5 Best Hair Salons in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 salons in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers hair salons and barbershops in Downtown Santa Barbara, CA, for people looking for a haircut, color or styling. The places were chosen from businesses listed on Google under the hair salon category and ranked by weighted rating. Thirteen qualifying businesses were considered. Each blurb uses listed hours, address, accessibility and appointment details, along with what reviewers mention about the cuts and color work they receive.
#1
Supercuts
★ 4.7 (631 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Supercuts is a hair salon on State Street, rated 4.7 from 631 Google reviews. It is open daily, from 9 am on weekdays and Saturday, and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention stylists who listen to what they want, check the length as they cut, and take time with children's haircuts. Some say a stylist matched their home color carefully and was thorough with a root touch-up.
Best for: Everyday haircuts and children's cuts
- Address
- 726 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–8 pm; Tue 9 am–8 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
#2
Atelier by Anastacio
★ 5 (116 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Atelier by Anastacio is a hair salon on Santa Barbara Street, rated 5 from 116 Google reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, and on Saturday until 2:30 pm. The salon lists appointments as required or recommended. Reviewers mention precise cuts that suit thick hair, a haircut that keeps its shape well between visits, and clients who have returned for years.
Best for: Precise cuts for thick hair
- Address
- 1126 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–2:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed Closed
#3
Chandler Men's Salon
★ 4.7 (100 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Chandler Men's Salon is a hair salon on Chapala Street, rated 4.7 from 100 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention thorough cuts for curly hair, a hair wash and hot towel treatment that feels relaxing, and a clean, classic setting. One long-time client says appointments are usually available within a few days.
Best for: Classic cuts and hot towel treatments
- Address
- 401 Chapala St Apt 104, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#4
Coastland Salon
★ 4.9 (51 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Coastland Salon is a hair salon on State Street, rated 4.9 from 51 Google reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Thursday from 1 to 7 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, with Sunday closed. Reviewers mention cuts that follow what they asked for, a level of detail that stands out, and a relaxed studio with a strong aesthetic. Several say the stylist is an engaging conversationalist who also listens well.
Best for: Detailed cuts in a relaxed studio
- Address
- 740 State St #203, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–6 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 1–7 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#5
Matson & Co. Hair Salon
★ 5 (36 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Matson & Co. Hair Salon is a salon on State Street, rated 5 from 36 Google reviews. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and closed on Sunday, and lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention natural-looking color, precise cuts and a smooth straightening treatment. Several say the stylists are consistently skilled, and some clients have been coming back for a decade or more.
Best for: Long-term color and precise cuts
- Address
- 1213 State St Ste f, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 salons in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Hair salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Supercuts opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Supercuts ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 631 reviews. Atelier by Anastacio is second at 5 from 116 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Supercuts, at 8 pm.
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