What is it about cotton candy that is so delightful? Is it the memories of childhood excitement it evokes? Is it the association it has with the carnivals, fairs, and theme parks? Or is it the strange magic that turns sugar into billowing clouds of sweet fun? Whatever it is, you cannot tell me that cotton candy is just for kids. Or maybe it is! I mean we all have an inner child, and a visit to this sweet shop spinning unbelievable cotton candy art in Huntington Beach, CA, will bring it out.

Polar Playground is a cool dessert shop that has been going viral for its ultra-creative cotton candy characters.
Polar Playground/Facebook
There is ALWAYS a line at Polar Playground and people start lining up before the shop opens at 1 p.m. Because it takes time to make these characters, it is recommended to get in line early and consider coming during the week as opposed to the weekend when it’s busiest.
Carmen Juarez/Google Reviews
Every day there is a featured set of characters available which you will find listed on sign boards out front as well as in posts on Polar Playground’s Facebook page.
Lydia Smith/Google Reviews
Every cotton candy character is handcrafted and made to order and the amount of detail is unbelievable. It is truly an art and part of the thrill is watching them being made.
Robert/Google Reviews

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How ridiculously cute is this sloth with a hat?! Almost too cute to eat. Customers are warned, however, that cotton candy this fresh melts and should be eaten right away. So be sure to take a quick Insta-worthy pick, then enjoy!
Polar Playground/Facebook
Every color has its own flavor and everything on the character creation is edible with the exception of the stick.
Coqueise Hayes/Google Reviews
Is it too ‘on the nose’ to say these super-cool creations are bigger than your head? It may be one time when it is okay to play with your food.
Rakel Yr Engles/Google Reviews
Even if you don’t love cotton candy, you will love seeing the creative process and awesome clouds on a stick. But you don’t have to order one. There are plenty of other yummy and creative desserts like soft serve and milkshakes that will make your visit worth it.
Polar Playground/Facebook

Let’s hear it for the creativity of this fun little sweet shop? Would you take your inner child to Huntington Beach to try this cotton candy art? See more characters and see the daily list of what’s available by visiting Polar Playground on Facebook. Looking for something else fun and different to do in Huntington Beach? Consider this cool scavenger hunt!

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