When I first reached out through Yelp to schedule an appointment I got a reply right away but then…read morewhen it came to actually scheduling something I got no further responses. I wanted to come here because of the reviews and it's close to my house, so I started a new request and this time the owner actually had an artist (Pierre) contact me, but she seemed annoyed that I reached out again. So from the start the customer service was lacking. But the reviews were good so I went ahead with the appointment. During the visit everything went ok. The artist didn't say more than a few words to me the whole time, but that's fine. The tattoo itself took about an hour, which is about how long it took him to set up so all in all I was there for a little less than 2 hours. The artist didn't even have to draw the tattoo, I sent him pictures ahead of time. A simple butterfly. And I was so overcharged I still can't believe I actually paid that much. When he told me the price ($350! For a tattoo that took an hour and he didn't even have to draw) I didn't even know what to say. I am not a confrontational or argumentative person, so I paid and left. But now I can't get over how much he had the nerve to charge me for this service. And, being a polite person and still slightly in shock/denial over being told the price, I still actually tipped him! So that's my bad. And, looking closely at the tattoo there's several wonky lines and it's not really symmetrical. So I'm pretty bummed about being extremely overcharged for a so-so tattoo and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place.

Pierre is the absolute best! I went in for a tattoo and it was a line tattoo . I had to have it…read morehappen that day as it was my dad's name and my birthday. Both Ray and Pierre made me feel comfortable. The place was extremely well kept and sanitary and professional. I took an AI generated image and Pierre recreated it wonderfully well. Special shoutout to Ray for taking time to make me understand the pros and cons of getting a line tattoo and being an absolute gentleman and saying that Pierre was the best person to do it. My tattoo healed well without any problems and keloids . Looks great after 3 weeks

New tattoo went just as great as the first one. Shane was great at the details and getting…read moreeverything lined up right. Thanks again Big Fish team. Also, I got a sticker this time which rocks, thanks.

10/10 would recommend. Big Fish Tattoo Studio is incredible. From start to finish, the experience…read morewas top tier. The studio is super clean, welcoming, and has great vibes. Communication was easy and clear, and every staff member I interacted with was friendly, attentive, and professional. It truly feels like a safe and comfortable place to get tattooed! I had an amazing experience with Aja! She is so professional, incredibly talented, fast, and light handed. She checks in throughout the process and really makes sure her clients feel comfortable and taken care of. I've come to her for two custom tattoos. I'm beyond happy with the pieces and couldn't be more impressed with the quality of work, communication, and overall value. Highly recommend Big Fish Tattoo Studio and especially Aja!

I was visiting from Lancaster, PA to San Diego. I got 2 tatoos done by Quin. I felt comfortable…read morewith her as soon as I walked in. She was with another client but welcomed me as I showed up a bit earlier than my appointment. While waiting, Quin introduced me to Tam the shop owner. They all made me feel comfortable and we talked as if we were old friends. When Quin finished up with her client I was blown away by her professionalism and thorough cleanliness of her station. She was able to answer all the questions I had and made me feel comfortable, as this was my 1st tattoo in many years. Not only that, her work is clean and detailed. I opted for a more dainty work from her typical detailed work (check out her professional instagram page @ink_hopper). She still did an amazing job and I have gotten lots of compliment by how detailed my tattoo is. I highly recommend Daygo Ink & Cuts, Artist Quinn !

5/5 Highly recommend this place! All of the tattoo artists are so talented, you could honestly get…read morea tattoo from anyone and it would come out amazing. I had the honor of getting tattooed by Tam. The appointment set up was easy and fast. The pricing is honestly the best ive seen compared to other shops ive been to. Tam was fast, friendly, and explained everything from beginning to end, including aftercare instructions without making me feel intimidated. He was sure to check up on me throughout the tattoo to make sure i was ok. The atmosphere is cool, almost as if you're just hanging out with friends, we were all laughing the whole time, and there were 3 other customers getting tattoos done. The artists made everyone feel comfortable and included. Their customer service is THE BEST and if you don't believe me, just go check it out for yourself. I definitely will be coming back and bringing more people to get stuff done here because the experience was just that phenomenal.

The quality of the art, the style of the parlor, the customer service is top tier. They have a…read morerespectful environment and consistent professional courtesy. I came back after 10 years.. Dizzy is still the best

I don't usually write reviews, but jarel or as you may know him as @jarjar_inks deserves all the…read moreappreciation! He looked scary at first, but really he's a down to earth guy. Definitely plays the best animes or shows on while your session... Okay, soooooo long story short I was 15 got a under the table tattoo from a friends uncle which I chose doves and seven had to be my favorite #, so I got 7 dark doves on my back. Fast forward I'm 18 now met new people and they wanted to help me cover the doves... cool artist. Started a session... and then I moved to SAN DIEGO. Soooooo now I got a random unfinished cover up.... Finally met jar which I got my little flowers on my right shoulder with my first time meeting him... I had to ask about fixing my cover up... now here we are today. Cover ups are hard, and this was a 2nd cover up but he was able to free style it all. He made me feel comfortable and I definitely trust him. He's booked out crazy, but he tries to keep everyone happy. Hope this helps you! Also if you aren't looking for his type of style there's a few other people who can help you that works at the shop to!!! They are opened to helping you in anyway. I gotta say the best tattoo shop I've been to in San Diego!

Amazing! His detail is insane, I get complements on my…read moretattoo every time I'm in a bathing suit. He is quick, precise and his pricing is perfect. I have referred all my friends to him, and my husband! If you're looking for someone to do your tattoos, don't look any further. Monster Ink is so legit.

The artistry, clean lines, and over all experience is amazing! I have had now 3 sessions with ed…read moreand won't go any place else. If you have read my other reviews you know I'm all about loyalty to the great experience. Nothing negative to say other than a note the shop is inside a salon so can be kinda confusing but don't worry the place is super posh and clean. The parking is also odd just for a heads up. But you're there to get sick ink...by an amazing artist who knows it's gonna hurt but does everything in his power to make it ok. Afterwards you can't help but give the big guy a hug, a fatty tip, and schedule your next session! Btw his cover up work is flawless and returned my faith in tattoo artists! I will upload pictures when it is all complete!

1904 Tattoo and Skoobie has completely changed my old dark thick tribal that I've had for over 25…read moreyrs into something really cool and fun to see change over the last month. I have soooo much more to do and Skoobie is awesome!! He has great ideas and it really patient and cool. The shop is clean, cool and laid back everyone there is really awesome and always comes by to checkout the work as we're getting it done. Reach out to them for all tattoo or tattoo advice they are great!

Best work in SD Every piece I bring Skoob sends it…read more Always leaving with another amazing piece If u want the best u gotta come to his shop

Tattoo shop is located off of the popular main drag of Garnet Ave in PB. This spot came highly…read morerecommended as my son had gotten a tattoo here a few months prior. We were back in San Diego and decided to get one together! We didn't have a lot of days, nor an appointment (which is highly advised) but popped in anyway! My son was greeted by the tattoo artist named Culleton P. (that had remembered him from their prior interaction). Culleton was able to work us in, which was wonderful. We had just a little bit of a wait time, as he was finishing up with his other clients. As we were waiting, I was watching tattooist Sean creating a Scorpion with extremely intricate design that was added in to his previous work on his patrons sleeve. It was incredibly impressive! The shop is laid-back and has a really cool vibe. Each station has a noticeably clean hygienic workspace and overall an environment that allows you to feel extremely comfortable. What an amazing experience we had from start to finish. My son and I already had in mind what we wanted, so it made the process that much easier. Culleton our tattooer did an incredible job on our tattoos! He's been in the business for decades, so his craft is exceptional. His attention to detail along with the clean lines, solid saturation, and smooth shading made for killer tats! We were so happy with the results. ALL the staff here are phenomenal. You can't go wrong with any one of them! They are so welcoming, creative, and willing to work with you to bring your ideas to life. These artists are knowledgeable, friendly, and informative. To the artists Sean and Bryan even though you were working with your clients, you still made it a point to an acknowledge us and engage us in quality conversations. You ALL really made us feel like we were your friends here, so "Thank you"! NOTE- each artist has their own fees and prices which depends on many factors: such as the design complexity, size, and body placement. FYI- shop generally requiring a minimum and or hourly rate as well. In our case, our cost seemed fair to pay for our pieces. This is such a great ink place. Memorable occasion and one that will bring us back! Highly recommend this as your next tattoo session!

New This place is absolutely awesome! My daughter and I were…read morewalking across the street and saw a guy hanging the sign and we decided to go in and check it out. I am so glad we did. What a warm, welcoming, great bunch 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 definitely be back. Thanks guys

Got tattooed by Alek the saint and it was a great experience 10/10 would recommend and the customer…read moreservice was on point and exceeded my expectations. We worked on black work and it overextended my expectations it came out super awesome and better than I expected if your in the San Marcos area you should definitely check him out at locally famous tattoo!!