Ice Cream Day 2022: Where To Grab A Scoop In Rancho Santa Margarita

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita'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 Rancho Santa Margarita:

Handel's
30622 Santa Margarita Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita

Cold Stone Creamery
22342 El Paseo Ste B
Rancho Santa Margarita

Baskin Robbins
22461 Antonio Pkwy Suite A145
Rancho Santa Margarita

In Rancho Santa Margarita, 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.