Every time I go I get great service! I see Toby and he is fantastic. I get gel X and they have lasted over a month. He is also incredible ad designs. They are prompt with answering text messages as well. I love it there and I recommend it to all my friends! These are my some of my recent nails. read more

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Disappointing Service Despite Good Work - Will Not Return I recently visited ocean nails hoping for a relaxing pampering session, but unfortunately, the customer service I received was incredibly disheartening from the moment I walked in. I asked for an acrylic set for my toes and a pedicure, a service I routinely enjoy and am fully aware of the cost for. Upon arrival, I was met with rudeness and questioned about my choice of service, with the nail technician repeatedly asking if I was "sure" because it was "a lot of money." This was incredibly off-putting and made me feel judged, as if they assumed I couldn't afford a service I genuinely enjoy and habitually get. It wasn't until I was on the phone with my boyfriend, expressing my frustration about being treated as though I couldn't pay, that their attitude subtly shifted. The pedicure felt rushed, and despite my interest in adding on premium services, none were offered. I wanted to treat myself to more, but the initial unwelcoming vibe and the speed of the service made me feel like an inconvenience. While I can genuinely say the actual nail work was well done, the overall experience was severely overshadowed by the poor customer service and unprofessional treatment. It's a shame, because I would have been a returning client and would have gladly spent more on additional services if I had felt welcomed and respected. Given the unfortunate political affiliations displayed in the salon, combined with the poor treatment, I definitely will not be returning. There are plenty of other salons where customers are treated with dignity regardless of their chosen services or perceived spending limit. read more

One day after ... they try to tell me that it was me .... Mind you two other nails from my previous set ( done by them) broke exactly the same way both sets done by the same technician Danny. I asked to speak with owner or manager to rectify the situation but they were " too busy " to speak to me . *** update I woke up this morning with another nail missing the same exact way. Mind you it's hasn't been 48 hours since I left the salon ..... this isn't user error this how it was put on my nail. read more

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First visit for a pedicure; the nail tech nipped my skin and it bled. My second visit for a pedicure I thought it would be better but it was worse. The nail tech nipped two toes which bled and then if that wasn't enough, she then laid a blistering oven hot towel on my feet. If you're wanting a relaxing and enjoyable spa experience where you're not rushed through like you're on an assembly line, this isn't the place. Look elsewhere. read more

Taking a trip down memory lane and writing an update to one of my first Yelp reviews when I moved back to SB/Goleta. Ocean Nails & Spa is still my go-to for quality manicures and pedicures. For those of us with busy schedules, and sometimes spur-of-the-moment appointments, they've updated their system and made it easy to call and schedule quality time at their shop. I am still a big fan of service provider Ngan for my pedicures. She's very friendly and efficient, and takes very good care of my feet and toes. Front desk staff is always helpful if there is any wait-time. Chairs and service spaces are always well organized and clean, which is very comforting. And still their great location. Right there inbetween Masala Spice, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Los Arroyos Mexican Food. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Ocean Nails today. I got a gel manicure for my sister's wedding and Anna was so articulate, knowledgeable and friendly. The tools are all clean and the place is welcoming. This is a total 180 experience from my last manicure review at a nearby salon. I highly recommend! read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

Had the worst pedicure ever, when I made an appointment the gentleman made it sound like my daughter & I could have them together. Not the case and when the girl did my French pedicure she acted like I was a bother and did a horrible job. Will never return to this place. Save yourself the trouble. read more

My girl here is fantastic, she can do ANY type of nail art you ask. And, when one broke right after I left the salon, she immediately got me in to fix it! This is one of the nail salons where I am truly happy to tip & spend up, everyone is so nice and has excellent technical skill as well. The interior and exterior look like your standard strip mall nail salon. Don't be fooled -- the people working here know their stuff! read more

Update: Ocean nails reached out in a sincere attempt to address my minor concerns. They handled the situation as well as I could expect, and I will continue to be a loyal customer as it is clear that they do care about customer satisfaction. read more

First time I went to Ocean Nails and I am blown away by the service, selection of color both gel, dip, and cat eye. I was a walk in and was able to get seated in about 5 minutes. Beautiful manicure and hand massage. Very highly recommend this place in Goleta!! read more

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While on vacation, I discovered this exceptional local nail salon. I was thoroughly impressed with the service. Danny performed my nail fill; his work is outstanding and perfectly executed the precise look I requested. I also highly recommend Mimi for pedicures. I received the Deluxe 3 pedicure, which included a wonderful massage. Mimi is attentive to detail and ensured a relaxing, customized experience. The salon was full, and customers sitting near me shared they have been coming there for 10+ years. Give them a try you won't be sorry. read more

I don't recommend this salon, I don't think they use sterilized tools...my mom and I had foot issues after a few pedicures there.

Got French gel manicure on my natural nails. It's decent. However, when looked at closely the white of the French tips are a bit crooked and not perfectly centered, causing specific nails to look a bit crooked, something that I haven't experienced with my natural nails before lol. Service was good though, and the lady who did my nails was kind, responsive and nice to talk to. She did try to fix some mistakes that occurred throughout the manicure. However it felt like though any mistakes that I didn't catch she didn't correct. I asked her to redraw the white twice on specific nails, and had to bring to her attention that there were some significant amount of polish on my actual finger before putting in the nail lamp. I am not shy about expressing when something isn't to my liking so this didn't bother me, but especially when the gel is fresh it's harder for me to see small details that are much easier for her as the tech to see, so a bit disappointed at the result though it is decent overall. Price was a bit on the expensive side (45$, at other establishments around here I usually get it for around 35-40) watch out for the 3$ extra charge for card payment (48$ with that) read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Nails not really filed to same shape, curve on the white tip very uneven right hand vs left hand - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

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They are always super friendly and do excellent work! Making an appointment is super easy.

UPDATE: The nails lasted without any complaints. Great quality, no lifting, no breaking, no chipping. We went back today and had another sister date. I tried ombré French, something I have not tried before. Kelly did a wonderful job, very professional and very friendly. See you guys in 2 1/2 -3 weeks. read more

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Beautiful nail salon, with kind and happy staff. I love my nails each time I visit! Every staff member does beautiful work! I have had the pleasure of having many different staff members do my nails and I love how they turn out each time. The environment is clean, inviting, and feels relaxing to be in. I have been coming to Ocean Nails for over 6 years. Today I had Tobi do my Dip Manicure, with a french tip design. I also had Lilly who did my Gel pedicure and it was so relaxing and wonderful! My nails are very healthy and grow very strong. I am so happy there is a nail salon in Santa Barbara that continually provides consistent, beautiful manicures and pedicures!! Thank you Tobi and Lilly, and thank you Ocean Nails! read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Dip French manicure nails, done by Tobi at Ocean Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

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I don't recommend this place. I got gel x and they were $80 and fell off within 5 days. They were also see through and bendable. My friend asked for a fill they took all her nails off and filed her skin she left bleeding. Her nails were also too big for her and were pushing into her cuticles. She paid $90 for hers. A normal set should be $50-60 and all these fell off within a week. Don't recommend. read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - my nails 5 days after getting them done - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

Wonderful service, friendly staff, fast and efficient. My daughter needed a pedicure and she was able to walk in good prices

Excellent service, high quality products & many service options. I can't say enough about how courteous all the staff members are. Been using them on a monthly basis for over 14 yrs and they still make sure I'm happy with the service during each visit. Thank you Kathy and Team!!! Today White chrome read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - White Chrome polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

I got attended by Paul for a gel pedicure and he was an absolute sweetheart! Gentle and very caring with my nails and feet. Definitely recommend him and this location to get your nails done! read more

Just went in for a last minute walk in where I was very quick tended to (sometimes that's rare these days) and Nancy gave me the most amazing thorough gel manicure, made sure every nail was pristine and then to top it off gave me the most amazing hand massage. Will definitely be making this my regular place, always great care! read more

This was the best part of my SB trip. Nice salon, they were able to take me right when I went in without an appointment, color was perfect, the woman who did my pedicure was nice and did my nails well. It was expensive ($50 for gel pedicure) but I was very happy with the experience. Would go back if I was in town again! read more

Typical nail Salon that doesn't abide by any appointments. I got there and waited 40 minutes. They had someone take off my polish so now I I have bare nails. Absolutely unacceptable read more

We wandered by Ocean Nails and Spa and on a whim, decided we'd ask if there were any walk-in openings for 2 pedicures. We could see they were incredibly busy, but we were greeted and immediately instructed to pick our colors and take a seat in their fabulous massage chairs. Not only were the staff kind, accommodating and quick, but they made our mother-daughter outing so special with matching nail colors. From the sugar scrub and leg massage, to callous removal and nail polish, our experience was fantastic. The establishment was clean, efficient, and very reasonably priced. Will absolutely return. read more

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David does the best French polish - takes his time and you get a good calf/foot massage - lasts 2-3 weeks! read more

Third time coming to Ocean nails and each time I have been very happy! I go to whoever is available and am easily able to get a next-day appointment each time I call. It is cozy and welcoming in there and everyone seems equally efficient and thorough without making you feel rushed through. I went to Tracy today and was very happy with her work! She paid attention to detail and spent her time on the shape and making it look very nice. Will definitely be going back! read more

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So to begin, the place is clean and it's easy to make an appointment. They get the job done rather quickly, no fuss, although it seems somewhat rushed. 2 stars is because each time I've gone for a pedicure or gel mani, the polish comes off in a week or even days with regular polish. I decided to give them another chance and go with dip mani - which for those unfamiliar is supposed to last AT LEAST 3 weeks. In fact, I've gotten dip so many times other places, that I can confidently say with the same level of activity I do, they last 4 weeks until I get annoyed and want a different color or cut. But here? The dip lasted a week and was heavily chipping and my nails broke. When I called the manager to explain, he was EXTREMELY RUDE, unapologetic, blamed it on the fact that I "must be doing too much activity with my hands", and that "no dip or gel ever last past 2 weeks". Basically gaslighting. Sorry I didn't know I'm supposed to quit my job or not take care of house chores so that their cheap polish could withstand the pressure of what isn't the TYPICAL LIFE of a woman taking care of a business, house, and a pet. People of Goleta, save your $ and head over to the countless other places in town. In fact there are two close by to here which do a fine job and take TIME AND CARE to your nails. read more

i used to come here all the time to get my gel pedicure with mike. he never exactly how to get my toes right, never had to correct him, he just knew how to do it perfectly. the past two time however have not been coming out as great. the first time i didn't like it, i figured maybe it was a hiccup. so i gave it another try, but this time wasn't better. there was no matching shape for all nails and my nails were cut unevenly. i will sadly not be going anymore. read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

They do a nice job and most of them speak English. The salon is very clean and their pedicure chairs are comfortable.

Always an excellent experience here at Ocean nails. The owners are marvelous and kind. My favorite place for a mani-pedi

I have been a customer for over a year now. And lately every scheduled appointment I'm waiting 15-20+ minutes. On Tuesday I went during my lunch and had a scheduled appointment. When I asked how much longer until I was up next they offered to start the soak off process, but I wanted to ask how much longer before I would be helped. I told them I was here during my lunch, they told me I should come back another day... after driving all the way out to Goleta and waiting 25 minutes. It's not fair that scheduled appointments are never respected even when you're on time. Once I left the salon I received a call to come back at 5pm, when originally I had asked for a later appointment but was told there was no availability. Hence why I went during my lunch period. Although they were sorry, this happens almost every time. read more

Went to get nails done before a wedding. Got French tips on hands and toes. Manicure was not great at all. I asked them to fix the uneven part of the French tip, which they said "later" yo and then never fixed. It was only after I left that I noticed everything else; dip gel on basically all fingers under nails, a hair in one of my nails, uneven shape of nails overall. Would not recommend. I'll pay more to go somewhere else that does better. read more

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I have been going to Kathy regularly since maybe 2022 or 2023. She always does a great job with my dip manicure including any designs I request, and my nails last a long time. I like that you can text to make an appointment. I get compliments on my nails all the time. Highly recommend. read more

It was my first time going to ocean nails! My cousin Crystal referred me to Kathy. I am honestly so happy with the way the nails came out. Kathy was very centered and focused on making me the customer happy by replicating the image of nails that I showed her I wanted. Kathy was also kind to me! Thank you Kathy for making my experience a good one. read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Almond nail shape acrylic nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

I have struggled to find quality nail technicians in Santa Barbara County--a bad acrylic set is haunting and disappointing, and I have been amazed at how bad some technicians are. But when I went here I had an absolutely beautiful acrylic set applied by a woman named Tee. I have been admiring my hands ever since. read more

Hands down my go to nail spot in SB. Not the most affordable place out there (~$70 for a dip powder full set) but definitely one of the best. I've been to multiple nail techs throughout IV/Goleta/SB in general and the guy who did my nails did a flawless job. Cuticles were trimmed perfectly, polish covered from side to side, nail beds were smooth and even, best of all, nails were filed underneath to ensure there were no uncomfortable bumps (something many nail techs forget to do). Would def recommend this place if you want a mani in SB! read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Dip powder full set - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

Still in pain after almost a week. My toe nails were cut curved way down on the sides. My small toenail was cut so far down the side that a portion of my toenail was cut right off of the skin (see photo). All the pedicures I have had in the past have been straight across without asking for it to be done that way. It seems very odd that they did this without asking first. I didn't realize how bad it was until I got home. I contacted the salon and they said sorry. That was nice but it is still very painful when I walk. I am guessing I will now have ingrown toenail pain as all of the nails grown back in. read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Toenail cut off of the skin down the side - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

Gwen did a great job on my nails! It was my first time getting this shape and I was a bit nervous but I love them. I've also gotten my nails done by Kathy a few times and they always turn out so pretty, prices are a little expensive but I think that's the same for most salons in SB. read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

UPDATE 12/23/24 I'm confused about who's talking. Two different names are listed here. I will be in today to show you how terrible my nails looked after only 2 days. I would like a refund for my nails and the generous tip I gave the young rude man. read more

When I say that I literally walked into this place, I really just walked into this place. The original plan was to replace two broken nails but I ended up getting a new full set. This is the only place in SB so far that has such a wide selection of colors and styles! Over 100 types of dip powder as well! I really wanted to try halo graphic nails and they asked me if I wanted the "cateye" design for $5 more. Now, some things are not worth it but just hear me out. After placing the polish on my hand which has purple and some gold tones, they used a magnet, a MAGNET and right in front of me the gold gathered in the center. I was so amazed and it looks so good! That's worth the extra $5! The service on its own was great as this was one the best full sets I have had! They are a little pricier than other pricey places in SB but you will come out LOVING IT and LOVING YOU! read more

Ocean Nails & Spa - Halo Purple nails with "cateye" (line that creates the gold) - Nail Salons Near Me - Goleta, California

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