Tattoo Shops near Imperial Beach

“If you are even CONSIDERING getting a tattoo…Laura is the person you want to see. OUTSTANDING artist, great person, and very reasonably price considering the quality of her work.

If you KNOW you want a tattoo, don’t think twice about. This is the place. Reputable and absolutely excellent in every way.“

“Super clean and safe environment, the people here are down to earth and willing to work with you to tailor to your needs! Highly recommended!“

“I had a great experience at this tattoo shop! Felt very welcoming and had a great atmosphere! I got a lil tattoo and a belly piercing done and they both went smoothly!“

“We are super happy with Rezzy!
He explained everything, was professional and made the experience great!“

“Adrian and co are cool as hell! Adrian is very helpful and calm. Super cool dude! If you need anything, I suggest you go here. They are the bees knees“

“Natalie was so great! I went in kind of indecisive and she was very patient and knowledgeable. We settled on a helix and she mapped out possible future ones to add just so I could see what that would look like. Definitely found my new place!“

“This shop is wonderful! Kind of an impulse thought to get a tattoo but they got me right in same day. Cris did a fantastic job on the tattoo. The staff is quite friendly. I will seriously think about coming back here for my next tattoo!“

“I got a flash tattoo on a whim at the SD County Fair, and I was actually super impressed with my artist, Sylvio! Even in the hectic setting, he was calm, professional, and diligent. I just took the wrapping off and it still looks amazing!

Wanted to give a review here, since I tried this artist/company without much research (beyond a quick google to check the ratings). So I want to add my 5 star to the pile in case the next person is like me. I assure you, Bay Ink has great artists!“

“Paul is Amazing! Been here twice while visiting San Diego and his magic gets better and better!“

“Thank you Panda! Great piercing experience. He moved the location as soon as I seemed unsure and he was very welcoming.“

“Puck helped me with my tongue piercing. He was super friendly and he helped me feel more comfortable with my anxiety.“

“Just the absolutely best person! If you want a legendary tattoo, from a legendary artist, at a legendary shop.. this is it!
Her touch is as stellar as the final results. WAY beyond what I was expecting. She is a talent incarnate.
But don't take my word for it!
Treat yourself as the valuable canvas you are, and let the masterpiece happen!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Amazing place, I would recommend to everyone I know. Hit up NEMO or any of the helpful staff. Great prices and good vibes.“

“Amazing shop. Wandered in inpulsively. Was able to knock out a tattoo and a new face shiney.

Staff was lovely and attentive, will be recommending to anyone who asks“

“Went for an appointment with Esteban Sunday afternoon, the guy is an absolute gem! Not only is he knowledgeable but the guy is talented! Much respect for this shop!“

“Loved the experience here definitely coming back to get work done. Went in and Tony was very professional with his work definitely recommending this shop ?“

“This is a true tattoo studio with an authentic, welcoming vibe and absolutely no judgment. They really listen to what you want and make sure you get exactly that. I love that they actively support women artists, and you can tell the owner has put in a lot of hard work to build something special. I would recommend this place over many others without hesitation!“

“Frank is my guy , I got my first big tattoo with him . Not only did it heal great but I went back to him to finish my half sleeve and it’s fire ??. Would 110% recommend if you’re looking for an artist to get your work done !!!“

“Dominic did my first tattoo as well as my most recent one. His work is always so amazing and consistent. The atmosphere he created in the shop was calming and the vibe was great as well, he was patient and made me feel comfortable as well.“

“David at Lefty's Tattoo absolutely exceeded my expectations.
I came in with an idea for a tattoo that represents a very important chapter of my life and David brought it to reality better than I imagined. The detail, line work, shading, and overall composition are outstanding. He took the time to make sure everything flowed perfectly with my forearm and the final result looks clean, balanced, and professional.
The Roman numerals on the blade represent a personal sobriety date that means a lot to me, and David understood the significance of the piece from the beginning. His attention to detail and craftsmanship really show in the finished work.
The shop was professional, welcoming, and the entire experience was top-notch from start to finish.
If you're looking for an artist who genuinely cares about his work and takes pride in creating meaningful tattoos, I highly recommend David at Lefty's Tattoo.
Thank you David for creating a piece I'll carry with me for the rest of my life.“

“Me and my wife went to get tattoos from the artist @bendecida_tattoos. My tat ended up looking sick af. She was super chill and made me excited for my next piece. Can’t recommend her enough!“

“Always enjoyed everything we purchased. Good people .We have known owners for years, good atmosphere. You all have a great day. See you when we come down to San Diego.“

“Kevin. Dude was amazing. I walked-in and was welcomed as if it was his home. Pretty amazing artist and his line work is absolutely the best I have seen. He’s a perfectionist, and will make sure his work is such. Ask to see his paintings of his kids. Brilliant work. Drop in as soon as you can, seriously underrated skills.“

“More than one page for this location. Left a review on other page. Check out my other review. Ask for Manny!“

“Rodrigo is an amazing tattoo artist, not to mention just a great guy all around! He's become my tattoo artist and don't see myself going to anyone else. He's gentle, light handed and makes an 8 hour session go by quickly! He's made my dream sleeve into a reality and I cannot wait until we finish and move on to my right arm! Thank you Rodrigo I can't even begin to explain how happy I am with my arm and how excited I am for future tattoo ideas that you make a beautiful reality for me“

“Feer does great tattoos and he welcomed all my ideas with enthusiasm. He finished my sleeve (Japanese) with his black work style. He also did a small cover up and he's tattooing my legs. Any style of tattoo he does comes out amazing. He's great and I'll definitely continue getting tattooed by him!“