Ok the employees are so sweet and friendly I don't want to give them a bad review. The last haircut my husband got here was a little uneven but most times it's fine. It only costs $18.00 so this isn't a high end salon. So let's just say you get your moneys worth and a nice conversation to boot. read more

What a great atmosphere! I went to The Cove for the first time yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to find that the barbers were holding conversations with their clients. It wasn't long before I was involved in some of the conversation. It was about a 15 minute wait but it flew by due to the entertaining topics discussed. When I sat down for the haircut, I told David what kind of cut I wanted and that I wanted a shave which was to be my first professional shave. He took his time to create one of the best haircuts I have had, no joke, in my life. The shave was also an excellent experience which came with multiple applications of a hot towel, warm shave cream and a facial massage; followed by an invigorating application of aftershave. I've been looking for a good haircut since I moved to Del Mar a few months ago. This is a harder task than you might think. ... My search has come to an end. The friendly and professional nature of the barbers, paired with the absolutely fantastic haircut and shave is more than enough to have me sold on The Cove; and then there's the view! To add a couple of other benefits, they are reasonably priced and have a clean shop. David was even thoughtful enough to make sure that there wasn't any pieces of cut hair in my hair to avoid it getting into my motorcycle helmet. It's almost upsetting that I have to wait a few weeks for my hair to grow as I can't wait to go back! If you or someone you know is looking for an experience that goes above and beyond just a haircut, I would strongly recommend The Cove Barber Shop! read more

Wow I get to submit this place to yelp and be the first to review yet Dave Schenk and the Cove Barber Shop have been around for a few years. Dave Schenk is the owner and one of the main barbers. I met him originally at Solana Beach Barbers on Hwy 101 when he worked their years ago. I've had mixed haircuts there. Dave I found was worth following around. He bought the Cove Barber Shop as a side business as well as the hair salon Salon by the Cove which shares the same address. The hair salon and barber shop are separated by the way. I think it speaks volumes of Dave that I've followed him throughout the years. The barber shop is clean. It's got a few flat screens, Dave has a positive attitude and is a great conversationalist. I can easily give him 5 stars. read more

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I followed Dave here when he made the move from the Coast Hwy shop. All the barbers here are great. I always get a good haircut and they don't charge much for it. My 93 year old grandpa as well as my 3 year old son are also patrons. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and always full of good conversation. read more

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This was my first time in and I will definitely be back. Great customer service and best haircut I've had in ages. The owner also cut my autistic toddlers hair as well. That's not always easy and he was patient and my sons hair looked great. Very reasonably priced too. read more

Went to this little shop for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I have my go to guy, but due to my work schedule and the schedule of my barber, I am unable to always get in there when needed. Got my usual two on the sides, with a taper, a touch off the top, and cleaned up the neck and sideburns, with the straight razor to the neck for the cherry on top and I was out the door and back to work. Vanessa is the only girl I think I have ever allowed to give me the gentleman's cut I prefer and she did a great job. Will definitely be visiting her again and for $18+tip, I'm quite satisfied. Check this place out!! read more

I can't recall when I first started going to Dave's shop but it's been well over a decade. Good, friendly service and convenient location

Happened to be in Del Mar with an hour to spare. Figured I'd get a haircut. Drove up a few mins to Solana Beach and walked right in. Dave is very friendly and professional, great conversation. Haircut was fine, took care of what I needed. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular. read more

I go here and it's a good cut at a good price. My buddy Ian suggested I go here after hearing me complain so much about the cost of all other hairstylist places I've been to. I had some weird notion that my hair is difficult to cut well and thought barber shops do military type of buzz cuts. Okay, so I was stupid and turns out I'm not so special and barbers can cut hair as well as buzz cuts. Who knew? Manny is friendly and does a great job lowering my ears. Cove has a new customer. read more

I've been going to Dave for hair cuts for 25 years. Hands down, the best barber in the world! The shop is a bit hard to find, but worth it.

Dave has been my barber for 20+ years--in this shop and the one around the corner from this shop. Haircuts are $18, but nobody gives him less than $20. We want to make sure they are there when our hair grows out again. read more

Dave has been cutting my hair for over 25 yrs. Great barber and even better person. Every time I come home I get a cut and a hot towel shave. read more

Got a beard trim and hot lather shave from Dave. Great conversation and great find I would highly recommend this place to others. Steve Schapiro the motorcycle attorney. read more

The best around!! Old school barbers in an old school barbershop. Really the best!!! Highly recommend the Cove.

It's what a barber shop should be, totally not PC and a nice relaxing place to get a haircut. Dave and Alton never lack for conversation and give a good cut. Only negative is Alton is a Cleveland Browns fan. read more

Excellent barber that's been around for a while. I get my face trimmed and get haircuts too.