California · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in California (2026 List)
Out of 162 candy shops we track in California, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Albert's Petite Sweets in Long Beach at 5.0. The picks span Long Beach, San Francisco, Rancho Cucamonga, Norwalk and San Clemente and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 284 chocolate shops in California, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert's Petite Sweets | Long Beach | 5.0 | 103 |
| 2 | Chocolate Covered | San Francisco | 4.9 | 283 |
| 3 | Uptown Candy Shop | Rancho Cucamonga | 5.0 | 45 |
| 4 | The Jolly Sheep | Norwalk | 5.0 | 44 |
| 5 | Schmid's of San Clemente Fine Chocolate | San Clemente | 4.9 | 62 |
| 6 | See's Candies | Long Beach | 4.8 | 392 |
| 7 | Kobasic's Candies | Sacramento | 4.8 | 222 |
| 8 | See's Candies | Ontario | 4.8 | 144 |
| 9 | Uptown Candy Shop | Upland | 4.8 | 138 |
| 10 | Bunny Moon Candy Shoppe | Azusa | 4.8 | 54 |
The list
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Albert's Petite Sweets leads the list with a 5.0 average from 103 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 98% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 10 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 562-761-9924
- Website
- albertspetitesweets.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 11 AM to 10 PM
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Close behind is Chocolate Covered with a 4.9 average from 283 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Boutique specializing in chocolate varieties from around the world, plus gifts & custom candy boxes." Its Google category points to candy and dipped treats. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 415-641-8123
- Website
- chocolatecoveredsf.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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At number 3 is Uptown Candy Shop with a 5.0 average from 45 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Saturdays.
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- uptowncandyshop.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 2 to 8 PMSat 2 to 9 PMSun 2 to 8 PM
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Next up is The Jolly Sheep with a 5.0 average from 44 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 213-204-3189
- Website
- thejollysheep.com
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM to 3 PMTue ClosedWed 9 AM to 3 PMThu ClosedFri 9 AM to 3 PMSat to Sun Closed
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Schmid's of San Clemente Fine Chocolate comes in at number 5 with a 4.9 average from 62 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to artisan, hot chocolate and candy. 97% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 949-369-1052
- Website
- schmidschocolate.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 6 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 11 AM to 4 PM
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See's Candies holds its place here with a 4.8 average from 392 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 562-597-5189
- Website
- chocolateshops.sees.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Close behind is Kobasic's Candies with a 4.8 average from 222 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 916-448-3555
- Website
- kobasics.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 6 PMSat to Sun 11 AM to 5 PM
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At number 8 is See's Candies with a 4.8 average from 144 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 909-944-3141
- Website
- chocolateshops.sees.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Next up is Uptown Candy Shop with a 4.8 average from 138 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 909-461-1313
- Website
- uptowncandyshop.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 7 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Bunny Moon Candy Shoppe comes in at number 10 with a 4.8 average from 54 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 94% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 626-804-3442
- Website
- bunnymooncandy.com
- Hours
- Mon 12 to 8 PMTue to Sun 11 AM to 8 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best candy shop in California?
Albert's Petite Sweets in Long Beach tops this list with a 5.0 average from 103 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every candy shop in California?
The California chocolate shop directory lists all 284 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.