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    Balboa Tattoo

    4.6 (171 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    These guys and gal(Steph) Never fail me! Another Friday the 13th in the books. Thank you Rick & Steph!!
    Eboni V.

    This is my favorite tattoo spot. I love coming here, it's like hanging out with my super talented friends!

    Kathleen M.

    Our second time back! Thank you for being patient with my indecisiveness! Thank you TJ!

    Great art work!thank you so much Jess!love my new tat! Highly Recommended! Great Pricing! Highly flexible! Super understanding! Love the color

    Lois K.

    Jess did such a good job on my two tattoos and healed very quickly. I love them so much! Would recommend her

    Christina S.

    Jess and TJ are both great artist and people! My wife and I came as walk-in's and were greeted with good energy and left with clean looking tattoos! Highly recommend the shop and the artist(s).

    Rick in his element doing his thang.

    What a great experience! My daughter and I came to Newport Beach for her spring break and decided to get matching tattoos. Not being from the area, I did some research on the net and said research brought me to Balboa Tattoo and it did not disappoint. Rick and Jess were kind and professional and knew exactly what they were doing! Because of Rick's work, I added on a simple tattoo while still on the table getting the first one done. I walked out with three and my daughter walked out with her first one! Great atmosphere and great experience! Go now! You won't regret it!

    Healed after a couple of months, still looks fresh and amazing!
    Micaella D.

    Guys I've been here several times, along with my best friend and every time I come back it's to get tattooed by Jes, she's the absolute bestttt and her line work, shading, and accuracy is perfection!! She's so fairly priced and she deserves alll the hype, i can't speak about her highly enough....let me just tell you, if i didn't think the world deserved to know about her awesomeness then I'd definitely be gatekeeping her haha. Go get tattooed and pierced by her!

    5 x 40 somethings from AZ walked in with an idea for matching tattoos....they were so accommodating & professional! We love our matching friendship tattoos!!! TY!!

    Freshly done color with Jess on my second session. Will post another once it's healed.
    Celi B.

    Absolutely great experience here! The vibes are chill and Jess is an amazing artist! She was super helpful and patient with me throughout the whole process. Super responsive and professional. My tattoo took two sessions and both were great. She definitely made sure I was comfortable and she made my experience wonderful. Thanks Jess! I will be back for sure.

    My daughter with Rick Williams the best tattoo artist ever!

    I took my daughter to Balboa Tattoo today for her first tattoo. I have many tattoos by Rick and I wouldn't have trusted anyone more! His work is top notch, his shop is clean and cool and they just make you feel comfortable. Would highly recommend!!! Thanks again!

    Jellyfish tattoo Jess did back in 2022! If you look closely you can see the white tentacles, I get THE MOST compliments on this one
    Melissa S.

    The BEST shop. I followed Jess here from her previous shop, because she's absolutely amazing at what she does. I stick with line work mostly and her light and steady hand always makes them come out top tier. Oh, and she also does piercings, what more could you want?! Typical tattoo shop vibes here, love the whole crew. 10/10 recommend Jess for your next tattoo!

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    They are absolutely amazing and I would always recommend coming here for your dream tattoo

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    Ask the Community - Balboa Tattoo

    What's the minimum price?

    Our tattoo shop minimum starts at $100 we also have a $75 special as well

    Where can I find the artists portfolios?

    Best way is to come into the shop and take a look at their work

    Hi can I make an appointment for 5:40 today please?

    Any Friday the 13th specials this year?

    Yes we have Friday the 13th specials each time there is a Friday the 13th

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    THANK YOU TJ, Rick, and Jess for being so patient with three ladies coming in with a spontaneous tattoo day.

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