I, personally, don't have tatts nor have I ever really cared to have any. One of my friends from…read moreout of town surprised me with a text that she was here getting a tattoo and told me to swing by to say hello, so I did. Located in DTLB off of Broadway and Linden, I was lucky to find a metered spot on Linden right around the corner. I was warmly greeted by one of the tattoo artists and she allowed me to visit with my friend. I only stayed 30 min and my friend sent me a pic of her tattoo and the artist did amazing work! I believe my friend said she was there from noon til the time she sent me the pic which was around 6pm (of course with breaks).

great experience with Ted and the team at Paper Crane. I was recommended to Paper Crane by a…read morefriend as I've been considering a special tattoo for many months and finally after meeting with Ted Hawkins he proved to me he's the one to do the work. Just got my "fishing fly" last week and it's healing nicely. Ted and I had a great time during the tattooing learning about one another and sharing our world views. He's an amazing artist . I recommend Paper Crane and will surely return. Ron Simmer

Thank you to Joslyn for helping me repierce my septum. I am very pleased with the experience and…read morewas informed on how to use a glass retainer to maintain my septum whenever I have an MRI. This is the second time that I've been to the tattoo and piercing shop; the first time I went with a friend and also came in for a repiercing due to a hospitalization. I'm hoping this will be the last time that I go to this shop for a repiercing, but I will definitely come back here if I have to. Joslyn was extremely professional and made sure I felt comfortable the entire time during the piercing process by double checking that it didn't hurt. I had to purchase one of their steel titanium jewelry ($15 was the cheapest one) and was not allowed to use my own jewelry that I bought from Laughing Buddha. Which is totally understandable and makes sense as to why they don't use other jewelry outside of their own. I think it also specifies in their rules or contract that you're not allowed to bring in outside jewelry, but I would call to make sure. I also did not like that they didn't have a more comfortable waiting/seating area. Those tiny chairs on wheels are not really plus-sized friendly and I would have appreciated a regular chair instead of those. The online booking experience for an appointment within 3 days was easy to use on their website. I believe there was a $5 security deposit that goes into your overall total at the end of your piercing/tattoo session. In fact, my piercer Joslyn even emailed me to ask questions about my piercing history and whatnot. I really appreciated her attentiveness to detail and for taking the initiative to understand her customer's needs. Overall, I had a pleasant experience with my piercer Joslyn and would highly recommend her for your piercing needs. Thanks again!!

Came here for my first tattoo and it was a great experience. I've wanted a particular tattoo for…read moreawhile, my family crest with Japanese characters underneath. We booked with the person available but in looking at her work, she wasn't quite the right fit stylistically. I reached out to them and asked if any of the other tattoo artist I did like were available and they were really nice about letting me switch. They then talked me through different styles of how they could do the Japanese characters which was great. They were clear on the pricing range and that was that. The shop is in this small strip mall and parking is tough because of the other stores. We were fortunate to find some street parking but I would imagine it may be hard to find from time to time. The shop is bright and has about 7-8 stations. We checked in and got sat at their stations where you could see some of the artist's artwork which was cool. Jesslyn took her time walking me through all the steps which was great for a first timer like me. She tried different placements and sizes until we agreed on the right size/location. She was surprisingly fast which worried me a little but the tattoo came out really great. She walked me through the aftercare and also mentioned they do free touchup within 6 months of the appointment. The price was reasonable and I'm happy with the results so far. Would definitely come back again if I ever wanted another tattoo. Highly recommend. I ended up going with Jesslyn. She was rea

Looks very interesting. The oldest, continuously open,…read moretattoo parlor used to be the BAD part of town. And now it's a tourist attraction. Sadly, they are closed on Sundays.

What a cool experience to be tattooed at Outer Limits!! The museum area is fun to browse and the…read morewhole place has the feel of being on a ship. All of the staff was super friendly and helped me check in at the kiosk. I was referred to Charlene by a friend after I saw the beautiful tattoo she had gotten by her. I had wanted an Owl tattoo for years and I felt Charlene could deliver on the detail I wanted. She was very communicative and professional thru the whole process and everything at the studio was done under very aseptic technique. We also really had a nice time chatting during the hour or two she was doing my artwork. I got a bit clammy at the start so she gave me a little break and then I think adrenaline kicked in and nerves calmed and we tired a fan on and I was good to go. Once she was done I was absolutely in love with my new tattoo. He's so cute! I couldn't be happier!! And I'm already healing well. Thank you Charlene and all OL staff!!

I really want to give a shout out to Courtney Moore. I needed 2 tatts corrected and she excellently…read morehelped me with both, with amazing prices. The first one was a poorly done wedding ring tatt done by a neighborhood friend. It lacked layers and defining lines and basically said what the marriage felt like and I wanted to put a bat over it with some red behind it to contrast my path when I filed for divorce. It looked incredible and it even has a tiny cute little face, and it's my ring finger! Then I had a "bat ass" tatt I needed correction from. I originally wanted the drips to be sumi-E ink style and the former artist charged me so much, lacked details, did it his own way even though he required my own specific design - he just couldn't get the interpretation down and I did not want to risk another visit with him. I knew Courtney would get it. She spent time doing her own design of my verbal input with some visual references and ended up adding extra details I could only dream of but never say aloud. She did it in 2 visits, not as heavy handed, and again the price was right. Her music vibes! Always a great time at Broadway. Also if you're into piercings, I've never seen an unhappy customer and believe me I say there for hours! I'll prob take my cousin for that. Thank you soooo much Courtney, you're an incredible artist all around!

I got my nipples pierced there and it was so cool, good service and quick. Love the vibes there!read more

I recently had my first two appointments with Michael after being referred to him by family members…read morehe's tattooed. Their tattoos always looked clean, professional, and creative, so I felt confident booking with him. For my first tattoo, Michael was able to take me as a walk-in, which I really appreciated. Even though I didn't have an appointment, I never felt rushed. I explained what I wanted verbally, and he immediately sketched up a design that was exactly what I had in mind. From start to finish, I was tattooed in less than an hour. It's been a few weeks now, and it has healed beautifully. I went back for a second tattoo, a small rib piece. I had sent him the font I liked beforehand, and when I got there, he whipped up a few size suggestions to help me choose what looked best. He took the time to make sure everything was spelled correctly and placed exactly the way I wanted before we started. Both experiences have been fantastic. Michael is professional, clean, efficient, and genuinely cares about the quality of his work. His workstation was spotless, and for my rib tattoo, he even used a clean drape on the bed to make sure I was comfortable while lying on my side. If you're looking for a tattoo artist who is talented, creative, detail-oriented, and respectful of your time, I highly recommend Michael. I've had two great experiences with him, and I'll definitely be working with him again on

This shop is such a vibe. I walk in and out a whole different person. The artists are all very…read morewelcoming and very professional. I love my tattoos and I'm grateful for how my artist did my work and really took the time to make the pieces come to life. Definitely recommend this shop over any other shop out there.... just saying ‍

Booked a session with my best friend and Tor and Ian took great care of us. They helped up get the…read moredesigns just as we wanted and the vibe in the shop is very warm and welcoming, which created a relaxed environment.

Such a mellow shop! Absolutely love all the artists there…read more They're so inviting. I got tattooed by the manager of the shop, Nicole, and she did such a good job. She made me feel comfortable the entire time, kept checking on me to make sure I was okay or asking if I needed anything. My tattoo came out exactly how I imagined! Will most definitely be coming back!

I've gotten three tattoos here from Benson. Port City Tattoo is a gem with a lot of talented…read moreartists, and Ben is one of them. If you're looking for color work, punk, traditional, or just something fun. He's your guy. Ask to see his flash cards! He's got a whole treasure trove of artwork. If you're in the area and thinking about getting tattooed, stop by and ask for Ben. You won't regret it.

Tattooed by Cody and did an amazing job with my foot tattoo!! It came out better than I've ever…read moreimagined! Thank you so much again

I guess the fast truly was broken and contacted Brianna again (@babybatink) to add some color to my…read moreswallows I got on NYE. I sent her some reference images of a barn swallow and she, as they say, understood the assignment! She custom mixed some colors and they turned out gorgeous. Again, another lovely experience here. Met some of the other artists and chatted with them while I was getting worked on and loved seeing everyone's different styles. They were all preparing for Friday the 13th and I got to see some of their flash pages. Really friendly people to talk to. Thanks again, Brianna. You're not only one of my favorite artists, but also one of my favorite people!

Obsessed with Retro Row Ink -- Andrew, in particular. Ughh I love him! He's so warm and immediately…read moremade me feel completely cozy and comfortable. My little brother has a few tattoos by Andrew and only has the very best things to say, plus his tattoos and the line work look SO so good... so when my sister and I recently visited said brother in Long Beach, we had to put Retro Row Ink on the agenda. This tattoo shop is one big open room with maybe 8-10 artist-stations throughout. Everything is super clean, colorful, and welcoming, and of course there's tons of beautiful artwork by the resident tattoo artists across the walls. You gotta browse and enjoy all the different talent! My sister got a couple small tattoos, some script and then her daughters' initials worked into a tattoo she already has. Andrew sent us a link to a website where we could search and select fonts, but if you need ideas your tattoo artist will definitely have them! I like the idea of tiny tattoos on my hands/fingers, just one tiny step at a time, hahah. I decided to get a single teensy star, which I now call the North star. It looks like a classic, Christmassy twinkle star... or what a single light looks like in the dark when you have an astigmatism, ha. ANYWAY, it's the perfect tiny little sparkle and Andrew was able to draw it with the tiniest, finest little lines. I love it. I'll see how it heals and how the ink takes to my hand-skin, but I'm already making plans for my next Long Beach trip so I can see Andrew again!

Got tattooed by Moi, seriously nervous for getting my first tattoo but he made me comfortable…read more Super chill and everybody in the shop seemed to be very professional. Loved that they helped me get over my fear of needles. Will definitely be getting tattooed by Moi again!

Amazing experience with my tattoo artist Shellsea! I went with some friends during a flash event…read moreand they were efficient, kind, and amazing. Shellsea made my experience amazing, great conversation, and an expertly executed tattoo on my wrist! Amazing shop in Long Beach, I'm happy to have discovered them after moving here! I will be coming back.

My artist was Jose and let me tell you how gentle, kind, and funny he is!! It's one thing to have…read moreamazing art but it's another to have an amazing artist!! He stayed the whole session for 1000$! That's a steal and a tattoo I will love forever!! 20/10 PLACE! And 100/10 artist!

Go see my guy John Smith! the vibe and aesthetic of the shop is really sick and vibey with all the…read moreart on the walls, and tvs mounted w/ college football in the background. The other artists came over and admired my tattoo as john was working on my arm, and it gave me a sense of comfort. The placement was tricky on my elbow and I love that he wasn't hesitant to get the opinion of other artists. Gave me the sense that he really cared and i loved the turn out. I'd absolutely come back here and recommend him and the shop to any/everyone.