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    Frontline Tattoo Oceanside

    4.4 (214 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Coconut tree for "making most of everything", resilience, and adaptability. I'm also a beach lover :) And that cutie is my baby Shitz
    Marylynn M.

    Got this the next day after my baby, Cody Ryan, passed away. I love how it all turned out. Bud worked on me and I highly recommend him. :)

    Lettering by Anton/ Virgin Mary done elsewhere
    Cassidy S.

    Man I'm so glad I called in and the sweet little lady at the front desk dealt with my insanity. I was able to come in and see the artist who did my first tattoo. I have seen several artist from Sherman Oaks down to SD. I've gotten some good work and I have some appertiancr tattoos I will get reworked or covered up. I have got to say the atmosphere is top tier aiiiint no roaches and not a single unpleasant person in the entire place. Years ago I had an artist almost put my foot in his mouth locally because he was a depraved freak and you know what I can say with certainty not one of these guys would be caught dead doing some predatory shit while getting tattooed. Allllso Anton isn't the most heavy handed so while tattoos hurt you aren't fighting for your life the entire time.

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    Veronica R.

    I wanted to be a little spontaneous and get a "spur of the moment" tattoo while visiting friends in Oceanside, CA over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Being pressed for time, I wanted to make sure I found the best tattoo shop I could find on short notice, and one that had good reviews. I found Frontline Tattoo and felt comfortable. I walked in, told them I wanted a tattoo that day, something simple but also cute that could be done quickly. They accommodated me and squeezed me in with an artist a few hours later. This was the quickest tattoo ever, which took less than 5 minutes to get. The preparation time took longer than the actual tattoo. This shop was great, welcoming, and nice. The artists are social, kind, respectful, and helpful. The ambiance was nice too. I would go back for another tattoo again, and I just might in the future being that I have a big tattoo that I would like to get. You never know. Thank you Frontline Tattoo, including my short-term tattoo artist.

    Jenny R.

    I was a walk-in and they got me in same day. Friendly staff that paid close attention to what I wanted. Walked out with a killer manta ray on my calf!

    Me getting tattooed by PJ
    Torrie G.

    PJ was/is the NICEST and warmest tattoo artist I've ever gotten tattooed by (and I have 7) PJ was straightforward with how he explained everything and he has such a light hand that though I got my tattoo in a sensitive spot he was constantly encouraging me to breathe an relax! Will most definitely recommend people to get tattooed by him & will most certainly be back for more ink therapy from none other tattooist other than PJ!

    So happy with my results
    Lisa B.

    About last night...Mady and went together to get tattooed! Thank you Carlos Murillo at Frontline Tattoo for your creativity, talent, and an authentic personality. Look how beautiful! I chose a Lotus flower for "beauty that holds itself above the mud". And a poppy which represents peace for my Daddy. Mady also got 2 new tattoos from Carlos! That man is a saint for putting up with us all day! Lol There's a flower on her wrist. And 3 butterflies on her ankle. Carlos really listened to what we wanted. And created beautiful pieces for both of us. Couldn't be happier!

    USN ink
    Mark A.

    Bud did a beautiful crisp clean USNavy anchor tatoo on me for the 40th anniversary of my enlistment Thank you for your excellent work!

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    Ginger L.

    I recently received a tattoo from Anton on Monday 4/19. He did an amazing job!!! I initially booked a consultation the week prior to discuss what I was looking for. Front desk staff was really nice and professional. Day of my tattoo, everything went great. I highly recommend this shop and Anton!

    Got a beautiful mandala done by Dalton!! What a tremendous human he is! Such a great personality with a real passion for his craft. I couldn't have asked for better!!!

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    Amazing experience would recommend the artist PJ he has a great personality and did great art! Healed up perfect

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    Great artists, fair prices, and good customer service. If you are looking for a go to tattoo shop in Oceanside, this is the place l.

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    My mom, sister, and I got tattoos here. Great service! Friendly people and excellent work. Very clean atmosphere

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    Ask the Community - Frontline Tattoo Oceanside

    Do you charge by hour?

    Every tattoo is different It depends on design colors complexity… 

    Hi! What is the shop minimum here? Just looking for a small one. Thanks.

    I am looking for a tattoo artist that will incorporate cremains in my tattoo?

    Definitely reach out to Carlos

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    Review Highlights - Frontline Tattoo Oceanside

    “I called to make sure Dale was working, he did my friends tattoo so I knew he was a great tattoo artist from her ink!”

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    Body Piercing By Tracy

    Body Piercing By Tracy

    4.6(761 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    Very professional and reasonable prices. I went in as a walk in and was seen by Lexie - she did a…read morewonderful job correcting a previous naval piercing and had a wonderful attitude + professionalism. Music was great too so good vibes all around!

    I debated for quite a while whether to write this review, but after seeing someone ask for piercing…read morerecommendations in a military community group, I felt it was important to share my experience accurately. I was originally pierced at this shop two weeks before my follow-up visit. My initial appointment was wonderful, the piercer was kind, informative, and patient, and she gave me time to mentally regroup between piercings rather than rushing me. Unfortunately, the jewelry was embedding into my skin. I had already tried replacing it with jewelry purchased from another piercing shop because I believed that barbell would be longer, but it was not, and the problem continued. When I returned, Arianna asked several questions about when and where I had been pierced, what jewelry I was wearing, whether it came from their shop, and whether I had brought replacement jewelry. I explained everything and told her I planned to purchase a longer barbell for the left side. I was quoted $16. Sandy then took me to the back, asked about my allergies, and examined the piercing. After I repeated the same information, she removed the existing barbell and temporarily placed a slightly bent metal guide into the piercing while she retrieved replacement jewelry. She brought back two options, one appeared to be the same length as what I already had, while the other was slightly longer. I told her I was willing to purchase an even longer option if necessary, but she said nothing longer was available and believed the second option would work. Thankfully, it did. What concerned me was the way the jewelry was installed. While attaching the ball on the outside, Sandy rotated the barbell from inside the already inflamed piercing. It was extremely uncomfortable, and I verbally expressed that it hurt. She adjusted her technique afterward, but I was upset that an irritated piercing was handled that way in the first place. After thanking her, I returned to the counter and was told my total was $37 and change, not the $16 I had been quoted. When I questioned the difference, Arianna checked with Sandy and then explained that the balls on the ends were being charged separately. I had not been told beforehand that the barbell and its ends would be priced as separate components. In my previous experiences, including a $21 purchase from another shop that same weekend, the price included the complete piece of jewelry. When I pointed out that the full cost had not been disclosed, the response felt dismissive rather than understanding. I was essentially told that was simply how the pricing worked and asked whether I wanted the jewelry removed. When I also mentioned that the installation had felt rough, Sandy smiled and said, "Sorry," but the interaction did not feel sincere or reassuring. I understand that body jewelry can be priced by individual components. My concern is that I specifically asked what I would be paying, was quoted $16, and was not told until afterward that the actual total would be more than twice that amount. Between the unexpected charge, the physically uncomfortable jewelry change, and the dismissive response when I raised my concerns, I left feeling misled and deeply uncomfortable. Although my initial piercer was wonderful, I would not recommend Sandy based on my follow-up experience.

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    Body Piercing By Tracy - The Front Lobby

    The Front Lobby

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    Body Piercing By Tracy - Nice and clean place

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    Nice and clean place

    Piercing Pagoda - Top hole was the new piercing ($75 for the studs) promo was a free piercing.

    Piercing Pagoda

    3.8(21 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I purchased a bracelet for my son a few months ago and the lady helping me knew I was looking to…read moreget it engraved but yet added the warranty and never mentioned getting it engraved would mess with warranty. The clamp on the bracelet recently broke so I called to see how warranty works and was informed that because I got it customized they might not be able to take it back but lady on the phone said she'd ask management and give me a call back. I've been waiting for that call since Saturday at 5pm

    Hidden charges. Make sure you double check the charges before you give your payment. I was told…read more"you're covered for a year, so if anything happens, just bring them in" but nowhere in that statement did she mention that there was a cost associated with it. $14 for the set I bought with the piercing and $3 I'm assuming for the second pair that was 40% off. My fault that I wasn't paying attention, but when I was talking to my husband and breaking down the cost, I realized it didn't make sense that the total was $125 when it should have been around $102. I tried calling them back for over an hour and all I got was a busy tone (they weren't busy) and the chat service online wasn't helpful. Refunds need to be processed at a store, they won't do it over the phone. I'm happy with the piercing. But as far as service goes, it was severely lacking - they weren't very friendly and the fact that the phone seems to not be a "working" number was a bummer.

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    Piercing Pagoda - Christina was very helpful, professional, sweet and we'd highly recommend her.

    Christina was very helpful, professional, sweet and we'd highly recommend her.

    Piercing Pagoda - So many earrings to choose from!

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    So many earrings to choose from!

    Trusted Tattoo - Jordan Nelson

    Trusted Tattoo

    4.5(8 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This is genuinely the BEST tattoo shop I've been to, and I've gotten tattoos from a wide array of…read moreplaces... from in-home tattoos on Camp Pendleton, to shops across the states, and this shop takes the cake! Jordan Nelson did an amazing job today, and not only provided a beautiful piece of art, but corrected a piece I had previously from a not-so-professional artist. This piece was worth every penny, my husband had even stopped by during the process and immediately knew he'd be booking shortly after me. You can't beat quality like this, and this shop is a rare gem that specializes in ALL tattoo styles. Jordan himself has 18 years of experience in all kinds of tattoo designs and was extremely informative and kind, not only does he tell you everything you need to know, but he explains the "why" behind it all. In my case, scheduling was one of the first positive impressions he made on my experience- he worked with me and my schedule as a stay at home mom and came in on his own off day just to work on my piece! I could rave about this place forever, so I'll leave it with this- if you're looking for a positive experience and quality work, this is the place.

    This experience left me upset and disappointed…read more I booked a tattoo appointment with Skye, paid a deposit, and asked for the design in advance because this tattoo had deep personal meaning. I never received the design. On the day of the appointment, I showed up. Skye did not. She canceled last minute and asked to reschedule. Because I am deploying soon with the military, rescheduling was not an option. I explained this calmly and requested a refund, since the artist failed to show up. Skye initially said she would send it, then completely stopped responding. What frustrates me most is the lack of accountability. A deposit should not be kept when no service is provided and the artist is the one who cancels. Being ignored afterward made the situation even worse. This was handled very poorly, and I can't recommend booking with Skye based on my experience.

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    454 Tattoo and Body Piercing - Flash sheets for the Tattoo You Drive

    454 Tattoo and Body Piercing

    4.4(351 reviews)
    10.0 mi
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    This review is long overdue. For years I wanted a tattoo but wasn't sure what I wanted to get and…read moreif I would like having something on me for life. I had an epiphany over a few events that happened in my life these past couple years and decided it was time. A friend of mine referred me to Sergio. I had in mind what I wanted. I went and saw him and showed him the design. I made an appointment got my tattoo and have been back five more times since that time from a couple years ago. I really like his work and he has not let me down on all the tattoos I've gotten from him and I want to get a couple more. I really like his specialties in work and they remind me of my time in the South Pacific and time at Pearl Harbor. I also like the shop it is a really cool place with a fantastic atmosphere. Just went and saw Sergio again for a little more ink last week. Sergio's artistic works are stellar, I am so glad I was introduced to this shop.

    Maybe don't go here for fine line... My sister and I were…read morecharged 400$ for 4 small fine line tattoos. A total of 9 words, 4 numbers and 4 small hearts between the two of us. 30 minutes total of the actual tattooing between both of us. The lines are inconsistent with a few gaps on some of the cursive letters. I've been told by multiple that we were taken advantage of concerning the price, sorta bummed and won't be coming back :/ Yes we could have said no to the quote, but we communicated and they knew that was our first tattoos. We came in for a walk-in, which they recommended, while knowing nothing about pricing hence why we didn't know we were being overcharged. I wonder if had the owner been working that day if he would have done the same. And I hope this instance isn't an accurate representation of 454 Tattoo. I wouldn't want other young and naive folks experiencing the same that we did.

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    Winston the rat

    454 Tattoo and Body Piercing - Tatoo by Henry

    Tatoo by Henry

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