At 207 15th St in Del Mar (92014), Saffron and Rose Persian Ice Cream brings a style of frozen dessert most San Diegans have never tasted. Founded in Los Angeles in 1974 by Ali Kashani-Rafye, the shop built its reputation on authentic Persian recipes carried directly from Tehran, and the Del Mar location marks the brand's first expansion into San Diego County. The shop sits just steps from Seaside Yogurt on the main village strip, giving this block one of Del Mar's densest clusters of frozen treats. Every batch is made locally using 100% organic, GMO-free ingredients with no additives or preservatives. The best-selling saffron pistachio flavor layers golden saffron, rosewater, and toasted pistachios into a rich, aromatic scoop that regulars describe as unlike anything else in Southern California. Other popular flavors include Persian cucumber, which delivers a surprisingly refreshing finish on warm days, as well as rose, pomegranate, taro-ube, and coconut. Seasonal specialties rotate in alongside the permanent lineup, and pints start around $7.50. The shop is open daily, with weekday hours running noon to 9 PM and extended weekend hours starting at 11:30 AM. Dogs are welcome both inside and out, and free street parking is available nearby. Shoppers heading to Del Mar Plaza often swing by on their way through the village for a cone or a cup. The space itself is compact and casual, built for quick visits rather than lingering, with wheelchair-accessible entry and a family-friendly atmosphere that draws beachgoers, tourists, and locals alike.