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Best Shaved Ice In Orange County

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The summer heat is in full force and shaved ice is one of the tastiest ways to cool down on a warm summer day. From mobile trucks to self-serve syrup bars, Orange County has some of the best places to get an ultimate brain freeze.

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Sno on the Go

25567 Jeronimo Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
www.snoonthego.net

Sno on the Go is one of the most popular places to get shaved ice in Orange County. Locals cannot resist cruising through the drive thru to get their favorite cup of shaved ice on a warm summer day. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. They are closed on Mondays.

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Kona Ice

501 N El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
www.kona-ice.com

Shaved ice goes mobile with the Kona Ice food truck. The Kona Ice truck travel daily throughout Orange County serving some ice-cold shaved ice. The truck has a full self-serve syrup bar on the side of the truck for customers to create their own special creation. The Kona Ice truck can be located daily using their truck locator on the Kona Ice website.

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Oahu Shaved Ice

1101 S Lemon St
Fullerton, CA 92832
oahuice.com

Oahu Shaved Ice is the "go-to" location for shaved ice in Northern Orange County with locations in Fullerton and Placentia. There are more than 80 different flavors for customers to choose from, and a full ice cream parlor. Oahu also offers catering for special events and celebrations.

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Tropical Sno

2800 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
www.tropicalsnoca.com

Shoppers at The Main Place Mall can get an authentic Hawaiian shaved ice at Tropical Sno. They offer a large variety of shaved ice, blended ice coffee, milk tea, slush, and iced tea. There is also a catering truck that can be rented for special events and fundraising options for local schools and charities.

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Sticky Fingers

4612 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604

Sticky Fingers is a one-stop shop to satisfy your sweet tooth. There is a plethora of candy, treats, and shaved ice. There is a large variety of flavor options available for creating your favorite shaved ice. This intimate location has it all with fantastic customer service.

Shelby is an Orange County Native, and is a freelance writer for multiple magazines and websites around LA and Orange County. She can be found writing daily about the hottest happenings at the OC Mom Blog or on Twitter @OCMomBlog.

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