As always, Aaron was fantastic. His attention to detail and general kind demeanor puts us at ease.read more

A friend recommend Aaron and he exceeded my expectations. I will be getting all of my future work…read moredone by him. II highly recommend. You wont be disappointed

I can't say enough good things about Bonnie at Black Pearl Tattoo…read more I came in needing a really difficult cover-up, and honestly, I wasn't sure what was even possible. Bonnie completely blew my mind with the result. She took something I wanted to hide and turned it into a true work of art. Her talent, attention to detail, and ability to reimagine the piece went way beyond my expectations. On top of that, she made the whole experience comfortable and collaborative from start to finish. I'm incredibly grateful I found her. If you're even thinking about getting a tattoo especially a cover-up go see Bonnie. I recommend her to everyone.

I went in with my boyfriend on kind of a sporadic whim, neither of us were completely sure about…read morewhat we wanted to get pierced. we walked in and Kelsey immediately offered to help, she was completely transparent about price, pain, the healing process with the different piercings, and what she personally recommends. she made great conversation and made sure we were both completely comfortable. she also explained the process as she was doing it, we ended up with a septum and a nostril and we couldn't be happier. Kelsey was truly an amazing woman and i'm beyond happy. not to mention the informational card she provides after for treating your fresh piercings. THANK YOU KELSEY!!

Walked in and got work done by Jesse, he was very friendly and professional. Did great work,…read morerelatively pain free as far as tattoos go. Was communicative about the process.

I was tattooed by Tania and had a great experience! Unfortunately the day of my appt I was in an…read moreaccident on 17 and had to cancel last minute, but she was so understanding and gracious about it. When the time came for the appt she took her time making sure the stencil and placement were perfect which I really appreciated. I can't decide if my favorite part was that the tattoo bed was more comfortable than my mattress at home or the fact that we talked about books the whole time. All that being said, my tattoo is gorgeous and I couldn't be happier with the overall experience. Thanks Tania!

I drove from Las Vegas to get tattooed by Stefan Johnsson and it was definitely worth the drive…read more Stefan is a phenomenal custom tattoo artist. The shop is located in Soquel near many cafés, antique stores, and bars. The shop is extremely clean and filled with awesome art. It's nice to be at a shop that's filled with nothing but talented artists.

I followed Joey here from a shop in San Jose, and very happy I did! Not only do I love Joey, the…read moreshop had a really nice vibe. I really liked how the stations were intimate, and all the art work on the walls was very cool to look at. Everyone seemed extremely friendly as well. Joey is professional, a great artist and always puts me at ease. And he always makes sure I'm 100% happy with the work. He even touched up my husband's work on the fly! We will continue coming here for sure. Pro tip - cash only! But there is an ATM at the coffee shop across the street.

My bestie and I had a fantastic piercing experience here. I hit my nose pierced and she got her…read moresecond hole redone. We both changed our tragus jewelry. They have an amazing selection of real gold, rose gold and white gold jewelry. Maddie was a wonderful help at the desk selecting our jewelry and giving us the confidence to make our selections. Mariana pierced us both and was so skilled! I'm not gonna say it didn't hurt but she was quick and explained everything in detail as it was happening. I highly recommend this spot. It is clean and very sanitary.

Dropped in for a walk in appt and was greeted with a smile. The process was easy and fairly quick…read more I signed documents/ waivers and the person helping me talked me through the sterilization process. Once I got into the room my piercer was friendly and very thorough. My previous piercing was not even on both sides and he took the time to show me several placements for my second hole to create the look I wanted. He walked me through some breathing exercises to preform to help decrease the pain. Before my visit I checked out the website which included the cost of the piercing ($80) for a second hole. Additionally, the website mentioned walk ins are welcome from Thursday - Sunday. My only complain about this shop was the lack of transparency on cost. Personally, I'm someone who prefers everything to be clearly listed black and white so I can review the information and make informed decisions without feeling pressured. At this shop, you need to ask about the price of each individual piece, which can be a little uncomfortable. I asked for quotes on a few jewelry options, and when I made my selection, I was told the jewelry would cost $30 but it ended up being $28 per piece, which came out to $56 for both ears. There was also a $36 charge for two titanium threadless labret posts (the backing, I believe), which I hadn't anticipated. On top of that, I was charged $10 for saline spray for aftercare, something that wasn't mentioned beforehand. In my head, I was estimating around $150 total, factoring in the $80 listed for the piercing and some variable jewelry cost. So walking out with a $211 bill was a bit of a surprise. I really wish the full breakdown, especially the add ons, was made more transparent either online or displayed clearly in the shop to avoid that kind of sticker shock. With that said, I'm very happy with my piercing and the overall experience. The staff was professional and kind, and the shop was clean and clearly run with care. I plan on coming back for future piercings and recommend it to others.

I had an amazing experience with Brayton! Aside from being incredibly gentle and detailed, he is…read morevery fast! Nothing is compromised when it comes to their process and I felt very understood when explaining my tattoo concept. Would recommend 1000%!

Brayton is amazing. He was so kind and attentive and really created such a personal vibe. Brayton…read morecreated a custom tattoo image after we provided an example of what we wanted, and it could not have been more perfect. Thank you!!!

I've been getting tattooed by Josi for a little over a year now and I say with full confidence and…read morecertainty I will probably never get tattooed with anyone else again. She is so unbelievably kind, reassuring and truly dedicated to her craft. All designs are made with care and intention. The shop is always clean, the other guys are all super cool and talented as well. Definitely worth the stop if you got some spare time & money

I went into Mission Street Tattoo with a vision and Tim Buonagurio brought it into reality, with a…read moreskill and professionalism that made an unforgettable experience. The vibe of the parlor, from the music, to the banter of the artists, made for the chillest of vibes. 5000 stars.

This yelp review is long overdue- my husband and I have been coming to FU for tattoos from Nick for…read morea long time, and every time walk out not only happy with the art but with the whole experience! All the artists at FU are great people, and it's obvious they all love and respect each other which always makes for great energy in any space. I have 5 or 6 tattoos done by Nick Vargas, and I love each one more than the one he has done before. I was new to tattoos when I first saw Nick, and he is just such a kind, approachable human, and has made each tattoo even more meaningful with the positive experience and memory associated with getting it. I am always so excited to get to sit and chat with Nick for an hour or two. Like I said, the shop is filled with great humans. Get tattooed by Nick, Derek, or Amanda and you will not only get great art, but support great artists and people. Thanks Nick, and the rest of the gang at FU for being so wonderful, we love you!

Great shop! So many talented artists. I've gotten amazing tattoos from both Nick and Derek. Nick…read moredoes nearly all flash (take a look at his work!!) and Derek does both flash and custom. Not only is their work stellar but they are just awesome people. All of the artists in the shop have unique styles. I know I'll be back!

I went in with a crappy nose ring stuck and needed help getting it out. James was SOOOOOOOO nice…read moreand helpful. I literally cannot thank him enough. He was busy, I walked in and would have waited anytime , payed anything to get help. He handled the shop so well (many people came in at the same time, I would've been flustered just at that). He was quick, efficient, friendly. Very much appreciate you James. I went a couple days before to ask a couple questions and got his colleague (sorry didn't catch his name) and he was so friendly, answered all my questions . Both guys felt honest , and I feel like that's so hard to find in small businesses!

Great shop. I made an impulse decision over the hill one day after wine tasting to get my eyebrow…read moreand conch pierced. But this shop has helped me through the healing process and has great customer service. Professional and helpful even though they didn't do my actual piercing. Had to get a MRI yesterday and struggled to get the jewelry out and they helped remove them without an appt and then helped get them back in the next day as well.

I have 3 fine line tattoos and they have all been from paradise! Joey is the best and does such a…read moregood job every time. highly recommend!!!

Keeli did an amazing job on my and my friends walk in tattoos!! Very kind and efficient :)read more