Dog grooming prices in Santa Monica
Taken from the menus of 13 groomers in Santa Monica, 321 published prices in all. Nothing here is an average of the country. Every figure is what a named salon charges.
A full groom in Santa Monica
$38 to $110
Median $80, across 12 salons that publish a price. What you pay depends mostly on your dog's size.
| Dog size | Range | Median | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small, up to 25 lbs | $70 – $130 | $90 | 7 |
| Medium, 26 to 50 lbs | $80 – $140 | $100 | 7 |
| Large, 51 to 80 lbs | $95 – $163 | $135 | 6 |
| Extra large, over 80 lbs | $110 – $210 | $155 | 7 |
Cat grooming
$24 – $130
Median $35, 5 salons
Cats are priced separately almost everywhere, and fewer salons take them.
Bath and brush
$22 – $75
Median $50, 12 salons
No haircut. Wash, dry and brush out.
Add-ons and single services
Charged on their own or added to a groom. These are the prices people price-check most.
| Service | Range | Median | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail trimThe most common walk-in service, and the one people price-check most. | $12 – $20 | $20 | 9 |
| Teeth brushingCosmetic brushing at the salon. Not a dental, which is a veterinary procedure under anaesthetic. | $10 – $18 | $15 | 12 |
| De-sheddingUndercoat removal. Priced by how much coat there is. | $10 – $50 | $25 | 9 |
| De-mattingUsually charged by the quarter hour on top of a groom. | $10 – $55 | $20 | 5 |
| Ear cleaningOften included in a full groom and charged separately on a bath. | $10 – $17 | $15 | 8 |
| Gland expression | $12 – $25 | $20 | 8 |
| Flea bath or treatment | $10 – $25 | $15 | 9 |
What each Santa Monica groomer charges
Cheapest published starting price first. A dash means the salon does not publish a price for that service, not that it does not offer it.
| Salon | Full groom from | Bath from | Nail trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petco Grooming | $38 | $22 | $12 |
| Healthy Spot | $50 | — | $18 |
| The Pet Affaire | $60 | $45 | — |
| Wag Hotels | $70 | $50 | $20 |
| Rover Kennels | $74 | $43 | $18 |
| Moon Doggy's Grooming | $80 | $40 | $15 |
| Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming | $80 | $50 | — |
| Lucky's Pet Care | $90 | $40 | $20 |
| Yo Dawg Groom Spot | $100 | $55 | $20 |
| My Pet Naturally | $100 | $65 | $20 |
| Pet Foodie LA | $109 | $50 | — |
| Paws & Effect Pet Spa | $110 | $75 | $20 |
| W.T.Fluff Grooming | — | $25 | — |
Book one
Every salon above takes a request through PawsRx. Tell them your dog’s breed and weight and they will confirm the price before the appointment.
See all Santa Monica groomersPrices are what each salon published on its own menu as of September 2026, and they are a starting point rather than a quote. Coat condition moves the figure more than anything else: a matted dog takes longer and most salons charge for the extra time.