Creamy Boys Ice Cream

If you can get past the oh-so-cheeky name, the New Zealand-style ice cream at this Hermosa Beach takeout window is some of the best in the South Bay. Inspired by the ice cream shops back home, co-owners Duncan Parsons and Joe Wedd blend together fruit with a milky (or vegan-friendly oat) vanilla ice cream base—and while that might not sound all that exciting, the end result is a cloud-light frozen dessert like nothing else you can find in Los Angeles. Each order is blended fresh for every customer and can be modded out to your exact specifications. For those who crave extra sweetness, there’s the Hokey Pokey (honeycomb toffee), but we like the mixed berry variety best. In a cup or in a cone, the fresh fruit ice cream is a soft-serve lover’s dream—and a refreshing, lighter treat for hot days or whenever you find yourself at the beach.