Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay Ice Cream has landed on the Venice Beach boardwalk, opening its first brick‑and‑mortar shop on Sunday and pulling in long lines along the sand‑side strip. The new storefront is packed with branded pints, a mural‑sized selfie wall and a scoop counter that turns Snoop’s music‑first branding into a physical destination. The concept leans into West Coast nostalgia and novelty flavors, adding a celebrity‑backed stop to the boardwalk’s already crowded tourist circuit.
According to KTLA, the shop sits at 1827 Ocean Front Walk and held a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at noon on opening day. KTLA reports that the space features a mural by artist Malachi Wright and that in‑house food scientist Dr. Maya developed the ice cream recipes. The outlet also notes that the company was founded by Snoop Dogg and Cordell Broadus and is billed as a “hip hop style ice cream” brand.
Flavors and the vibe
Dr. Bombay leans into music‑themed flavor names and bright sherbet swirls. The brand’s menu lists Peanut Butter Jelly Time, Strawberry Cream Dream, Iced Out Orange Cream and Baked Blueberry Muffin, per Dr. Bombay. The company describes the line as a “never vanilla” take that blends West Coast nostalgia with mashup flavors. The shop’s visual identity riffs on 1990s hip hop motifs and colorful packaging, turning the storefront into a ready‑made photo op for visitors.
Retail rollout and distribution
In a press release via PR Newswire, the brand announced that its products have expanded into California 7‑Eleven and Speedway stores, with selective convenience store placements for two sherbet swirl flavors. The company told PR Newswire it has been pursuing grocery and convenience partnerships since its July 2023 launch. That wider retail push appears to have paved the way for this permanent Venice Beach storefront.
Local coverage from Yo! Venice noted that the grand opening invited the public to sample flavors, with staff scooping pints for beachgoers. Yo! Venice described product displays and a celebratory ribbon‑cutting that brought out a mix of tourists and locals. With the mural as a backdrop and lines forming quickly, the store is already emerging as a visible stop on Ocean Front Walk.
Celebrity partners and strategy
KTLA also reported that rapper Lil Baby has joined Dr. Bombay as a partner and investor, adding more star power to the brand. PR Newswire highlighted the company’s strategy of pairing shelf distribution with pop‑up and experiential activations. For Snoop and his team, the Venice storefront is positioned so packaged retail and boardwalk foot traffic can reinforce each other.
For store hours, flavor rollouts and a list of stockists, the company directs visitors to its website and social channels. Dr. Bombay lists Walmart and other local grocers among its retailers. Early on, selfie seekers and curious locals are expected to anchor the lines, with Malachi Wright’s mural likely to become the shop’s most photographed backdrop.
