I've been getting tattooed by Josi for a little over a year now and I say with full confidence and…read morecertainty I will probably never get tattooed with anyone else again. She is so unbelievably kind, reassuring and truly dedicated to her craft. All designs are made with care and intention. The shop is always clean, the other guys are all super cool and talented as well. Definitely worth the stop if you got some spare time & money

Omg! My friend and I walked in to get tattoos. We walked in no appointment and were made to feel…read morevery welcomed! Josi did both of our tattoos. My friend and I were so pleased with our tattoos. Josi was fun to talk to and did an amazing job with our tattoos. She was professional and also very quick. The overall vibe of the shop was quiet, we came in on a Thursday soon after the shop had opened. I would definitely go back for another tattoo when I'm in that area.

Awesome little old school traditional tattoo shop (but they will do any style for you!). All of the…read moreguys here are very friendly and great to work with. They take pride in their work and it shows. Have gotten stuff done from everyone in the shop and I can vouch for each of them. They always have good music playing too!

Absolutely wonderful experience. Soren has done 4 tattoos for me so far and I will definitely be…read morereturning for more. He is incredibly creative, patient, and listens to exactly what you want. The tattoo sessions are always a comfortable experience and I enjoy chatting with him during the process. His talent is clear in all his work and I consistently receive compliments on the tattoos he's done for me. You will not regret getting a tattoo from Soren!

As always, Aaron was fantastic. His attention to detail and general kind demeanor puts us at ease.read more

Can't go wrong here. The creativity and artwork is obviously…read moreamazing but there is genuine heartfelt drive behind it and it shows. Pictures speak more than words.

I got my very first tattoo with Emmanuel! He is an amazing artists and super professional. Made me…read morefeel at ease and he has such a light hand, i barely felt anything. He is super friendly and it felt like I was getting tattooed by a friend. He also did an amazing job with my tattoo. The tattoo was in farsi and I couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a talented, kind, and professional tattoo artists, Emmanuel is your guy. I will be going back very soon for my second tattoo!!!!

Emmanuel has been my go-to artist since he was an apprentice. He's always kind, patient, and open…read moreto ideas while keeping true to his fine line tattoo stlye. I'm happy with all the work he's done on me and will be back for more! Carboncillo is a nice shop too, great ambiance and he and Paydrow are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

I can't recommend Triton Tattoo enough! My friend and I came in as walk-ins on what turned out to…read morebe an incredibly busy day. Even with the shop packed, everyone was transparent about the wait time, kept us updated throughout, and even gave us the Wi-Fi password so we could work on a school project while we waited. I'm especially glad Teks came in on his day off because he ended up doing my tattoo, and I couldn't be happier with it. He absolutely nailed the design. Both Teks and Danny made the whole experience fun and welcoming from start to finish. The tattoo turned out exactly how I hoped, and it was the perfect back-to-school gift to myself before starting my first year teaching. I'll definitely be back!

From the moment I walked in, the customer service was top tier. Jeff, the owner, runs his shop with…read moreprofessionalism and integrity. You can tell he truly cares about the experience clients have, not just the tattoos. Everyone I met was welcoming and respectful, which immediately made me feel comfortable. And Teko? He absolutely did his thing. Not only is he talented, but his customer service stood out the most. He was patient, attentive, and made sure I was okay the entire time -- especially during the tougher moments of the session. That level of care matters. The atmosphere was clean, professional, and positive. I genuinely felt valued as a client. Safe to say... I found my new tattoo parlor. Highly recommend.

California Electric Tattoo is a fantastic shop with incredibly talented artists. My husband has…read morebeen seeing Stefan for a while and is happy to make the drive from SF to the shop. The shop itself is super clean, there's really great flash on the walls, they play great music, and the vibe is super chill. Their shop rate ($160/hr) is very reasonable give the high level of art that comes out of there. Stefan is one of the nicest guys I've ever met; he is also an incredible artist and his work is always better than my husband can imagine. After he made his most recent appointment with Stefan, I decided to reach out to Thad about with a slightly ridiculous request. Not only was he able to fit me in on the same afternoon, but he will more than happy to draw me what I wanted. His final product was excellent and we worked together to put it in the right spot. He had a very gentle hand and did excellent work. Both of our tattoos are beautiful and we had a great afternoon hanging out at the shop. I will definitely be going back for future work.

I drove from Las Vegas to get tattooed by Stefan Johnsson and it was definitely worth the drive…read more Stefan is a phenomenal custom tattoo artist. The shop is located in Soquel near many cafés, antique stores, and bars. The shop is extremely clean and filled with awesome art. It's nice to be at a shop that's filled with nothing but talented artists.

I live in South Carolina but am a Cali native and wanted a Redwood tree tat from someone that…read moreactually knows what Reds are. I found Ally doing a Google search and know it was Divine guidance that led me to her! From an hour zoom consultation a month out, to a couple hours of chatting about all things tats and life, to a pain free tattoo experience, Ally was the most excellent hostess, fantastic artist, gifted and skilled human. My Redwood tree tattoo exceeded my expectations and wishes by a ton! I'll travel across the country again for my next tattoo - she really is THAT good!! Thank you soooo much Ally! You're a gift to the world!

I went to hot Rod because it's famous and I figured Ally is a well-known expert in the tattoo…read morecommunity. Ally is known for particularly beautiful color work and extreme attention to detail in creating 3 dimensional effects. I figured something that is going to be worn on my skin for the rest of my life is worth seeking out the very best. But I didn't expect, was to meet such a compassionate, warm, and caring human being as Ally. I also was gritting my teeth because I was expecting to have pain with my tattoo, but Ally uses a completely pain-free method with skin numbing techniques. It's amazing, it really works. I almost never write reviews but I just had such a great experience that I wanted to take the time to comment. Thank you for making me a walking art canvas.

I don't give 5 stars often. Ethan did 5 tattoos total on my husband and I yesterday. Like 4 or 5…read morehours worth of work. He did fantastic! I will return to him for my next tattoo.

Dan rocked the hell out of this piece I had been wanting for years. This review is love overdue- he…read moredid the tattoo for me in 2022. I am now a hematology NP, but was a hematology RN for a very long time. I felt California "raised me", I turned into the strong, independent thinking, woman I am today when I found my way in California, so I wanted the California poppy. The ribbon is for my lymphoma patients. Dan hit the nail on the head. I love the colors, I loved the easy chat while he was tattooing. He helped me pick the right spot. Just loved the entire experience. I'm ready for my next one, Dan!