Coastal Ink Tattoo

I am beyond HAPPY and in LOVE with my tattoo!!…read more Marlo is welcoming, professional, and clearly extremely passionate about her art work. She genuinely took the time to make you feel comfortable and safe. She understood exactly what I wanted and what I wanted it to represent, and executed the design flawlessly! Her line work and shading are top-tier, and hygiene standards were excellent! Earthbound Tattoo brings on good and positive vibes, and is great with communication! If you're looking for a skilled, reliable tattoo artist, she is the one for you! Marlo - I am so honored to have the privilege to get this beautiful art piece from you! You and Le are genuinely great people! Keep doing what you both are excellent at! Aloha & Mahalo! 'til next time

Recently back for more. And yes it was worth the effort and planning to get an appointment. If you…read moreare reading this review I will assume you are a serious tattoo aficionado who respects/appreciates a true artist. Everyone has their personal opinion about tattoos. And if you are a person reading reviews of tattoo artists hoping to find a person to trust with putting art on your body that is permanent I can't recommend enough the value of coming to this studio to see Marlo. She is a true artist. Tattooing to me should represent a spiritual experience with the artist. Trust in them to put on your body a piece of art that fits you. Something that matches your unique life and personality. Well, Marlo does all that. No stencils. Just free drawing an extension of my heart onto my body to remind me of my strength and resilience. She told me more meanings and I was absolutely touched at the insight she had into me as a woman. She created a visual representation that is so beautiful. Does getting a tattoo hurt? Yes. Of course it does. But Marlo is an amazingly caring professional and will stop as needed to check in on you and take breaks if necessary. But don't go into it thinking it isn't going to hurt. That is just silly. Some parts hurt less than others of course and everyone has their pain tolerance. But be realistic peeps, come on now! Be safe and enjoy life! SYOY!

Outside

Stunning work.

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Sunflower

Creative Visions

4.5(137 reviews)

0.8 mi

i have been thinking of getting an industrial piercing for a long time but did not know where to…read morego. i found creative visions and i made my appointment through the website. Brian communicated well with me and i was able to get an appointment. He was very nice and understanding when i mentioned that i was a bit nervous. He told me when to breathe in and breathe out, and i am sure this was the reason why the piercing did not hurt. I give the pain a five out of 10 and it hurt less than my second lobe piercing. I payed $60 in total which included my change to a gold bar. i went back after the swelling went down and Brian changed my bar to a shorter one. Amazing customer service and I 100% recommend this place. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

Went super well! I called to inquire about getting my septum peirced and was able to walk in right…read moreaway. Brian was super informative and chill with the whole procedure. It was nice and easy, thank you so much Brian! Recommend this place for piercings :)

Helix done by Brian $40

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Sacred 8 Studios

5.0(18 reviews)

0.2 mi

Absolutely amazing experience!! My husband and I came to Sacred 8 for unique Pokemon tattoos. We…read morewere blown away by our experience with every employee at this place! Everyone was extremely kind, very attentive, and made our whole day so memorable! Armando is a great artist and we can't wait to go back again!!

Highly recommend this place of business! The people who work there are incredible. Good energy and…read moretotally down to earth. They answer all my questions and thoroughly make sure I understand the process. Sundays they've got Pokémon day and boy, let me tell you, it is AWESOME! It's family friendly too! My 8 year old kiddo joins and they have tables set up and it's just an enjoyable experience for the whole family that day. My child is determined to get her ears pierced and I believe I'll be choosing this establishment for her. It's clean, spacious, and extremely professional. Ps check out all the really neat comics and collections while you're in there! I purchased a Studio Ghibli book of art and I love it!

Cholo Cubone tattoo by Armando

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Cholo diglett tattoo by Armando

Autonomy Tattoo

5.0(8 reviews)

0.2 mi

BLUF: If you want an amazing tattoo, book with Avalon ASAP!…read more I went to Avalon with a rough idea for a 3/4 sleeve japanese tattoo. I could not be happier with deciding to trust her with this piece. Her execution was amazing, and her process was thorough. Every step was well thought out; she even measured my arm during our consult to make sure her drawings would match my anatomy and be ready for our session. She was meticulous with her placement to ensure the flow of the whole piece was good and that it would be visually pleasing from any angle. Her shop is immaculate and is beautifully decorated with her drawings. Hygiene and cleanliness were handled very professionally. I love the 1 on 1 atmosphere of the shop. Made the experience feel more intimate and comfortable. After multiple 6-hour sessions, I can say she's really fun to hang out with, and time flies at her shop! She tattoos in multiple styles and has such an incredible ability to visualize art. I will definitely be returning for more work from her! I could not recommend her more to anyone looking for a tattoo in Monterey County! She is the best!

Avalon is absolutely amazing! She's thorough, accommodating, and even stayed late to work with our…read moreschedule. Her shop is beautiful, comfortable, and her attention to detail is incredible. I got a phrase in my Mom's handwriting, and it looks exactly like she wrote it directly on me in a fine point pen. It has since healed perfectly, and Avalon even provided a thoughtful aftercare gift bag with lots of goodies. I'm already planning my next tattoo and I will never go to anyone else. If I could give her 10 stars, I would!

Permanent lip liner and mild blush, with slightly expanded borders on both lips.

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Harbor Light Tattoo

5.0(24 reviews)

If I could give this shop 10 stars I would. I have been to several shops around here and this place…read moreis THE BEST. If you're serious about your tattoos like I am go here! Noah is sole proprietor and the best tattoo artist I have ever been to. I contacted him back in June to get a half sleeve done. We talked on the phone and then I emailed him some photos. Last minute I decided to add some text which was no problem. It took 3 sessions to get it done, but well worth it!! The shop is clean and comfortable. When you're there it's just you and Noah. I personally like not having a bunch of other people there while I'm getting work done. He has a cooler of water, juice and snacks too. The photos speak for themselves. I had the heart before- the rest is his work. We are really blessed to have such a great tattoo shop right in Monterey. Note he does not take walk ins, by appointment only.

I finally committed to getting my first tattoo. I couldn't be happier I chose to work with Noah…read more His private studio had a great vibe and was super comfortable. Noah's communication couldn't have been better leading up to our appointment, while he worked, and in between sessions. He was able to execute the vision perfectly, and I'm eager to get back in for some more of his work. There's nothing bad I could say about the entire experience.

Coverup tattoo.

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Outline done

Vaughn Body Arts

4.8(320 reviews)

1.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

I love this place they are very professional and informative! The employees take their time and…read morepierce you with love . I will say the piercings are pretty expensive I got my nose pierced and I paid $250 for everything . It's worth it because it has life time warranty but just know it'll be high in pricing. Overall it's a vibe here

Extremely clean and sanitary. Pretty expensive but I'd choose quality over quantity. No infection…read moreand clean facility.

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Meliodas Tattoo

5.0(1 review)

One of my favorite tattoos I have, Josh is very professional and has an elegant style. The design…read morewas exactly what I had hoped for. Would highly recommend.

Watercolor charcoal black and gray anchor lily flower

Watercolor pastel raven evil blue eye tattoo

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Fine line cherry blossom design

Iron Crown Tattoo

4.6(95 reviews)

First tattoo ever and I chose a mid shop. Sorry guys but you were rude when I talked to you and…read moregave me this weird attitude when I told another artist about the tattoo I wanted to get. I got a yin yang tattoo on my inner arm and I got rude vibes from the dude who tattooed me. I only tipped him out of fear that he would yell at me. Is this place worth it? Price-wise, it's okay, and as for proper tattoo care/aftercare, it was kinda just meh. They didn't tell me anything about proper aftercare or healing, they just kinda let me pay then leave. Experience-wise, I wouldn't really recommend this shop. Go to a store where they're actually nice to you.

I walked in nervous about a my first tattoo and Orlando right off the bat was awesome. The vibe was…read morethere and he made me feel very comfortable safe and relaxed. Had great convos and just a wonderful experience overall. His two daughters are the cutest things too! Made my first tattoo an awesome one!!! Definitely coming back!

My tattoo

A sign in the establishment

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Tribal Sea Otter by Lexi lime

Brick Alley Tattoo

4.0(9 reviews)

Best tattoo shop around, by far. Every artist here is incredibly talented and they're the nicest…read morepeople you'll ever meet. Always willing to work with you to make your tattoo come out just the way you want it. Louis is bringing a major custom leg sleeve to life for me and it's is coming together beautifully. I can't recommend Louis and the rest of the crew highly enough - great people who work hard to make great tattoos.

My friends and I came as walk-ins, and the shop is very friendly and welcoming. Lily was my artist,…read moreand did a fabulous job. She perfectly recreated a little heart my late father drew on a birthday card. Very clean shop with friendly and talented artists.