08/13/2026
Beat the Heat! Our Favorite Ice Cream Stops…….
Arizona summer + ice cream = a pretty perfect combination! ☀️🍦
If you’re staying at one of our Sunpath Properties homes, here are a few fun local spots to satisfy that sweet tooth and cool off after a day of exploring.
🌵 NORTH SCOTTSDALE
🍨 Sweet Republic
📍 9160 E Shea Blvd #105, Scottsdale
📞 480-248-6979
🔗 Sweet Republic
Why we love it: Small-batch, made-from-scratch ice cream with creative flavors that change regularly. It’s a great choice when everyone wants something a little different. (Experience Scottsdale)
🍨 Allora Gelato
📍 6990 E Shea Blvd #106, Scottsdale
📞 310-978-7276
Why we love it: A boutique Italian-style gelateria serving small-batch gelato and sorbet. Perfect for a little taste of Italy without leaving Scottsdale!
🍨 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream – North Scottsdale
📍 15681 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale
Why we love it: Homemade ice cream with a huge variety of flavors and generous portions. A fun stop for families who can’t agree on just one flavor! (Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream)
🌴 PEORIA / GLENDALE
🍨 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream – Park West
📍 9784 W Northern Ave, Peoria
📞 623-872-5401
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Why we love it: Fresh-made ice cream, lots of fun flavors and generous portions. Plus, the Park West location is near a splash pad/kids’ area—making it an especially fun family stop. (Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream)
🍨 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream – Lake Pleasant
📍 25738 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria
📞 480-203-2722
Handel’s Lake Pleasant
Why we love it: A newer local option for those staying near Lake Pleasant. Homemade ice cream and plenty of flavors make this an easy after-adventure treat. (Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream)
🌵 SURPRISE
🍨 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream – Surprise
📍 15240 N Cotton Ln, Surprise
📞 623-546-3922
Handel’s Surprise
Why we love it: Fresh-made ice cream since 1945, with a rotating selection of creative flavors. Try something adventurous—or stick with an old favorite! 🍦 (Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream)
☀️ Sunpath tip: When the Arizona heat is doing its thing, don’t fight it—find the nearest ice cream shop! 😎
And if you’re visiting the Valley, save this post for your next sweet-treat adventure!
📍 Stay local. Explore more. Make memories.
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