National Ice Cream Day 2022: Where To Grab A Scoop In Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, CA — Grab a friend and find a nice cool spot in the shade: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, giving us the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer favorite at some of Lake Forest's most-loved ice cream shops.

The United States celebrated the first National Ice Cream Day in 1984. We celebrate the sweet treat thanks to former President Ronald Reagan, who wanted to commemorate the treat enjoyed by most Americans.

Most of us can agree: ice cream is a deliciously sweet delicacy.

What flavor rules above them all? That’s another story.

A recent ranking by TOP Data in honor of National Ice Cream Day determined the top 5 flavors in every state based on online shopping data.

The top flavor in California? Rocky road.

Coming in second place was Neapolitan, followed by green tea and coffee. Coconut rounded out the top five.

Craving a scoop now? We can’t say we blame you. Today would be a great reason to head to your favorite ice cream shop.

If you’re not sure where to go, allow Patch to recommend a few favorite spots in Lake Forest:

Handel's
13786-C Jamboree Rd
Irvine

Joe's Italian Ice
2201 S Harbor Blvd
Orange

Churned Creamery
2493 Park Ave
Tustin

In Lake Forest, residents can expect balmy temperatures in the high '80s and patchy clouds in the early morning. By the afternoon, clouds are expected to burn away and residents will likely experience high humidity through the rest of the day, according to Accuweather.

Ice cream is not just a modern favorite. It turns out ice cream has a long history dating back more than 1,500 years.