This is where you should get your tattoo because: 1. All the…read moreartists do quality work 2. The pricing is reasonable 3. Everyone at there is nice (def not true of all shops) 4. It's an OG spot with a long standing reputation 5. Parking is easy I can't think of one bad thing to say about Spider Murphy's, and I have been tattooed in many places by many people. So far I've gotten 5 tattoos from two different artists and couldn't be more pleased. Already have my next appointment booked! (For the record, I drive an hour and a half to get work at SM because they're the best!)

Pavel did an amazing job on my tribute tattoo for my husband…read more He was super chill, great conversationalist- knowing that I was new to the area suggested great restaurants to try out. Definitely will be seeing him for future work

Incredible experience with Alyssa, She did my tattoo exactly…read moreas I wanted and with such precision. I am so pleased with the artwork and customer service.

Second tattoo at Aces over 8s. Love my new little tulip tattoo. It turned out better than I…read moreimagined. Artist, Jay, did an amazing job. He took the idea I brought him and made it so much better! Bonus is he's a super nice guy and we had fun hanging out. Very professional, friendly, and just damn good at what they do. Highly recommend.

Not the best service. My tattoo artist was more concerned about his conversations with the people I…read morewas with than actually my tattoo that I will wear forever. I asked him to put a heart as the nose for my dog tattoo and he said he would add it after. He never did. I mention it twice and he talked right over me. I was annoyed and just wanted to leave. My tattoo just never felt done because I never got my nose heart. So I contacted him less then a week about it and asked him to add what I originally asked for in the first place. he said I have to get another 100 dollars.... Umm NO thank you! I am not going to pay him another 100 for the tiniest little heart nose that he should have done in the first place... So I'm going back to Spider Murphy. Artist- Shannon

I have most of my body covered in ink. I've had six, maybe seven people tattoo me...I randomly…read moremet Adam 15 years ago give or take. Since I met him I haven't had any work done by anyone else. Guy is an absolute master of his craft in every sense. Throw in Marcelo and Shannon....best tattoo shop north of Bakersfield if not in all of California. Let's put it this way, the last time Adam tattooed me a few weeks ago I told him the day he stops working is the day I stop getting tattoos.

Nomad is top of the line. They are just the best. Kindest humans ever. Absolute professionals, and…read moremake you feel so welcome. My 6.5 yr old daughter got her ears pierced by Sean and he is so good with the kiddos. So calm and gentle. It was the coolest experience for my girl. She wasn't nervous at all. To have been there twice ever and 4 months apart, it was very special to walk in the second time and have him remember us and remember the details of our first visit shows how much care and attention they put into their craft. Thank you Nomad. We'll be back for more!

We had a really good experience getting our piercings done here. I got both a cartilage and an…read moreearlobe piercing, and my husband got his earlobe pierced as well. I really appreciated that they used a needle instead of a piercing gun--it felt much more precise, and the process was quick and smoother than I expected. It wasn't nearly as painful as I had anticipated. The staff was professional and welcoming, and you can tell they know what they're doing. There was a steady line of people waiting, which honestly made us feel even more confident that we chose a reputable place. The only downside for me was the pricing. Since you choose your jewelry at the time of the piercing, the overall cost can add up quickly, and many of the options leaned toward the higher end. Overall though, great service and a clean, professional experience. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking to get a piercing done right.

I lost my best friend to suicide and wanted to get a couple tattoos in his name. They were very…read moregentle and kind with me and Clayton drew up the tattoos I wanted perfectly. Will definitely go back when I'm in the mood for another tattoo

Clayton does the best work. I highly recommend his tattoo business! Look at this wonderful Tattoo…read morehe did for my husband Phillip.

They're the best in town! I'm satisfied with my new tattoo and their services are affordable. Mark,…read morethe artist knows what he's doing for sure! Professional. If y'all want A1 tattoos, go here, because they know how to ink.

From the owner: Welcome to the Yelp page of Fourth Street Tattoo in San Rafael, California!…read more We specialize in single sitting custom tattoos, but also offer larger scale work. We do most styles and are open to work with your ideas to create a personalized design for you. Walk-ins are always welcome, an appointment is not necessary. If you have stricter scheduling needs we can set you an appointment. Please have a look at the website or Instagram page to see the work we've done! Instagram: @fourth_street_tattoo_sanrafael Styles offered: - American and European Traditional - Illustrative Black and Grey - Japanese - Fine Line - Color - Portraits

aven't gotten any ink there but have.friends who have and work is beautiful. I've gotten my septum…read morepierced twice and gauged up to a 10. Also got both nostrils pierced and ears gauges to 5/8 of an inch. Every time I was met with courtesy & respect until got close with the old piercer who 2qs awesome. The woman who replaced shower might not have as many years of experience, however she is just as talented and intuitive( she knows what looks good, where  the placement would look best for an individual's face, et cetera. The owner is also an awesome guy that is very talented. 5 stars for sure. Ice made appointments and even just walked in and was able to get whatever i needed everytime! Thanks American Classic!

I had a very good experience here with my first tattoo and a piercing. However, my tattoo has a…read morebunch of weird white bumps on it now - who's to say whether it's from the ink or it's just my skin? However, the tattoos I have gotten from other places do not have these bumps. The next tattoo I got was also good, however the same white bumps appeared a few months later. The NEXT tattoo I got was a disaster. It was immediately infected with staph., which I initially thought was because my dog had touched it or something. However, after speaking with two doctors and a dermatologist, I found out that it was so bad that the only way it could have entered my body was while I was being tattooed. What was the reaction from the staff members? I talked to the tattoo artist and he said that he was sorry and hoped that I recovered quickly, but I NEVER heard ANYTHING from him again. I posted pictures on Facebook of what had happened but did not blame the shop or artist, and didn't actually provide any identifying information about where I had gotten the tattoo - I just wanted to share the horror with my friends since I was such a shitty situation. In return, I was asked by a staff member (not the owner, not a manager, not either of the people who had given me tattoos, nor the person who pierced me, but a different person who had never provided me with a service) to take the picture down since it "made them look bad". He was polite about it and apologized for what had happened to me and thanked me for taking it down. The next time I went in, about a week later, one staff member asked to leave the shop because it was seen as unsanitary. No one contacted me after this exchange. Because no one contacted me again, I was never able to tell them what the doctors had told me, which was that the infection entered my body while I was being tattooed. Although I had good experiences here, almost losing a limb was more than enough for me to NEVER return here.

I've been going to Jimmy for a few years now, he's the best. Jimmy has done almost all of my…read moretattoos, he's super talented and a great dude! I keep going back for more!

Great vibe here. Good conversation, super art work, fantastic tattooist. Highly recommend this placeread more

I had such a good experience here getting my second nose piercing. Christine is a great piercer & a…read moreperfectionist when it comes to getting the placement right! Ana at the front desk is very kind and friendly as well. Overall a great experience will be coming back for any more piercings!

I brought my daughter in to get her ears pierced and was very pleased. Christine and her staff were…read morewonderful. The studio was very clean and professional. They made sure we understood the aftercare instructions and they were so patient, calming and reassuring to my daughter. She was so happy and felt so proud she did it, and the piercings look great. I will definitely be coming back.

Amazing work by a fantastic and professional shop and artist! Love my original designread more

Another amazing experience here never disappoints this time I am working on my avatar the last air…read morebender sleeve Jesse is an amazing artist and always a great time here and great music too I will be back