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.

Wynston's Ice Cream Co. Torrey highlands location at 8250 Merge Ave, San Diego, CA 92129
Closed · Opens 12pm
Address
8250 Merge Ave
San Diego, CA 92129
Today's Hours
12pm – 10pm
Directions

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

  • Bigger patio. Twice the outdoor seating of our San Marcos shop. Good for groups, dog people, and people who hate fluorescent lights.

  • All the same flavors as San Marcos. Sister shops, identical menus, synced daily.

  • Plenty of parking. Street parking right in front of the shop, plus an entire parking lot just across the street.

  • 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.

  • Apple Sticky Bun ice cream

    Apple Sticky Bun

    Cinnamon bun ice cream with apple pie filling and a cinnamon brown sugar swirl. Contains: Milk

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    Apple Sticky Bun ice cream

    Apple Sticky Bun

    Cinnamon bun ice cream with apple pie filling and a cinnamon brown sugar swirl. Contains: Milk

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  • Biscoff Latte ice cream

    Biscoff Latte

    Cookie butter and coffee ice cream.

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    Biscoff Latte ice cream

    Biscoff Latte

    Cookie butter and coffee ice cream.

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  • Blue Moon ice cream

    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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    Blue Moon ice cream

    Blue Moon

    Our founder, Chris, grew up in Michigan, where Blue Moon can be found in every creamery in the state. Hints of vanilla and citrus bring an almost sherbert flavor into the rich, creaminess of the ice cream. Contains: Milk

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  • Boozie Cookie Smores ice cream

    Boozie Cookie Smores

    Roasted marshmallow goodness with chunks of chocolate chips cookies, a nip of bourbon, and a fudg...

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    Boozie Cookie Smores ice cream

    Boozie Cookie Smores

    Roasted marshmallow goodness with chunks of chocolate chips cookies, a nip of bourbon, and a fudge swirl. A grown-up twist on the campfire favorite. Contains: Milk, wheat, soy, egg, alcohol

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  • Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle ice cream

    Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle

    Our best Madagascar vanilla, along with the delicious beans for a little extra vanilla. Add in a ...

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    Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle ice cream

    Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle

    Our best Madagascar vanilla, along with the delicious beans for a little extra vanilla. Add in a bit of bourbon to give just a bit of a kick on the aftertaste and then sea salt caramel truffles for the perfect compliment. Contains: Milk, alcohol

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  • Chocolate Almond ice cream

    Chocolate Almond

    This ice cream starts with an almond base for a completely vegan flavor. Our pure dutch cocoa is ...

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    Chocolate Almond ice cream

    Chocolate Almond

    This ice cream starts with an almond base for a completely vegan flavor. Our pure dutch cocoa is added to create a combo flavor that is tough to beat. Smooth, creamy, everything you love in ice cream, just no dairy to worry about. Contains: Nuts

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

    A collaboration with Maya's delicious vegan cookies. We used her chocolate chip cookie dough and ...

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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

    A collaboration with Maya's delicious vegan cookies. We used her chocolate chip cookie dough and cookies to make a real vegan treat based on an all-time classic. Contains: Wheat, soy

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  • 🏅Award-Winning Chocolate Covered Strawberry ice cream

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry

    The darlings of the ball, our award-winning strawberry ice cream & Milk Chocolate Chunks, are now...

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    Chocolate Covered Strawberry ice cream

    Chocolate Covered Strawberry

    The darlings of the ball, our award-winning strawberry ice cream & Milk Chocolate Chunks, are now married and make the most beautiful scoops. Contains: Milk

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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 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday (today) 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 →