Order: Graham Central Station + cookies-and-cream $5.50/scoop
Ohio-born chain with absurdly generous scoops and the best cookies-and-cream in town.
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Ocean Beach Local Guide
The best ice cream in Ocean Beach start with Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and Kono's / OB Beach Ice Cream. Here's where locals actually go in 2026, what to order, and what you'll pay.
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Quick answer: Top picks: Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Kono's / OB Beach Ice Cream, Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream.
Ohio-born chain with absurdly generous scoops and the best cookies-and-cream in town.
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In Ocean Beach, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is the local anchor for ice cream.
The best ice cream in Ocean Beach include Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Kono's / OB Beach Ice Cream, Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is the top local pick for Graham Central Station + cookies-and-cream, priced $5.50/scoop.
Locals point to Handel's Homemade Ice Cream as the best ice cream in Ocean Beach — Ohio-born chain with absurdly generous scoops and the best cookies-and-cream in town.
Expect $5.50/scoop to $5 per person at the top ice cream spots in Ocean Beach. Prices are current for 2026.
Yes — Ocean Beach has ice cream options that work for visitors, including Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Kono's / OB Beach Ice Cream, Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream. Most are casual and don't require a reservation, though weekend brunch and omakase counters are exceptions.
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