The Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. will open its first Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in Santa Monica, Calif., on Nov. 20. The new shop, located at 1541 Ocean Ave, Ste. 105, is adjacent to the famed Santa Monica Pier. 

"At Ghirardelli, we are proud to be from California. As such, each shop we open in our home state is extra special," said Lacey Zane, vice president, Restaurant & Retail and Ecommerce, at Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. "When considering the location for our newest shop, it only made sense to marry two Golden State staples – the beautiful Santa Monica waterfront and delicious Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sundaes. We are always dedicated to Making Life a Bite Better and we're happy that Santa Monica now gets a taste."

At the 3,900 square foot Santa Monica shop guests can expect an experience tailormade for chocolate lovers, including:

• Over 13 different sundae varieties on the menu, such as Ghirardelli's World-Famous Hot Fudge Sundae, made with handmade Milk Chocolate Hot Fudge, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chopped and toasted almonds, a maraschino cherry, and a Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Caramel SQUARE– now available in a new mini size!
• A Pick & Mix space, where guests can customize a take-home selection of 20 flavors of Ghirardelli's delectable chocolate SQUARES - including classics like Milk Chocolate Caramel and Dark Chocolate Raspberry SQUARES, or rotating seasonal favorites like beloved Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark SQUARES
• Additional fountain and bakery favorites like milkshakes, hot chocolate, coffee, brownies, cookies, and chocolate covered strawberries
• Indoor and outdoor seating options to enjoy the year-round beachfront sunshine
• The shop also pays homage to the brand's foundational San Francisco history through a replica of the classic Ghirardelli marquee sign.