This is an ice cream shop located right by the beach. Thrifty Ice Cream is already very well known,…read moreand I often see it inside Rite Aid stores. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The shop also sells a variety of candies and snacks, which makes it a fun place for kids. Since it's located next to a bar, there is often live music on Friday and Saturday nights, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. Parking can be a bit difficult, and getting in and out of the parking area feels quite tight. The shop is also filled with a lot of merchandise, so the space can feel a little cramped. Overall, it's a fun spot to grab some ice cream by the beach, especially if you enjoy a lively atmosphere and live music on the weekends.

Had to stop by Nana's & Pop pops sweet shop on the walk back to the timeshare…read more I got an expresso almond fudge and chocolate malt crunch on a cake cone. Ice cream tasted great after a Long Beach day. My kids got candy. Service was good and painless. I didn't get the girls name, sorry. She was kind and friendly. Candy shop has a bunch of candy and different ice creams. The shop was clean and tidy. No complaints at all. Thank you Nana's & Pop pops Sweet shop!

Me and my boyfriend walked in to the candy store to get some sweets, we were captured by the big…read moreselection and variety of candy. When we were checking out the owner asked us about our night. And we told her about a bad experience we just had at a restaurant. She was the most sweet person we have ever met and insisted on giving us a free scoop of ice cream (which was delicious). We will definitely make this our number one ice cream and candy spot :)

My husband bought me some chocolate truffles from here for Mother's Day! Was helpful that they were…read moreopen later than some other chocolate places. The truffles were delicious, though be warned they're pretty hard on the outside so don't chomp on them super hard suddenly. The shop is cute if a little touristy. Thankful for the sweet treat!

Love this store since I was a teenager ! Many memories going here with my friends when we were at…read morethe mall . Same Great candy and some New ones . Mostly sugary and sour candy and some chocolate. You want just chocolate go upstairs to See's candy . This candy store is fun . Just be careful because it's almost $14/ lb. so it can add up quick . I always get a bag that barely has anything in it except my favs . It's addictive too ! Lol !!

I don't need to reiterate the fact that it's expensive but what really bums me out is all of the…read morecandy is individually wrapped in plastic. SO wasteful. On top of that, part of the fun of these candy stores is getting to try all the different types of candy and being able to take just little samples of a bunch of different things. But sweet factory knows this so they've jumped on the opportunity to force you to spend a lot by not being able to control how much of each candy you get. You can't just pick two sour coke bottles, you're getting a pack of 6 if you really want them. Just blatant gouging while not giving a crap about plastic waste. I'll never be back there.

Today I went to buy ice cream and snacks little pricy but that didn't bother me tho however while…read moreeating my snacks I saw that the expiration date on my ice cream was over 6 months old and my candy was also expired( by 4 months) when I went back to the place to get a refund or some form of exchange and I was basically told " we don't believe you bought it" and "I think you just want something free" just because we did not come right back( I was in school and I explained that) even tho we had the receipt with the date and time they only agreed to give us some money back for the candy because we ate some of it but after realizing it was expired we spit it out. They refused to give us money back for the ice cream because we didn't have the trash and because "they don't own it"

Bought candy, overpriced candy. Almost double the price of what you can get at any other place…read more Don't go. Also didn't have all selection of candy. They also don't accept refunds of any sort.

Cheryl's carmels are so yummy and delicious! I highly recommend…read more I also enjoy giving them as gifts. They are always a big hit.

I just finished eating the chocolate crispy rice treat and it was amazing! I could eat my weight in…read morethose snacks! I can't wait to try the new flavor coming out soon! Make sure you go to the Sunset Market on Thursday night and get yourself some.

MexCandy is THE place to shop for reasonably priced party essentials. They carry items for…read moreweddings, baby showers, birthday parties and so many other occasions we celebrate. The employees are very helpful. For example, I was looking for a specific item for a DIY birthday centerpiece and they didn't have enough in stock, so without hesitation they called the Escondido store to check their inventory. If DIY isn't for you, don't worry they have plenty of items (Pinterest worthy) ready to complete your party. They have themed party items and traditional party items as well. I frequent this location because there is plenty of parking. They accept cash or card, but there is a fee ($.35) for card if your purchase is under $5.00. MexCandy offers a big selection of food/treat items found Mexico. It's convenient to get these authentic items locally. Tons of candies, chips, and cookies to choose from.

Great spot to come for their extensive piñata selection. We found the perfect 1 for our Fiesta And,…read morethey have everything else you may need for a party! Lots to choose fromFun browse.

This place might be hard to find in both indie and outdoor swap meets but once you do its a good…read moreplace to get good snacks. Staff is friendly and helpfull. I recommend tostilocos, potatoe chips, and little jello cups.

From the owner: Mexican snack shop that sells ice cream, candy, drinks, aguas frescas, chips, chicharones, and…read moretortas. Specialty are tostilocos, chicharone preparado, fresh fruit, and vaso de cueritos. We also sell at the Oceanside swapmeet (outdoor).

A California tradition for me, for sure…read more Easter comes just once a year, so plan accordingly. In fact, I plan to get this type of fabulousness every year around my birthday, which falls near Easter. I'm talking about the truffles, chocolates, brittles, toffees, and others. I can't name just one of my many favorites, don't ask me to do that. I'm too far in. Lol. Something special for you to do for your mom or spouse or other candy-loving family member would be to make up a custom box of their favorites for a special occasion. Or something special just for yourself. Don't forget the milk chocolate hollow bunnies and the cute little bunny boxes like I did this year for 2026 Easter. Just know that See's will blow any other chocolates out of the water.

I finally received a message. Huge thank you for replying! So here it is…read more See's Candy is clarifying that the reason my teacher discount was denied is because of the type of gift card that was given to me. *Again, referring it as a discounted gift card. Again, I don't know what that means because this was given to me as a gift from a student. So I googled, and it turns out that discounted gift cards can be purchased through membership organizations: RESDC, funex and COSTCO. So I'm assuming, that the gift card that was given to me as a gift may have been a Costco gift card, because I have never heard of the other vendors. LASTLY, FINAL VERDICT The only reason I'm still giving them a one star review is because I had to send them 3 different messages in order for me to get a response. - I'm very grateful for the response, but I think it would be very helpful for you to clarify what the definition of a discounted gift card actually means because it caused a lot of confusion and in the end, I had to investigate the true definition. -customer service did not really find a solution to the problem. -This gift cards policy is nowhere to be listed on their main webpage or in store so again, this will respectfully cause confusion * I will still use my gift card because I love your candy. I hope this post will help for clarification on gift cards. I don't look to discourage anyone from buying something sweet. If you are looking for something tasty, get the dark chocolate box! It's the best. Cheers!

Being a sweets fiend I'm always trying to find the next best chocolate confections. Well, tonight I…read morethink I found it. While eating dinner at 127 West Social House I ran into the start up business owner Of Sweet Irony Candy Co. I was telling her about how I love support local businesses in our friendly village. She gave me a sample of her Milk Stout Sea Salted Caramel and I was in nirvana...OMGit was so good I helped myself to seconds. She told me a little bit about the back story of her company. She started of telling me about the company name and how came about because she's a type 1 diabetic who makes (non diabetic friendly) candy...hence Sweet Irony! I thought that was super clever....her story was eye opening but I wish her the best of luck! Before I left the restaurant I bought 1 bag of Caramels and 1 box of English Toffee. Before I got home I devoured the whole bag of caramels! It was amazingly yummy...I was hooked! Honestly, I felt super guilty afterwards and if my guilt didn't shame me I would have ate the whole bag of English Toffee as well! I added her on Instagram. I think I'm gonna order some for my friends at work. I'm still thinking about the bag of English Toffee! Haha

Oh my goodness are these chocolates divine! The best! We ordered the English toffee and also the…read moremilk chocolate sea salt caramels. We definitely will be ordering more. The cute boxes with the decoration they come in is absolutely adorable.

It's Poppin Duo!! Just what the O'side Strand needed!…read moreKettleCorn & Fresh Lemonade! Located just under the Oceanside Pier; Poppin Duo has got the perfect handheld snacks when heading to the beach. They've got a variety of unique flavors for their KettleCorn. I recommend their Watermelon & Tajin blend and I also love Chocolate & Banana. I forgot to mention that they have fresh-squeezed lemonade made to-order. I appreciate the flavor blends of the kettlecorn and lemonade to satisfy the sweet & salty. It's the perfect way to beat the heat on your way to the beach! I love that Poppin Duo also supports our local community. I've seen the owner buying from local vendors at our market. Local Supporting Local!! Service is fast & friendly and there's always Free Samples to try. There's no seating; so just grab-n-go! Just look for the bright red & yellow kiosk under the Oceanside Pier and grab a bag while you're their!!

I had the opportunity to try this fabulous kettle corn and I was not disappointed. The kettle corn…read morewas the best I have ever tasted and it seem to melt in my mouth as I tried different flavors. I selected the one in the photo which was signed by the Proprietor! A very great young guy making a positive difference