Point Loma lists 7 dog grooming options across the peninsula, from independent salons like Nina's Pet Spa & Grooming and Groomer19 & Friends Pet Salon to chain desks at Petco Grooming near Sports Arena. Four of the seven carry ratings above 4.5, and post-beach washes are a local specialty given OB Dog Beach proximity.
4011 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
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Verified3405 Kenyon St #102, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-244-4009
Verified2751 Roosevelt Rd #103, San Diego, CA 92106
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Verified3495 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-758-1731
Verified3610 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619-523-4177
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VerifiedA basic bath-and-brush at a Point Loma chain groomer like Petco Grooming typically starts around $40—$55 depending on breed and coat condition. Full-service grooms at independent salons—which include a bath, haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning, and blow-dry—run $65—$120 at shops like Point Loma Dog Salon N Spa and Nina's Pet Spa & Grooming.
The price spread reflects the difference between a production-line clip at a big-box store and a one-on-one session with an independent groomer who knows your dog's temperament and coat type. Add-ons like de-shedding treatments, teeth brushing, and flea baths push the top end higher. Large breeds (over 50 pounds) typically carry a surcharge at every shop in the area, independent or chain.
Point Loma Dog Salon N Spa and Nina's Pet Spa & Grooming both carry near-perfect ratings from owners who return for consistent cuts, calm handling, and groomers who remember how their dog likes to be worked on. Groomer19 & Friends Pet Salon is another independent with strong word-of-mouth, particularly for creative grooming and breed-specific styling.
For convenience and price, Petco Grooming on Sports Arena Boulevard is the busiest chain option and handles high volume with reliable, if less personalized, results. The independent salons win on relationship and customization; the chain wins on walk-in availability and bundled pricing with supply purchases at the same store.
OB Dog Beach is the closest off-leash beach to Point Loma, and the post-beach salt-and-sand situation is why several local groomers offer quick-rinse services without a full grooming appointment. Point Loma Dog Salon N Spa handles bath-only visits, and Groomer19 & Friends Pet Salon takes drop-in washes when the schedule allows.
The fastest option is Dog Beach Dog Wash in Ocean Beach itself—a self-service dog wash right near the beach where you can rinse the sand out before it gets into your car. For Point Loma owners who want someone else to handle it, calling ahead to one of the peninsula's independent groomers on a beach day is the move. Most charge $20—$35 for a bath-only visit, a fraction of a full groom.
Mobile grooming vans service Point Loma, though most are San Diego—wide operators rather than businesses based on the peninsula. Mobile groomers bring a self-contained grooming van to your driveway, which eliminates the car ride and the stress of a salon environment for dogs that do not travel well. Expect to pay a premium—mobile grooms typically cost $20—$40 more than the same service in a shop.
For owners who prefer a fixed location but still want minimal-stress grooming, the independent salons on the peninsula tend to book one dog at a time rather than running a high-volume floor. Nina's Pet Spa & Grooming and Groomer19 & Friends Pet Salon both operate small-shop settings where the dog gets individual attention from start to finish.
At the independent salons—Point Loma Dog Salon N Spa, Nina's Pet Spa & Grooming, and Groomer19 & Friends Pet Salon—appointments are strongly recommended. These are small operations with one or two groomers, and walk-in availability is limited, especially on weekends. Booking a week or two ahead is standard for a full groom.
Petco Grooming accepts both appointments and walk-ins, though walk-in wait times can run long on Saturdays. For bath-only visits after a beach day, calling the morning of is usually enough to get a same-day slot at one of the independents.
All four qualifying groomers in Point Loma handle large breeds, but the experience and pricing vary. Point Loma Dog Salon N Spa regularly works with German Shepherds, Goldens, and other large-coat breeds, and the one-on-one salon format keeps big dogs calmer than a high-traffic chain floor. Petco Grooming takes large dogs on appointment and has the tub size to handle them.
Large-breed grooming runs 30—50 percent more than a small-dog groom, primarily because of time—a Golden Retriever blow-dry alone can take 30—45 minutes. If your large dog is anxious or reactive, the independent salons offer a quieter setting with fewer dogs in the building at once. HOWLISTIC in Hillcrest is worth the short drive for large-breed owners who want a holistic grooming approach.
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