We came in on a whim with my daughters and nieces to celebrate my niece's 25th birthday. Most of us either had no tattoos or only very small ones, so this was a special experience--especially since it was my niece's very first tattoo. We decided to get matching "G" tattoos to symbolize our family name, with a few personalized additions. I chose a lighthouse with a "G" on top. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel completely comfortable. They were incredibly talented artists with unique personalities and styles, and they created such a welcoming atmosphere. The shop itself was immaculate--spotlessly clean, organized, and inviting. The team explained everything thoroughly, from the tattoo process and pricing to both pre- and post-care instructions. They answered every question we had and made sure we felt informed and relaxed throughout the entire experience. They even offered us drinks while we waited, which was such a thoughtful touch. Everyone was funny, charming, and genuinely kind, helping calm any nerves we had. Whether you're getting your first tattoo or adding to an existing collection, this is a fantastic place to go. They are professional, welcoming, and exceptionally talented. I highly recommend them. So cool read more

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I hit up the shop, Esteban answered and had me in next day. Right on time, tinished my piece in under an hour to perfection. Will 100% be coming back, legit shop read more

Classic Touch Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Such a wonderful experience! Esteban is the best. He's patient, detailed, and truly cares about his work. Gave me my new favorite tattoo and I can't wait to wear it forever! read more

By far the best tattoo experience I've ever had! Such a friendly, yet incredibly professional, vibe. Billy did my ink and it is BY FAR my very favorite! He's an amazing artist! The attention to detail is impeccable. I'm so happy with it. I will definitely be back! Thank you so much Billy, you're awesome! read more

Classic Touch Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

I walked in and was helped by Esteban. He was extremely welcoming and patient with me and we figured out the details for my tattoo. He always made sure to check in during the session and see how I was doing. Most importantly my tattoo came out amazing. All in all a great experience and I would recommend him to anyone looking to get work done! read more

This place is dope. Got my eyebrow and bridge pierced by Madison and she couldn't have been more precise. Definitely gonna have to go back for a couple more read more

Classic Touch Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

I've been seeing Nestor for my tattoos since 2019 and his work is so good! he really pays attention to detail and really captures what your style is while remaining true to his own style. I live in Huntington Beach and will always gladly make my way down to Abbot Kinney to get great quality tats! thank you Nestor @zelayatattoos can't wait for my next one! read more

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This was my first tattoo by Nestor and let me tell you, this man's got the crispiest lines this side of the Mississippi. Overall, the shop is well kept. Everyone in there was welcoming and Nestor has a great eye for detail and makes sure you leave satisfied. You'll probably get on his good side if you ask him for a color study piece. Won't be my last piece. read more

Ok, first timer here. I had no idea what to expect for my first tattoo or anything so I was super anxious! Toby was the artist that worked on my tattoo and he was amazing! He made me feel at ease about the entire process. He checked up on me during the session, gave me a break and was super helpful with the aftercare. Toby was quick with the work but it did not feel rushed. I am super happy with the result! He is legit and has a great taste in music! I would definitely recommend this place and Toby to friends and family! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Classic Touch Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Cool vibes, great location. Matt is so talented and pulled off exactly what I asked for. Great single-needle work. 10/10. read more

Classic Touch Tattoos - Peony tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

So your sitting here, reading reviews, thinking to yourself..."should I get a tattoo?" Well You know that I know that you know you should get one, anyways go see Nestor, he does bold lines in the traditional styling, I've gotten a few done by him and they always come out great, his black work is top notch, only thing I'll complain about is that ATM inside, bring your own cash read more

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IF the devil bet me that I could choose anyone to give them a tattoo and if they didnt like it they would take my soul, I would trust Matt Smith all day long to give a killer tattoo that even the devil would have to admit is bad ass. But that goes for anyone in this shop though. Just good tattooing here read more

I went to Classic Touch because, Shawn, my favorite tattoo artist in the city works there. Chill vibes & talented artists. I highly recommend this place & for him to do your next tattoo! read more

Was able to get some work done with Carlos and its honestly the best decision I've made. I wanted to do an anime sleeve so when i talked to him about the idea we got to work. For the Asuna And Kirito on my arm I was nervous because it was my first ever big tattoo but he made me feel comfortable and excited for the session. Arriving to my appointment I come up and everything is very nice and organized has everything set up which made me feel good because I know im able to trust him and he's taking care of me. Everything was wiped and sanitized and also has alot of natural light coming inside the room which made it feel very welcoming also has a giant ring light that he uses and I like that because lighting is absolutely important!!! Made sure to eat before we started because we knew it was going to take a while so hooked us up with some carls Jr. As soon as that was done we started discussing the size and placement and all that is very important because you can't get something with so much detail and get it very small it and expect it to look awesome. Soon as we got it on we started doing the outline it was exciting to see the outline getting done. Surprisingly it didn't hurt like I thought it was it was pretty chill and we were listening to some dope jams and getting to know each other well. Oh did I mention he has a cordless tattoo machine which I thought was cool it just makes it look so much spacious because there's no cables going around it was a pretty good machine too!! Applying of the color was the most exciting to part to see just seeing how he was mixing the colors to get thee perfect match was satisfying you see it on your skin and your like damnnn thats dope that's how i felt. After a couple hours of going in and shading and adding the details we were finally done well I was done my arm was needing a break but i was down to keep going . The finished result was amazing I couldn't believe that i had this amazing piece of art on me and it was all thanks to carlos. Wiped down my arm covered it and told me what to do to maintain it and it worked within 7 days my tattoo was looking amazing nicely healed the colors were all intact and very vibrant. Thats how you know he did an amazing job. Total time for asuna and kirito was about 8-9 hour sesh so worth it did it in one sitting. Anyone who has patience and can take the pain should deff go with him you will not be disappointed. Planning on getting alot of anime work with him. Will post a review of the tattoo I got right after this one from him aswell read more

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I had a great experience at this shop! Matt tattooed me, but everyone there was very kind and welcoming. Matt gave me my new favorite tattoo ever, took his time and explained everything he was doing as he designed. He was very sweet and so talented. I was honestly blown away by how beautiful my tattoo was and how detailed his shading is. Literally the perfect experience. The shop is nice and clean, and very reasonably priced for how high the quality is. Highly recommend!! read more

Classic Touch Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Venice, California

Jenna, Bella, and Esteban were absolutely incredible. Very welcoming, professional and made the experience as painless as possible. I provided them a picture of the art I wanted and they provided an even cleaner and better version of what I wanted which we decided to go forward with. Thankful for their service and experience. read more

My experience here was absolutely wonderful. The location itself brings such a great atmosphere and the vibes inside are hella chill... I got blessed by a sick tattoo artist named Carlos. He did a fantastic job with my piece. Everyday is shortsleeve day just to show off this bad ass tattoo! If you want some clean realism work Carlos is the man.. Everykne in that shop is hella chill nothing's beat this shop right off of Abbot Kinney... Great time should be going back soon read more

I recently got a tattoo by Nestor Zelaya, I am overall a tough cookie but am super scared of getting tattooed. I am so happy Nestor tattooed me. He gave me tips on how to be more mentally prepared for it, he finished the tattoo so much faster and more efficiently than the average artist, he educated me on aftercare tips, and to top it off the tattoo came out so stinkin bold and beautiful. I have received so many compliments on it. Thank you so much Mr. Zelaya!! read more