All great! Made an appointment for a consult with Cam. We did the first tattoo this afternoon. I'm have to say he was brilliant. No only (only?) and excellent artist but so gentle and careful. This went so well, I can't wait to get started on the bigger piece. Thanks Cam! And thx Dylan for your help. Enjoyed the music too, good energy. read more

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Yes yes and more yes. Warren is my go to guy. I could t be happier with the experience and the tattoos I've gotten from him. The shop if very well kept and clean and overall a very chill and inviting vibe. read more

I came to visit my daughter fromm Washington State. My daughter and I wanted a simple tattoo, we showed Cameron what we wanted. Hw added his own touch. He made them awesome. Clean shop good vibes all around. Reasonable price. I will be returning at my next visit. Thank you Cameron. read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - The tattoos, my daughter, and I got. Very happy with the results. - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

I walked in and was lucky enough to get work done by Cameron. He did a great job. My mom and I both got tattoos. He sat with us to see what we were looking for, drew it out, and did the tattoo. I will absolutely go back to him for my next tattoo. read more

Looking for a professional down to earth artist, go see Warren. Honestly, it's not the cheapest but most definitely worth EVERY PENNY! Chill shop very great customer service. I'm planning my next one already. Thanks again Warren read more

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If you're looking for a new tattoo artist I highly recommend Julian. I just finished a leg sleeve with him and he is the absolute best! The whole experience at this shop is amazing. You're greeted as soon as you walk in by the front desk. They make you feel at home and comfortable. Julian has the best line work and quickly becomes apart of your family. Book your next appointment! read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Leg sleeve finished by the talented Julian at frontline tattoo in vista! - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

I just love a safe, clean reputable shop. No bullshit, no drama, no creeeps and no freaks just good old fashion old school tattoos. The kid at the front desk is pretty chill and the team is all laid back def will be back. read more

I wanted to update my original review from a year ago with details of my 2nd tattoo from Paul! I had this panda done in April. I brought in inspiration photos of the panda holding a yin yang, asking for something similar that would combine my love of nature, yin yang, and baseball. So happy with how it came out, and I get compliments on the terrific artistry for it and my original book reading baby crow. read more

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Went in for a cover up for a very boring mushu looking dragon and after 3 good sessions came out with this monster of a dragon. Thanks to Cam dudes very polite and just overall awesome dude to talk to , 10/10 would get another tattoo from him also the music in this place is awesome I wasn't bored even once while getting by my tattoo. read more

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I LOVE both of my tattoos. Doug was a really nice guy and we had good conversation. The process was smooth and mostly painless (that ankle bone ). Everything was clean and sterile and I would refer people here, but for one reason I can't (thus the 3 stars). The client chairs are incredibly uncomfortable. If I am going to sit for 5 hours getting tattooed, I would hope the chair I'm sitting in doesn't feel like a lawn chair. I could feel the bars running through the chair from the lack of padding. I had to get up numerous times because everything hurt. Thank you Doug! You were awesome! Whoever is in charge of office furniture please get some new chairs! read more

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Came here for my back tat several years ago, and today #septumforlife! My BDay gift to myself! Thanks Ricky for making it comfortable and easy! You guys give the best pinches! read more

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My new Turtle Tattoo Thanks Again Jon Jackson!! Your an awesome artist !!! #BLESSED #ALOHA read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - So Thankful for Jon Jackson and his amazing drawing of my Turtle Tattoo Nothing like Aloha. Thank You ! So BLESSED!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

I was very pleased with Frontline, all the staff were very friendly and the place appeared to be clean. I chose Jon to do my memorial tattoo to my mother because I liked his artwork on Frontline's page. He did an excellent job and I couldn't be happier with my new tattoo. Don't forget to tip them well for their work. read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Memorial tattoo for my mother. - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

Jon was great, we were from out of town and did a walk in appointment. Was a painless process, pun intended. Jon was easy to talk to and made us feel welcome. Highly recommended. read more

Jon is the best. My tattoo is so good. it is so colorful and vibrate. I get complements all the time. I am addicted now. Cant wait for my next one read more

REPEAT INK OFFENDER STATUS UPDATE: Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good. This is our go-to tattoo salon of choice and will always stick by it. Family tradition tattoo day continues!! My brother has gotten 2 tattoos here and I was present for both. The second time, he, our sister and I got a sibling tattoo. These guys are fantastic, entertaining, make you feel comfortable and are VERY clean!! I'm a heart tx recipient so I have to be extremely careful with shops but watching them set up for my brother's second tattoo (his first here in SoCal) as well as my sisters VERY FIRST and my 12th... I felt extremely comfortable. I knew it was a very clean and up to code establishment and now all I have to do is actually talk my husband into getting a tattoo and then the whole family can all chat. My first family tattoo day (brother and sister were too young) was about 6 years ago when my dad and my mom got their first when I still lived in NY and got one the same day, so family tattoo day has become a sort of "tradition" wit read more

Came in Sat, was told to make a consultation for Monday. 30 mins late on that.... Walked out...Girl at the front not friendly and a bit rude. Told me I wouldn't be getting a tattoo until I made appt. I thought that is why I was there for.... Communication is key...let me know that on the consultation doesn't necessarily mean a tattoo on that same day. I had expectations of getting some work done... she responded that isn't how it works, you must've gotten lucky that day when you got seen and tattooed the same day. oh well I guess it wasn't meant to be. Plenty of artist that will take my money. Communication is key. Oh, if they are going to be late for over 30 mins...give us a call... my time is valuable as well. Too bad such a negative experience because I tip well. read more

Amazing work and top tier customer service!! So happy with my first tat. I did a walk-in and only had to wait about an hour for a call back. Felt very comfortable the whole time in the shop. read more

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I showed up and things seemed to be going very well. I felt pleased with the communication and understanding up to this point. We discussed the work and he quoted me a price ($500) to complete a tattoo (key word: complete)- however, I left with almost completed yet amazing work, no doubt the artist knows how to tattoo. The reason I will not be returning is because the tattoo is not complete. we started at noon and we stopped the tattoo at 6:18 pm (they close at 8 pm and he said, "you can go to the front desk and throw them a couple more hundreds of dollars if you want to go to 8 pm". This was not something that was discussed before we started. I understand tattoos take time, effort and may take a lot longer than some may think (I have a full back piece, so I am well aware of what it takes to be patient during the tattooing process). I am frustrated because although, Doug is a great tattoo artist and a decent person. He talks a lot during the tattoo process and every time he speaks, he takes the needle off of the skin (meaning when he wants to have a conversation he stops tattooing completely). I probably stated "oh yeah, that's cool" maybe 200 times yesterday while making minimal eye contact so he would get the hint to get back to tattooing my arm. I am happy with the work that is currently on my arm but the frustration sets in when the reason why we did not complete the tattoo is because he constantly rambled- it's unfair that I paid for a completed tattoo and had to leave with only 75% of the work done because the tattoo artist can't stop rambling and laughing about pointless S***. I get even more frustrated about it is because he rambled about crap I did not care to hear about like him F****** chicks on their periods, or how much he enjoys a chick with huge tits (after spending all day with Doug I definitely know he loves a chick with a nice rack.) He probably mentioned big tits at least 50 times yesterday. I played it off and laughed with him in order to just go along to get along. In the 6.5 hours I was there, I used the restroom 3 times (probably 3-4 minutes were taken away from the session each time. that doesn't equal 6.5 hours of tattooing to leave with an incomplete tattoo), I also ate half a sandwich - taking away another 3 minutes from the tattoo session. As I'm getting tattooed, the secretary brings over a drawing that a customer wants to eventually get tattooed on him. She states that the customer has a budget of $500 to get a tattoo on his forearm (the tattoo she showed doug was three times bigger than the size of mine). Doug stated" Oh his budget is only $500?" and then he agreed to do it as I'm sitting right there with a tattoo smaller than what that guy is asking for (still incomplete). So, note to self : next time go into the shop and say that I have a budget so it'll be cheaper? That doesn't sit right with me. So because I'm not a cheap skate with what goes onto my body I should automatically pay more than the cheapskate that can't afford it? As we're wrapping it up, Doug stops tattooing and says yep this is a good stopping point. I get up, look in the mirror and I'm confused on why we stopped, and the tattoo is not done. He looks at me and says, " well you can give the desk more money and we can keep going". To me, I shouldn't have to because he quoted me $500 for a completed tattoo and it still wasn't finished because he can't stop rambling. and here is the icing to the cake- because I appreciate the work of tattooing and even though I was clearly upset to leave with unfinished work. I still tipped Doug. Yes, it was only $40. After typing this out and reading through my own experience- I wish I didn't tip him at all and I wish I could've told him to his face how much of a terrible experience it was for me to be listening to him ramble for almost 7 hours, watching the clock go by as the tattoo barely got worked on. I've been getting tattoos since I was 16 years old, I am now 28- this is the first negative review I have ever left for an artist. read more

My experience was awesome! This place is so clean you could eat off the floors. Beautiful displays of all of their stock artwork and five huge binders of more artwork. I chose to have mine custom designed because I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted. Cameron was my artist and he designed the most beautiful tattoo for me! It was exactly what I was looking for. It was like he was inside my mind! I had it put on my back of my shoulder. About 4x4. It was a little painful in some areas but Cameron was so good I felt hardly any pain and it took 3 1/2 hours. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

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My friend drove 2 hours to this tattoo shop and it was very much worth the drive. Staffs are kind and helpful;and shop is spacious, nice and clean. My tattoo artist did a great job as well! I am very pleased with the outcome of my tattoo. I'll definitely be back that's for sure! read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - It is healing up well. - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

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I took my son to get his first nose piercing here for his 17th birthday. It was a BLOOD BATH!!! It was such a scary sight. It took so long for the piercing to be complete. The piercer stated this is the first time this had happened. He couldn't get the jewelry into my sons nose 20 mins later. We'll long story short. 2 days later after it was in it fell out. My son refused to go back so i took him to "piercing by Tracy" and wow such a huge difference. No blood at all! And it was done in 2 mins! Same price and better options of jewelry! I will never refer this place to anyone I know. read more

This is the second time I have been to this location, and my second tattoo with Cameron, who is not only an incredibly skilled artist, but he is also very honest and fair when it comes to his prices. His coverup work, even when it comes to some of the most difficult to cover pieces, is unparalleled in my experience. The staff at Frontline Tattoo are all also all incredibly nice, courteous, and professional. I love this place! If you need to work on a tight budget, they are great about doing as much work as they possibly can for the amount that you have within your budget to spend, and then having you come back and get more work done as your budget allows for it. They are hands-down my favorite tattoo shop in Oceanside, and in all of North County! Cameron will not rush through any of his work, either. He will collaborate with you on whatever design you bring to him, and will also help you choose something that is within the scope of the idea you may have for the tattoo that you want, if you're undecided. His use of color, contrast, shading, and lines is profound, and he takes great pride in the product that he delivers...because as he says, "You're going to be wearing this on your body for the rest of your life." Cameron has done a full leg piece tattoo...a beautiful peacock that I have had numerous compliments on, and we are currently working together on a half-sleeve size (not wraparound though) tattoo on my left arm, to cover an old tattoo I regretted getting 20 years ago. We've only got the first half done - outline job and shading of the galaxy that will be the backdrop of the TARDIS from Doctor Who...and you already can barely even see the original tattoo that existed. I'll be sure to post more pics as we go along, but we may only need one more sitting for full completion. Cameron is easy to work with, is talkative if you like talking and not talkative if that's not your thing. I'm autistic, so it took me a while to get to know him, but now that I do, and I trust him completely with putting permanent imagery on my body, we talk about all sorts of things. From lifelike peacocks with beautiful scrolling shade backdrop covering an entire leg, to a full upper arm piece that will represent one of my greatest fandoms in the universe (the Whoverse, for my fellow Whovians out there!), Cameron is definitely your go-to guy. He is a remarkable talent, and I can't wait to finish our latest collaborative piece of work! The other artists at Frontline are just as skilled, and if they're not the best for the job you're looking for, they have no problem referring you to the artist who is...which I find refreshing - it's hard to find decent tattoo shops staffed by people of such impeccable integrity. Whether you're looking for a small piece, a large piece, or anything in between...look no further than Frontline. I love this shop, and I won't go anywhere else to get my ink fix on!!! read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - My last piece done here...I get compliments on my peacock all the time! - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

I turn 50 at the end of this month and celebrated with my first tattoo. Doug did an awesome job! exactly what i wanted, simply sweet. Thanks Doug! read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - California Poppy - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

I had had an idea for a tattoo I wanted to get for a while, and finally decided to get a consultation at Frontline from the recommendation of a friend. I originally went to the Oceanside location and met with an artist who listened to what I had in mind and gave his recommendations. However, we could not agree on the final product - he felt it couldn't be done the way I wanted it, and I, as a woman, just had to have it my way :) I was then referred to Julie over at the Vista location. The feminist side of me said, "Hell yeah, lady artist!" She also took all of my ideas into account and confirmed she could produce the small, delicate piece I was looking for. I came back later that evening to see her, and we chatted a bit more and she worked with me, patiently adjusting her stencil (3 times) before getting to work. Julie was friendly and we kept up a comfortable conversation the entire time. Seriously, she's just a rad, down-to-earth chick. I appreciated that she took the time to make sure everything looked just how I wanted it to. My tattoo healed beautifully and I am in love with the final result, and would definitely recommend anyone to go see Julie. read more

Cameron made me a very happy man last monday (14 Jul 2014). I gave him art that was tough to fit in the area I wanted it. He worked with the art to fit it in the space I allotted him and I'm super stoked about the outcome of the tattoo. He took some artist's liberty to resize and shape things to fit, but it came out looking better than I could have hoped for. Cameron worked on me for about 3 hours, took time every once in a while to check if I was still dealing with the pain well. I was trying to be a good canvas while he worked, and I guess I did alright because the detail is pretty impressive to me. The shop is clean and organized, the prices are fair, but damn I'm happy with Cameron's work. read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Calf piece done by Cameron. I suck at photography, sorry. - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

Just got inked today. Gary Gerhardt was extremely nice and an easy going guy. A week ago I walked in the shop, gave him an idea and he ran with it. A Week later i was already getting tatted. I had confidence in his ability to come up with something and he came through. I could tell Gary loved doing what he does and I couldn't be anymore pleased with his work. I like that as it being my first tattoo they were really laid back, nice guys, and were just really personable. I didn't feel any pressure nor unwelcomed at all. I will definitely recommend Frontline in Vista to anyone; definitely worth the money invested. read more

Came here today for my first tattoo! A bit expensive, but the quality was worth it. My artist was Jason; I gave him my concept art, he printed it out, then made a sketch. His sketch turned out to be better than mine, so I went with it. I can say I'm 100% satisfied! Great quality, and he was very chill to my friend and I. I wasn't aware you're supposed to tip your artist so I hope this makes some sort of amends.. Jason at the Vista office is legit! If you're sure of what you want, he's the guy to see. read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Jason at the Vista location did my tattoo. First tattoo ever and he made the experience awesome, and did a great job! - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

I went to Frontline for my second ever tattoo. I saw JC and he did a fantastic job! I absolutely love what he did. I went in with something very simple (boring even) in mind. JC suggested something a little more interesting without completely shooting down my original idea. I decided to go with JC's idea and I'm SO glad that I did! The tattoo is great and I love it!! Plus (and here is the cherry on top) he's really nice!! :) JC also touched up my friends tattoo. She'd had it done elsewhere and it needed some detail. JC turned her existing tattoo into the most beautiful tattoo! She's so happy with it! It was amazing to watch too. He has a great eye. He's a great artist! I'd definitely recommend going to JC!! read more

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My husband and I were very impressed with Frontline, the shop was very clean and actually a really cool place, the guy at the front greeted us quickly and took care of us really fast, which was awesome because we were a walk in. We both got very simple tattoos but Doug our tattoo artist was awesome, made sure it was exactly what we wanted, made us feel very comfortable and was easy too talk to! If I ever get another tattoo in Southern California it will be from Doug at frontline in vista! read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Our anniversary date :) - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

I got this awesome tattoo from Natia on Friday night! I've wanted this tattoo since middle school and she nailed the execution of it! I would 10000x recommend going to her. It was such a relaxed environment, I didn't feel judged at all, and pricing was really reasonable! She also did an amazing job and seemed really passionate about what she was doing! The shop was very clean, professional, and everyone I came in contact with was very nice. And it was super easy to schedule the appointment! Nothing but great things to say about this experience! I will definitely be back! :) read more

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I'd been driving past this joint for month's with the intention of checking it out. Finally I'd gathered enough scratch to afford a new piece, so I headed on over. Although I didn't have an appointment, they were able to accommodate me about an hour and half after I showed up, not bad. My piece was done by Doug. Doug's an all around cool guy. Just relaxed as hell. Everyone else I met that works for the shop, though I didn't get their names, was also quite cool as well. I will certainly be returning to this establishment, once the jar is full again. read more

Just finished my 2nd tattoo with Cameron. As with the first, he did an awesome job. In addition to his artistry skills, he does an excellent job in explaining the process. I would highly recommend him for your first or tenth tattoo. read more

Just got a tattoo done by Doug and I love it so much. He was so much fun to talk to and I really appreciate him working so hard on my piece for me. read more

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Got my first tattoo and I am very happy with the work! Paul did an amazing job and was very patient with me about my questions and my nervousness towards my first tattoo. The environment is clean, respectable, and filled with amazing and polite artists! Highly recommend this place and Paul to do any work! My tat was $180 for my kick ass colorful diamond that represents my family's birthstone colors. Love this place! read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Finished product! Thanks Paul! - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

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My dad, sister, and I came in to get tattoos. Cory was awesome! Very artistic and creative. I got two tattoos; one on my wrist and the other on my ankle. Place was clean and sterile. New equipment opened in front of you for reassurance. Staff are friendly and laid back. read more

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I had a consultation with Cameron 2 weeks ago and described what I wanted my tatoo to look like. He drew it up and I got tattooed today. It turned out even better than I had imagined! The entire shop is very professional and clean and Cameron is an amazingly talented artist. I highly recommend and I will be back! read more

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I was simply in the neighborhood saw something I wanted from a flash sheet I had saved on my phone & talked to the nice lady up front. Doug was there and made something simple so clean and beautiful. I highly recommend Doug he knew what he was doing and knew how to keep a conversation going with his humor and wasn't heavy handed. Thanks Doug Bowen I look forward on bigger work with you. read more

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I'm in love with my tattoo! Jon took the time to create a beautiful tattoo for me. My papa will always be close to my heart. read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Jon from frontline in vista created my beautiful detail tattoo. I'm in love with this art. - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California

At 50 I finally decided it was time to get my first tattoo. Bucket List and all. I wanted someone who would be able to design what I wanted off some idea photos I had. Elvis was highly recommended by my daughter-in-law who had gotten a couple from his a few years ago and he lived up to it all. The design he created is beautiful and exactly what I wanted. He was patient and very helpful for this newbie. I have a plan to get matching tattoo with my daughter and daughter-in-law and we will be going back to Elvis. The studio is spacious, clean, and light with rooms for each artist. The staff were very helpful and professional. It was a very positive experience! read more

Frontline Tattoo Vista - Great Work, Elvis! - Tattoo Near Me - Vista, California