Best yogurt shop: Yogurtland
South Bay fro-yo fans are loyal to this independent spot that offers a glut of flavors and toppings that you use to build your own sweet creation. Always immaculately clean and always well-staffed with smiling faces, Yogurtland satisfies sugar cravings without packing on the pounds. And eating red velvet soft-serve without any guilt is about as good as dessert gets.
1570 Rosecrans Ave, MB. 310-536-9562. www.yogurt-land.com
Runner-up: Pinkberry, 900 Pacific Coast Hwy, HB. 310-318-5888. www.pinkberry.com