We all scream for ice cream on the Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail

In fact, Visit Tri-Valley has put together a list known as the Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail to help you plan a route through the region. Whether you want to check out all 13 places on the list or choose the ones that sound best to you, the Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail is waiting for you to enjoy the best ice cream in Northern California.

In Pleasanton, home of the Rose Hotel, which offers European-inspired accommodation in a boutique hotel setting, you’ll find four of the businesses listed on the trail. Three of them are within walking distance of the Rose Hotel, making them excellent options for those staying with us for vacation.

Nearby, you’ll find Meadowlark Dairy, Icicles and Almare Gelato Italiano, all in downtown Pleasanton. Meadowlark is a longtime local business offering drive-through and walk-up options for a variety of frozen treats, including numerous ice cream flavors. Icicles specializes in rolled ice cream inspired by desserts found in Asia, while Almare is owned by Italian immigrants and makes gelato in the classic style of their home country. Hanna’s Chocolates, located in Pleasanton a short drive from the Rose Hotel, offers a wide selection of ice cream flavors and locally made colorful chocolates crafted with care.

In nearby Dublin, you’ll find trail stops Kwality Ice Cream and Mimi’s Chocolates. Kwality Ice Cream sells natural ice cream products that include traditional cones, cups, ice cream cakes, and milkshakes as well as options infusing Italian and Indian inspirations. Mimi’s Chocolates has something for everyone with fruity and chocolatey ice cream flavors, along with many options of locally made chocolate treats.

The city of Livermore has multiple stores on the Tri-Valley Ice Cream trail as well, including Verace Gelato, Loard’s and Paleteria y Neveria Mi Lindo Michoacán. Verace offers natural gelato, while Loard’s is a community staple of 75 years serving dozens of ice cream and sherbet flavors. Paleteria y Neveria Mi Lindo Michoacán offers ice cream in a traditional Hispanic style, such as paletas, ice cream bars, classic scoops and more.

The final city on the Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail, Danville, has Lottie’s Creamery, Danville Chocolates, Yersen Gelato and Republic of Cake for adventurous dessert enthusiasts to check out. Lottie’s Creamery focuses on creating small batches of artisan ice cream with high-quality ingredients and unique flavors, such as Nutmeg Apricot Crumble and vegan Pear Prosecco Sorbet. In addition to eight flavors of ice cream, Danville Chocolates sells locally made treats such as dipped fruit, chocolate bark, truffles and more. Yersen Gelato specializes in both traditional scoops of gelato and specially made gelato cakes. Lastly, Republic of Cake has a variety of ice cream flavors, floats, and ice cream sandwiches, as well as cookies, cakes, brownies and even sandwiches for lunch before dessert.

Tri-Valley Things to Do

When you’re looking for more to explore beyond chilly desserts in the Tri-Valley, we have lots of exciting local events taking place in October.

The entire month, you’ll find The Work of Wings, a free art exhibition taking place at the Livermore Civic Center Library. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday, enjoy art across multiple media formats from local artists celebrating themes of flight, freedom, growth, and transformation.

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, donate to a great cause while enjoying fine wine at the 2025 Tech Trek Fundraiser at the Darcie Kent Estate Winery in Livermore. From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy food, wine, and a silent auction to raise money for Tech Trek, a weeklong STEM camp for rising 8th-grade girls. The event is free to attend with an online RSVP, with donation options available online.

Art lovers will want to be in Livermore on Saturday, Oct. 11 for the Annual ArtWalk in downtown Livermore. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 200 artists selling paintings, pottery, mixed media projects, clothing, jewelry and more will display their wares in this vast street art festival. The event is free for the public to attend.

If you’re looking for a laugh in the Tri-Valley, John C. Reilly is Mr. Romantic takes place on Monday, Oct. 13 at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. Starting at 7:30 p.m., comedian and actor John C. Reilly takes the audience through a comedic vaudeville show. Tickets are $100 to $140 per person and are available on the Livermore Valley Arts website.

Lovers of fine food and wine can rejoice at the return of Taste, the annual Livermore Valley food and wine experience, which is taking place at various venues across the Tri-Valley from Thursday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 19. Experience wine tastings, food pairings and competitions, dinners, grape stomping, yoga and more. Ticket prices range from $55 to $1,200 depending on events chosen and are available on the Livermore Valley Wine Community website.

For those who are more interested in beer than wine, it’s time for the annual Oktoberfest celebration at SideTrack Bar + Grill in Pleasanton on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. From 5 to 10 p.m., enjoy live music, patio games and a great selection of beer and German food. Entry is free, while food and drinks are available for purchase. You can reserve seats, meal and drink options online.

When you’re done for the day and ready to rest up for more Tri-Valley adventures, the Rose Hotel is here to make your stay a cherished memory. We attend to every detail of our guests’ stays to ensure they have a wonderful time staying in Pleasanton. Whether it’s our friendly staff, Old World-inspired decor, or the great hotel bar, you’re sure to find a reason to love the Rose Hotel. Due to our intimate size and focus on quality over quantity of guest stays, our reservations tend to fill up quickly. We recommend securing your desired trip dates with a reservation as soon as possible.

We wish you safe journeys to Pleasanton, and we look forward to hosting your stay in our beautiful community.

Reach us by emailing info@RoseHotel.net, calling (925) 846-8802, or stopping by to visit at 807 Main St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. Click here to book your next visit to the Rose Hotel.