Find the best nail spas near San Diego, California. Here are 285 top spots for pedicures, gel, acrylics, and high-end nail care — call to check availability. Providers listed in San Diego focus on pedicures & foot spa. San Diego sits in San Diego County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Dimas and San Fernando.
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We currently track 10 nail salons and pedicure spas serving San Diego, CA in San Diego County.
Rough planning ranges for the San Diego area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Classic manicure | $0–$50 |
| Gel manicure | $50–$100 |
| Pedicure or spa pedicure | $50–$100 |
Prices in San Diego vary with service and salon; gel, dip, and nail art cost more. A clean, well-reviewed salon is worth a few dollars over the cheapest option.
Many San Diego listings also offer manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylic sets, and nail art.
In San Diego, a classic manicure usually runs $20 to $40, a gel manicure $35 to $60, and a pedicure $35 to $75. Dip, acrylic, and nail art cost more.
Gel typically lasts about two to three weeks and dip powder three to four, versus roughly a week for regular polish. Ask your San Diego tech what holds up best for you.
Reputable salons and technicians are state-licensed and either sterilize tools or use single-use ones. Clean stations and fresh files are good signs to look for.
Gel is polish cured under a lamp, dip is a powder system, and acrylic builds length and strength. Each wears differently, so a good tech will recommend one for your nails.
In the San Diego area, a basic manicure typically runs $15–$30 and a spa pedicure $30–$60, with gel, dip powder, and acrylic full sets from about $40 to $90+. Prices vary by salon and service — call ahead to confirm.
Many San Diego nail spas take walk-ins, but weekends and evenings fill up fast — calling ahead for pedicures, gel sets, or group bookings is your safest bet.
Most spots above offer manicures, spa pedicures, gel and dip powder, acrylics and extensions, nail art, and add-ons like paraffin and massage in the San Diego area.
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