ALEX IS THE BEST!!! Prior to him I went to the same person for a decade. I was in the area and needed a haircut and on the first shot he nailed it! Highly recommended ! read more

Best barber in Dana Point! Did such a great job. Perfect length and layers. Definitely coming back.

Alex is a super nice local guy who does a great hair cut at a reasonable price in a nice location. Get him talking about fishing and you'll hear some great stories. read more

Alex is a great barber! I recommend to me by my neighbor. I've always been totally satisfied with the haircut. I highly recommend him!

i have been coming to Alex for years and he's a great guy and the best hair cutter I've known, and if you want to talk fishing, local and Mexico, Alex knows all the guys and everything to know bout the local bite. he knows sports also but we never get past the fishing talk too often!! jeff l read more

The only barber I'm going to from now on. Great service and conversation! Haircut was spot on. Thank you!

This is a great barber shop with a ton of personality. Great location right near the harbor. The owner / barber was very friendly, professional and did a great job cutting my hair. It was really easy to make an appointment and he was very accommodating. read more

Alex is awesome! He makes time and is on time. A true pro with plenty of adventure stories to tell! read more

If you want a quality hair cut with great conversation - this is where you go. These guys can do it all. No frills, just a wonderful experience. Great pricing too. read more

Sports Barber - Great location Just head up the stairs - Barbers Near Me - Dana Point, California

If you're looking for a solid, straight, no hassle, frou-frou with a lemon twist, where Levis 501's are the norm and not twig leg, skinny jeans... "You have arrived!" The last few times that I've tried new shops to get my haircut, I left with the latest trend of extras from HBO's "Mad Men." (Sigh) I just want a straight, basic, business as usual, haircut. (I am no Don Draper wannabe, leave "The flavor of the month," to those other guys who are still trying to figure it out.) The Sports Barber is easy to miss. I've driven by this corner many times and had no idea there was a barbershop located @ the corner of Golden Lantern & Del Prado. Well, in its defense, the Sports Barber is located on the 2nd floor and sits back at least 200' from the curb. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sports-barber-dana-point?select=yEC-u7MskF98EnEwczJt6A Walked in, just after 11:30am, popped my head in through the open doorway, "Hello! Do you have an opening for a walk-in?" Alex gave a smile, "We sure do, it'll give hime something to do!..." 'As he gestured to the barber's chair with a gentlemen reading the sports section. This was the day after the Cubs won the World Series. Say hello to "Greg." Store front - Located on the 2nd floor (Photo) - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sports-barber-dana-point?select=20o9z0TaxLIQqq3E9MrRFQ For being located deep in South OC territory, I was taken back by the very home-spun, down-to-earth vibe, there's no pretentious BS or self-entitled attitudes, just a very cool place to come and get a haircut. Now, mind you it'll be a $30 haircut BUT for the area, that's about the going rate. (Cost: $28) I'm no Rockefeller but this "ain't" no Supercuts either. My good friend, FT, asked, "So, do you like that cut?..." 'And actually, I do. I'm not a hard to please kind've guy, it's hair, it'll grow back. (Well, at least for most of us... 'And then there's the Men's Hair Club.) If it was just "okay," I'd say so and most likely not return and be on my way. Greg was great, no rush, with good conversation as well... 'Overall, solid. You ever been to a place where making conversation with the barber/stylist felt like trying to thread a needle in a dimly lit room while wearing sunglasses and then eventually everyone just stops talking?... 'Well, it wasn't like that at all. We (Greg, Alex & I), talked about everything from COSTCO, Hawaiian poke - the real kine not what you find in all these dime-a-dozen "Poke'palooza" shops popping up like Starbucks in the early nineties, produce, to whatever happened to come up... 'Like I said, down-to-earth. As we say back on the aina, "Talking story." Greg & Alex - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sports-barber-dana-point?select=WIM6A565tTJCfhIGOJ4qqQ I've been to only one other barber shop in neighboring, Laguna Niguel, where I've had a similar experience, straight forward, old school barber shop that delivers a great no-nonsesne haircut. I'm not knocking these Metrosexual places, they're cool too, fancy w/an adult beverage... I've been to a few myself but sometimes, nothing beats the classics. Thanks Greg and Alex for the aloha and pointing me to a great local poke shop, just down the road, 1 exit south. (I already bookmarked it.) If you're looking for a good, South OC barbershop that has more character than most people you meet nowadays, give Sports Barbers a try. A hui hou! Until next time! - Big Aloha! Food: n/a Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Value: 4+ read more

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Fantastic guy. Very professional and affordable. I called and got a same day appointment Did a great job. read more

Sorry guys but you asked what I wanted I said 2 1/2 on the sides 1/4 of the top and clean up the back of my neck. I got the better part of the side of my head shaved? The other side completely botched and about an inch of the top. I have no hair on top and I look like one of those hipsters that shave one side of there head. People make mistakes. It will grow back but ...hey I got to go buy some new hats read more

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Best haircut ever super awesome and nice and an amazing guy. Everyone should go here!!

My friend came here for a haircut. Alex was such a professional. Moreover, he is so nice and we had the best conversations. Don't bother looking further, book with Alex! read more

Sports Barber - Such a gorgeous studio! - Barbers Near Me - Dana Point, California

Barbers who know their business! Just turned 70. Decided I needed a haircut. I was playing tourist in Dana Point, kinda just wandering around. Googled "barbershops" and this one came up close by. So, no, I didn't go there on purpose. Google made me do it. Boy, was I pleased they did! A little hard to find as it is up stairs off the main drag. Of course, if I'd just looked up, I would have seen the barber pole on the second floor wall, but, instead, I asked the nice lady at the bar downstairs if she knew where it was and she just pointed up over my shoulder. I was right under it! Anyway, the haircut was excellent. Interesting conversation , also. I would not hesitate to go back. read more

Best Barber shop in Orange County! I have been getting my haircut by Alex since the mid eighties and at The Sports Barber shop since he opened over 30 years ago. I can count on a great consistent haircut and great conversation as well as a pretty great ocean view. read more

Al was friendly and professional, highly recommend. The shop is second floor accessed from the stairs near the bar area.

Worst haircut ever. He said he couldn't do a skin fade. Basically gave me an uneven bowl cut in about 10 minutes Had to get it fixed somewhere else's the same day Highly recommended? Wow. Won't be back read more

Definitely coming back to this place. Appointment was on time and the owner did a great job. Very cool vibe inside with sport and fishing pics. He was very nice and professional. Thank you Sports Barber in Dana Point. See you soon. read more

Alex is my man. Been going to him for years and years. You can not go wrong with him.

Great haircut and they love talking fishing.

Alex is the MASTER. I have been going here for about forever. You can try the rest but you will always come back for the BEST. 5 Stars always... read more

These guys are great! First time here and I will be back. Greg did a great job on my haircut. Took his time to make sure I looked my Best! I needed a nice professional look for an upcoming job interview and Greg cut my hair perfect. Thank you Greg! read more

I was looking for a shop to get my hair cut near my mom's place in Laguna Niguel. The Sports Barber came up on the internet as one of the few in the area. My son and I tried it last year for the back-to-school cut before returning to Utah for the school year and my son loved it...good style, good conversation, nice location, low key and they know what they are doing. This year we went back and I got my hair cut. It was the same - good service, good timely styled cut, nice service and convienient location and availability... One thing I forgot about this time and required me to make a trip back is that its cash only and I did not get the towel service this time when I came in which would have been nice. Overall I recommend the place, i will be back and think that if it works for me it should work for about anyone that has hair still on their head! Willy D read more

Been going to Alex for 25 years and never a bad cut. My wife is always happy with the results. Ellen's cuts are great as well so its hard to choose who to go to. read more

Fine for what you are paying for, a little more than your typical high and tight would cost but I went in because I was in desperate need of a quick cut and my regular was not available. Honestly felt more like a salon than your typical barber shop. Staff is really nice though and it was a comfortable enough atmosphere. read more

I am very particular about who cuts my hair. I expect not only a great haircut, but a great experience. Ask for Al! He takes care of both! Honestly this guys picture could be in the dictionary next to "good vibes" He takes pride in his craft and he's a joy to be around. Thanks again Al! See again soon! read more

Alex is by far the best barber I have ever! One could not do any better! Have no doubt, this is a great barber shop!

Refered by a friend. Lived up to and beyond the recommendation. Relaxed atmosphere, great conversation but most important a very good haircut. Alex's attention to detail is what sets him apart. read more

Just called this shop because their website offered new clients a FREE haircut. When I called to make an appointment the lady said..."oh, we discontinued that offer". Well, take the offer off of your website then. That is bait and switch tactics. I asked how much a regular haircut was....$28 !!! HOLY MOSES! I will do it myself from now on at that HIGH rate! read more

Real man's barber shop. Clippers (scissors are for us girls), dead flesh and sports hang on the wall, the Owner is a real fisherman and its got an ocean view. Come on, how good can it be for the guys. Hubby's been getting his buzz cut there for longer than I want to admit. The clients range from local kids to pro athletes (surfers, baseball, football) through retirees. Everyone is the same in the barber's chair. Men (or ladies with sons that need a little male bonding) if you've been missing a real barber shop, just call Alex. Bring cash (a cut is about $25 plus tip which is a bargain) because, well it is what it is. Make an appointment, if you can, because the fish may be biting and well a man has to have his priorities. Tourists, its worth the price of admission just to get the input of the real locals on what to do, where to eat or where to go fishing. read more

Sports Barber is Great. Ellen and Alex are the best. Great location too!!

Walked in off the street and was able to get a haircut right away. The barbers were friendly and nice. I got a good cut for $25 plus tip.

I came in on a Saturday afternoon and I got a warm welcome and a seat at the chair right away. Alex is a great conversationalist and he knows Dana Point really well. I got info on great restaurants, water sports and night life during my cut. I also didn't realize that it was a cash or check only shop, but Alex let me run across the street to the bank without any suspicion! Class act all the way, and a great experience. I will definitely be back! read more

Ahhh one of my favorite spots. Ive been going to see Alex for almost 20 years I guess. When I first started going there I had locks like fricken SAMPSON - and dude always kept me respectable. NOW Alex has to treat my little warriors like endangered species. LOL He has handled that mission with awesome styles that maximizes the locks I have left to their max. Dude is an HARDCORE Fisherman - knows all the best spots to catch everything and always has some great stories to tell - shessh we usually talk through the entire sports spectrum when I'm there. Side story: Was in there two days ago - I had to get a cut a few weeks ago before a wedding up IN Canada - the guy screwed it up a bit and it has been bugging me ever since. So Called Alex - He say's come on in - AS SOON as I walk through the door he say's "Who hacked your hair?" BEFORE I told him what the problem was. THAT KIND of attention to detail is what I want from my barber. Bottom line - Dude is wicked talented and he cares about his customers. read more

I have been going to Bill at Sports Barber for a long time. He's cut hair for Hollywood royalty and just plain folks, and he takes great pride in pleasing all of his customers. There are so many imposters charging a fortune and others offering bargain rates and they all fall short of the great work done at Sports Barber in Dana Point. read more

Here is a concept that really works: Alex surrounds his shop with sports memorabilia, has a view of the Dana Point Yacht Harbor, and has the TV tuned to the latest sports page = and gives a great haircut. OK lots of places try this. Whats the difference? Alex actually knows whats happening and can rap it down on any subject from fishing to football, from local politics to Laker logistics. He's like the true small town American barber of memory who not only makes you look good he makes you feel good too. He's an institution in his town and one well worth experiencing. - He's a rare breed - a great guy with a great skill at a great price. Been getting my hair cut there since my kids were small. Never had a bad one. read more

Alex is a real good guy; good skills with the scissors, too. I've been going to Sports Barber for several years (over 4); don't always get my haircut here as I travel for business sometimes. My only downside is that they aren't open on Monday's, and I like to get my haircut earlier in the week (not on weekends). Regardless, I've shopped around S. OC / Beach Cities and have settled in the comfortable surroundings, the warm towel, and the good cut for the price. Its more than Super Cuts, and the cut at Sports Barber IS worth the money for sure. Let's hope they keep prices around $25-$28 for wash and cut....they also have some snacks handy! So, all in all its a good value, talented barbers, and great view / setting. Get ready from some fish stories! read more

I live here in Dana Point and have tried a few local barber shops. I walked in with no appointment and was greeted with a smile from Greg and Alex. These are some good ol' boys that know what they are doing, how to have a conversation, and have the right tools to do their job (and do it well). Looking forward to bringing my son in to meet the guys. Thank you Greg! read more

What a great find! My husband decided to grow a beard but was struggling to keep it looking neat and trimmed. So he went to see Alex and came home looking great. Alex trimmed his beard perfectly and at a great price. My husband will definitely be back. read more