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THE ARCADE OCEANSIDE TATTOO

(4.9 Score)
604 Mission Avenue,
Oceanside, CA 92054 Directions

Since 1988

Specialty:

✓ Birds ✓ Large Black and Grey ✓ Color ✓ Color Line ✓ Half and Full Sleeve ✓ Black Stee Tattoos ✓ Skull Tattoos ✓ Traditional Tattoos ✓ Natural ✓ Snake ✓ Mermaid ✓ Floral ✓ Cover-up Tattoos ✓ Mandala Tattoos ✓ Memorial ✓ Religious ✓ Ship ✓ Octopus Tattoos ✓ Dragoon ✓ Fish ✓ Spiritual ✓ Shark ✓ Lettering ✓ Eagle Tattoos ✓ Fantasy Tattoos ✓ Cartoon Tattoos ✓ Skull Tattoos

"The Arcade Oceanside Tattoo has professional and talented artists who are dedicated to providing a unique tattooing experience. Jason Betz, Clark Kent, Chris Earnhart, Martin Nasim, Zach Johnson, Mikey Tay, Myles Schallhorn, Nate Pitcher, and Nate Leinfelder are the professional tattooists of the studio. They have over 80 years of combined tattooing experience. They use the highest quality pigments found in the industry. They strive for perfection with an immaculate studio and the best tattooists in San Diego County. All of their equipment is sanitized under very strict medical standards. The studio has a clean, friendly, and beautiful environment to make you feel comfortable. The Arcade Oceanside Tattoo is dedicated to providing top-quality service to its clients at a fair price.

2026 Update: The Arcade Oceanside Tattoo is open 7 days a week. They always welcome walk-ins."

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Price:

Tattoo Starts From $100

Contact:

(760) 439-8288

Mon-Sun: 10am - 10pm

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INSIGHT TATTOO

(4.9 Score)
423 South Coast Highway,
Oceanside, CA 92054 Directions

Since 1998

Specialty:

✓ Full Sleeve ✓ Tribal ✓ Skull ✓ Black and Grey ✓ Wildlife ✓ Bird ✓ Black Steel ✓ Heart ✓ Color Work ✓ Celtic ✓ Fish ✓ Floral ✓ Japanese ✓ Natural Tattoos ✓ American Traditional Tattoos ✓ Polynesian Tattoos ✓ Realism ✓ Butterfly Tattoos ✓ Dog Tattoos ✓ Lettering Tattoos ✓ Tiger ✓ Flower ✓ Lion ✓ Geometric Tattoos

"Insight Tattoo has 6 licensed artists who can turn your tattoo ideas into reality with hospital-grade sterilization procedures in a clean and comfortable environment. All of their artists are BBP Certified. They use weekly autoclave spore-testing results to ensure their equipment is sterilized using the highest standards in the tattoo/piercing industry. Every expert at Insight attends the annual bloodborne pathogens and principles of infection control training program, which meets the requirements of OSHA Standards. The studio has a welcoming and comfortable environment for its customers. They pride themselves on high-quality artwork and professionalism. They specialize in designing unique custom tattoos at a reasonable price. The studio is open 7 days a week for consultations and welcomes walk-ins and appointments.

2026 Update: Insights Tattoo offers tattoo removal services."

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Price:

Tattoo Starts From $100

Discount:

25% Off All Services

Contact:

(760) 730-6666

Mon-Thu & Sun: 12pm - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 9pm

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FRONTLINE TATTOO CO

(4.7 Score)
1950 Oceanside Boulevard, #K,
Oceanside, CA 92054 Directions

Since 2002

Specialty:

✓ Shark ✓ Flower ✓ Rose ✓ Lion ✓ Animals ✓ Religious ✓ Spiritual ✓ Portraits ✓ Full Color ✓ Photo-realism ✓ Mermaid ✓ Skull ✓ Octopus ✓ Cross ✓ New School Tattoos ✓ Traditional Tattoos ✓ Eastern ✓ Cosmetic Tattooing ✓ Tribal ✓ Areola Re-pigmentation ✓ Custom Black ✓ Lettering ✓ Elephant Tattoos ✓ Mountain Tattoos ✓ Nature Tattoos ✓ Eagle Tattoos ✓ Grey Tattoos

"Frontline Tattoo Co aims to create custom and cutting-edge tattoos. Their mission has always been to meet the demand for high-quality tattooing for the public. Carlos Murillo, Jerry Layton, Bud Wilson, Anton Hernandez, Dalton Currie, Rob Guzman, Roy Leyva, Pj Mears, and Kassidy are the professional tattooists of the studio. They offer top-of-the-line sterilization practices because the safety of their clients is their top priority. All of their tools are sanitized under strict medical standards. They use standard ink colors to provide long-lasting results for their customers. Their designers are experts in creating styles, from vintage designs to modern tattoos. Frontline Tattoo Co is a one-stop shop for all your tattoo needs.

2026 Update: Frontline Tattoo Co. offers free consultations for both tattoo and cosmetic tattooing services."

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Price:

Tattoo Starts From $100

Contact:

(760) 439-8282

Mon-Sun: 10am - 10pm

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THE ARCADE OCEANSIDE TATTOO REVIEWS

My family and I were visiting and decided to stop in for a small family tattoo. Got in that same day and it was great! Love the atmosphere, I loved the way things were set up. We had such a great experience that my 2 kids went back the next day for another tattoo. I can’t remember the tattoo artist name but he was the frist tattoo artist as you come in.

Very professional and on point.! Zach is the best in my opinion with beautiful art and a eye for art the way you want it . I will invite all my friends to experience Zach's perfection in his art profession..!.

I keep looking at my arm in disbelief, I knew I'd love my tattoo but had no idea Nate would crush it- I cannot take my eyes off of it. Artists and staff were very helpful & friendly and the shop is filled with art and history. I couldn't be happier, so glad I stopped in!.

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INSIGHT TATTOO REVIEWS

My friend and I traveled to CA for a girls’ trip. We walked into Insight looking for some sea life tattoos, and they took such great care of us! Curtis did an amazing job on my tattoo, and Damien did an amazing job on my friend’s tattoos. We are so happy!.

This shop was one of the coolest ones and so authentically classic. Everyone runs a rotary and hand stencils everything. The people were so nice and we ended up going back that night for a 3rd tattoo! Beyond happy.

I saw Curtis today at Insight tattoo. He was amazing and patient with me every step of the way. I went in with an idea and then added a little more to it and he was right there with me every step of the way. I’ve e got a few more in mind and totally will hit Curtis up again at insight tattoo!.

FRONTLINE TATTOO CO REVIEWS

I Had Stopped in a Different Shop Earlier in the Day, and Wasn't Feeling Really Great About the Artist I Spoke With About My Cover Up. Couldn't Get It Out of My Mind and Happened Upon Frontline Because They Were Open Later. Best Luck Ever! Dalton Curry Was Working and We Talked Through What We Could Do to Cover Up My Old Shoulder Pieces, Looking at Examples on the Walls, Talking Through Things I Liked Etc-- I Was Desperate to Cover These Tattoos but Had No Idea What to Do With Them. He Was Super Patient and Helpful. We Decided to Go Big So He Wanted a Few Days to Draw Up the Design- So Worth It! Price Was Totally Fair, It Broke Down Hourly to Be a Great Deal. When I Walked in for My Appointment It Was on the Counter Waiting for Me, and It Was Perfect. He Blocked the Whole Shift for Me, and Got It Done in One Go. Was Gracious When I Got Squirmy Towards the End. (My Bad Dude!) I Get So Many Compliments, and I'm So Happy to Have Those Old Tattoos Gone, Especially Covered in My Creepy Cute Polkadot Snakes Thank You Dalton! Changed My Lil Life!.

I've been tattooed by both PJ and Anton and they are wonderful tattoo artists and very friendly people! Bud did my mom’s tattoo, which was her first, and kept her feeling comfortable and calm. Everyone’s tattoos came out amazing! Frontline makes it really easy to book an appointment and make your idea a reality. Would recommend over and over again!.

Holy Cow!!! Buds Work is Amazing!!! His Lines Are , Pricing is Very Reasonable. His Bedside Manner is Awesome! Already Planning My Trip Back to Get More Work Done.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE ARCADE OCEANSIDE TATTOO Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Website Source: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Service Diversification: 10

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INSIGHT TATTOO Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FRONTLINE TATTOO CO Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Contact Info: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Website Source: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Specialization: 10
Video: 10