Gelato Paradiso

Known For
House-made gelato in a vintage storefront built for slow afternoons
Gelato Paradiso occupies a charming storefront with a vintage interior and cozy nooks that make it nearly impossible to eat quickly. Each scoop is a legitimate reason to linger in Downtown Laguna longer than planned.
🕐Best time to visit: August evenings when the heat justifies a double scoop without debate
Our Take
Gelato Paradiso's charming storefront and rotating seasonal flavors have turned it into the kind of place Laguna Beach visitors put on their must-do list before they even book their hotel. Nearly 2,000 ratings at 4.8 stars makes this a destination-worthy gem — the rare sweet spot where hype and reality fully align.
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Location
Downtown
448 S Coast Hwy ste a, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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