Came in from out of town with a friend and was truly impressed with Lake Arrowhead, start to finish. Communication was clear leading up to our appointment; the shop was super clean; Captain Dave and Mario were extremely welcoming and excited to create exactly what we wanted; price was quite reasonable. Most importantly, my piece, an image of Greg and Benjamin Franklin from OTGW, came out perfectly. I highly recommend Lake Arrowhead Tattoo! read more

Got 3 smaller tattoos. Very happy with them. Sarah is a very talented artist. You're in good hands with her. I was able to see the piece she did prior to working on me and it was an amazing piece of a German Shepherd. Thank you Sarah. Appreciate you staying a little later to get me in. Will definitely come back for the arrowhead. I've been to the Studio City location a few times also. Really like Ye Old Tattoos! They have great group of artists and are very professional. (It's fun watching people get pierced while getting work done. lol) read more

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Drove by this shop and so glad I stopped! Will make it a tradition to return for something every time I visit arrowhead :) Marv did a septum piercing for me and it was a great experience. Very clean, fun conversation, and a great price! It's now 3 days later and the piercing doesn't hurt at all and is healing well. Thanks Marv! They even have a fun old school penny press. They'll pierce the penny and attach a chain so you can have a little souvenir. Obsessed! read more

I highly recommend Lake Arrowhead Tattoo. Nice and clean studio with good conversation. We are so lucky to have such an amazing tattoo artist on our beautiful mountain. Captain Dave is the best! read more

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Got my first large tattoo piece here at Lake Arrowhead tattoo, it was everything I asked for and I love it. The shop is clean, and very inviting. It's a nice get away to come up the mountain for a tattoo or piercing here. The entire staff is friendly and accommodating, and will truthfully will tell you what works and doesn't work, art wise, appointment time wise, etc. They love what they do, so they want to give you quality tattoos and piercings, not just slap something on you and throw you back in the lake. I highly recommend you make a stop here, even if it's just to check the place out and meet the staff. read more

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For our anniversary, at 38 years old, my partner got me my first tattoo while we were on vacation in Lake Arrowhead. I've been thinking about getting this tattoo for almost a decade, but always chickened out. Captain Dave took my random collection of shapes, design examples and bad drawings and custom designed (in minutes), the perfect tattoo for me, that my brain had been trying to figure out for years. He cared about the personal sentiment and perfected a tattoo for me, that is so simple compared to his insane skill, that it was barely worth his time. And still made sure I knew that he cared that it mattered to me and wanted to make sure it was exactly what I was hoping for. Each star & heart represents the people that mean the most in the world to me. Dave took the time with me to perfect the smallest details, that only I may notice, but mean everything to me. Thank you Lake Arrowhead Tattoo and Capt Dave esp for erasing my nerdy anxiety and making my first tattoo, not only something I absolutely love, but a great experience with fun conversation, expert advice and a shop so damn cleaned and cared for, that I'd eat off the floor. We'll be back next year and each one after that, with friends and family in tow for their own sessions. Ye Old Tattoo Shop is an instant addition to our annual family cabin trip. What an awesome place and great group of pirates to have found by happy accident. Thank you for making my cliche, simple, little tattoo feel just as important as your beautiful masterpieces. You 100% have new customers for life!! read more

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This was the best experience ever. I had piercings that I thought had closed and needed help with and Marv was amazing. Matter of fact I didn't even realize when he'd put my industrial and nose ring in. I'm definitely coming back for whatever new piercing I know I'll want in a few months. read more

Through the whole process, they were great! Working with Capt. Dave and Steve was very easy. They are both incredibly kind and willing to work with you on what you want. Love the pirate themed shop. Just very cool people! My friends got their tattoo shop/people that they recommend. Well, guess what?! Now I have mine! Thanks guys! read more

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I got my tongue pierced at Lake Arrowhead and the piercer did a great job. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the piercing process itself was very quick and not painful AT ALL! Super clean shop and the piercer was super chill and informative. My tongue healed very nicely. Highly recommended - 5/5 read more

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Captain Dave did excellent coverup on a 20 year old shoulder tattoo that was in serious need of fixing. Other artists would not take it on but he totally did, and it's so good! Worth every cent. His eclectic taste in music is a bonus. read more

So! I wanted to rave about Lake Arrowhead Tattoo! I have a fair few tattoos and I've never been happier with either my artist or the shop in general. 1st their Covid complain was on point! Hand washing, glove changing, adherence to masks! It was wonderful and so professional. 2. I wasn't pressured. Sometime at a tattoo shop it feels like they want any artist to do your work vs finding the right artist foe the type of work you want, that was not the case here! The art I had in mind needed to be drawn and reviewed. I was referred to an artist who drew it custom for me (Danny) and he was able to take my idea and my crudely done drawings and interpret them just as I would have if I had any artistic skills. 3. They were on time! I was there early and he was there earlier! The room was set and clean. You may ask, did it hurt? lol yes, it's a tattoo, they hurt, but he had a very gentle touch and fantastic steady line work. It's a very delicate tattoo with small detail black and grey with minimal shading. I just wanted the community to know that we have a fantastic shop up there in 5 points and if you're looking to get some work done, give them a call! read more

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This place not only exceeds your expectations but it is an amazingly crafted pirate experience.. They are involved with the community as well as employed by one of the most amazing gents I've ever had the pleasure meeting, Clay. If you havnt had any ink done lately.. I recommend making it a priority to experience the tattoos in this place. Highly recommend them read more

Had my first tattoo done here. The whole experience was awesome. I actually received a call back from the shop the same day and scheduled my consult in a matter of weeks. I sent over some photos of my idea. I met Jose Menendez the day of my consult, gave him an idea of what I wanted and emailed him some other photos. He created the perfect version of what I was thinking. I am definitely going back for all my tattoos. Thank all of you for making my first tattoo experience perfect. read more

Lake Arrowhead Tattoo - I emailed some ideas of a Betta fish and a Lotus and let Jose run with it and he exceeded my own ideas and made it perfect. - Tattoo Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

My family and I were on vacation and wanted to end it with a small tattoo. We were undecided on what to get so my wife and I decided she would get an industrial and septum piercing for now. From the beginning the guys were very pleasing and welcomed us like family. Very amazing with my kids since they are like little tornados. Marv who was the one taking care of us was just simply AMAZING! I have been through a lot of tattoo shops and this guy by far beats everyone! Jokes around and makes you feel very comfortable. My wife and I just had a blast with his experience. Very VERY professional! We live an hour and half away which will not be a problem for us driving now that we found an amazing piercer and tattoo shop! Will definitely be going back. Thank you guys! read more

I recently walked in for piercings for myself, my daughter & mother. Marv is truly a professional! He made my daughters experience fun & helped cheer her on getting her ears pierced. The actual piercing was quick. Marv took extra care measuring correctly on our ears & keeping sanitary. We all are happy with our piercings. I recommended anyone to Marv! The tattoo shop is very clean, has great decor (outside alluring at night), easy to find & other employees were very welcoming. I appreciated the music change for my daughter from Cap Dan! There's also all types of jewelry to buy. There were unique earrings & rings that are eye catching. Looking forward to coming back sometime. read more

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My husband and I have both had tattoos done at Lake Arrowhead Tattoo. Steve Johns is our Man for the job. Although, the entire staff is very kind and approachable. We would trust any of them with a tattoo artistically and professionally. The shop is clean and sanitary every time we walk in and just feels like a great spot to get some ink! read more

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Avast, these guys are great! I've been recommending the artists that work here since I first went to Studio City Tattoo years ago, and in my opinion this location is even better. The vibe is chill and the building/decor is definitely in keeping with the pirate theme. Chris did my phases of the moon tattoo, and I've never had such a pleasant and easy-going tattoo experience as I did with him and the shop as a whole. Captain Dave did my boyfriend's pirate ship tattoo at the same time as mine, and both our tats came out awesome. The healing process is a lot easier than most places, too, because they cover your tat with Tegaderm, which is like a second skin and keeps aftercare clean up to a minimum. I got a t-shirt and my b/f bought a hoodie so we can represent. :) I can't wait to come back in September for Talk Like A Pirate Day! read more

Lake Arrowhead Tattoo - Phases of the moon (one week after completion). Healing up nicely! - Tattoo Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

I just got my ears pierced by Marv!!! It's so great! He made sure he took the time to mark it out all perfect! He made it fun and really brightened my day!! I promised him a good Yelp review because he deserves it!!! I would definitely recommend and definitely go back! Plus he played Pirates of the Caribbean during the whole thing which was just an added bonus read more

Unprofessional. Called looking to make a appointment. Cell service in the mountains is spotty, even on Verizon. Cell phone cut out for 2-3 seconds and was quickly told that I cut out and to call back then hung up. read more

This place is simply amazing. They go above and beyond for their customers because they focus on giving everyone who walks in there an awesome experience. I walked in there with a basic picture of what I wanted, and Chris managed to give me a beautiful custom piece. He listened to what I wanted and was very professional when giving me suggestions. I am in love with my tattoo and will be returning customer. read more

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Marv has been super friendly and attentive to detail. He knows what he's doing and you'll be in good hands when getting piercings.

Captain Dave. Did a amazing tattoo for me. Listened to what i wanted and drew it and i love my new tattoo. The shop is very clean and professional but still has that fun tatt shop feeling. Everyone was so nice. Highly recommend. read more

Top Notch! The ambiance and energy from all of the people in Lake Arrowhead Tattoo is so much fun! Everyone enjoys what they are doing and makes being there such a blast! Chris Winn is the best of the best, and if you are honored enough to have him make art come to life somewhere on your body, consider yourself blessed...NAMASTE!~ read more

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I casually went in here just to check out the new shop in town, and I was blown away by every aspect of it. The decor and setup is very cool, and the moment you walk in it feels professional and well done, almost like these guys have done this before and know what it takes to be successful. And that's because they do. The owner and staff come with a ton of experience from a very well established shop down the mountain in Studio City. These are NOT amateurs. They are very customer service oriented and are excited to not only have a shop on the mountain, but to become a part of the local community. I went in with a vague idea of a tattoo I was thinking of getting, and Capt. Dave brought it to life. I can see this place becoming a very successful shop and a reason to escape the city and plan a weekend trip. In other words, my fellow locals need to get to this shop before they are super busy. Enjoy it while it's our little secret, because the best secrets never stay quiet for long. Good luck guys and thanks for the great tattoo! read more

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This shop is amazing. It's newly opened by the same people who own Studio City Tattoo in LA. They have the same artists that come up too. Capt. Dave did my phases of the moon tattoo and he absolutely killed it. My friends and I walked in a couple of days ago to check it out and Clay was so helpful and was able to answer all of our questions. The shop is small, but that adds to the calm atmosphere that the mountains provides. Seriously, this shop was just what the mountains needed. It's amazing. read more

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I just had my first appointment with Captain Dave and I couldn't be happier. He was incredibly attentive to my hopes for the project, was great company for the 5+ hours & most importantly, his art was AMAZING. Do yourself a favor, if thinking about getting Ink in the mountians, start Here. Thanks Dave read more

This place is amazing. I can't wait for it to open back up. Captain Dave's got over 27 years of experience.

Steve is a great artist and talented. Prices were competitive and they're open to making the tattoo a process between you and artist. Def going back for more work. read more

Top Notch Service.... Capt'n Dave was Awesome!! Clean... professional and VERY reasonable for his talent. HIGHLY recommend!!

Marv did an amazing job helping me with my back dermals today 10 out of 10 recommend this shop. Not only are they great at what they do they are super friendly and you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door :) read more

Capt Davey... best tattoo artist I've ever had! The shop was friendly, clean and reasonably priced ....would recommend this shop and artist highly read more

I really do not write reviews however I had such a great experience at this shop I felt the need to do so. I have been to Studio City Tattoo shop and was impressed with the cleanliness and professionalism I received there. I had high expectations for the newest shop as well and I was not disappointed. Walking in I was greeted and so it began. Top notch professionalism and the total environment was beyond my expectations. Now the artist I hade the privilege to work with. Jose M . What a awesome experience, he was approachable and very knowledgeable and professional. So much so that as much as I don't want to agree with this statement I would recommend him to do work on my daughter. To which she is going to do what she wants anyways. If your looking for a shop, take the time to drive to Lake Arrowhead Tattoo and get the experience of a lifetime . A tattoo is more than art on the skin it's a memory you will have for a lifetime and this place was a home run for me . Thank you Lake Arrowhead Tattoo . read more

Professional and straight forward. I really appreciate how they were willing to work with a design I had a hard time finding the right artist for. Capt Dave worked with me to incorporate script and was honest about what he thought would work, something I always want in an artist. They were friendly, clean, and enthusiastic about becoming a part of the community. A welcome addition to the mountain! Thanks guys! I'm sure I'll be back soon! read more

Lake Arrowhead Tattoo shop is awesome. It is a very comfortable place as soon as you walk in friendly greeting and the wood work in a beautiful old school atmosphere. That is just the start, the professionalism they have is top notch, not to mention the artistry and decades of tattooing and piercing experience is unmatched. I went there for 3 body piercings, Marv had me rolling the moment we started. Like we were old friends from way back it put me at ease quickly. Before I knew it the piercings were done and looking fantastic, couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience. I would definitely recommend this shoppe for all your tattooing and piercing needs or wants. I am very particular about my piercing and tattoos so for me to put my name behind a shoppe means a lot. Bottom lime they did a great job and I am happy to let others know about it so they can have a chance to experience the same as I did. Go get a kickass tattoo or that piercing you wanted without worry or concern. read more