3 Best Tattoo Shops in San Diego, CA

"Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing has 6 talented artists who can draw up your design anytime. The studio's main aim is to provide quality work and customer satisfaction. Jadd McElroy, Bethany Zahn, Jedi, Damon, Chance, and Matt are the tattooists at the studio. The studio also has an amazing body piercer who does about 20 piercings. Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing has a large collection of jewelry to choose from, including custom jewelry, opals, titanium, gold, silver, diamonds, and 3/16 surgical stainless steel. The studio welcomes walk-ins for piercings and tattoos. The studio serves greater San Diego, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Clairemont, University City, Poway, Mira Mesa, Miramar, SDSU, USD, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Escondido.

"Above All Tattoo Studio has a team of experienced and talented artists who specialize in a wide range of styles, from traditional to contemporary. Kipper and Tony are the professional artists at the studio. Guest artists are also available at the studio. The shop typically has one artist available on the weekends to handle walk-in business, and some artists have a waiting list of up to two months. They do all styles, from tiny fine-line tattoos to large-scale back tattoos. All tattooists are highly trained to provide you with the most innovative tattoo designs. Above All Tattoo also provides body piercing. Above All Tattoo is open to walk-ins and offers tattoos on a first-come, first-served basis.

"Funhouse Tattoo & Piercing has been providing tattoo experiences for over 27 years, thanks to their talented artists. They are a group of artists experienced with all styles and types of tattoo art. The studio has consistently received numerous prestigious awards as the city's top tattoo shop year after year. They offer custom tattoos that are tailor-made to match their customers' vision. They aim to provide state-of-the-art tattoos and body modifications to facilitate each client's expression and creativity. They specialize in custom ink tattoo work by award-winning artists specializing in all types of art, including old-school tattoos, Polynesian tribal tattooing, Graffiti, Fine-line, New School, Black & Gray, Mexican-Aztec, Realism, and Portrait tattoos.