3 Best Tattoo Shops in San Diego, CA

“SD Tattoo is a licensed and award-winning studio that provides stunning tattoos and high-quality piercings. Caglar, Igor, Mike, and Eliza are the professional artists of the studio. Their tattoo artists and body piercers have been handpicked for their talent and passion for their craft. All of their artists are certified and licensed by the health department, guaranteeing that they adhere to the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Their tattoo artists work with their clients to create visually appealing, one-of-a-kind tattoos. The studio is a clean, sterile, and fully licensed tattoo studio in San Diego. Their knowledgeable tattoo artists have decades of combined experience in the latest tattoo designs. Their shop offers superior customer service, personal consultations, custom designs, impressive tattoos, body piercings, and the highest health and safety standards. Their tattoo artists will help you create a unique tattoo, leaving you with a piece of art that will last a lifetime. They have a variety of talented artists available on a daily basis. SD Tattoo welcomes walk-ins. Free consultations are also available at the studio.”

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“Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing has 6 talented artists who can draw up your design anytime. The studio's main aim is to provide high-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.”

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“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 simple 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.”

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