In 'Old Town' Novato, California
872 Grant Avenue
(415) 892-9598
Pete's Barber Shop is a salon and barber perfect for every member of your family. We are conveniently located in Old Town Novato on Grant Avenue where visitors typically find plenty of free parking. Walk-ins are accepted Tuesday through Friday during normal business hours but appointments are suggested for Saturdays.
Haircuts, shaves, color highlights; we do it all! We love kids too. We serve the entire community of men, women, and children. Reasonable prices ($23 children, $25 adults, includes a hair wash). Come on in and enjoy our garden while you wait. There's even parking in back.
Here’s a short history of Pete's Barber Shop. The barber shop has been located at various locations, all on Grant Avenue in Novato. The first 'Pete' was Clarence Peters. He owned the barber shop from sometime in the early 1940's until just after 1970. Mr. Peters sold the barber shop to Jake Vanderziel, the second 'Pete'. Joy Ambra, the third 'Pete' and current owner, worked for Jake for a decade. Joy bought the building (at the current location) in old town in 1988. Jake sold the business to Joy in 1989 and then came to work for her for 10 years until his retirement. Joy is a second generation barber; Joy’s father owned a barber shop one block from the White House in Washington D.C. Joy says, “I wanted the old time feel of the barber shop of the past, like the one in Mayberry, R.F.D. A place where everyone comes by to play checkers... It’s the first modern old fashioned barbershop; a place for the whole family!”
