Piercing in San Diego

“I can’t say enough great things about Isaac! I went to him for my nose piercing, and I’ll be honest—I was nervous about the pain. But Isaac walked me through everything, answered my questions, and kept me calm. When it came time for the piercing, it was so quick and smooth that I barely felt a thing! Honestly, it was painless and way easier than I expected.

Isaac has such a gentle, precise technique, and it shows—my piercing is healing beautifully. Beyond being incredibly skilled, he has a calm, positive energy that instantly puts you at ease. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and wants them to have the best experience.

If you’re even thinking about getting a piercing, Isaac is the one to see. I walked in nervous and walked out with a gorgeous piercing—and the confidence that I’ve found the only piercer I’ll ever go to again.“

“Visiting our daughter in San Diego and we both received the same tattoo! Love it ?“

“This place was truly amazing, I went in with a couple of my girlfriends. We all decided to get tattoos. I’ve always wanted the Prince symbol, and so I have it on my left leg. And then I love this place so much I went back two days later and got another tattoo on the another leg. The guys couldn’t have been nicer made me feel so comfortable. And they even had a big mama table for me to lay on. I’m always afraid I’m going to break a table. Of course I haven’t yet but they had one just for me anyways.“

“A couple of my friends and I got piercings on my bachelorette trip to San Diego last year. Danny was absolutely incredible - super kind, patient, clean, and detail oriented. He was actually getting ready to leave for the day but made the time to get us all pierced on the last day of our trip. He took his time and made sure everything was perfect. Couldn’t recommend a better piercer. My tragus has healed perfectly and I had no issues! :)“

“Adriana inked me up. She made my vision come to fruition. I got exactly what I wanted, where I wanted it. Don't be fooled by her young looks, she knows what she is doing. Thank you again Adriana
Nino“

“I booked artists “Leo Cadenazzi” for an appointment on August 2nd, 2025 for a 5 inch wide by 7” negative space cross enshrouded by skulls and roses.
Leo specializes in this, and is one of the senior, highly desirable artists at this studio so it took me over a month to even get through the door.
His pricing was more than fair, borderline a bargain given his massive talent and renown.
The stencil he created was spot on with the references I sent him, and when I arrived at the shop he was smiling and ready to go.

His easygoing demeanor was affable, and his expert consultation on placement, especially after telling him the other pieces I would be getting in the same area was excellent and probably saved me a huge headache in the future.

The shop was clean, calm, and not totally covered in gore and nudity as is the norm for most tattoo parlors, which I appreciated.

Leo powered through close to 4 hours from start to finish and completed the piece with blazing speed and efficacy. Any novice or intermediate artist might have taken double the time.

The payment and waiver process was a breeze, and other artists there were professional and cordial.

I drove 45 minutes one way to get to Funhouse Tattoo in Pacific Beach, and waited a month to secure Leo’s services. Worth every penny and every second, couldn’t be happier.“

“just got my septum pierced by Dawson (@bevelrunner) and it was the best piercing experience i've had. i suffer from chronic pain and included a short note about it and he reached out to me a couple hours before my appointment offering for me to rebook with Dave because he worried that the position in which he pierces would be distressing for me. not only did it mean so much that someone took that initiative to reach out, but i really appreciated that i was given the full picture and a choice on how i wanted to proceed. i decided to follow through with my appointment with Dawson and i'm very happy with the experience i had today. i've had bad experiences with piercers before, specifically with my rook and being held down. Dawson took the time to have a conversation with me before even entering the room, letting me get to know him and get used to him before the piercing itself. i felt very comfortable and wasn't rushed at all, i was given the full information on my piercing and i appreciate the clarity there as well. the staff member at the counter took care in sizing me for my piercing and Dawson put a lot of time and care into placement and alignment from every angle. he was very warm and emphasized that there was no rush and that things go at my pace. i really appreciate the warmth and kindness i felt in this studio and i will definitely be back. in the past, i had felt a disconnect from piercers like i should follow their lead and stay out of the way so i don't waste their time or question their expertise. Dawson explained things to me in a way that made me feel cared for and like we were on the same level. the piercing itself didn't hurt (but i definitely cried a lot from the pressure), still i was never shamed for crying or expressing pain. a wonderful studio with lovely and caring people, i'll definitely be back with my friends :)“

“Have had nothing but great experiences at Sailors Grave. Tonight I saw Jadd for a tattoo I had half a concept for and needed Jadd to fill in the blanks. He did with no problem and brought my vision to life easily and was happy to go back and forth on details. I always have a great time in the shop , the guys are always fun and conversation is easy. Most importantly the tattoo work is always perfect. This is my go- to for tattoo work in SD. Thanks Jadd and Gary for running such a cool spot.“

“Got my septum done and it was super fast and easy!! The piercers are super kind highly recommend!“

“Lexy is the best! I love going here and Nick did my tattoos and I'm love the!!! Can’t wait to go back“

“when i walked in here the vibes were a little weird, but when brandon started playing his music i knew i was at the right place. his vibe’s 10/10!“

“Frankie did an awesome job on an anime style portrait of my daughter! Highly recommend this tattoo shop!“

“I had a coverup done on my lower back yesterday, and Nick was phenomenal! He was professional, patient, kind, and talked me through the tough spots like a coach on game day. He is truly an amazing artist and I can’t wait to come back for my next appointment.“

“Got my first tattoo here and it turned out great. Lee did an amazing job and was very professional. If you want a realistic tattoo he's your guy.“

“We LOVE being neighbors with Bay Ink! Everyone there is so friendly & talented. Their bathroom is amazing, I can’t get over the black & gold. The space is beautiful. The talent there is top rated in SD. Highly recommend“

“Me and my sis went with Cris and had a wonderful experience she is a great artist and loved our tattoos! The decor is so whimsical, will be visiting again soon ❤️“

“I contacted Aaron with hustle tattoo. He was able to fit me in a few days after making Contact. His shop is spacious and super clean. He is very patient and makes you feel comfortable. Overall I had a great experience and would highly recommend his services! Thank you“

“Courtney is wonderful! I have been to her twice to get my eye brows waxed and tinted, and even got an ear piercing and she does the best job. She listened to my wants and concerns getting my brows done and I walked away feeling very happy with them. The atmosphere is clean, fun, and laid back. I have recommended her to friends, which one of my friends went to her and had nothing but good things to say! Thank you so much!“

“We come here often and are always very happy with the service. We usually book my son’s haircut with Megan, and she is great.“

“Amazing shop! My guy was creative as hell. He took my idea and ran with it. I can’t wait to come back for another !“

“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!“

“Great first experience there. I had the jewelry for my helix switched out and the piercing inspected to make sure it's healing up correctly. Pierre was very kind, gentle, accommodating, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Really a great experience. I plan to go to him when I am ready for my next piercing AND to top it off...great prices to boot. 10/10 would recommend.“

“I love this small shop! The vibes are great with James Coffee next door. Artists are great, very clean and well-kept.“

“Friendly staff between Dezz and the other Artist on site. I’ll definitely be returning to get work done with Dezz. Definitely worth the drive from Phoenix AZ“

“Great experience, especially it being my 1st tattoo. Thanks Barbara! Definitely recommend this place and her.“