Had a great experience at Paper Crane! Ted was absolutely awesome! Very detail oriented and even…read morethough I was nervous he was so nice and calm. Can't wait to get more work done here!

I, personally, don't have tatts nor have I ever really cared to have any. One of my friends from…read moreout of town surprised me with a text that she was here getting a tattoo and told me to swing by to say hello, so I did. Located in DTLB off of Broadway and Linden, I was lucky to find a metered spot on Linden right around the corner. I was warmly greeted by one of the tattoo artists and she allowed me to visit with my friend. I only stayed 30 min and my friend sent me a pic of her tattoo and the artist did amazing work! I believe my friend said she was there from noon til the time she sent me the pic which was around 6pm (of course with breaks).

fast and straightforward, willing to aid me in my search for exactly the need i had posted on yelp.read more

Oh my gosh, Chelsea was AMAZING! So encouraging, explained every single step, and emphasized…read moremultiple times that we can reach out anytime and to use the studio as a resource. The most supportive piercing experience. Everyone at the studio is incredibly kind and patient, Vega has helped me before with a piercing change and they were the same way - so supportive and explained everything so well. I will be back for future adventures! The best place, especially as a first timer.

I got a tattoo here by Ruslan Korotchenko. He was a guest artist and I am glad I found him while he…read morewas in town. He did both my tattoo and 2 on my wife. I got a realism portrait peice that was about 20 hours. My wife got a 3 day back to back leg peice. I was looking for my artist for 3 years and Ruslan delivered. I would highly recommend him and Outer Limits

Looks very interesting. The oldest, continuously open,…read moretattoo parlor used to be the BAD part of town. And now it's a tourist attraction. Sadly, they are closed on Sundays.

I really want to give a shout out to Courtney Moore. I needed 2 tatts corrected and she excellently…read morehelped me with both, with amazing prices. The first one was a poorly done wedding ring tatt done by a neighborhood friend. It lacked layers and defining lines and basically said what the marriage felt like and I wanted to put a bat over it with some red behind it to contrast my path when I filed for divorce. It looked incredible and it even has a tiny cute little face, and it's my ring finger! Then I had a "bat ass" tatt I needed correction from. I originally wanted the drips to be sumi-E ink style and the former artist charged me so much, lacked details, did it his own way even though he required my own specific design - he just couldn't get the interpretation down and I did not want to risk another visit with him. I knew Courtney would get it. She spent time doing her own design of my verbal input with some visual references and ended up adding extra details I could only dream of but never say aloud. She did it in 2 visits, not as heavy handed, and again the price was right. Her music vibes! Always a great time at Broadway. Also if you're into piercings, I've never seen an unhappy customer and believe me I say there for hours! I'll prob take my cousin for that. Thank you soooo much Courtney, you're an incredible artist all around!

The tattoo artists, peircers and atmosphere! DAVID is amazing, so knowledgeable and courteous…read more There are are some places that take advantage of their customers (Somatic) and it is not like that here!! Do yourself a favor and if you need a piercing or a beautiful tattoo...come here.

Micheal never fails to deliver quality work and service, very good at listening what and how I want…read morea tattoo to look like, the atmosphere in the building feels like home or like a chill spot, I highly recommend getting your next tattoo by Micheal!

I recently had my first two appointments with Michael after being referred to him by family members…read morehe's tattooed. Their tattoos always looked clean, professional, and creative, so I felt confident booking with him. For my first tattoo, Michael was able to take me as a walk-in, which I really appreciated. Even though I didn't have an appointment, I never felt rushed. I explained what I wanted verbally, and he immediately sketched up a design that was exactly what I had in mind. From start to finish, I was tattooed in less than an hour. It's been a few weeks now, and it has healed beautifully. I went back for a second tattoo, a small rib piece. I had sent him the font I liked beforehand, and when I got there, he whipped up a few size suggestions to help me choose what looked best. He took the time to make sure everything was spelled correctly and placed exactly the way I wanted before we started. Both experiences have been fantastic. Michael is professional, clean, efficient, and genuinely cares about the quality of his work. His workstation was spotless, and for my rib tattoo, he even used a clean drape on the bed to make sure I was comfortable while lying on my side. If you're looking for a tattoo artist who is talented, creative, detail-oriented, and respectful of your time, I highly recommend Michael. I've had two great experiences with him, and I'll definitely be working with him again on

This is the only shop I will go to in Long Beach (or at all)…read more I have been getting tattooed here for 5 years now and I have been tattooed by Kevin, Austin, and Nick. Every experience has been great. The artists all know how to turn your ideas into a reality and give you a truly custom piece of work. Each artists has their own style and they will direct you to the right person for what you want. Each artist is welcoming, makes sure you're comfortable, and includes you in the conversation. Austin has been working on a full leg sleeve and he has really gone above and beyond with each piece of the sleeve and I'm so excited to see it finished. Everything is fantasy, metal, alien all with a comic book feel. Kevin is my go-to artist to give me any traditional, psychedelic, and pop culture pieces and he's just a fun person to be around so spending time in the chair is super comfortable.

Booked a session with my best friend and Tor and Ian took great care of us. They helped up get the…read moredesigns just as we wanted and the vibe in the shop is very warm and welcoming, which created a relaxed environment.

I've gotten three tattoos here from Benson. Port City Tattoo is a gem with a lot of talented…read moreartists, and Ben is one of them. If you're looking for color work, punk, traditional, or just something fun. He's your guy. Ask to see his flash cards! He's got a whole treasure trove of artwork. If you're in the area and thinking about getting tattooed, stop by and ask for Ben. You won't regret it.

Tattooed by Cody and did an amazing job with my foot tattoo!! It came out better than I've ever…read moreimagined! Thank you so much again

Got tattooed by Moi, seriously nervous for getting my first tattoo but he made me comfortable…read more Super chill and everybody in the shop seemed to be very professional. Loved that they helped me get over my fear of needles. Will definitely be getting tattooed by Moi again!

Amazing experience with my tattoo artist Shellsea! I went with some friends during a flash event…read moreand they were efficient, kind, and amazing. Shellsea made my experience amazing, great conversation, and an expertly executed tattoo on my wrist! Amazing shop in Long Beach, I'm happy to have discovered them after moving here! I will be coming back.

Loved my first experience at Raven & the wolves. I got my first tattoo with Luis and he was super…read morenice and friendly. It was my first tattoo and I was super nervous so he kept chatting with me so I wouldn't focus too much but it wasn't painful at all and I loved my tattoo! Thank you Luis!

Go see my guy John Smith! the vibe and aesthetic of the shop is really sick and vibey with all the…read moreart on the walls, and tvs mounted w/ college football in the background. The other artists came over and admired my tattoo as john was working on my arm, and it gave me a sense of comfort. The placement was tricky on my elbow and I love that he wasn't hesitant to get the opinion of other artists. Gave me the sense that he really cared and i loved the turn out. I'd absolutely come back here and recommend him and the shop to any/everyone.

You know a space is an entire vibe when you don't even come in as a client, but just to tag along…read morewith your friend who's getting a tattoo. ​From the moment you cross the threshold, Danielle and her crew's radiant energy absorbs you. The space is friendly, warm, queer, witchy, and an entire fucking vibe. It was like hanging out at your homegirl's crib eating snacks and talking about anything from relationships to life goals, all while watching Megan Thee Stallion videos. Real hot girl shit! ​I also believe that the universe perfectly aligns you with like-minded people and situations, no matter what part of your life journey you're currently trekking through. After a series of signs telling me to start digging into my social media bag, this studio further reaffirmed that I need to step out of my comfort zone and start making content--especially since I basically walked into a masterclass on content creation. They were shooting vids for their different socials, and I gained such invaluable information from the crew. I left feeling so fulfilled and had the same dopamine rush as if I were the one under the tattoo needle. I knew I was meant to be in that space at that exact time. ​My friend's tat came out so bomb! I got to sit up close throughout the entire process, and we all laughed and shared experiences the whole time. Needless to say, when I am ready for my next tattoo, I will not hesitate to book here.

Cassidy is absolutely wonderful, and I genuinely can't wait for my next appointment!…read more A friend recommended the shop when my best friend and I were looking for a place near the Queen Mary for our girls weekend and I'm so glad he did. The shop's energy and decor are witchy, welcoming, and so positive, it immediately made me feel comfortable and excited to be there. I first found Cassidy through the shop's Instagram and loved her work! I submitted a request form via the link in her profile with the details of our design idea, and she responded quickly to confirm the booking and gather a few more specifics. She was friendly, clear, and professional throughout the whole process. On the day of our appointment, Cassidy had multiple size options ready for us to choose from, and once we settled on the size, she got started right away. The tattoo came out beautifully with clean lines, great placement, and exactly what we envisioned. She worked efficiently but with so much care and attention to detail. I also really appreciated how she provided an aftercare kit at the end of our session and it included unscented soap, unscented lotion, clear care instructions, and even a little sweet treat. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience feel even more special. While I was there, I completely fell in love with one of the stencils she had displayed at her station and now I'm even more excited for my next tattoo with her. I truly couldn't be happier with the entire experience!