You must try the cardamon and pistachio flavor! It is chock full of large pistachios, and the cardamon gives it a little bite. One scoop was plenty for me. Other family members tried the 10/20 flavor - caramel ice cream, oreos and fudge - and loved it. We lucked out at 8 pm on a cool Tuesday night and found... More

The ice cream is so wonderfully rich and flavorful that you might be disappointed eating other ice cream in the future. Their old-fashioned vanilla makes you realize that vanilla ice cream is not "plain" but an actual flavor. Other favorites are Snickerdoodle cookie dough, 2am Truffle, and Heaven. The only downside is the shop itself. It's tiny, not that nice... More

Marianne's Ice Cream is a Santa Cruz landmark ... has been around since the 50's. They usually have a great choice of flavors usually over 30 or so. During the weekends, be prepared to stand in line and wait, as there is usually a line out the door. Parking is sometimes a bit difficult as there is limited parking, so... More

I was intimidated when I saw the line and we almost didn't stop but I'm really glad We did. There are many flavors to choose from and they have wisely implemented a take a number system. By the time you decide your flavors your number will be called. Way faster than I anticipated and yummy ice cream!

Delicious!!!! So many selections! Staff was efficient and courteous!! Only down side was the parking - too few spaces- but we got lucky and found a spot around the corner. We will be back!!!!!

If you love ice cream and exotic flavors this is the place for you and me. I love the green tea flavor: rich and creamy, as do are the other flavors. Usually a long line. Cash only

The menu says it all: Lavender icecream Peppermint stick Pistachio and Cardomon Ginger just some of the flavors on offer when we went there. The line - at 2.30 was long. The servers offer a taste of anything you want, and as many tastes as you want. Liquorice ice cream, yes they have that - and it tastes of --... More

So many flavors to choose from and a wonderful SC tradition. Whether you are a local or from out of town you have to try Marianne's.

You hungry for ice cream? You gotta go here. Probably 40 or more flavors to choose from. Their scoops are large the flavors are excellent. This place is a tradition, a standard thing to do for many of us that grew up in the Bay Area. Spend a day at the beach and swing by Marianne's to get ice cream... More