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Loards Ice Cream

Ice cream · Santa Cruz

3.6 · 25 reviews Google

Loards Ice Cream Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00

About Loards Ice Cream

Located on the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Loards Ice Cream is a longtime favorite offering classic and unique flavors alongside refreshing sherbet and sorbet. Guests consistently praise the delicious quality of the treats, with special attention given to favorites like strawberry served in waffle cones....

Located on the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Loards Ice Cream is a longtime favorite offering classic and unique flavors alongside refreshing sherbet and sorbet. Guests consistently praise the delicious quality of the treats, with special attention given to favorites like strawberry served in waffle cones. The welcoming atmosphere features an accessible entrance, ensuring comfort for all visitors. Beyond the exceptional ice cream, the friendly staff provides warm service that enhances every visit. While some note the premium pricing, reviewers agree it is worth every lick for this beloved local spot. Whether seeking a quick treat or a memorable dessert experience, Loards delivers great choices in a charming setting that truly captures the boardwalk spirit.

What Customers Say About Loards Ice Cream

Loards Ice Cream receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise the ice cream's taste and friendly service, particularly mentioning the strawberry with waffle cone. However, complaints include slow service, small scoops, limited flavor options, rude staff, and high prices, especially for milkshakes.

Popular Dishes

strawberry with waffle cone chocolate milkshake

Best For

Tourists Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Be prepared for potentially slow service and long wait times, especially during busy periods. Consider other options if you're looking for unique or complex flavors.

Features

Accessible

What to see nearby

Casa del Rey Hotel
A 182m

Casa del Rey Hotel

edificio

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Heritage
A 275m

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

parque de atracciones

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Mike Fox Park
A 448m

Mike Fox Park

parque

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Cowell Beach
A 497m

Cowell Beach

playa

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Neary Lagoon Park
A 831m

Neary Lagoon Park

parque

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Laurel Park
A 889m

Laurel Park

parque

View details

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Explore the area around Loards Ice Cream

Loards Ice Cream is located in Santa Cruz, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (A 275m) — amusement park in Santa Cruz, California Hito histórico de California

Parks & Gardens

  • Mike Fox Park (A 448m) — park in the United States of America
  • Neary Lagoon Park (A 831m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
  • Laurel Park (A 889m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
  • Oceanview Park (A 894m) — park in the United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Casa del Rey Hotel (A 182m) — building in Santa Cruz, California
  • Cowell Beach (A 497m) — beach in Santa Cruz, California

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Frequently asked questions about Loards Ice Cream

Loards Ice Cream is located at 307 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz.
Near Loards Ice Cream you can find points of interest such as Casa del Rey Hotel, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mike Fox Park, Cowell Beach.
Loards Ice Cream offers ice_cream cuisine.
Loards Ice Cream has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at Loards Ice Cream based on customer reviews are: strawberry with waffle cone, chocolate milkshake.
Loards Ice Cream is ideal for tourists, quick bites, casual dining.
Loards Ice Cream receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise the ice cream's taste and friendly service, particularly mentioning the strawberry with waffle cone. However, complaints include slow service, small scoops, limited flavor options, rude staff, and high prices, especially for milkshakes.
Be prepared for potentially slow service and long wait times, especially during busy periods. Consider other options if you're looking for unique or complex flavors.
25
Reviews

Loards Ice Cream Santa Cruz Reviews

3.6
25
5★
48%
4★
12%
3★
12%
2★
8%
1★
20%
Reviews (40)
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Luis Olvera

Delicious ice cream, get the strawberry with waffle cone!! Awesome service, will come back.

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OaklandAthletic

Best tasting ice cream...The owners are great! Pricey but worth every lick.....

B
Brigitte Charaus

Great ice cream and friendly service

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Ethel Cross

Great ice cream.

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Ty

Great ice cream great service

J
Justin Soto

Best place on the boardwalk

J
Jake Broadbent

Two thumbs up!

Ethel Cross
Ethel Cross

Great ice cream.

Brigitte Charaus
Brigitte Charaus

Great ice cream and friendly service

Jake Broadbent
Jake Broadbent

Two thumbs up!

Justin Soto
Justin Soto

Best place on the boardwalk

OaklandAthletic
OaklandAthletic

Best tasting ice cream...The owners are great! Pricey but worth every lick.....

Luis Olvera
Luis Olvera

Delicious ice cream, get the strawberry with waffle cone!! Awesome service, will come back.

Tyler Hertzog
Tyler Hertzog

Great ice cream great service

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Richard Wolniewicz
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Kate Smith

Great choices, friendly staff, good prices, awesome location

B
Brian D. Seay

Good ice cream. The scoops could have been a little larger.

Richard Wolniewicz
Richard Wolniewicz
Kate Smith
Kate Smith

Great choices, friendly staff, good prices, awesome location

Brian D. Seay
Brian D. Seay

Good ice cream. The scoops could have been a little larger.

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Nes Borne

Just ok, prices on the high side. Ice cream was ok

Nes Borne
Nes Borne

Just ok, prices on the high side. Ice cream was ok

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Stephen Rendon

Its alright

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Emil D.

The ice cream was good but the service was slow, patience is key when ordering

Stephen Rendon
Stephen Rendon

Its alright

Emil D.
Emil D.

The ice cream was good but the service was slow, patience is key when ordering

J
Jay Hussein (Jayzakh)

Came here to get some ice cream because watching the roller coasters made me want some, don't ask how they correlate to each other. This shop was really small and the flavors were really lackluster but I wanted some, well the ms. wanted some and we compromised and we got ice cream. We got fresh banana flavor with sprinkles and while it was different, it was just okay. I wished it was better but the truth is it's the same kind of ice cream you can find at the grocery store.

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Kostiantyn Kazymirov

Ice cream options are limited and don't contain anything special. The personal does not pay attention if customers have enough napkins and takes waffle cones with bare hands - considering that the whole place looks a bit dirty, it made me worried.

Jay Hussein (Jayzakh)
Jay Hussein (Jayzakh)

Came here to get some ice cream because watching the roller coasters made me want some, don't ask how they correlate to each other. This shop was really small and the flavors were really lackluster but I wanted some, well the ms. wanted some and we compromised and we got ice cream. We got fresh banana flavor with sprinkles and while it was different, it was just okay. I wished it was better but the truth is it's the same kind of ice cream you can find at the grocery store.

Kostiantyn Kazymirov
Kostiantyn Kazymirov

Ice cream options are limited and don't contain anything special. The personal does not pay attention if customers have enough napkins and takes waffle cones with bare hands - considering that the whole place looks a bit dirty, it made me worried.

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Eberardo Rodriguez

Ice cream sucks

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Suzanne s

Get ready to wait! Whoever runs this place really doesn't care for repeat business. Must be counting on tourists or one timers because on one of the busiest days of the summer, he has 1, yes, one person working. When the second person came in - after the line was out the door- she proceeded to restock cones. Why not wait on customers first- taking cones if needed out of the box until it was quieter? Now the First Lady is gone and we're back to one person. Sigh.

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Andrew Archuletta

Seems like a tourist trap. Got a chocolate milkshake there about a week ago. For 7 bucks the milkshake should of tasted like heaven. Jack in the box milkshakes have more flavor

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Brian Bradtmiller

We show up 20 min before coseing and were told they were temp closed so the employee could go on brake foe 20 min. Wow so i guess they were closed. Why are you in business?

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Natalia Revelo

Extremely rude staff. They gave me a melted ice cream, and wanted to charge me for the “extra cup” they were giving me.

Eberardo Rodriguez
Eberardo Rodriguez

Ice cream sucks

Andrew Archuletta
Andrew Archuletta

Seems like a tourist trap. Got a chocolate milkshake there about a week ago. For 7 bucks the milkshake should of tasted like heaven. Jack in the box milkshakes have more flavor

Brian Bradtmiller
Brian Bradtmiller

We show up 20 min before coseing and were told they were temp closed so the employee could go on brake foe 20 min. Wow so i guess they were closed. Why are you in business?

Natalia Revelo
Natalia Revelo

Extremely rude staff. They gave me a melted ice cream, and wanted to charge me for the “extra cup” they were giving me.

Suzanne s
Suzanne s

Get ready to wait! Whoever runs this place really doesn't care for repeat business. Must be counting on tourists or one timers because on one of the busiest days of the summer, he has 1, yes, one person working. When the second person came in - after the line was out the door- she proceeded to restock cones. Why not wait on customers first- taking cones if needed out of the box until it was quieter? Now the First Lady is gone and we're back to one person. Sigh.

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🕐 Hours Today
12:00, 23:30
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⚠️ Status
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📞 Phone
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The Neighborhood

Casa del Rey Hotel

building in Santa Cruz, California

A 182m
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Heritage

amusement park in Santa Cruz, California

A 275m
Mike Fox Park

park in the United States of America

A 448m
Cowell Beach

beach in Santa Cruz, California

A 497m
Neary Lagoon Park

park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America

A 831m
Laurel Park

park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America

A 889m
Oceanview Park

park in the United States of America

A 894m
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