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About this Great Clips salon
Great Clips calls this salon Great Clips Palo Alto, Charleston Center, after the neighborhood shopping center at 3902 Middlefield Road near Charleston Road in south Palo Alto. Piazza's Fine Foods anchors the same center a few doors down at 3922 Middlefield. The center is a short walk from the Cubberley Community Center, with Mitchell Park a little farther north.
The salon has stylists and barbers on staff, takes walk-ins and is open evenings and weekends. Its listing marks December 25, 2026 as closed. For color, chemical treatments or a long consultation, our beauty and wellness directory lists other Palo Alto salons.
What this location offers
- Haircuts for men, women and kids
- Beard trims
- Bang trims
- Shampooing
- No appointment needed: walk in, or use Online Check-In on the Great Clips website or app
- Clip Notes: the chain saves the details of your cut so the next stylist can repeat it, here or at any other Great Clips
Online Check-In puts your name on the salon's waitlist before you leave home and shows an estimated wait. It does not set a fixed appointment time, so a busy afternoon can still mean a short wait after you arrive. Our Midtown and Edgewood shopping guide covers Charleston Center and the other neighborhood centers nearby.
Location and getting there
Great Clips is at 3902 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, in the Charleston area of Palo Alto. Our Charleston guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the San Antonio Caltrain station (Mountain View), about 0.9 miles away. That is roughly a 21 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Peet's Coffee Middlefield Road, cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Pet Food Express, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Charleston Cleaners, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Mountain Mike's, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Piazza's Fine Foods, food shop, under 0.1 mi
- Cubberley Community Center, 0.2 mi
- Mitchell Park Library, 0.2 mi
- Mitchell Park and Magical Bridge, 0.3 mi
Other beauty, hair and wellness nearby: Body Kneads Day Spa (0.5 mi); Heavenly Nail Spa (1.0 mi); Midtown Hair Studio (1.3 mi); Monica Foster Salon (1.4 mi). Browse the full beauty, hair and wellness list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Great Clips salon page: Palo Alto, Charleston Center; Wikipedia: Great Clips. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Clips in Palo Alto?
Great Clips is at 3902 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, in the Charleston area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the San Antonio Caltrain station (Mountain View), about 0.9 miles away.
Do I need an appointment at Great Clips Palo Alto?
No. You can walk in or use Online Check-In to put your name on the waitlist before you arrive.
Does Great Clips on Middlefield Road cut kids' hair?
Yes. The salon cuts hair for men, women and kids and also lists beard trims, bang trims and shampooing.
Does Great Clips Palo Alto do hair color?
The menu this salon lists covers cuts, trims and shampooing only. For color or chemical treatments, look at the other salons in our directory.
What are Great Clips's hours?
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m..