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Banana Pudding
It's bananas, a lot of bananas, we infuse them into our creamy base. Add a bit of vanilla, and gl...
Gluten-Free
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Our second scoop shop
Ice Cream in Torrey Highlands, San Diego
Same handcrafted ice cream, same monthly menu, same Hold the Cow line — in a quieter corner of San Diego with bigger patio energy. Eighteen flavors, every one made by hand.
About this shop
A second home for handcrafted scoops.
Our second shop opened because we wanted to bring our ice cream to more San Dieagans. Same ice cream, made by the same hands at the same place — just a different room with a different crowd. Date nights, family runs after soccer practice, the after-work cone you didn't know you needed.
The "Always" trio doesn't change: Old Reliable, FTW Chocolate, Chocolate Covered Strawberry — three flavors that have won national awards we promised ourselves we wouldn't brag about. The other slots rotate at the beginning of every month. Voted on by you. Stress-tested by us.
Hold the Cow rides on the same menu, never the back shelf. Built on various plant bases, scooped from dedicated tubs. Half the time you won't notice they're dairy-free until we tell you.
What's different about this shop
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Bigger patio. Twice the outdoor seating of our San Marcos shop. Good for groups, dog people, and people who hate fluorescent lights.
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All the same flavors as San Marcos. Sister shops, identical menus, synced daily.
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Plenty of parking. Street parking right in front of the shop, plus an entire parking lot just across the street.
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Open late. Until 10pm Daily.
This month at the shop
Currently scooping in Torrey Highlands.
Same menu as our San Marcos shop. Anything sold out shows up so you can plan your visit.
Be My Frankenstein
If you like Halloween candy as much as we do, then this one is for you. Our absolute best ice cre...
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Blue Moon
Our founder, Chris, grew up in Michigan, where Blue Moon can be found in every creamery in the st...
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- 🏅Award-Winning
Chocolate Covered Strawberry
The darlings of the ball, our award-winning strawberry ice cream & Milk Chocolate Chunks, are now...
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- SOLD OUT
Cookies in Scream
Just like sitting down to eat a sleeve of these with a glass of milk, but beeeettttter! Some say ...
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- 🏅Award-Winning
FTW Chocolate
Having lived in 4 countries and traveling often, chocolate is important to us. Like, REALLY impor...
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Mint Chocolate Chunk
Chunka Chunka burning love!!! With natural mint, chunky rich chocolate chunks, and zero artificia...
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- Last tub
No Cows Were Used in This Vanilla
An impossibly smooth and creamy 100% plant based vanilla ice cream.
VeganGluten-FreeLast tub — going fast.1 left.You're on the list.
We'll send a note the minute No Cows Were Used in This Vanilla rotates back into the case.
Find us
How to get to the Torrey Highlands shop.
8250 Merge Ave
San Diego, CA 92129
(619)273-3538
Hours
| Sunday | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Monday (today) | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Parking
Street parking available right in front of the shop. Plus a parking lot right across the street.
Landmarks
We're in the Torrey Highlands / Rancho Peñasquitos area of north San Diego, just east of I-15 off of the 56 at the Camino Del-Dur exit and minutes from Carmel Mountain Ranch, Sabre Springs, and Carmel Valley.
Plan your visit
A few things worth knowing.
Family-friendly
Great place to sit down with the fam and enjoy a few scoops, maybe split a flight of four flavors.
Dietary options
2 Hold the Cow dairy-free flavors monthly. Gluten-friendly cones. Allergens available upon request.
Dog-friendly patio
Outside seating welcomes dogs. Pup Cups behind the counter, free if your dog says please.
Private events
Birthday parties, group bookings, corporate offsites. Email info@wynstons.com to start.
Catering & wholesale
Restaurants and caterers across north San Diego can work directly with us.
Gift cards & loyalty
Buy gift cards online or in-shop. Join the Wynston's Secret Society for early-access pints and a birthday scoop.
Common questions
Torrey Highlands shop, answered.
If your question's not here, call us at (858) 923-1411 — we actually pick up.
Where is Wynston's Ice Cream Co.'s Torrey Highlands location?
Our second scoop shop is at 8250 Merge Avenue, San Diego, CA 92129 — in the Torrey Highlands / Rancho Peñasquitos area of north San Diego, just east of I-15 and off of the 56 at the Camino Del-Sur exit, minutes from Carmel Mountain Ranch, Sabre Springs, and Carmel Valley.
What hours are you open?
Hours are pulled live from this page above. Open daily until 10pm. Holiday hours vary — check Instagram @wynstonsicecream, or check above for special holiday hours.
Is this shop the same as the San Marcos one?
Yes — same handcrafted ice cream, same monthly menu, same Hold the Cow line. Two different rooms, identical product. Whichever's closer to you, you're getting the same scoop.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes — our Hold the Cow line includes 2 dairy-free flavors every month, on a variety of plant based bases, scooped from dedicated tubs.
Do you have dirty sodas at this location?
Not yet — dirty sodas are currently only at our San Marcos shop. We may add them to Torrey Highlands down the road; when we do we'll update this page. In the meantime, read about our dirty sodas →
Can I order ice cream for a party?
Yes — pint packs for small gatherings, 3-gallon tubs for catering. Email info@wynstons.com with date and headcount.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes — all shipping orders ship from our San Marcos kitchen, packed with dry ice. Learn more →