Pacific Beach 92109 lists 18 nail salons for gel manicures, dip powder, acrylics, pedicures, and nail art along Garnet Avenue and the surrounding blocks. MV Nails Lounge & Spa leads the neighborhood in review volume, Pacific Beach Nails & Spa matches it in menu depth, and Sky Nails & Spa holds a loyal following in 92109.
4603 Mission Blvd #102, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-273-8884
Verified1016 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-247-5003
Verified1231 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-483-9571
Verified1345 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-221-0070
Verified910 Grand Avenue ste 112 & 113, 910 Grand Ave ste 112 & 113, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-412-5643
Verified955 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-222-0515
Verified5010 Cass St Suite I, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-270-7119
Verified1416 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-246-6220
Verified4516 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-272-3249
Verified4508 Cass St # A, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-273-3011
Verified4150 Mission Blvd Ste #157, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-483-5973
Verified1742 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-272-9977
Verified1400 Chalcedony St, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 619-602-7606
Verified943 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-361-0881
Verified1837 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-274-4728
Verified5009 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-270-3135
Verified1463 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-274-3395
Verified1607 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858-412-4026
VerifiedMV Nails Lounge & Spa carries the largest review count of any nail salon in Pacific Beach 92109, with a menu spanning gel manicures, dip powder, acrylics, and spa pedicures. The shop operates on a walk-in and appointment basis, and its volume means multiple technicians are usually available even during peak weekend hours.
Pacific Beach Nails & Spa runs a similar full-service menu and holds strong reviews for consistency and speed. Sky Nails & Spa rounds out the top three with a loyal client base in 92109. All three shops sit within the Garnet Avenue commercial zone, making them easy to pair with other errands or a meal at one of the Garnet restaurants.
A basic manicure at most Pacific Beach nail salons starts between twenty and thirty dollars, with gel manicures running thirty to forty-five and dip powder sets pushing into the forty-to-sixty range. Pedicures add another ten to twenty dollars over the manicure price at most shops, and spa pedicure upgrades with scrubs, masks, and hot towel wraps run higher.
Acrylic full sets typically price between forty-five and sixty-five dollars, with fills every two to three weeks costing roughly half that. PB nail pricing tracks closely with Ocean Beach and sits slightly below what salons in La Jolla charge for equivalent services. Tipping fifteen to twenty percent is standard at all Pacific Beach nail salons.
Dip powder has become one of the most requested nail services in Pacific Beach, and nearly all 18 nail salons in 92109 now offer it. MV Nails Lounge & Spa and CoCo Nails & Spa both carry wide color selections for dip powder and handle the service with quick turnaround times that fit a lunch-break appointment.
Dip powder lasts two to three weeks without chipping and avoids the UV lamp curing that gel requires, which appeals to clients concerned about UV exposure. Pricing in PB generally runs between forty and sixty dollars for a full set. Four Seasons Nails & Spa and PB Luxury Nails also list dip powder as a core menu item.
PB Luxury Nails is one of the most frequently mentioned names for spa pedicures in Pacific Beach 92109, with upgrade options that include hot stone massage, paraffin wax, and collagen treatments for the feet and lower legs. CoCo Nails & Spa runs a similar tiered pedicure menu with basic, deluxe, and spa-level options.
Terri's Nails Lounge & Spa and Blue Ocean Nails Spa both handle walk-in pedicures and take groups. Pedicure demand in PB stays year-round thanks to the sandal-and-flip-flop lifestyle, but summer months push wait times at the most popular shops. Residents near Point Loma sometimes cross over to O'leisure Nails and Spa for another strong pedicure option.
Acrylic nails are a standard menu item at nearly every nail salon in Pacific Beach 92109. Pacific Beach Nails & Spa and Star Nails both handle acrylic full sets, fills, and repairs, and MV Nails Lounge & Spa offers acrylic alongside gel and dip for clients who want to compare options in person.
A full set of acrylics in PB typically runs between forty-five and sixty-five dollars, with fills every two to three weeks costing about half the initial price. Custom shapes like coffin, stiletto, and almond are available at most shops. Clients who want nail art over their acrylics should confirm the shop's design capability when booking—some salons specialize in hand-painted designs while others focus on speed and basic finishes.
Nail art availability in Pacific Beach ranges from simple accent nails at full-service shops to detailed hand-painted custom work at studios that specialize in design. Sky Nails & Spa and PB Timeless Nails both take nail art requests alongside standard services, and Essential Nails handles intricate designs for clients who bring reference photos.
Custom nail art typically adds fifteen to thirty dollars on top of the base service price, depending on complexity. Seasonal and themed designs—think beach motifs, holiday patterns, and event-specific work—are popular in a beach neighborhood where nails double as accessories year-round. For the widest selection of nail art styles, booking ahead with a photo reference ensures the technician is prepared for the level of detail involved.
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