Gelato del Mar Celebrates Second Locationwith Opening of Balboa Island Shop on August 27, 2026
Gelato del Mar, a Newport Beach family-owned artisanal gelato shop, announced today that it will be celebrating the opening of its second location on Thursday, August 27, from 5 - 7 PM at 226 Marine Avenue on Balboa Island. A curated tasting of artisanal flavors hand-crafted from scratch, including their signature Honeycomb gelato, two special alcohol-infused flavors, as well as samples of their popular dog ‘gelato’ Pup Cups, will be offered during the event. Joining in the flavorful celebration are local businesses sharing the same dedication to a mindful and clean approach to delivering delicious menu offerings. Zay’z Artisanal Deli will be sharing tasting bites of their house-made focaccia as a complementary savory pairing with the gelato. And as a toast to the evening, Corona del Mar’s WELL Alkaline Water, also offered on both Gelato del Mar locations’ beverage menus, will be sampling their naturally alkalized water, perfect for health-minded individuals of all ages. “We invite you to come in and experience our flavors,” said owner Peter Klebanoff. “We are grateful to join the special community on Balboa Island and create a place where friends and family can come together to enjoy a fun and flavorful experience.”
As a special part of the celebration, there will be a raffle for Gelato del Mar’s custom wrapped Balboa Island surfboard with all raffle ticket proceeds benefitting the Newport Beach Museum Balboa Island. The Museum offers free entry to visitors and relies on private donations to achieve its mission to collect, preserve, and promote the culture and history of Balboa Island, Newport Beach, and Orange County. “As Newport Beach residents, we believe in supporting the community that supports us,” shared Klebanoff.
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Gelato del Mar offers hand-crafted and flavorfully exquisite gelato from scratch – without preservatives, added colorings, or artificial flavorings. From well-known and loved classic flavors to unique, seasonally driven flavors, we are proud to offer the most decadent flavor experience. Freshness, authenticity, and pure flavor. Taste what we’re all about.
