← Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo local guide
Loktin · Stay local7 curated ice cream options in the Paso Robles & San Luis Obispo area, including Avila Valley Barn, Leo! Leo! Gelato, Splendor Ice Cream. Each listing identifies its actual town; nearby trips are labeled.
The selection includes scoop shops, gelato and local sweet shops with a frozen-dessert offering. Flavors change, and dairy-free choices do not necessarily mean an allergen-free kitchen.
Pair a Paso meal with General Store and City Park, or head to SLO for the Thursday market. Cambria and the coast are separate trips; avoid stacking them between timed Paso reservations.
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Compare the actual town and visit notes before choosing.
| Place | Town | Plan your visit |
|---|---|---|
| Avila Valley Barn | Avila Valley · Nearby trip | Nearby trip to Avila Valley; rides, picking and animal activities have separate seasonal schedules. |
| Leo! Leo! Gelato | Paso Robles | Check the scoop shop’s opening days and afternoon breaks. |
| Splendor Ice Cream | San Luis Obispo | Ask about current dairy-free selections and shared-equipment allergens. |
| Kelli’s Candies | Morro Bay · Nearby trip | Nearby coastal trip to Morro Bay; check opening days. |
| Harmony Valley Creamery | Harmony · Nearby trip | Nearby coastal trip; autumn and winter town service is generally weekends, weather permitting. |
| SLO Sweets — Paso Robles | Paso Robles | The Paso shop is on Pine Street; SLO has a separate Court Street location. |
| SLO à la Mode | San Luis Obispo | Confirm current flavors and opening hours before a special trip. |
Avila Valley (1) · Harmony (1) · Morro Bay (1) · Paso Robles (2) · San Luis Obispo (2)
A farm outing with seasonal activities, a bakery, a gift shop and an ice cream counter. Combine a treat stop with farm-animal visits or an in-season orchard experience.
Nearby trip to Avila Valley; rides, picking and animal activities have separate seasonal schedules.
560 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Visit business website ↗Gelato and sorbet at Paso Market Walk, with seasonal flavors and house-made waffle cones. An easy dessert stop after browsing the market’s independent food stalls.
Check the scoop shop’s opening days and afternoon breaks.
1835 Spring Street, Pod 14, Paso Robles, CA
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Visit business website ↗Small-batch ice cream made in SLO’s Railroad District, with flavors that change with farmers-market ingredients. Choose this for seasonal scoops rather than a fixed national menu.
Ask about current dairy-free selections and shared-equipment allergens.
1000 Railroad Avenue, Unit 100, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Visit business website ↗Ice cream, house-made fudge and chocolates along the Morro Bay waterfront. A coastal dessert stop with gift boxes for anyone bringing a treat home.
Nearby coastal trip to Morro Bay; check opening days.
725 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA
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Visit business website ↗A scoop truck serving locally made ice cream in the tiny town of Harmony. Pair it with a Highway 1 outing and a stop at the town’s craft studios.
Nearby coastal trip; autumn and winter town service is generally weekends, weather permitting.
2177 Old Creamery Road, Harmony, CA
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Visit business website ↗Gelato alongside an extensive selection of nostalgic candy near City Park. A straightforward dessert option for a downtown walk with children or a mixed-age group.
The Paso shop is on Pine Street; SLO has a separate Court Street location.
1106 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA
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Visit business website ↗A downtown ice cream shop on Higuera Street for scoops after dinner or a shopping walk. This is the current business in the former Doc Burnstein’s space.
Confirm current flavors and opening hours before a special trip.
860 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
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