South Swell Hand Dipped Ice Cream

Voted "Best Ice Cream in San Clemente" year after year. South Swell is a hand-dipped ice cream shop on Avenida Del Mar, created and owned by locals. Pick your base — vanilla or chocolate ice cream bar, frozen banana, or soft serve — then watch us dip it in warm, smooth chocolate and finish it with your choice of toppings and drizzles. Go classic, design your own, or try one of our signature creations like The Parent Trap, The Bomb Fire, or The Sweet and Salty. Our menu rotates so there's always something new. We also cater events across Orange County — weddings, corporate parties, birthdays, and more. Open daily. Come create, indulge, and share with us.