On a hot Florida summer day, nothing beats an ice cream cone, drizzled with melt-in-your-mouth fudge, caramel, or for the kids at heart, and kids in general: sprinkles. And for those who live or vacation in Treasure Island, Florida, it is no different. For that reason, we’ve scoured the Pinellas Gulf Beaches further south to give you the inside scoop on the area’s best ice cream spots.

Larry’s

Larry’s, a St. Pete Beach classic, offers the kind of old-fashioned ice cream parlor found in few places these days. Offering more than 80 flavors, including frozen yogurt and 10 flavors of low-fat and no added sugar options, as well as 94% fat-free gelato, Larry’s offers something for everyone, including those who watch their waistline. Your best bet: Belgian waffle ice cream or Heaven peanut butter ice cream.

Sweets from paradise

Located on Pass-a-Grille Beach, Paradise Sweets is known not only for its frozen goodness, but also for its coffee, with the rich and bold taste of espresso creating a truly aromatic experience for customers. Offering Working Cow ice cream, it is served ultra thick and creamy, just the way you like it. With 28 flavors of ice cream and a plethora of unique organic roast coffees, Paradise Sweets isn’t just an ice cream parlor, it’s your neighborhood coffee shop!

Super scoops

Located on Gulf Boulevard on Treasure Island, this is the place to go for a chocolate shake or oversized banana split. Personally, I prefer the Brownie Sundae, topped with homemade hot chocolate. The portions are huge, and it’s a family-owned and operated business, so they’re more than accommodating to customers, offering some of the lowest prices on the beach. They also offer low-fat and low-sugar options. Voted the best of beaches by Beach Life, and it is within walking distance of several Treasure Island hotels.

Caramel kitchen

Located on the edge of Madeira Beach, not far from some of the quieter Treasure Island Condos, is the legendary Candy Kitchen Mom and Dad store. Candy Kitchen has been making homemade ice cream and candy since 1950. My personal favorite is the Butter Pecan or the Space Ice Cream made with marshmallows! Dieting? It is not to worry. The maple nut flavor is low in calories and still very delicious. If you want some fudge, try the homemade maple turtle or the peanut butter chocolate fudge. Both are simply delicious! While parking is a bit of a hassle, it is a short walk from Treasure Island Condo Hotels. Also, who said that a leisurely stroll on the beach was a bad thing?

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