List Best 6 Nail Salons in Santa Cruz, CA (Part 2)

Andrea Aura Larasati Me and my husband stayed her for our Anniversary, we had a good time here. The service is top tier! we love the restaurant also. The only thing is the room has lots of ants which is understandable cause of the location. I spoke to the front desk lady about the issue we experienced in our room but we have not heard anything from the management. Some guy knocked our door at midnight and calling my husbands name asking if we are inside, obviously we did not open the door. Im expecting someone to call me and explain what happened that night i just wanted to make sure if something happened.

M. B. What a beautiful experience! My wife, two dogs and I stayed here for two nights and we had a wonderful time. The pool area is spectacular, the grounds are well kept and beautiful and the room was very comfortable. Since we travel with our pups, its wonderful to find a place that is truly accommodating to our furry family (our dogs felt very welcome here)! An added bonus, The View restaurant is wonderful, we enjoyed two meals...both of them were top-notch and the service was wonderful. We highly recommend the Chaminade!

Pegah Esmaili My husband and I stayed at Chaminade in October to celebrate my birthday and the exciting news of baby #3, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the serene setting took our breath away. The sweeping views of the Santa Cruz mountains paired with the tranquil vibe made it the perfect escape. The View Restaurant was a highlight of our trip—delicious food, impeccable service, and, of course, those incredible panoramic vistas. Dining there felt like a celebration in itself! The spa was another standout. It was exactly what I needed to unwind and recharge. The treatments were luxurious, the ambiance peaceful, and the staff warm and welcoming. Chaminade truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a serene retreat, this is the place to be. We can’t wait to return!

Morgan Davis We LOVE this resort for a couple getaway but even more so as a family getaway. It’s secluded, serene, and beautiful. We love the pool with poolside drinks and even family movie nights. The bunk room fits our family of five comfortably which is hard to find. Amazing gym with tons of equipment. And dog friendly!

Rachel Norton June did the most amazing job on my manicure!! Best one I have ever had. It’s perfect!

zoe iyer I didn’t have an appointment and was a first time customer but Emmy (might spell her name wrong sorry) told me I could come back in less than 2 hours. That worked for me! When I cane back, Tom worked on my fill, he was very gentle, friendly, and thorough. I will definitely be back!

R. Cholakian I got an acrylic fill and and it came out to 72 dollars even when clicking the lowest tipping option. For that price I would expect very good quality. Some of the nails aren’t straight filed, different lengths and shapes, not straight across the top. Overall extremely disappointed and would not recommend. EDIT- 3 hours later and nail has already chipped. EDIT- it is not the next day and 4 of my nails are chipped.

Aaliyah P Amy and Tina are the best!!! Love this place! Call for appointments bc they are busy but can usually fit you in same day. They are always able to do any design I request. They are clean, fast and friendly.

Ike Segnitz This is the best set of acrylics I’ve ever had! Tri-color with a perfect pattern for only $65!!! This place is amazing, and Tin is amazing!!!

Mara Ruth I was tired of my manicures lasting less than a week from a different salon in town. I live close by to Tropical Nails so I decided to pop in. I got a mani/pedi. My manicure lasted beautifully for just shy of 3 weeks. Pedi still going strong. Linda did my manicure. She is an artist who works with her heart. I went back and she recommended for me to put powder under the gel manicure to help keep my nails healthy. I am in LOVE with this fresh mani and will definitely go back to Linda!

Tamara Ball We had the best experience here . Hi quality artisan work for low . So welcoming for my young girls . No wait . This is the best place we’ve been in Santa Cruz by far

Malia Nishimura Disappointed. Had an appointment at 3pm. Was not seen until 4:10pm. When I asked how much longer, the woman helping my friend ignored me. I selected the color I wanted for gel nails. The outcome was nothing like the "model" I asked if it will look like the model and the woman said yes. Halfway through when it was not looking like the model, she added another color, then the glitter back on top. Now my nails are uneven and do not look close to the same at all. In addition the gel is so thick, it looks like my thumb had an extra nail on it! asked her to fix it, she filed it a little then added more. Very upset that my nails look like this for the holidays. Will need to get them done again elsewhere tomorrow. They did not apologize and still charged my full amount. I didnt leave until 5pm for a simple service. If they werent available at the time of our appointment, dont tell us to come at 3! Also, if the models of gel nails are not going to look that way when applied(unless you use 10 coats) please dont allow me to select it!

Michelle B Wonderful staff. 4th time there. Tiffany always does a gread job. I had bows added on the first photo and the look was beautiful and polished. Very reasonable rates. Loyal customer. Five stars.

Haley Seifert Very sweet ladies! 3 of them smiled and asked how we were doing- one sweet lady handed us orange infused water! They asked about our days & made conversation instead of making you feel kinda weird like the typical nail place- was impressed for once. And they have 20% off going on! I don’t think gel was even an extra fee might be wrong but definitely try here.

Wendy Lewis Love this spot. Clean. Beautiful work. Beautiful people. So kind and so quiet there and not as crowded as other spots. LOVE Helen and Lee for sure but all are great.

Rylee Frazier Go with flexibility in your schedule. They get busy, but I notice they have techs on call to come in just in case. They have more color and design options than I’ve ever seen. Deluxe pedicure is worth it. And, I love their designs - I bring in a photo and they achieve it. Highly recommend.

eliza batsheva Old tools and mediocre service. The owner was eating smelly food and then vacuumed in front of me, during my pedicure. The only good thing about this place - always empty so you can just drop in without an appointment.

Mayra Alejandra Solano This way to take off the acrylic nails is so dumb and really painful. I have never experienced something like this. They were tear my nails and of course made my natural nails hurts. The pictures I am sending is after I had to cut all of them but you can still notice the rest of the nails how they look like

ana hunter-nickels I really enjoy magic nails. The staff is kind, professional, and funny. They do a good job and are great at explaining how I can keep my nails healthy. They upgraded their massage chairs and even rub my back. Really like this place!

Nick Wild honestly i would not recommend this place at all. i came in to get acrylics removed and instead of soaking my nails in acetone or something they ripped them off which damaged and ripped my nails underneath and even ripped my pinky nail down to the edge. they also shaped my nails weirdly and almost none of them are even. side note, when i called and asked how much it would be to remove acrylics they said $10 but when i got there a few minutes later the price had changed to $15

J. S I don’t usually write reviews but I’m doing this to let first timers know what you may be “scammed” into: 1) Requested for French nails, they glued white extensions at the nail tips (not what I’m familiar with but sure why not) but couldn’t even glue it properly (see photo). Asked the manicurist who glued it if that finger needs to be redone and she said it’ll be ok and left it as it is. 2) The manicurist was NOT gentle with my fingers especially when shaping the nails to the point the nail buffer cut into my flesh (see photo). 3) Hidden costs are only mentioned at the end of service. Requested to get almond shape instead of whatever was their standard, that’s an ADDITIONAL charge. Wanted to get cuticles cut, that’s another ADDITIONAL charge. Granted they waived these charges, usually these services are free based on my experience. But what disgusted me was they didn’t mention all those services were additional costs in the first place when I requested for them. Totally Cost: • $45 gel set • $5 white extension • $10 2 stickers for ring fingers

Emma Woods Ive been coming here for years. One of the best pedicures in town. I usually do my fingers myself because Im so particular, but decided to have them done this time. Sue did a wonderful job. Theyre so cute!

S Jessica (Jess) (one pic isnt from the shop, its just for reference of what we wanted and vs what we got and Sue killed it!) Love Sue. They can always fit us in and Ive been coming here for ages. Long enough that my daughter is now getting manis and pedis and loves this place also. They do really good full sets, dip powder, pedis, extra tootsie massages gel, etc...

Sydney Moss I cant say enough wonderful things about my experience at JC Nails, specifically Holly! Holly is absolutely amazing—her attention to detail is unmatched, and she always ensures that every nail is perfect. She stays on top of all the latest trends, so I always leave feeling fashionable and fresh. Her cat eye polish is my absolute favorite; the effect is stunning and never fails to earn compliments. I’ve been going to Holly for almost a year now and I’m so glad I found a nail tech in Santa Cruz that I want to stick with! Holly never fails me and always has great recommendations when I’m not sure about what I want.

Elizabeth Fabel 75 dollars for there to be a hair under the polish one finger (circled) and my cuticles to be absolutely destroyed. There was also multiple nails that are bleeding, puffy, and burning and when I called to ask for at least a partial refund I was told no and that I could come in for them to redo them. I wouldn’t go back here to get more infections so no I don’t want them redone.

Siya Bhadoria I visited this place with a friend to try out their service, but the experience was terrible. The staff was incredibly rude and seemed intent on overcharging us when we simply asked for a breakdown of their pricing. For a simple, one-color set that I usually pay $45 for, they charged me $65. To make matters worse, they didn’t even give me the color I requested—I asked for white and ended up with pink. I also added a single bow charm, which fell off as soon as I got home. The quality and service were both disappointing. I won’t be coming back, and I definitely wouldn’t recommend this place. My friend had an awful experience as well when she only asked to get 3 nails done on her hand they overcharged her as well and weren’t even accepting any of her requests.