When the heat of a summer afternoon kicks in, cool down at one of the Daytona Beach area’s best ice cream shops! Diving into waterfront adventures, seeing the area’s historical sites and splashing in the surf can really work up an appetite. Next time your sweet tooth starts tingling, head to one of these ice cream shops for a sweet summer treat. 

Neighborhood scoops

Ormond Beach

Neighborhood Scoop

100 West Granada Boulevard
Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Located in downtown Ormond Beach, this locally owned shop has 24 flavors and offers shakes. Nothing tops off a fun day of outdoor excursions like a cold scoop of ice cream. So beat the heat this summer and let ice cream cool you down from the inside out! 

SURFIN' SCOOPS

1760 Ocean Shore Boulevard
Ormond by-the-Sea, FL 32176

Located in Ormond-By-the-Sea, this beachside shop has a variety of flavors to enjoy as well as a great view of the beach.

Daytona Beach

NEIGHBORHOOD SCOOP

228 South Beach Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Neighborhood Scoop has a second location in downtown Daytona Beach along Beach Street. Like its first location, Neighborhood Scoop 2 will offer an ever-changing array of intriguing flavors, while also offering constants like its strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate ice cream.

Curly Rolled Ice Cream

Curly Cream Rolled Ice Cream

2553 North Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

A family-owned Ice Cream Parlor, bringing Rolled Ice Cream to Daytona Beach. Curly Cream Rolled Ice Cream offers guests the opportunity to add a variety of fruit, cake, or cookies to add to handcrafted and hand rolled ice cream, making the treat a unique experience.

Ice Cream

THE WHOLE SCOOP

598 Reed Canal Rd.
South Daytona, FL 32119

The ice cream shop has a great local family feeling and is designed for the many families in the area. The décor includes pictures of the kids, friends, and family on the walls, hand decorated ice cream spoons by customers and small stools to assist the little ones to see their favorite ice creams.

Daytona Beach Shores

Cow Lick’s Ice Cream

2624 South Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

Since 2001, this local ice cream specialty store has been serving up homemade treats to hungry beachgoers of all ages. The shop proudly serves 30 flavors and offers a wide selection ranging from bubblegum to root beer ice cream! And, it’s located just a block from the beach — so you won’t have to wander far to cool off. 

Cherry Hill Ice Cream Cafe

138 Beachcomber Street
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

Ice Cream is Gooood when it’s natural! Cherry Hill only uses 100% natural, verified, mostly local ingredients. Ingredients are selected with care for your satisfaction. Guests know this very well and that’s why they always return for more tempting delights, fresh ground coffee, music, and a great atmosphere.

Ice Cream Social of DBS

ICE CREAM SOCIAL OF DBS

3174 S. Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores, 32118

The sweetest spot in Daytona Beach Shores. Try free samples when you are in the store that offers ice cream, milkshakes, malt, sundaes, banana splits, floats, affogato & more. They rotate 36 Ice Cream Flavors and always have non-dairy & no sugar added options Available!

MIMI'S CKIES & CRM BAR

109 Dunlawton Boulevard
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

Where every scoop tells a story, and every cookie is a memory. Discover sweet moments in every bite! Homemade ice cream, homemade cookies, and made-to-order ice cream sandwiches!

Ponce Inlet

HO DADDY O'S SURF CREAM

4600 South Atlantic Avenue
Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

Ho Daddy O’s is home of Ho Daddy O’s World-Famous Surf Cream – “Ice Cream you eat while getting a tan!” A laid-back surfer, kids, family & dog friendly establishment serving ice cream, shakes and more. Now serving chili dogs, long boards, tacos, cold beer, and soft drinks.

LIGHTHOUSE ICE CREAM

4958 S Peninsula Drive
Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

At Lighthouse Ice Cream, they use the freshest ingredients, along with the most popular and delicious Hershey's ice cream favorites for all to enjoy. Be sure to add one of their homemade ice cream sandwiches, treats, and other great snacks to your order.

Port Orange

Dairy Bar

DAIRY BAR

55 Dunlawton Avenue
Port Orange, FL 32127

Cool off by Dunlawton Bridge and enjoy the best soft-serve ice cream and chili dogs in the area!

UNC'S ICE CREAM TREATS

5889 S. Williamson Boulevard
Port Orange, FL 32128

Unc’s Ice Cream Treats, Inc. specializes in creating lasting memories while enjoying a sweet ice cream treat or snack. When our customers hear the ice cream truck jingle, they come out running excited for a sweet treat. Unc’s Ice Cream Treats menu has all your favorite Blue Bunny, Fusion Pops and Good Humor treats.


Nothing tops off a fun day of outdoor excursions like a cold scoop of ice cream. So beat the heat this summer and let ice cream cool you down from the inside out! There’s still time to book your summer escape — start planning now!

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