There are certain things that go hand in hand in life, like the 4th of July and fireworks, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and fall, and ice creams and beach vacations. If you’re planning to visit 30A this summer with your little ones and want to know where you can find the best ice cream near Santa Rosa Beach, FL, you’ve landed on the right blog. Read on to find our favorite spots and get ready to treat yourself!
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Top Spots for Ice Cream Near Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen
Address:
4368 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Store Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 12:00 PM-8:00 PM; Friday – Saturday, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM
One of our favorite places to grab an ice cream in Santa Rosa Beach is at Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen! Their freshly made ice cream is the best treat you can give yourself after spending hours on the beach. This family-owned creamery specializes in creating artisan ice creams, pralines, brittles, and candies that your taste buds will love. The shop is conveniently located only a block away from the beach!
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
Location:
2129 S. County Highway 83, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Store Hours: Daily, 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Another fantastic ice cream shop near Santa Rosa Beach is the Blue Mountain Beach Creamery. Also called the “Original Creamery on 30A,” this family–owned and operated shop is one of the best places for delicious ice cream. We particularly love their homemade waffle cone that adds an extra crunch to your treat. Did you know they also offer gluten–free and vegan ice cream options?
The Shake Shop
Location: 2129 S. County Highway 83, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Store Hours: 7:00 AM-10:00 PM
If you love ice cream of the blended variety, head to The Shake Shop. It is located directly behind Blue Mountain Beach Creamery and serves milk shakes, Charlie’s Donuts, Lucky Goat coffee, frozen custard, Bill’s Lemonade and sno cones. It is a sweet treat win-win!
The Sugar Shack
Location: 5 Main Street, Suite 2A, Rosemary Beach, FL
Store Hours: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Indulge in culinary confections at The Sugar Shack in Rosemary Beach. This epic ice cream parlor and candy store is a one-stop shop for ice cream, sno cones, cotton candy, saltwater taffy, and so much more.
Marble Slab Creamery
Inlet Beach Location: 12805 US Highway 98 East, Suite B101, Inlet Beach, FL
Inlet Beach Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday, 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Santa Rosa Beach Location: 174 Watercolor Way Suite 114, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Santa Rosa Beach Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 AM-10:00 PM
With two locations, the Marble Slab Creamery allows visitors to get ice cream near Santa Rosa Beach, FL or at Inlet Beach. If you are up for an adventure, rent a bike from La Dolce Vita (located on-site at Adagio) and pedal to your preferred ice cream parlor.
At Your Rental!
How about making ice cream from the comfort of your 30A home? It’s much easier than you think, and you don’t even need a machine! This can make for a fun and tasty activity with your little ones. If you aren’t up from making your own ice cream, grab a pint or two at one of our local grocery stores and enjoy a sweet treat at your home away from home.
To make No Churn Ice Cream, you can use a few basic ingredients you will need a few basic ingredients like heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. You make also choose fun add-in like crushed cookies, peanut butter, fruit, caramel, or candy pieces. Nearly all of our vacation rentals at Adagio will be stocked with the basic equipment needed to make this recipe, such as a whisk or blender, mixing bowl, storage container, and freezer. Follow the recipe in the tutorial above. Remember, your ice cream will take 6+ hours to set, which is the perfect opportunity to go for a swim in the pool or a walk on the beach. This is also a great evening activity for your family that can be enjoyed the next day!
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