This is my 5th tattoo I'm currently trying to get a bunch of aquatic theme tattoos on my left leg. I got this blue starfish tattoo done by Clare and she did such an amazing job and good point to bring up is she's QUICK and efficient. You can tell she has a ton of experience because I assumed I would be there for at least an hour and it took a little than 30 minutes. The place is really inviting and the tattoo artist that work there seem to really like being there. I absolutely recommend going to tower tattoo and getting a tattoo done by Clare! My tattoo healed nicely read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - Blue starfish tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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I recently went in on Friday the 13th and was not able to be tattooed due to the line of people! Clare posted on her story letting everyone know that if we were not able to make it, to set up an appointment with her and she would honor the price. I messaged her and we set up an appointment. I got a bow & little sparkles on my arms and not only was Clare the SWEETEST artist ever but she made the space extremely welcoming. This was my first tattoo in San Diego & i'm happy to say that Clare made my week! I loved my tattoos, she uses second skin which is another favorite & they healed perfectly, chefs kiss!Thank you so much read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - My sparkles! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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Izzy was really cool and communicative with me when I was looking for a unique koi tattoo. Additionally, I am non-binary and I don't expect bearded tattoo artists in university city to be calling me by my preferred pronouns right away, but when I explained my preferences (they/them) to dewayne he just stared at me and said "what are you even talking about? I don't even know what you're talking about." And was really callous about it. I felt really uncomfortable with someone like that tattooing me, so I decided against it. read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

If you are a newbie to getting tattoos Dwayne is your best bet. He tells it to you straight, helps you plan your ideas out of what you want. He helped me out to find the best placement for my first one and showed me what the "Pinterest lies" of some pieces that just won't make it long term. The staff was gr8 and they were all really helpful. As a newbie it can be intimidating to come in with ideas and need a professional to guide you. Definitely coming back for my next one. read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - Dwaynes work - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Connor was super friendly and able to work with me on my design and get me exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with the tattoo. Really cool people and amazing work for sure I would recommend you to tower tattoo any day. read more

OMG, Duane and Pat are Super amazing and friendly! Theyre real people and wouldnt just slab anything on your body. They also have really reasonable prices!! Theyre fast, professional and gave good advice on placements and outcomes. The area we originally wannted the tattoo which was on the side of the finger. they showed us what happens in the long run. I was picky about the placement but Pat made sure we were happy with the whole experience. It was also my husbands first tattoo. Over all o.8j munn read more

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One of the cleanest shops around. All of my work has been done by Adam, besides 2 terrible ones I had done in Orange when I was 18, and actually Adam fixed one and covered the other quite well. His own style is unique, but he is very talented in ALL arenas (Portrait, black and white, traditional) and uses the best colors. I still have people ask me if I just got work done because the colors are so vivid. Another great thing about Adam is that he moves very quickly while maintaining sharp and clean lines, and when you are paying by the hour it is very nice to have someone who moves quickly. Good for the tolerance and the pocketbook. Not ONE blown out line on any of my work, all fresh, clean and quick. Dewayne and Jackie are also quite good, though I have not had any work done by them I've seen what they can do. They also have an apprentice who is learning quick and pumping out some cool pieces. The overall experience is pretty much what you would expect at a tattoo shop, minus the "too good" attitude but not minus the smart ass remarks. Its a tattoo shop, not a nunnery! Nice comfy vintage chairs that were once dentists chairs. TV, Tunes, bathroom. All the staples to make your 2-3 hour sit comfy. Make sure you go in and have a mini consultation before hand or know what you want coming in, no one likes a time waster who sits around and looks at flash for hours before deciding on a butterfly above their cooter. Especially these guys! 5 stars for the shop, too bad the downstairs bar couldn't keep up with them. read more

Rude and uninterested in doing a simple tattoo. The artist made it clear he didn't want to do the tattoo and quoted us ridiculous amount for something tiny read more

Best tattoo parlor in my opinion. I had them tattoo my sons handprint on my leg and I receive compliments on it all the time. Adam did such a great job it looks exactly like the real thing. Went back again and got my daughters handprint done. I think he did a better job than the first one. If you want a tattoo head here. Plus there is a great bar underneath the shop. read more

Me and my brother came in with asa to get a tattoo done. I was recommended to get a tattoo done by him after seeing his work on Instagram and he has amazing work. I got a small tattoo and it came out perfect. He has a light hand and didn't hurt at all. Took about 35 mins. Asa is a really awesome dude. If you are lookin to get a small tattoo I recommend you coming in with asa. He does an amazing job and he's super nice! Thank you asa for our tattoos! Def will be coming back for another one! :) read more

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Late review but timely in the hope that I can track down the artist responsible for my favorite work and get it expanded and refreshed. I was in twice in early 2006 and was extremely happy on all counts despite the sketchy neighborhood. Got a small single orange lily on my right shoulder turned into a cluster of fuschia tropical flowers with foliage the first time, then returned to get a palmetto on my left thigh reworked/finished/colored after an aborted work at a to-remain-nameless PB place. Now I just want to get more--would like to expand the shoulder cluster to bring in more foliage/florals and a hummingbird if it's not too gaudy. Will see if I can find the original artist or get another Tower pro to help me out! read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - Great work done on my right shoulder in early 2006 at Tower--unfortunately I failed to retain contact info of the artist - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

While I do agree with Danielle W, that this is the best place to get ink... bar none, I actually have to take the last part back, because there is a bar downstairs. I'm kidding... but seriously.... there is a bar. The first time I got work done by Adam was maybe 8 years ago or so when he was down in IB. I, of course, have had work done elsewhere before and after, no regrets, no complaints, but I always end up coming back to him for more. Not that I have ever been unhappy with any of the other work I have, its just that nothing has ever been comparable to what he's done. To take a patch work quilt of thoughts and ideas and then turn it around into something tangible is one thing. To do that, but with the style, attention to detail, and expertise he possesses, is f*n amazing. Having never had work done by Dewayne, I can only attest to what I've seen on others, and all I can say is that between the two of these guys, there isn't any style, they don't excel at. From Old School to New School, Traditional to Bio, Portrait to Black and Grey, bright vivid colors or intricate shading highlighted by the slightest accents of white, it doesn't matter if this is your first tattoo, your last, or if you find yourself somewhere in the middle, THIS is the Parlor to go to. I haven't had work done in a while, but the time is coming and my ribs are eagerly awaiting their turn. What to do, what to do... So much ink, so little time. L8r read more

Amazing staff and place., Got there with no previous appointment and they were able to do my tattoo right there and there the price was fair and the quality even better, Connor is a really nice guy and a cool dude to talk while you are getting inked! Defently coming back here ! You guys rock read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I was recommended this place by a girlfriend who had recently gotten a tattoo done. So excited this place was my first experience with getting a tattoo. I've been wanting one forever and have too afraid to commit and these guys made the process so fun that I'd do it again! Super super friendly staff!! Got my first tattoo done by Asa Crow and I LOVE it. The whole experience was wonderful from beginning to end. All the guys in there are very down to earth and approachable, Asa explained the whole process and worked with me to create exactly what I wanted. The prices are super reasonable and the professionalism is spot on. It's located above the tower bar in City Heights and it's freakin awesome. Such a fun spot to check out!! Will definitely go back! read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - So cute!! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've seen some of Dewaynes work on a couple of my friends and loved the way it looks. I've been wanting a large back tattoo for a while now. I went in last night and got my pheonix. I LOVE IT!!! It such a work of art, it turned out way better than I had ever thought. Dewayne takes his time and details it to the dot. If your're looking for a true tattoo artist that will work with what u like and add his magic touch, I highly reccommend swinging by the Tower Tattoo and geting some ink done by Dewayne. read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - Tattoo artist: Dewayne NOrton - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Today was my first time coming here loved my tatt. I didn't ask the guys name but he was good. (The one with the long beard)appreciated the fix he did to a jacked up tattoo a so called tattoo artised did at ink pusher(steve Martinez ) (wackk) thanks, going back soon!! read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - Loved it!!! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Another tattoo shop I scoped out when I was looking for an artist. Although I've already booked with my other artist, I will be coming to Dewayne for some work in my near future! I was a little tricked because I thought you had to go through the bar to get to the top, oops, I was wrong. Lol, there's stairs. All the guys that work there are really helpful, and Dewayne's work is flawless. So intricate and clean. (And he drives that sick ass car parked outside) Big sense of humor in this joint, I will be coming here for my next ink! read more

My sister and I both came here with a friend who wanted to add to a small tattoo. The work was done by Laura and was very clean and detailed. We asked Dwayne about getting a tattoo but he seemed uninterested until we had asked him like 3 times about getting it done. After that it was smooth sailing. Set up an appointment and came back the next day. Laura did on my arm and my sister actually got one of Adam's painting on her shoulder. Excellent price and excellent company. No problem sitting in the shop all day just kind of hanging out. I will definitely tell everyone about Tower Tattoo. read more

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Best tattoo parlor in San Diego. Great service and attention to detail. I've gotten most of my work done in this parlor and I can tell you by experience there is no better tattoo shop. Thank you Dewayne and the rest of the staff at Tower Tattoo Parlor, see you guys again soon! read more

A sleezy tattoo parlor in a sleezy part of town, with some extremely amazing tattoo artists. Not to mention they are located underneath the historical City Heights Tower! (ha) Have gotten tattooed by Pat a few times, and he's fantastic. Every time he does a new tattoo, you can see how much better he has gotten. He is constantly improving. I highly recommend him. Plus he's super niceand isn't super heavy handed. I can't say much about the other tattoo artists, since I don't have any work from them, but I do have a lot of friends who go to Dewayne and love his work. Ps- You gotta walk up the stairs to the left (facing the bar in the parking lot) to get to the shop. read more

Got me in last minute. Quoted me $600-$700 depending on detail. Prior to the artwork, they said they can do it for $500. That's good business. read more

Love, love, love this place! My boyfriend and I got some work done by Steve and he is fantastic! Very kind and as gentle as a tattoo artist can be. I got a large tattoo I designed on my lower back and my boyfriend got a scorpion on his shoulder/collarbone. He kept asking us if we were okay, if we needed a break, he was very kind. I will definitely be going back to him for more. read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - The some what large, it's bigger in real life because I have rather large hips, tattoo. I just love the color. It's stunning. - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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This tattoo parlor is the best tattoo parlor I have ever been to the people in there really know how to treat people and there work is the best I have ever seen. I recommend everyone to get a tattoo from this place Asa is the best artist I have ever had thank you Asa for all your exceptional work. read more

I no longer live in San Diego, but when I did, Tower Tattoo was the only place in town I'd even consider being tattooed. I've been tattooed by Dewayne several times and it's always a pleasure. Dewayne's style and talent is obvious when you see examples of his work either on the walls of the shop or in a tattoo. His script and lettering skills are unparalleled as far as I'm concerned. Everyone who catches a glimpse of the script he did on me is in awe (as I was when he free handed it in about 5 minutes flat!) The shop itself is located at the top of the historic "Tower" building in City Heights and the atmosphere is great. It's clean, professional, and comfortable. After your tattoo, make sure you stop in downstairs at the bar and treat yourself to a drink... read more

Dwayne's apprentice Laura has done 9 of my tattoos and I can honestly say that I would never go to another tattoo parlor to do any of my work again. Her lines are sharp and her prices are always fair. Not to mention that both her and Adam are just hilarious to be around. I could do without the Gossip girl show... But its even worth that torture. My absolute favorite one so far are the 2 bloody hand prints on my back that Laura has done. I constantly get compliments from people cause they look so real. And the portraits that Adam did on my husbands ass are incredible as well... They re all just extremely talented. And the bar downstairs is definitely a bonus... read more

About 5 years ago a few of my girlfriends wanted to plan a group tattoo outting. It was to be my first ever and Iwas a bit nervous. We asked a big time TV tattoo guy who he would reccomend in San Diego and without hesitation he said Dewayne at Tower Tattoo so we set it up. I brought in my very simple idea for an ankle wrap piece and Dewayne came back a few minutes later with a beautiful piece... better than I even imagined. While working he asked if he could add a little more and some color...though nervous I totally trusted him and said go for it...the end result was perfect. To this day I continue to get compliments on his work...all the lines are still crisp and clear. I couldn't be happier... Planning my second piece now and was looking up reviews to try and decide where to go... nothing but positives about these guys and their shop...I will for sure be going back very soon!! read more

One of my favorite tattoo shops in San Diego. Not only are they great guys, they are amazing artists. AND......there is an awesome bar right below the shop. I mean, can it really get better than this?!? read more

Go see Pat Bieck, the sweet ginger prodigy, before word gets out & he's all booked up. Fantastic. Shop is clean, artists friendly & professional. Getting tattooed on the 2nd floor of a historic building overlooking University? Awesome. Experiencing pain following your appointment? Just head downstairs for a drink. read more

What a great place! What a great experience! Super knowledgeable, friendly, current and very artistic. They're gonna finish my whole sleeve for sure. read more

I was a walk in last night and I will agree this tattoo parlor is not in the pleasant part of town. But as soon as I walked in I was put at ease. This palor is not only spotless but an amazing atmosphere. I was first greeted by Adam. He had just finished a beautiful tiger lily on a girls upper left shoulder. He was super friendly and set me up with Pat. My personal advise if your going for your first here ask for Pat. He is steady, focused and quick. I had brought in a quick sketch of the tattoo I wanted. (Im not an artist so it was pretty rough looking.) Pat took my sketch and turned it into a masterpiece! I will definitely be asking Pat to do my next piece. read more

Awesome place! Got my tattoo done by "scooter" Conner and it was min but squeezed me in between his appointments. Great prices for San Diego area. read more

Excellent customer service in a great atmosphere. Tattooed by both Dewayne and Connor, and couldn't be more stoked on the work they both did. Extremely professional and friendly. Thanks guys! read more

I highly recommend this establishment. Just had a piece done by Conner "Scooter" and the whole experience was awesome. He's got a nice easy hand and did amazing line work for an American traditional pin-up. I can't stop looking at it and everyone has been asking where I got it. I can't recommend this place enough, it's not a cookie cutter tattoo factory, the place has the ambiance of an old school tattoo parlor with great music and conversation the whole time. read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - American Traditional done by Conner aka Scooter. - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

these guys are professional and great at what they do, simple as. my friend and i got text on our ribs and the end result looked exactly like the print-outs. while ours weren't incredibly detailed, the other work i've seen from these guys is fucking good. highly recommended... also, cash is a better option that cards. read more

Got a wrist tattoo from Pat and I love the details he put into it. I came in with a couple of ideas of what i wanted and he drew something up for me that had everything I wanted. This was my first color tat and was kinda bummed when the color was a bit off. I came back 3 weeks later to get the color redone (no extra fees) and its still off. Prolly won't be back for any color tats here but might try another artist next time. Undecided at this moment. Overall a cool spot. read more

The moment I pulled into the parking lot of the tower I knew it was the place for me. I hate tattoo parlors that are in strip malls down by the beach and tower is miles away from the beach both literally and figuratively. I have 8 tattoos so far with many more to come and all of them but one are from Dewayne at tower. The other is by Adam also of tower. Not a day goes by I don't get compliments on my tattoos. These guys know their shit, If you are looking for traditional work in San Diego there is no better place. If you are looking for a shop to get some quality work done at a fair price head to Tower! read more

Awesome me and my wife have gotten a total of 5 tattoos total now including a portrait and every visit is just amazing fair pricing at an amazing quality I would refer anyone here read more

Dewayne's our man! Great creativity in helping develop your design/artwork/vision. Very professional. Friendly shop above the famous/infamous Tower Bar in City Heights. I hope to go see him again soon... read more

great shop. Dewayne and Pat kill it, styles for miles

Went to get matching tattoos with my mom today (her first ever) and couldn't have asked for a better experience! We got our tattoos done by Pat, who seemed shy at first but quickly opened up. Very EXCELLENT work!! Clean place, new needles, very helpful about aftercare, and Pat was very patient. Highly recommend this place! read more

Tower Tattoo Parlor - by Pat - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California