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09/22/2026
An homage to our home state of Ohio, the Buckeye State 🍫🥜🤎
Go with Buckeye, where creamy peanut butter ice cream gets swirled with ribbons of rich fudge and loaded with bites of buckeye candies.
09/20/2026
Because stopping at Handel’s is always a good idea!
09/13/2026
You only get one, choose wisely 🤔
Birthday Cake 🎂
Buckeye 🥜🍫
Butter Pecan 🧈🌰
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie 🤎🥜
Blue Monster 💙
09/10/2026
A closer look at one seriously chocolatey scoop! 🍫 🍨
Go with Chocoholic Chunk, a rich, decadent dark chocolate ice cream packed with generous pieces of dark chocolate chips in every bite.
09/06/2026
Just a friendly reminder that you should get outside today and get some ice cream 😋
08/31/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Graham Central Station! 🚂 For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Graham Central Station in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Graham Central Station for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Graham Central Station is graham ice cream with graham cracker ripple and chocolate-covered crunchies 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Graham Central Station pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
08/24/2026
Closing out summer with a fan favorite, leaving at the end of September 🍋 This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is LEMON BAR! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Lemon Bar in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Lemon Bar for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Lemon Bar is lemon ice cream with graham cracker ripple 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Lemon Bar pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
08/18/2026
A closer look at our newest flavor!
We’re going with Cheesecake with Biscoff® Cookies - creamy cheesecake-flavored ice cream sprinkled with crunchy Biscoff® cookie pieces for the perfect mix of cheesecake flavor and cookie crunch.
If you’re a Biscoff® cookie lover, this one’s for you.
08/17/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Mixed Berry Sorbet! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Mixed Berry Sorbet in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Mixed Berry Sorbet for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Mixed Berry Sorbet is coffee ice cream with fudge ripple and toasted almonds 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Mixed Berry Sorbet pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
08/13/2026
A flavor this good deserves a celebration 🎉🎂 Take a peek TheScoop at our Birthday Cake flavor.
Cake batter ice cream, blue icing swirls, and sprinkles come together for a scoop that brings the joy of birthday cake in every bite.
08/10/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Mocha Almond Fudge Ripple! ☕️ For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Mocha Almond Fudge Ripple in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Mocha Almond Fudge Ripple for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Mocha Almond Fudge Ripple is coffee ice cream with fudge ripple and toasted almonds 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Mocha Almond Fudge Ripple pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
08/08/2026
MOCHA 👏 ALMOND 👏 FUDGE 👏
Try it today!
08/03/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Watermelon Ice! 🍉 For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Watermelon Ice in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Watermelon Ice for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Watermelon Ice pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
08/02/2026
Happy National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! 🎉
Watch one of our favorite treats come together, layer by layer. Made with OREO® cookies and Handel’s ice cream, this classic never gets old.
07/30/2026
What better way to cool off on a hot Santee day than with your favorite Handel’s ice cream? ☀️
Address
8980 Carlton Hills Boulevard
Santee, CA
92071
To get to Carlton Hills Boulevard in Santee, you can take public transportation by taking Bus 864 towards El Cajon Transit Center, getting off at the Carlton Hills Blvd. and Mission Gorge Rd. stop, and then walking southeast on Carlton Hills Blvd. for about half a mile.
If driving, take CA-52 E and take exit 16 for Mission Gorge Rd. Then turn left onto Carlton Hills Blvd and continue straight until you arrive at your destination. Parking is available at the shopping plaza where the restaurant is located.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Handel's Ice Cream Santee on Carlton Hills Boulevard is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. Their homemade ice cream is made fresh daily, ensuring that every scoop is bursting with flavor. Whether you're in the mood for a classic sundae or something more unique like their Handel's pops or ice cream sandwiches, they have something for everyone. And now, with extended hours from 11am to 10pm every day, there's even more time to indulge in their delicious treats. Plus, they offer gift cards both in-store and online, making it the perfect gift for any occasion. Don't miss out on trying their Coffee with Heath or Raspberry Cheesecake Chunk - they are sure to brighten up any gloomy day!
