I have been coming to Cali Nails for several years because it is very convenient to my house. The price is right, the quality is pretty good if you go to one of the more experienced nail techs and I almost always get in without much of a wait. Also, since I am a "regular" they try to take care of me and get me in and out quickly when I need a pedicure over my lunchhour or between meetings. The ownership has changed hands in the past few years so I would disregard any review older than 2011. I frequented the store back then too though and would have never give the salon less than 3 stars. My only complaint would be that the nail tech turn-over is high and some folks are better than others. If you go often enough (like I do) you know who to get. Right now, I would highly recommend Jimmy (the bald guy) - he gives a fabulous gel manicure that looks beautiful and lasts easily for 2+ weeks. He also does a nice job on acrylic nails. Rose, the woman who owns the place, is quite a character but she takes real pride of ownerwship in the salon. She is, however, a bit reckless with the pumice stone (scratches my soft skin) and digging for what she precieves as hang nails. Just ask her to be careful to stick to your callouses - and clip but don't dig - and she will be. She really does aim to please and wants you to come back. I find just being direct with her gets results.