The very best ice cream shops in Gulf Shores, Alabama! Whether you are looking for an ice cream cone, sundaes, milkshakes, or specialty shakes, these are the ice cream stores you do not want to miss!
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Best Ice Cream in Gulf Shores
Nothing is better than an epic ice cream treat while enjoying Alabama's Gulf Coast on vacation! As local residents, we love checking out the fun ice cream shops in town.
We love all of the unique flavors of ice cream you can find in town.
Living in Gulf Shores, we are spoiled by fantastic ice cream shops!
Matt's Homemade Ice Cream
Matt's Homemade Alabama Ice Cream has two locations in Gulf Shores. It is the perfect place to stop in for classic cones, sundaes, and great-sounding ice cream flavors.
The variety of flavors rotates often, so you will want to visit often to see what different flavors are available.
Menu Highlights - Sundaes, banana splits, shakes, floats, or order a cone by the scoop.
They also have flavored cotton candy and a case of chocolate treats.
Address - There are 2 Matt's Homemade Ice Cream locations in Gulf Shores, Al
1308 Gulf Shores Pkwy
701 Gulf Shores Parkway
Phone - 251-948-7098
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Head in for an epic milkshake or sundae in a souvenir jar! Yes you get to keep the glass and bring it home with you. The Yard Milkshake Bar has a clean up area so you can clean up the mason jar before bringing it home.
Don't miss the unique flavors, epic shakes, and excellent service at The Yard Milkshake Bar.
They have fantastic dairy-free options!
Menu Highlights - Fun flavors of Edible Cookie Dough, A huge variety of Specialty Milkshakes, and Sundaes
Address - 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
Phone - 251-948-0121
Cherry on Top Ice Cream
Cherry on Top Ice Cream is located a few blocks from the beach and offers epic ice cream sundaes and milkshakes.
Menu Highlights - There are over 20 flavors of ice cream available at Cherry on Top Gulf Shores!
Some of the flavors offered include sea salt caramel cheesecake, mint chocolate chip, espresso chocolate chunk, rainbow sherbet, rocky road, birthday cake, peanut butter fudge, cotton candy, super cow, cherry vanilla, butter pecan, and turtle tracks.
These are just a few of the epic flavors-yes, they have chocolate, strawberry, and homemade vanilla, too!
You can get a traditional banana split or try a new, unique flavor.
Address - 132 West First Avenue, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Phone - 251-224-4160
Island Ice Cream & Treats
Island Ice Cream and Treats has an epic menu of ice cream flavors! They offer ice cream bowls, cones, milkshakes, floats, brownie sundaes, and island sundaes.
Their mason jar sundaes are works of art! If you are looking for an Instagram pic to make all your friends jealous you will want to order one of their sundaes!
The banana pudding ice cream is fantastic!
Menu Highlights - The mason jar sundaes are epic! Full slices of cheesecake, brownies, doughnuts, and more on a massive ice cream sundae.
Plus they have shaved ice with condensed milk and whipped cream.
Address - 1154 West Beach Blvd, Suite C, Gulf Shores
Phone - 251-540-2423
Scoops Ice Cream
When it comes to Gulf Shores ice cream, you can tell how popular Scoops Ice Cream is when you drive by after the sun goes down. Be prepared for a crowd; this ice cream shop is that popular.
Locals and visitors love this fun local ice cream shop.
Menu Highlights - Banana splits, tons of ice cream flavors, fizz drinks, floats, build your own sundaes.
Address - 601 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores
Phone - 251-948-4800
Pelican Scoops Ice Cream
Pelican Scoops Ice Cream is the newest ice cream shop in Gulf Shores, Alabama! They offer snowcones, unique flavors of the best ice cream, and milkshakes.
Menu Highlights - Bushwacker Milkshake (mocktail), snow cones, ice cream cones
Address - 1577 Hwy. 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
They also have a great location in Fort Morgan.
Phone - (251) 609-1515
Yumm Twister & Ice Cream
If you are looking for a fun twist on classic ice cream cones check out Yumm Twister! They offer baked cones like you find in Europe!
With delicious ice cream flavors, you will love this sweet treat.
Menu Highlights - The specialty milkshakes and signature gelato cones are beyond delicious! So many options to choose from.
Address - 229 E 20th Ave Suite 8, Gulf Shores, Al, 36542, USA
A few blocks off of Gulf Shores pkwy.
Phone - 251-281-8288
Spoonz Hand Rolled Ice Cream
Have you tried Spoonz rolled ice cream before? It is delicious and a fun twist on a classic ice cream sundae.
Menu Highlights - Hand-rolled ice cream with great toppings and syrups.
The Florida Key - vanilla base, key lime pie, graham cracker, whipped topping, and lime garnish.
Butter cup - vanilla base, Reese's cup, chocolate drizzle, whipped topping, and Reese's Pieces Garnish.
Address - 1544 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores
Phone - 256-736-4021
Cowbell Rolled Ice Cream
Cowbell Rolled ice cream offers amazing flavors that taste amazing.
Menu Highlights -
The Elvis - Peanut butter and banana chopped and rolled, drizzled with peanut butter and topped with crushed peanuts and whipped cream.
Pina Colada - Crushed Pineapple, Nilla wafers,, and coconut extract chopped and rolled, drizzled with coconut cream, topped with crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and a cherry.
Cereal Roll - Fruity pebbles or Cinnamon Toast Crunch chopped and rolled, drizzled with condensed milk, topped with cereal and whipped cream.
Address - 2200 East 2nd Street, Suite D, Gulf Shores
Phone - 251-970-2355
Chocolate Corner and Ice Cream
Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is filled with chocolate goodness! Fudge, chocolate starfish and shells, milkshakes, smoothies, and so much more!
Their homemade chocolates and fudge are delicious!
Menu Highlights -
Address - 200 West Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, Al 36542
Phone - (251) 948-2462
Yabba's Wacky Snack Shack
Yabba's Wacky Snack Shack features Cammies Old Dutch ice cream. Yabbas Gulf Shores is located right off of Gulf Shores Pkwy.
Menu Highlights - Wacky waffle cones, wacky shakes, floats, and super sundaes.
Address - 301 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, Al
Phone - 251-948-3146
Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard - Closed now Del's ice Cream
This national chain has a location in Gulf Shores right on Gulf Shore Parkway.
Menu Highlights - Italian Ice made fresh daily with real fruit, frozen custard creamy or hand scooped, Gelati layers of Italian Ice and Custard, Blendini Creamy custard and Italian Ice blended together, or a concrete with custard loaded with toppings.
Address - 400 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores
Phone - 251-968-0045
New Orleans Original Snowballs
One thing to know about New Orleans Original Snowballs is they only accept cash or Venmo/cash apps. Make sure to be prepared before stopping in for a New Orleans shaved ice.
I know this is not exactly ice cream but some days a shaved ice tastes so good when it is hot and humid.
Menu Highlights - Shaved ice in a ton of flavors
Address - 320 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores Pharmacy Soda Fountain - CLOSED now Shore Fizz
The Gulf Shores Pharmacy Soda Fountain has closed and is now Shore Fizz which served dirty sodas.
Originally located in a pharmacy in Jackson, Alabama, the soda fountain dates back to the 1940's!
Menu Highlights - Old-fashioned milkshakes, malts, ice cream sodas, and floats.
Address - 251 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, Al
Phone - 251-318-8100
In Gulf Shores, you can also find Dippin Dots Ice Cream and TCBY Frozen Yogurt.
If you are heading towards Fort Morgan, make sure to check out the Village Creamery at The Beach Club or Pelican Scoops Ice Cream near the fort.
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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