I had calming Mani, Pedi for $48.00 plus $5 for buffing nails. Anything but calming. The girl who did my feet was all over the place, she puts the timer on to massage my legs and then goes and talks to the receptionist for 3 min while the timer is running. When she did massage my legs she would stop frequently and check out what was going on in the salon. It was the faster pedicure I ever had. The girl that did my nails, was preoccupied with going home. Neither one of them pushed my cuticles back. I told her I wanted clear and she wanted to buff them out for $5 more. I told her "no" several times. It was like being on SNL. She keeps giving me, "but why" and reasons why I needed them buffed. I finally gave in just so she would stop asking me. While massaging my hands she would stop and talk for a minute or two. Don't think I will be going back. read more

Got a gel manicure done by Jolene the other day. I'm really happy about the way these turned out! These are my real nails and I'm usually very rough with my hands/ wash my hands a lot for work. She used an extra base layer to strengthen the gel more so they last. My nails are so smooth and perfect now, she really took her time to make sure each nail was flawless before they were cured. read more

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Wanted ombré nails that looked exactly like my manicurists and they look like total crap. NOTHING like hers. Props to her for trying but I was clearly unhappy and the owner/front receptionist still made me pay full price for something I vocalized that it looked like crap. So now after spending $35 I have to go to another nail salon to take it off and redo. Never going back here. Save yourself money if you want a design, do not come here. They wanted me to originally spend $45.... no thanks. read more

Ocean View Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

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this was the best place I've had my nails done in South Orange County she was very detail oriented and took her time. I was very pleased with my time here I will be going back the pricing was amazing and the environment was very clean read more

Ocean View Nails - I had such an such an amazing experience here she took her time and really was detail oriented. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

One week later and this is how they are looking. Definitely sticking to my San Marcos location even if it's a far drive. read more

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Came in for a much needed pedi. It had been over six months. I had both big toenails broken so i also needed acrylic on both. They did an absolutely wonderful job. Nice and strong massage, beautiful polish. I couldn't be happier! Thanks Ocean View read more

This was my first time here and my nails look great but my feet are horrible. I paid extra for callus remover and it's like they didn't even try to get the calluses off. I'm super disappointed and will just continue going to my regular place that's a few dollars more but actually does what I pay for. read more

Okay yes, it's clean but holycrap are they expensive. Let me clarify: their "specials" are what's expensive, ironically enough. Upon entering and even prior to that, on the phone when I initially made my appointment, I stated that I was just getting a pedicure. Okay. $18. Then, while soaking my feet, the manicurist hands me a "menu" of special services even though I had just told her I was "just getting a pedicure." Well, I'm a sucker and the pushy up-sell worked because I point to the $34 "special." I figured, what the hell, I deserve a treat. I've never had such a fancy treatment so I thought why not? Well I'll tell you why not. After the fancy pedicure & it's time to pay, the guy behind the counter tells me my total is actually $40 & not $34 & that I must've gotten confused. Apparently 34 is for the manicure & 40 is for the pedi. Awesome. I know it's only a $6 difference but I still felt hosed. Serves me right. I shouldn't have gotten a service like that in the first place. Definitely not worth it. read more

Wow! Things have changed here and not for the better. Poor customer service from the management. A shame too because the technicians work hard. I just opted out of getting a pedicure today because of unnecessary rudeness on the part of management. I used to really looking forward to coming here. Not anymore. If you're looking for quality work that lasts for more than 5 days and good customer service, don't come here. If you do come here don't expect good service from management staff. This place has gone to the dogs lately. So sad. read more

Ocean View Nails - Ocean View Nail Salon sadly, poor management - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

This is one of my favorite nail sales. I have gone there multiple times and will continue going. They do such a beautiful, great job. The pedicures last very long (I've never had a manicure there). The prices are reasonable. They are super friendly and the facility is clean. You have to tip in cash, so remember to bring cash! I always forget and have to run over the bank because I feel too bad not tipping - plus they do a good job. read more

OV Nails deserves 5 stars. But I should give it a 1 star review? Why? Because I don't want it to get crowded! This place is unbelievably good! It is clean. The chairs are the best ones yet. The owners are present and technologically driven. They provide frequent punch cards for each visit. For that reason alone, I keep coming back. Their Rock Star gel is the coolest. Do I dare share my favorite tech? Yes, only because she is so sweet & deserves the business. Nicky is wonderful. read more

I had been a customer for over a year and recently Diana has been splitting my fingers every time, when she did the filing she was so rough that she literally split my skin. Finally I will never go back because she has an attitude. The man at the desk did not care. I said wow I'm the customer and I'm done with this read more

They should have some staff reserved for walk ins -- I walked in 5 minutes before they open and they were EMPTY but informed me that no one could do my main/ pedi because of appointments. It's bad business practice to have no one available at all for the foreseeable future. It was my birthday and they really let me down. Not cool. Don't book your entire saloon on a Sunday and give no room for even a single walk in!! read more

When I started competitive ballroom dancing a few months ago, I came from 10 years of triathlon, I realized that I should probably do something about my dirty and frankly boring nails. So I Yelped for help and I'm so happy I did. Joanne is my standing Sunday manicure appointment and it is so relaxing and she does a great job. My definition of "relaxing" does not include chatting and she lets me sit in blissful silence while she works (including a hand and arm massage that is incredible). Either I have a really bad memory or they have new colors every week; the salon is very clean and the employees like what they're doing. read more

I am AMAZED that this place has such good reviews. This is my second time here, it is right next to my work so I thought I'd give it a second shot. I should first state that I like to communicate and have an experience when I go to a salon. The product was OK. The nails stayed on and I always get gel so naturally that didn't chip. The problem is that both girls who did my nails had TERRIBLE personalities. BOTH OF THEM seemed almost irritated that I came in. Which makes sense because the other girls were streaming soap operas and working on art projects. It's pretty common now for a girl to get a nail or two in a different color but BOTH girls tried to talk me out of it and stayed it was "too much". Over all they are very lazy. BOTH girls answered there phones and had full conversations and the second girl I saw actually turned her chair entirely around to talk to the girl behind her every time she put my hand in the dryer, it she would walk away. I told her that the dryer were burning me (from being in do long while she socialized) and she simply brushed it off and obviously made fun of me to the girl behind her. I simply couldn't believe it. A shockingly bad experience. read more

This place is pure bliss. I just walked out of a gel mani-pedi and I am floating on a cloud. The service is way above the bar and the quality is exactly what you want. They are very clean and meticulous. I have been to Helen enough times that she knows my "custom care" for my ticklish feet. Love her! You can pay with credit/debit but must tip in cash. I also recommend making an appointment because this place is not a secret anymore and it can get really busy. Don't go anywhere else. Seriously. Treat yo self!!! read more

I had a very pleasant first time experience here at OV nails getting a manicure by Tracy and cleaning up a previous bad dip job as well as a pedicure and callous removal by Kim. My nails look so much better, the shape and quality of the polish job are perfect. My pedicure was the best I've had in a long time! read more

Ocean View Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

I have been getting manicures for 20+ years, and this is one of the best salons I've been to- and its hard to find good nail places in OC!. (Lynn's Nails in Los Angeles on 3rd street is #1) The staff was HAPPY to be working there. The decor was nice, but not too fancy that they have to charge a lot. The salon was spotless. Fresh towels, clean utensils, nice floors, etc. Nick gave me a great french mani with the gel. He did it just how i like it- thin white line, nice and dainty! Making another appointment right now!! read more

I love this place! they do really nice and exactly how you want! I definitely will come back:) read more

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My first time here and Katie was amazing! The place was clean, sterile and packaged cuticle trimmers, they have you wear a covering to avoid the UV while getting gel manicures and they offer different gel brands depending on how sensitive your nails are. Thank you so much Katie! You are a gem! read more

The best nail salon in town! Service is great every time I go. Decor is modern and very tasteful and the nail polish color selection is great. I love the O.P.I collection and my nail polish always last longer when I go to Ocean View Nails. Highly recommended! read more

Price is comparable to the shabbier places, but this has a nice spa-like atmohsphere. Friendly staff, salon was very clean. They also have a nice selection of non-toxic polishes for kids. read more

The best nail salon in San Clemente. They are incredibly clean, priced very well and the staff actually talks to you (in English). I got a shellac mani and the tech was a complete perfectionist, my nails have never looked better! Recommend making an appointment (can be same day), they are super busy on Saturdays. read more

I have been to many nail salons in my life, but I have not found a nail salon as great as Ocean View Nails! Everything about the place works: Clean....all supplies are sterile. Friendly....always a smile at the front desk and with the technicians. Price....competitive and worth the cost. Environment....how many salons have you gone to where all of the technicians are speaking in a different language, they begin to either laugh or look at each other and some of the customers, or maybe you are wondering if they are talking about you? That will not happen at Ocean View nails! The music, the language, the entire environment is classy and you will understand it! Quality....the nail technicians all are excellent and are great at what they do. Save yourself the time and trouble and don't go anywhere else..... read more

This is the best place in Orange County. As a man, i love a good manicure and pedicure and would be happy to recommend this place to my family and friends. The front desk gentleman named Glenn was extremely helpful. Just love this place and the beautiful people working here. read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my candy cane nails!!! April is the most amazing nail artist! She showed me a pic of Star Wars nails she did & omg...I couldn't paint R2-D2 on my best day, much less on a nail using nail polish! I have gotten so many compliments on my nails & I love the joy they bring to people! I can't stop smiling when I look at them! read more

Ocean View Nails - April did an amazing job! What an artist! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

I have been coming here for over a year. I kept coming back because: the place is very clean and new, I like that the technicians don't speak foreign languages to each other while working on you (always a relaxing time) and they usually do a great job. It is more expensive too but I don't feel like they pressure hard to up-sell like many other salons do. Overall they are one of the best nail salons. I did not give five stars because on the last three occasions I had a problem each time: the first time I waited in the chair with water getting cold for 30 minutes despite having an appointment, the time before that the nail technician cut me twice while doing pedicure and it bled so bad it caused a scab, another time a male technician talked the whole time to his client and it was very annoying, also my gel manicure was terrible even my husband, who doesn't even notice my nail color, said it looked rippled and messy. For the first time ever i complained and received a discount, which was nice. Maybe the salon is getting too busy....but i understand that no salon is perfect. This salon is a lot better than most out there. read more

I went and got my nails done by Ada from a recommendation and love them! I seriously have tried almost all salons in San Clemente and haven't been able to find someone to do the coffin shape. I will be going back to her next time!! read more

Ocean View Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

Got a gel manicure at this location. And it was amazing. Great customer service. Quick but thoroughly and professionally done. I definitely recommend this place. read more

I've been waiting to write this until time passed so I could see how my nails hold up. First, the place is cute and the people are nice (VERY chatty, but nice) but they are quite disapproving of any other salon in the area and they woman doing my nails made sure to tell at least 3 others where I normally go for my nails. I had gels done, which I normally do at Best Nails but couldn't get in & needed them done. That was less than 2 weeks ago. I have 2 chipped nails any a bump in one mail that keeps catching my hair. My toes look completely uneven. So as much as they looked down that noses at my usual salon, I can usually get 3 or 4 weeks out of a gel job. I feel like I pretty much wasted my money. read more

I've been to a few nail salon locations in San Clemente and this one is by far my favorite. Angie does a very nice job. My pedicure lasted for 3 weeks without chipping. read more

This nail place is great! Everything is clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly, and they do great work and are not overpriced - which is a bonus! I highly recommend Ocean View nails, and would be a regular if I lived in the area. read more

I recently hosted a girls day out event here- we reserved the salon for 2 hours on a Sunday morning and it was hands down one of the most relaxing mornings I have had in a long time! Working with Kim and her team was super easy. When we arrived she had set out a table and champagne classes for us, decorated it for Valentine's Day and was super helpful with our requests during the event. We had 13 ladies come and all got mani/pedis and the feedback was fabulous. I myself got the cranberry pedicure special that you can see on their Facebook page. It included some great lotions and oils that left my feet recovered and pretty after taking a beating with all the running I do. The techs were attentive, professional and friendly. I didn't get any pressure for an up-sell or additional services. The salon as a whole is bright, clean, well decorated and the chairs are comfy. Even the bowls you put your feet in are really pretty! If you are looking for a girls type of event, I highly recommend thinking of this place to host it. All our girls LOVED it, are still talking about it a week later and it will definitely be a new event for our group. I also will be back on my own for regular pedicures! read more

Love this place. Never ever had anything but a great experience here. April is awesome at nail design. She always surprises me when I have a tough design because it always turns out better than I could imagine. All of the ladies are great here as well. You'll never get someone mediocre because they are all very experienced and very good at what they do read more

Ocean View Nails - Perfect finish! Done by my favorite, April - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

A great nail job every time, except with Nancy. When you go, be sure you don't get her. Not only does she have an awful attitude, but she is awful with mani's and pedi's. Had her twice... second time I figured maybe the first was an off day. Nope. She stabbed my big toe cuticle, made it bleed and when I yelped "ouch" she scoffed, threw her tool down and told me I was being dramatic (as my toe was bleeding). Everyone else rocks and other than Nancy, I always have a perfect experience. read more

Ocean View Nails is a suburb nail salon. The service is exceptional as is the surroundings. They are constantly striving to make your experience better w/packages and very competitive pricing. I could not recommend this nail salon more. Book your appointment today. JMS, San Clemente read more

I went to get my nails done. This place was amazing. I want to Tracy and I got gel on my nails for the first time. She was amazing. Her attention to detail was great, my nails look great, and I highly recommend her. read more

This is by far one of the cleanest nicest nail salon I have been to! My girl friend told me about this nail salon and any chance I get I will always get a pedicure here. The staff is so nice and they do a wonderful job!!! read more

So my girls and I decided to pamper ourselves and after calling around to a couple of places, this place was the only one that could accommodate 4 girls on such short notice, without making it sound like they were doing us a HUGE favor by having our business... It's a nice little place tucked inside a shopping center on the second floor. It was a 4:30 on a Sunday so it wasn't too busy. We were greeted right away by a friendly man and were told to pick our colors. We all had pedicures, with two of us getting manicures as well. The pedicures were nice and while my girl did not drain my rub after she was done with me (ick..always always drain and clean asap!), I noticed that the woman doing my friend's pedicure did drain/clean it right away. So maybe it was just a fluke but yeah..feet creep me out and I don't want some other person's foot skin all over MY foot. I got the regular pedicure which included a salt scrub and a lotioning/short foot massage. At the end they put a HOT towel on your feet. I can take the heat, but I think it would be good to either test the towel or at the very least tell the costumer you're about to hot-towel them :P Manicures were good too! The woman that did my fingernails was quick and efficient but the quality was still there. Hand massage was also included in the regular manicure so that was nice. Overall a nice place to go to if you're in the area and don't want to break the bank. I would rate this place a 3.5. Gotta take of a little for that tub of dirty foot water..sorry! read more

Nope, not worth stopping in here. I am very new to the area and was a walk-in for a basic manicure. 1st the pluses: It is clean and quiet. Cell phone use is discouraged and there is peaceful music, not a blaring TV. The price for a basic Mani seemed reasonable. But... What a terrible manicure! No attention to detail, my cuticles were barely touched. Don't ask for hand lotion on your fingers as that would slow down your manicure. Lots of pure acetone use that adds to the fingertip dryness. There are awards on the wall from 2016, guess they are still resting on their laurels. read more