Top Places To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2019 In California

CALIFORNIA — "National Ice Cream Day," clearly a worthy, summertime holiday, this year falls on Sunday, July 21.

If you opt to chill out with basic vanilla, that's fine by us. But do note, we have rounded up the most unusual offerings, including ice cream with veggies or whiskey in the mix, that deserve a look.

Celebrate with these deals, freebies and most unique treats from throughout the Golden State.

And Happy National Ice Cream Day, from Patch!

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: TWO QUARTS FOR $7.99

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day, on Sunday, July 21 with the offer of two pre-packed quarts of any ice cream, including the new "USS Butterscotch," for $7.99. See details here.

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CARMELA ICE CREAM: WITH A TOUCH OF GUINNESS STOUT AND MOLASSES:

"Created for St. Patrick’s Day, this has become a year-round favorite to many. Made with Guinness Stout and a touch of molasses," according to the company. Locations at 2495 E. Washington Blvd. in Pasadena, 7920 W. Third St. in Mid-City Los Angeles and at Farmers' Markets in Altadena, Hollywood and South Pasadena. Read more here on the company.

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CREAM: TWO-DAY DEAL FOR BUY SCOOP, GET ONE FREE:

For National Ice Cream Day, CREAM is offering a two-day BOGO deal on Sunday, July 21 and Monday, July 22 at participating stores nationwide. CREAM stands for Cookies Rule Everything Around Me, and is renown for its ice cream sandwiches made freshly baked cookies. See company page here. Find locations here.

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CREAMISTRY: GET FREE ICE CREAM:

At locations in California, those enrolled in the business' loyalty program can get one free Ruby Cacao ice cream with any ice cream purchase of equal or greater value. "A unique blend of color, flavor, and texture, Ruby ice cream combines our rich ice cream base with pure ruby cacao, featuring a naturally pink color with a sweet, berry-like flavor," said the company, famous for its liquid-nitrogen, ice cream concept.

Customers can sign up in-store, too, on July 21. Find Golden State locations here.

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DIPPIN' DOTS: FREE MINI-CUP:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2019 with a free mini-cup of Dippin' Dots during a two-hour window on July 21. Only at participating locations, so call and check for the OK and hours before heading out. Details here. Find your nearest Dippin' Dots here.

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FENTONS CREAMERY: 125th ANNIVERSARY $1.25 BLACK & TANS:

At its landmark location in Oakland, 4226 Piedmont Ave., and the Nut Tree Plaza locale, 1669 E. Monte Vista Ave. in Vacaville, customers can celebrate on July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an all-day, price-rollback on the Black & Tan, JR. - to $1.25 - in celebration of 125 years! Also enjoy free face-painting and activities for kids, projects from 4-H Clubs, raffles every half-hour, meet-and-greets with Myrtle the Cow, and, in Oakland, a DJ spinning retro tunes. See all the details.

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HALO TOP: FREE 'POPS' & BUMBLE MATCH-UP ON JULY 21:

Happening for one-day only in Los Angeles and San Francisco, fans can visit participating locations to find a Halo Top freezer packed with free pops while supplies last.

FREE for all guests while supplies last, limit one pop per customer.

In Los Angeles: Halo Top Scoop Shop Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd,90067. Halo Top Pops available starting at 12 p.m.

In San Francisco: Lady Falcon Coffee, Alamo Square Park, Steiner & Hayes streets, 94117.
Halo Top Pops available starting at 12 p.m.

Halo Top also is partnering with popular social networking app, Bumble, to give away Halo Top Pops through the Bumble app because, at only 50-60 calories per pop, "Halo Top Pops are the perfect match this summer," the company said. Details here.

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HUMPHRY SLOCOMBE: A TOP SELLER IS BOURBON ICE CREAM WITH CORN FLAKES:

"Secret Breakfast: Our signature flavor and most popular! Bourbon ice cream with cornflakes. Yes, bourbon," says the ice creamery known for creating unique, ultra-premium ice cream creationsAnother rotating flavor is "Queer Eye Cookies & Graham" (chocolate cookies and graham cracker in an olive oil ice cream), a recent collaboration with the Emmy-winning show,

Now scooping in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Venice Beach. Free sprinkles on all ice cream orders on National Ice Cream Day.

And if you happen to live in or will be in Silicon Valley on Wednesday, July 17, the Humphry Slocombe Blue Betty the Truck will be handing out free scoops in Cupertino. Details here.

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JOHNNY ROCKETS: FREE MILKSHAKE:

With the purchase on an entree on July 21, diners can get a free milkshake at participating locations. Here is list of all PARTICPATING locations. Look for one near you!

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM IN SAN FRANCISCO: POOL OF SPRINKLES.

Go all out and celebrate the magic of ice cream at the museum! Ticket info HERE. On 1 Grant Ave. in SF.

Or ... throw an at-home party with Museum of Ice Cream pints sold at Safeway markets in Northern California or at some Target stores statewide. See retailer list here.

The Museum describes its Flavor options:

• Pinata: Opening with fresh mango, a subtle chili spice sets in after a few bites, cut with sweet bursts of natural raspberry swirls and the creamy vanilla to balance out this packed flavor.
• Queen Bee: A creamy golden honey base is swirled and layered with crunchy toffee and milk chocolate covered honeycomb. Queen Bee’s gold will inspire you with the power moves to rule your world!
• Nana Banana: Bananas from MOIC jungle are blended into a creamy base swirled with rich almond butter and a salted caramel swirl. This unique combo of salty and sweet is a BANAN-ZA you’ll be telling the grandkids about!
• Churro Churro: MOIC’s ice cream version of biting into a crunchy churro! You won’t miss the heat with the cooling, creamy, crunch of the signature cinnamon-sugar swirl.
• Malt Shake: Malt Shake is a classic throwback to the happy days. Enjoy the satisfying crunch of whole malt balls generously swirled into our malted milk chocolate ice cream.
• Cone Zone: Rich chocolate and creamy vanilla ice creams work together, beautifully showcasing the star of the show: chocolate covered cone bits lost in soft swirls of fudge-y ribbon.
• PB&P: Spoon into our peanut butter ice cream, thick with peanut butter swirls, to mine out the crunchy, salted pretzels coated in milk chocolate. It’s gooey, it’s gorgeous, it’s good.

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MY/MO MOCHI ICE CREAM: CELEBRATE AT UNIQLO

The My/Mo folks are serving up free treats on July 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UNIQLO stores in Los Angeles at Beverly Center and at The BLOC at 700 Flower St., and at Union Square, 111 Powell St. in San Francisco. My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream melds mochi dough with ice cream in a variety of flavor. "Gluten free and rBST free, My/Mo's offerings range from poppable and delicious ice cream wrapped in sweet rice mochi dough with dairy and vegan offerings, as well as the delectable My/Mo Ice Cream pints filled with pillowy mochi bits," the LA-based company said. YUM! Read more here on the brand.

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NEKTER JUICE BAR: BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE ON VEGAN & DAIRY-FREE TREATS:

Via its rewards app, vegans can enjoy this year’s National Ice Cream Day celebration all day on Sunday, July 21, when Nékter Juice Bar, offers a "Buy One, Get One" special on its vegan and dairy-free frozen "Skoop." Four new, limited-edition flavors inspired by childhood favorites are available. Read details here. Locales in Southern California are here.

• Monster Cookie Dough – No flavor blues here with nutrient-rich Blue Spirulina and chunks of vegan cookie dough and vegan chocolate chips
• Peanut Butter Swirl – A PB lovers delight with layers of vegan chocolate swirls
• Orange Twist – A tropical, tangerine twist on a classic summertime flavor
• Chocolate Haze – A delectable mash-up of chocolately hazelnut and creamy peanut butter

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THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET IN L.A.: TWO DEALS FROM TWO VENDORS:

Bennett's Ice Cream is offering $1 off any ice cream item from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 21. "One of the last of a vanishing tradition, Scott Bennett and his staff make their own ice cream from fresh ingredients mixed on the spot (you can watch the process through Bennett’s kitchen window!)."

Local Ice is offering free sprinkles on all ice cream orders on Sunday. "Made in small batches using organic ingredients, their creamy ice cream and dairy-free Italian ices are hand-crafted on site! Classic treats like splits, sundaes and milk shakes are also available."

The Original Farmers Market is at 6333 W.3rd St. in Los Angeles., open on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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PEEKABOO ORGANIC ICE CREAM BRINGS VEGGIES TO THE MIX:

No reason to neglect your intake of vitamins and vegetables just because you're indulging in ice cream. Peekaboo Organic Ice Cream packs a daily serving of veggies enriched with vitamins and minerals in every delicious pint, according to the company. The product is available at markets statewide. Follow this link for store locations.

Flavors include:

• Vanilla with Hidden Zucchini - Benefits: Hidden zucchini delivers loads of vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, C, calcium, phosphorous and more
• Cotton Candy with Hidden Beets - Benefits: Hidden beets deliver loads of vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus and more.
• Mint Chocolate Chunk with Hidden Spinach - Benefits: Hidden spinach delivers loads of vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, C, calcium and more
• Strawberry with Hidden Carrots - Benefits: Hidden carrots deliver loads of vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, C, calcium and more.
• Chocolate with Hidden Cauliflower - Benefits: The hidden cauliflower delivers loads of vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, C, manganese and more.

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PETSMART'S PETsHOTELS: THIS ONE'S FOR THE POOCHES:

"Bring your dogs in for free doggie ice cream topped with dog biscuit treats at PetSmart's PetsHotel locations! No booking required, just swing on by and let your pup enjoy the treat they deserve on National Ice Cream Day," according to the company. See details.

The special is offered July 20 and July 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Follow this link to see if your nearest store includes a PetSmart PetsHotel.

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PRESSED JUICERY: $2 FREEZE:

In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, treat yourself on July 21 to a $2 Freeze, a plant-based soft serve made from real fruits, nuts and vegetables! Offer is for one Freeze with up to three toppings.

For complete list of NorCal and SoCal locations where Freeze is available, follow this link and click "filter by product."

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SALT & STRAW: WANT A LITTLE BOURBON WITH YOUR BRAIN FREEZE?

Don't miss James Coffee & Bourbon: "Salt & Straw’s creation takes James Coffee and blends it with the warm, woodsy, sweetness of Greenbar Distillery Slow Hand Whiskey to make a new spin on coffee ice cream." The version is available in Great Los Angeles at shops in West Hollywood, Arts District, Studio City, Venice Beach and Larchmont, and at two locales in San Diego on India Street and Caminito Court.

Other Salt & Straw locales in California serve a luxe variety of ice-cream flavors. Sites are: on Fillmore Street and Hayes Street in San Francisco; Downtown Disney in Anaheim; Burlingame Avenue in Burlingame; and University Avenue in Palo Alto.

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SMITTEN ICE CREAM: FREE CONES OF NEW 'SURFER GIRL' FLAVOR IN SF BAY AREA

In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, Smitten Ice Cream and indie magazine Cherry Bombe will debut a new ice cream offering,"Surfer Girl," that raises awareness and money to support eco-friendly sustainability efforts.

The flavor collaboration features a blue butterfly pea flower tea ice cream mixed with cherry cookie dough. To minimize waste, the new flavor is only offered in a waffle cone with an edible spoon or to-go in reusable glass jars. Smitten Ice Cream and Cherry Bombe are donating 25 percent of profits from the flavor to the Surfrider Foundation.

Smitten Ice Cream will give away free mini cones of Surfer Girl starting at 12 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 to the first 100 people to visit the Hayes Valley shop, 432 Octavia St. in San Francisco, and the first 25 people who visit all other Bay Area shops. Read more on company here. More onSurfer Girl here.

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SWEET ROSE CREAMERY'S EIGHT-SCOOP PARTY SUNDAE:

With four locations, at the Brentwood Country Mart, on Santa Monica's Main Street, in Pacific Palisades and on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, Sweet Rose Creamery has a menu of epic ice-cream treats, including a "Party Sundae." You can try to tackle it alone, and we won't tell, but perhaps it's best shared with friends as it includes eight scoops of classic or seasonal flavors, topped with chocolate-chip cookie chunks, brownie bites, housemade marshmallows, hot fudge, chocolate sauce, caramel, whipped cream, almonds and three cherries!

Flavors in July include such perennial favorites as Summer Corn, Blueberry Muffin and a rotating selection of Stone Fruit and Berry Sorbets.

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VAN LEEUWEN & STITCH FIX: FREE SCOOPS AT L.A. ZOO:

"To alleviate parents’ back-to-school shopping stress, online personal-styling service Stitch Fix and artisanal ice cream brand Van Leeuwen are bringing a true taste of summer to LA-based families by offering free ice cream and fun summer activities from July 19 - 21 (timed with National Ice Cream Day). All who stop by will receive a $20 credit towards a Stitch Fix Kids First Day Fix," the company said.

"Stitch Fix and Van Leeuwen will serve complimentary scoops of ice cream from a custom co-branded ice cream truck at the LA Zoo from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Attendees can also pose with fun summer-themed props in a dynamic GIF Booth, and customize either a hat or pencil case using an array of designs."

Offer runs July 19-21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive.

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YOGURTLAND: BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE.

This offer is good on ice cream, or froyo, July 21 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. New flavors include Dairy Free Key Lime Pie and new Cookies and Crème Light Ice Cream** made with OREO® Wafers. Details here. Locations here.

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