WHY French-style sorbets, strawberry goats’ milk ice cream and creamy, rich cinnamon or white peach ice cream—not to mention the profound romance of lavender ice cream made with crushed lavender petals.

WHAT Now that this sophisticated ice cream is sold at Surfas, Whole Foods and Beverly Glen Marketplace, Angelenos don’t have to trek to Redondo Beach, but the devout still do, at least on weekends, which is the only time it’s open to the public. There’s a sweet little café, too.

WHO Chefs who don’t want to make their own ice cream, locals in the know and aficionados from far and wide.