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    La Jolla Cove Salon & Spa

    4.9 (135 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - La Jolla Cove Salon & Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    THE BEST! I had booked an appointment for my sister and I to get mani pedis. We were thrilled that I was able to get an appointment after a small game of phone tag. Upon entering we were greeted and promptly serviced. Trish did my nails and they look AMAZING (see attached bachelorette nails) I am obsessed with these! The massages were to die for and my sister and I both felt safe, comfortable and well taken care of. It's worth noting that another client entered as we were finishing up and not only did they greet her by name but both were so excited to see her back again! I love that kind of service 10/10 would recommend!

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    Lacy S.

    This was the best pedicure experience I've had in a long time. I called in the morning and although they didn't answer they called me back. I was able to make an appointment for the same day. I was treating mom to a pedicure as well and when we arrived there was only one other person in the salon. When she left we had it to ourselves. The view is magnificent. The service providers are very friendly and they were meticulous in their work. I got the Pedicure II and loved the massage portion. I will definitely go back and will recommend La Jolla Cove Salon and Spa to all my friends.

    Sandy G.

    The salon was very nice. It is upstairs facing the ocean! The manicurists were all very good & a lot of fun to talk with. The prices are extremely affordable! My husband and I had pedicures & manicures. We loved it and will definitely return! We live in Vegas but come to LaJolla at least once a year.

    Nikki I.

    Had such a fun time getting pedicures with my boyfriend! I made a reservation on a Friday for 1pm and they took us right away! I also told them it was my birthday over the phone and they greeted me when we checked in :) I chose a color from their vast selection of polishes while they prepared our chairs. What I really loved about our time was actually talking with Ashley and Trish! They were so sweet, we bonded over places that we like to eat and visit in San Diego and Temecula, and they gave us great recommendations! They really made us feel so special and I had such a fun time! I will definitely go again, maybe with my mom or sister :) The salon is very clean and I felt very safe being there. There is a plastic divider that hangs to separate you and they wipe down the chairs after we finished. I appreciate that the balcony doors are open wide so there is fresh air constantly circulating and the view is also a plus!! Definitely come here if you are thinking about it!

    Bridal nails - 1 week later on honeymoon in Hawaii they are still stunning!
    Carleigh G.

    THE BEST EXPERIENCE IVE EVER HAD AT A SALON!! My bridal party and I came here on a Friday afternoon to get prepped for a Sunday wedding. The staff had cleared out the salon to give us their undivided attention and made sure we all were cared for with exquisite detail. Not to mention nails that were a work of art! We all left raving about what a special experience it was. 10/10 would recommend!

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    Sunset C.

    This is the most luxurious experience you will find in all of San Diego, CA. This little hidden gem is a 5 star experience. The staff is professional and they truly love their job. The ambiance is so relaxing and healing. I highly recommend you ask for Trish.

    Beach

    I had a pedicure and it was fabulous. The view is an added bonus. The staff was so professional and courteous. I would definitely recommend them.

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    Nicole M.

    This is my favorite nail salon ever! It is super clean and you have a beautiful view of the ocean while enjoying your pedicure. The ladies are super thorough and great to chat with. I can't wait for my next visit!

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    Carlos M.

    Great friendly place with an amazing view to the ocean. I would highly recommend it, coming back again next time.

    Perfect day to celebrate my birthday! Fantastic place!!

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great services, calm and relaxing vibe with very friendly staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 100% recommend the deluxe mani/pedis

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    Very nice people giving you a pedicure while you are relaxing, staring out at the ocean is not to be missed!

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    Nice pedicure near my house! Made an appointment ahead of time and the staff were kind.

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    Great place to get your nails done in La Jolla! Fabulous views. Amazing staff! Highly recommended

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    Ask the Community - La Jolla Cove Salon & Spa

    Do you have vegan and breathable nail polishes?

    The spa is open. I've never gotten a massage there so don't know. I also don't know if they provide alcoholic beverages. I am pretty sure they have vegan nail polishes, but… 

    Did it feel clean and new tools for each client?

    Yes very sanitary

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    Review Highlights - La Jolla Cove Salon & Spa

    Trish and Ashley were absolutely amazing, I felt right at home, and got my nails done in beautiful fashion.

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    I really like this particular nail salon. The gals are friendly and efficient. I get the bio gel…read moreand it lasts a long time. Very happy with the cleanliness and newer chairs.

    If only I could give 0 stars. Hardly ever will I write a review; however, I feel extremely…read morecompelled to speak the truth about my experiences here. The first time I came, they accommodated me since I came in near closing hours on a weekday. The female worker who answers phone calls in the front and also work on customers, were already gossiping about me with another coworker who was doing my pedicure. I came back the second time only because I like the gel polish color they had. However, I truly regret coming back. That same female worker who works in the front, receiving clients' phone calls, spoke very badly about me. I can understand Vietnamese very well, and the whole time she gossiped to the lady who did my pedicure about how fake I look, if my breasts are real, how weak my appearance is. It was extremely hurtful, but I held back the tears until I got home. Not only did they bad-mouth me to their other co-workers, but they were also speaking poorly of other customers who seemed to be their returning clients, referring to them as "cunts" or "witches." Please, please avoid coming to this awful place. Their quality of work is not great either. Her gel acrylic work is subpar, and the nails on my left hand were shorter than on my right, so I had to file them down at home. The lady who did my gel pedicure the second time made my left toe bleed. She also used her fists to pound my calves very strongly, which was not pleasant and felt painful. The workers here are very rude, mean, and unkind humans. Please do not waste your money and business here.

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    After many futile attempts at finding a nail tech that would not only deliver top-notch results but…read morewould also be personable and customer-forward, I'm so happy to say that I've finally found one that checks off both boxes and more. I scheduled an appointment for an acrylic fill with Katie from the recommendation of another staff member over the phone, and am so glad that I did as Katie nailed ;) the design I was going for. I typically experience slight annoyance from nail techs when I bring in inspiration photos that involve a plethora of colors, but Katie was extremely accommodating and was determined to deliver on the design that I had showed her. There were plenty of colors to choose from, and she was kind enough to assist in my color selection when I had trouble finding one of the shades that I wasn't able to locate on the wall. Throughout my service, Katie was not only personable but also extremely diligent and meticulous. After a horrendous experience at the last nail studio that I had visited, I was terrified of the drill and cuticle trimming process, but Katie was very gentle and paid considerable attention to every part of my nail. When it came to the shaping and filing process, she was exceptionally meticulous and made sure to perform a side-by-side comparison of each nail to ensure that that they were uniform in both length and shape. Once she got to the design portion, she was very detail-oriented and took the time to ensure that it was perfectly executed. Needless to say, I'm extremely satisfied with my nails and the level of service that I received. Katie not only perfectly achieved the design that I had wanted but also delivered exceptional service that was both personable and professional. I highly recommend Katie, and will 100% come back for her artistry the next time I get my nails done.

    Unfortunately, I'm very disappointed with both the quality of this manicure and the salon's…read moreresponse. Within only three days, several nails had chipped and peeled badly, leaving them uneven and unfinished. The photo shows how they looked after just three days. I contacted the salon and asked to have the problem corrected by a different nail technician because I was not comfortable returning to the same person. I was told my only option was a redo with the original technician. That did not feel like a reasonable solution after the initial service failed so quickly. I gave the salon an opportunity to make things right before posting this review. I wasn't asking for anything excessive just to have the work properly corrected by someone else. Unfortunately, they were unwilling to accommodate that request.

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    4.5(155 reviews)
    2.4 miLa Jolla
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    I recently went to NBTS for the first time with my family while they were in town visiting…read more I had a superb experience getting a gel mani, gel pedi, and neck massage. It was so relaxing, and they did an excellent job on my cuticles.

    I've been coming to this salon for years, which is why this experience was so disappointing…read more I made a noon appointment for a manicure and pedicure. Before coming in, I called to ask if I could arrive at 12:15, but they told me they were too busy and that I needed to be there at noon. I arrived around 12:05, and as soon as I walked in, two employees told me they couldn't take me and suggested I come back another day. After I reminded them that I had an appointment, they asked what kind of nails I wanted. When I said I hadn't decided yet, they told me they didn't have time for long nails. I said I was happy to do short nails instead, and only then did they agree to see me. Once I sat down, I was told I couldn't use the same color for my manicure and pedicure because they didn't want to share the same bottle between technicians, so I had to choose a different color for my toes. Then I asked for my usual dip manicure and was told they only had time for gel. When I asked about dip, I was told they had already informed me of that, which they hadn't. If the type of manicure affected scheduling, someone should have asked when I booked the appointment or when I called before coming in. Instead, I felt like I was being treated as the inconvenience, despite having an appointment and being a longtime customer. I ended up skipping my manicure altogether and left feeling disappointed. After years of coming here, this experience was enough that I won't be returning.

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    Elite Nails of La Jolla

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    4.3(111 reviews)
    0.5 miLa Jolla
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    Saw that another Yelper also got a pedicure yesterday that they, too, consider to be the worst…read morepedicure they've ever received. I was just going to let it go, but seeing that this happened with the same nail tech more than once within a few hours, I felt it was necessary to write this. I do want to make it clear that this nail tech was kind to me, and wasn't rude at any point of the interaction. Everyone working yesterday was friendly and accommodating of my last-minute call to arrange a pedicure. I just asked for the basic pedicure with clear polish. It took a total of ~30 minutes. I gave an extra star because of the friendliness, and because even the most basic pedicure comes with a hot stone leg rub, which I've never seen at a nail salon before. That part of the pedicure was very enjoyable. I also liked the massage chair, which was firm and not yet worn out, but also not so aggressive on default that I couldn't keep my feet still. I mainly wanted a pedicure to help soften the bottoms of my feet and to have my nails evenly shaped. My last pedicure was about a month ago, so we aren't talking about anything crazy here. It should have been normal operating procedure. On the majority of my toes, the nail tech cut them way too short and filed them to the point she was only filing my skin, and I moved uncomfortably multiple times but it didn't stop her. Afterwards I saw that one of my toes was slightly bleeding, while several others were cut to the quick. She must have seen this, but continued to use the nail tools without hesitation. I'd say it's a health concern, as you never know if the tools are being properly cleaned in between customers. It takes a LOT for me to confront someone and tell them to stop doing something, so while it could be argued that I should have spoken up, I also feel that someone who does this for a living should know when a nail is too short. I am getting a pedicure to relax, not to critique someone on how they're doing their job. Additionally, I know I just asked for a clear coat, but this isn't the first time I've asked for that and typically the nails look shinier than they did after this time, so I'm pretty sure that just a primer was used. I was also very turned off to how all the towels being used were white and stained with who-knows-what beyond nail polish, and although I witnessed multiple employees cleaning, I noticed that the wipes they were using were extremely dirty, meaning they were either reusing them or the place just got that dirty between cleanings. The search continues for my go-to nail salon in La Jolla...

    They do really great nails. Their prices are really. Good and their super friendly ! I ended up…read moregetting the gel-x nails not too long with my ring fingers bieng red and the red was white with 3 designs on my ring fingers as well and it was only 79.00.Stop by and give them a try!

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