Best Traditional Tattoo Artists in San Diego, CA
Top traditional tattoo artists in San Diego, CA ranked by review evidence.
1. Jadd ✓ verified
at Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
6 mentions
"azing. All of the artists were very friendly and helpful. Jadd did my tattoo and did not disappoint at all. Next time I am back in San Diego, Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery will "
2. Josh ✓ verified
at Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
6 mentions
"Amazing place, Josh did a great job. Highly recommend."
3. Mikey ✓ verified
at Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
5 mentions
"e board and time flew by while I was getting my piece done! Mikey was my artist (awesome handiwork and super chill), and the same could be said for everyone that was working at the"
4. Trevor
at Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery
MED
2 mentions
"This was second getting tattooed & I’m SO happy with them! Trevor is amazing! Highly recommend👌🏻"
5. Austin Castillo
at Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery
MED
2 mentions
"Awesome experience with tattoo artist Austin Castillo would definitely recommend coming here"
6. Casey ✓ verified
at Chapter One Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"One of the nicest shops I've been in. Casey tattooed me and did an awesome job. Everyone seemed easy to work with there."
7. Hi ✓ verified
at Chapter One Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"y Cash is an exceptional artist and respected in his field. His portfolio alone speaks for itself, but the experience was so much more. Cash is friendly and polite. He offers his c"
8. Colton ✓ verified
at Chapter One Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"Colton did an amazing job. He was very nice and helpful the entire session. Absolutely coming back."
9. Cash ✓ verified
at Chapter One Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
@cashscotttattoo
"I spent the last couple months getting my arm done by Cash. I went in with no tattoos and came out with an incredible sleeve. The whole shop is courteous, with great vibes, and wel"
10. Yvonne ✓ verified
at Chapter One Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"taining decor and art. Very clean and sanitary environment. Yvonne is the best!! Very beautiful soul and extremely talented! Thank you guys!!"
11. Tim ✓ verified
at Port Side Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Got my sleeve done by Tim and I’m beyond stoked with how it turned out. Portside is an incredible shop…tons of great artwork, stacked with talented artist"
12. Jake ✓ verified
at Port Side Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"had mentioned it to Jake and he gladly said he would do it. Jake did an incredible job! Overall, my experience was great - Jake made sure that I was happy with the artwork prior to"
13. Cody ✓ verified
at Seven Seas Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"rlor with flash all over the walls. I was a walk in and the artist Cody was wonderful artist and a nice dude. I had no idea what I wanted and said I like nature tats and wanted to "
14. Seven Seas ✓ verified
at Seven Seas Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
@sevenseastattoosd
"mosphere was clean and cool with some groovy music. Highly recommend Seven Seas. Oh,……and the price was very reasonable."
15. Pepper
at Above All Tattoo - Pacific Beach
LOW
1 mention
"his time and listens to his clients needs and wants. Highly recommend Pepper at above all tattoos. ILL BE BACK BRO!"
16. Mariana
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
HIGH
7 mentions
"nal, with an atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease.
Mariana did an incredible job on my American traditional tattoos. Her work is bold, clean, and beautifully executed, wit"
17. Carrie
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
HIGH
5 mentions
"just happens to be insanely talented with needles ;) can’t recommend Carrie enough!!"
18. Family Business ✓ verified
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
HIGH
4 mentions
@familybusinesstattoosd
"ith my tattoos and will absolutely be coming back. I highly recommend Family Business Tattoo, especially Mariana and Ronaldo, to anyone looking for high-quality American traditiona"
19. Bobbi
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
HIGH
2 mentions
"t truly took the stress out of my first tattoo. When you go ask for Bobbi, she will make your vision come to life! I’ve caught the bug thanks to her lol."
20. Philly
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
HIGH
2 mentions
"work and a very comfortable environment. People very nice my artist Philly was amazing artist good work and great lines I have found my new tattoo artist"
21. Ethan
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
5 mentions
"Ethan did a good job on the tattoo I asked for"
22. Miguel
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
3 mentions
"ience as my mom and sister were getting their first tattoo. Miguel did an amazing job! Definitely highly recommend!"
23. Anastasia
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"AMAZING PLACE FOR FRIDAY THE 13th!!!! Anastasia was our artist (me and my wife) and she had such great vibes. THANK YOU!!"
24. Anka
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
MED
2 mentions
"Anka did an absolutely amazing job and my tattoo healed insanely fast, very happy"
25. Mario
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
MED
2 mentions
"Amazing place! And the artist Mario was fantastic! Cleaned everything before starting and even showed me the unopened needle. The salon itself was so clean even wi"
26. Terry ✓ verified
at Remington Tattoo Parlor
HIGH
19 mentions
"We fly down to Remington from the Bay Area to get work done by Terry. Great artists as well as great people in a cool little neighborhood. 5 stars all day. 👍"
27. Jasmine ✓ verified
at Remington Tattoo Parlor
HIGH
8 mentions
"orates photos I’ve taken of one of our local estuaries, and Jasmine did an incredible job turning them into a stunning, artistic layout. I genuinely feel like I have a piece of art"
28. Remington ✓ verified
at Remington Tattoo Parlor
HIGH
3 mentions
@remingtontattoo
"but not too bad, that is not the shops fault.
10/10, would recommend Remington and Terry 100%. great experience, great vibes and i will be going back to get more when time, money "
29. Shannon
at Remington Tattoo Parlor
HIGH
3 mentions
"as a walk-in and they gladly accepted me. The tattoo artist Shannon did a rescue mission on a tattoo I had wanted covered up. There are beyond talented individuals that work here. "
30. James
at OYABUN TATTOO SHOP
HIGH
8 mentions
"friendly and approachable when it comes to any questions. I got tattooed by James and his work is just astonishing! Aside from talent he is very friendly and makes the tattooing pr"
32. Yushi ✓ verified
at OYABUN TATTOO SHOP
HIGH
3 mentions
"ckest designs and truly unmatched shading ability, I highly recommend Yushi at Oyabun Tattoo.
I’m from Northwest Arkansas, and I’ve been traveling to San Diego since 2018 just to "
33. Phangs ✓ verified
at OYABUN TATTOO SHOP
HIGH
2 mentions
"Phangs was my artist of choice and let me tell you, she might be my go to person for future artwork because she did PHENOMENAL on my Sesshom"
34. Fabian
at SD Tattoo and Piercing
MED
2 mentions
"om outta state and this shop hooked it up same day service! Fabian did an excellent job and was very hospitable! Super clean. Super sterile. Awesome shop!"
35. Dee ✓ verified
at SD Tattoo and Piercing
HIGH
2 mentions
"Dee did an awesome job bringing my dads artwork from 1958 to life! I love it!
Thank you so much!
And the shop environment and staff were ver"
36. Alex
at SD Tattoo and Piercing
MED
2 mentions
"I got my tattoo done by Alex F and half of it was started at another shop and the other half was done at SD tattoo. I asked for watercolor and showed refere"
37. Carlos
at SD Tattoo and Piercing
LOW
1 mention
"HAD BEEN LITERALLY LESS THAN 24 HOURS since their tattooer Carlos tattooed me. He passed me on to his manager finally who after I texted this photo to him, apologized and offered t"
38. Mike ✓ verified
at SD Tattoo and Piercing
HIGH
1 mention
"Mike did an incredible job with the line work on my first tattoo.
Super comfortable experience with an amazing artist.
He captured my vision"
39. Sean ✓ verified
at King's Head Tattoo
HIGH
11 mentions
"unch of guys. They all made us feel so welcome while there. Sean did our tattoos and we LOVE them! We laughed with him the entire time. It was a really great experience and we will"
40. Bryan ✓ verified
at King's Head Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"nted. The quality and detail of the tattoo is impeccable. I got tattooed by Bryan (@bryan_tattoos_sd) and he did an amazing job. I would recommend this shop to anyone, and will def"
41. Justin
at King's Head Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"Justin is the best! I got a matching tattoo with my mom today and he did a great job. I specifically chose him not only because I love his a"
42. Edwin Blaque
at King's Head Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"ean shop ! Convenient location with very friendly staff. My artist Edwin Blaque is very professional and was able to freehand my idea in the first pass . His application was awesom"
43. Brian
at King's Head Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"I’ve gotten two tattoos done by Brian at Kingshead and I always have a great time while I’m there. He is always willing to work with me on the design and I know if"
44. Erick
at San Diego Tattoo Company
HIGH
4 mentions
"I really love my tattoo and my tattoo artist Erick was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable since it was my first tattoo I would recommend him he does a great jo"
45. Amir
at San Diego Tattoo Company
HIGH
3 mentions
"Amir did an incredible job with my tattoo. Lots of detail and perfect lettering! Thanks!"
46. David
at San Diego Tattoo Company
HIGH
3 mentions
"waited patiently for me to decide on what I wanted tatted. David did my tattoo which is behind my ear and I love it!!! It’s so cute and well done. I’d definitely return and recomme"
47. Sake
at San Diego Tattoo Company
HIGH
2 mentions
"Sake was our tattoo artist! He was totally amazing! His work is absolutely flawless, but it was more than that. He made the experience unfo"
48. Thi
at San Diego Tattoo Company
LOW
1 mention
"They were amazing. This tattoo means so much and they nailed it perfectly! I cannot thank y'all enough for the outstanding work ❤️"
49. Monica
at Prospect Ink
HIGH
11 mentions
"Monica is awesome! Will be visiting soon again."
51. Sarah
at Prospect Ink
LOW
1 mention
"Sarah is amazing!! Crushes it every time. Great person too"
52. Laura
at Prospect Ink
LOW
1 mention
"Laura is amazing! She captures what I wanted and designed a flower and pattern just for me 🥰 We’re doing a cover-up over a tummy tuck scar"
53. Kevin
at Propaganda Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"I got my tattoo as a walk in and was treated very well. The artist Kevin took the time to draw a new design that I really enjoyed. As far as the tattoo I really enjoy it. There are"
54. Kori ✓ verified
at Propaganda Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"Kori is amazing and is extremely sweet. Been going to her for over a year for my tattoos and the atmosphere is relaxing and nice and her wor"
55. Teer ✓ verified
at Propaganda Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"Teer did an absolutely amazing job coving up an old tat on my back. The details were impeccable! I’m from Minnesota and waited for 6 month"
56. Nick ✓ verified
at Propaganda Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"uper friendly and professional. Their work is top notch !!! Nick did my chest piece of my girls’ names. He stuck it just as i had envisioned it !!! Thx again !!!!!"
57. Lion ✓ verified
at Lions Den Tattoo Studio
HIGH
1 mention
@lionsdensd
"I highly recommend Lion’s Den! The vibe is super relaxed, the place is clean, well lit, and well decorated. The staff were all really friendly and we"
58. Holy Cobra ✓ verified
at Holy Cobra Tattoo Parlour
HIGH
1 mention
@holycobratattooparlour
"just about every style and design you could imagine. Highly recommend Holy Cobra for anyone looking for quality work and a great overall experience."