of programmatic architecture."

"Chances are if you’ve been stuck in traffic on the 405 you may have seen the huge donut at Randy’s. The city staple has been serving up sweets since 1953 and we don’t want to ever see them stop. If you’re in Century City, you can grab one of their delicious treats at the Westfield Mall there, too."

"With it’s first store in Costa Mesa, they finally opened up shop in Santa Monica in 2015. Thank goodness for that because I would literally drive to Costa Mesa on a weekly basis for their huckleberry doughnuts."

"With its Day of the Dead décor and authentic Michoacán cuisine, Urbana is a must-see. They specialize in street tacos and ceviche with bold takes on seafood and guisados (slow-cooked meats). The hand-made flour and corn tortillas are a bonus."

"Culver CityJordan Kahn’s space-aged Hayden Tract monolith, which normally requires a minimum $295 and multi-hour commitment, is serving share-friendly meals that certainly read as down-to-earth. The initial menu packaged six dishes with two small desserts, including Wagyu beef brisket served with griddled Indian parathas, roasted chicken thighs, roasted black carrot salad, and a chocolate almond brown butter brownie. Another week, Kahn revived dishes from his bygone Vietnamese restaurant Red Medicine."

"Vespertine, owned and established by well-renowned Chef Jordan Kahn, is known across Los Angeles as one restaurant with the most outrageous looking (but good-tasting) menus in the world. Apart from the obvious difference perceived in the meals, there is also the case of the uniqueness of the restaurant’s architecture and design. The vision of that place is nothing less than artistic and it was all concocted by Jordan Kahn."

"Twice I loathed it and once, most recently, the meal-from-another-dimension precepts clicked. It is the most confounding and polarizing restaurant I’ve ever endured. I’d encourage anyone who regards dining as culture and who has $295 per person to invest (before beverage options, tax or tip) to book a reservation and form their own conclusions."

"As soon as you walk into Ocean Prime, the dining room welcomes you with bold, masculine décor that screams “Power Lunch,” so don’t be surprised if you see a few Hollywood makers and shakers chatting about the next blockbuster film. Ocean Prime is one of the newer steakhouse restaurants to open in Beverly Hills, offering signature steak and seafood dishes such as the mouthwatering filet mignon Oscar-style, a classic filet deliciously topped with crab and hollandaise or the king salmon paired with lobster, tender gnocchi and a lemon jus sauce. In addition to juicy steaks and fresh seafood dishes, Ocean Prime Beverly Hills also serves up a mix of classic and creative sushi."

"We had reservations, but when arrived they told us we needed to request to sit outside ahead of time. We also arrived early, but had to..."

"We had reservations, but when arrived they told us we needed to request to sit outside ahead of time. We also arrived early, but had ..."