Though summer is an opportunity to lay underneath palm trees and relax, the season can also be a time of sweltering heat and misery. Instead of pigging out on fattening milkshakes and other caloric treats, make sure to cool down with some refreshing and healthy shaved ice spots located all over Los Angeles. 

Los Angeles Shaved Ice Truck

The Los Angeles Shaved Ice Truck serves traditional Hawaiian flavors with a choice of Hawaiian and Latin toppings, as well as mochi bites and azuki beans. The food truck travels around the L.A. area providing rare flavors that include hibiscus, tiger blood and Tahitian vanilla. The truck’s shaved ice is known for its use of organic flavors and agave-based syrups, which is a healthy alternative to ice cream.

Visit www.losangelesshaveice.com for their locations

Sweet Crush Ice Bar

For those who are hesitant to abandon ice cream but are looking for a less caloric option, Sweet Crush Ice Bar is the perfect option. This chill spot does not use artificial colors, flavors or preservatives in its desserts and offers traditional flavors such as raspberry and chocolate, as well as a few exotic choices like green apple ginger or pink guava.

11753 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049

Get Shaved

A fusion of new and old desserts can be located at Get Shaved. Combining finely shaved ice, smooth ice cream and condensed milk, this company produces a mixture of Southern Calif. shaved ice and East Coast ice cream. The menu offers classic flavors and rewards customers with ‘secret combinations,’ including mysterious options like the Eye of Earl or Boys Make Me Nuts.

9255 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, 91324