Barber san pedro

For a town of about 13,000 permanent residents, we have an amazing amount of barbershops.   Vacationing visitors do not get their hairs cut – but guys on the island like to keep their ‘dos high and tight and their shaves close and clean.  One barber told me some guys like to get a touch up every 4-5 days!

So I thought I’d take a walk to town and see how many shops I could photograph.

I found that, by number, golf cart rental shops may be outnumbering them.  But it was a beautiful day and I was focused on the barbers of San Pedro.

Figaro.

And it was easy to start with the one right across the street from me.

Technically not a barbershop but they have one of the grooviest radio theme songs you will ever hear.

I got a secret tip about this one.  Tucked down a small side street by AJ’s Bar.  Apparently this is one popular with the “old guys” – this barber is good with scissors.

And then I hit town…$5bzd for kids, $10bzd for adults.

And a pretty Christmas tree on the lagoon side.

Back in that area, I found this pretty boat.

And Vanessa’s BarberShop.

And then to Back Street.

And Island Barbershop…the biggest one I saw.

On Middle Street…I’ve seen many men getting their hair cut here…plus, salon/used book store?  Genius.  Aquarius Salon.

And the Ballers Barbershop.  Close to my heart for giving 50 kids pre-school haircuts on Saturday morning.

And then on Front Street, a blow dry bar!  New and exciting in San Pedro.  I am just waiting for the humidity to dip below 80% to try it out. I hear great things from the ladies!

A quick lunch at Estel’s…this is lots of walking around!  And the day was absolutely gorgeous.

Okay…back to the clippers and the Barbisol cannisters.  I hit the Boca Del Rio area just north of town.

And on a second floor, Jayden’s Barbershop.

I had to climb the stairs for the paintings.

This shop has closed.  But I always like this post.  Funny to me.

And then a few streets toward the lagoon, I found Coleman’s – motto:  Be a star, not a bully.  Good stuff.

I bet I missed a BUNCH.  I didn’t walk through all the neighborhoods of San Pedro.  If you have a tip for me…please let me know.   Love some of the artwork on these places.

Oh…and barbershop poles?  In case you were wondering, have been around since the Middle Ages.  According to Wikipedia:  “The origin of the red and white barber pole is associated with the service of bloodletting and was historically a representation of bloody bandages wrapped around a pole.”

Huh.

U.S.S. Iowa.

San Pedro, California

The U.S.S. Iowa -- "World's Greatest Naval Ship" -- saw active duty, off and on, for over 50 years. In 1943 she ferried President Frenklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic, while he enjoyed a unique custom built presidential battleship bathtub that can still be seen on the self-guided tour.

President Reagan visited the Iowa in 1986, after he'd pulled her out of mothballs, and President H.W. Bush visited in 1989, a year before he ordered her back into mothballs. This presidential trifecta earned the U.S.S. Iowa the title, "Battleship of the Presidents."

Presidential bathtub.

In July 2012 the 887-foot-long ship docked for the last time and became a floating tourist attraction.

Interpretive signs are placed strategically near the guns and armament. The wooden teak decks have been preserved. There's a museum, a video program, and a gift shop.

Four days a year (one every three months) the battleship's barbershop on the third deck reopens for business. You need to climb ladders to get there, but you can have your hair cut in the same barber chair used by Bush 41. Cash only, and haircuts much be scheduled in advance on the battleship's website.

Battleship and Barbershop of Presidents

U.S.S. Iowa

Address:

250 S. Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA

Directions:

U.S.S. Iowa. I-110 exit 1A onto Hwy 47 north, toward Vincent Thomas Bridge/Terminal Island. Take the Harbor Blvd exit, then turn right onto Harbor Blvd. Ship will be on your left.

Hours:

Summer daily 9-4; off-season 10-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.

Phone:

310-971-4462

Admission:

Adults $18.

RA Rates:

Worth a Detour

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