How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%57+4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORESideshow Tattoo and Piercing
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #19Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 5.0★ from 3,046 Google reviews
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Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for fine line tattoos
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Amir was amazing, he was very patient with me on having to change the tattoo and the placement. I absolutely love my tattoo.
Amir was awesome to work with. Very laid back and flexible. Would definitely go to him again!
Amir was professional, fast, friendly and tattoo was on point
I was on a short vacation in PB and decided to get a tattoo, it was a little complicated and when I walked into Side Show tattoo, Amir was willing and as it turned out very able.. he did a great job… I was a walk in on a Sunday…. Thank you Amir
Love it!!! Got my first tattoo here from Sake and could not be happier with the results :)
Really fun spot! I like the vibe of the place and my tattoo artist was really nice :)
My experience with Kipper at Side Show Tattoo and piercing was top tier. I had a tattoo idea on a whim and walked in with no appointment and Kipper was happy to help. He was quick and efficient with the drawing and the results were excellent first try. The next challenge that Kipper very easily and happily over come…
Very nice people and fun experience!
Love my tattoo. Looks so good and detailed!! This photo is day three and it’s perfect.
Me and a friend came in as walk ins Sunday night and had kipper he was super nice and chill, our tattoos turned out great!
Matt has been my go-to artists for all of my tattoos. They have healed beautifully and the actual process of getting them was quick and easy. He’s also very easygoing!
I walked in for a tattoo, and Matt was able to take care of me within about 5 minutes! His work was fast and clean, and he was very helpful with placement, size and after care instructions. Highly recommend!
JEDI IS A TRUE SKILLFUL INDIVIDUAL.
Matt is epic in his artistic skills!!! I’ve used him several times now and will continue to do so. He is professional, clean, and sticks you with a piece you will be proud of! I recommend him to anyone and everyone!
Super professional, very reasonably priced. He listened to what we wanted and made it happen. Had a group of 4 girls each with a different small tattoo. Got us all taken care of and we were able to all watch each other. We all had fun time! Thank you!
Came in for a walk in appointment for a simple basic fine line wave tattoo that I have been excited to get while visiting California. Jedi was able to see me right away and was so kind and thorough with details and placement. He also took a lot of time to go over the healing process and after care instructions. I…
Very gentle handed and respectful and reassuring. Will be coming back :)
Jedi was so awesome I love my tattoo so much! It was done so quickly and professionally!!
Matt did my tattoo and the whole process was so smooth. Barely felt a thing and he was extremely nice and accommodating towards me and my friends. Will absolutely get another tattoo from him the next time I’m in San Diego!
I’ve gotten a bunch of tattoos from Jedi and they are always on point. I got a few tattoos of different animal skulls and some 90s tv show references and it’s never a question of if he's up for the challenge. I will definitely be a repeat customer. 🤘🏼
Great Response Time and loved the work done! Walked in and got exactly what we wanted😎
Great work!! Attention to detail is great! Fine line looks amazing! Great first tattoo experience!
Great job love my tattoo Did a great job on the fine line work
Amir was incredible. Took our ideas and worked them into something beautiful. He was incredibly professional, but fun to work with. Definitely recommend.
Amazing got a nose piercing a year ago and recently a tattoo. my tattoo artist Kipper highly recommend him❤️ Five stars 100%
Me and my wife did a walk in and it was super quick ! The artists were all extremely talented and hella chill. Very moderate pricing. Would def recommend.
Had a great experience. The tattoo artist was really nice and did a great job with the design
I had a great experience and I will be back for more ink!
Nick was amazing, will definitely be going back to him for my next tattoo!!
Had a great experience with Matt as a walk in on a Tuesday afternoon! He was super friendly, welcoming, and I felt super comfortable overall. Tattoo has healed really well. Would highly recommend Matt!!
The place was really cool and the artist there were really nice and understanding. Jedi was a great artist and person all around would recommend him to others. 😁👍
Jedi had an incredible eye for detail and was very patient with my son and I. He really made my son's first tattoo a great experience!
Sideshow is awesome. I didn’t have an appointment but walked in with two tattoo ideas in mind and not exactly sure how I wanted to execute them. Nick helped me immediately, drew up ideas played around with sizing and helped consult with me to figure out exactly what I wanted. Both tattoos turned out amazing and I…
Was my first tattoo he was very good about helping figure out the design that was in my head. His line work was very good very sharp and bold. Good conversation, his artwork very good. Made it easy on us. Price was very reasonable. And for a first time tattoo he made it comfortable and check on us about any pain.…
Damon was super helpful and willing to shift and move things around until I found exactly what I wanted. He was quick but precise! Loving my new tattoo! Thank you!
Jedi was awesome! I absolutely love my tattoo!! He created it exactly how I wanted it!
Such a great atmosphere and got an amazing tattoo! Nick was so kind and I had the best experience. Here’s the tatt, it’s my favorite I have.
Matt was amazing!! Went in about a week ago as a walk in for a fine line tattoo and it looks absolutely amazing. He was able to perfectly match what I wanted and I genuinely cannot recommend this shop enough. Great 1st tattoo experience & will definitely be coming back for more. Everyone was so friendly & supportive!
Matt was awesome! Quick and efficient with beautiful line art, a very personable, sweet guy, 5 stars!
I had a great experience at Sideshow. They took me as a walk in and I had originally asked for flash, because I didn’t know how much time they would have. The front desk said if I had something specific in mind, that it was better. I met Jedi and showed him some saved photos of the design I wanted. I described the…
Matt did a fantastic job! My friends and I were taken care of quickly and efficiently. Everyone was extremely friendly :)
Isaac Neece and David Rene were both awesome and if I could give them 10 stars I would!
I had my hand tattoo done by Nick and he did an amazing job. The piece came out super detailed and better than I expected. His attention to fine lines and shading really made the tattoo stand out. Not only is he talented, but he was also professional and made the whole experience comfortable. Highly recommend Nick if you’re looking for quality work!
Great place to get a tattoo!
Love my fine-line tattoo by David! He was professional and set up was clean. This picture is of the tattoo fresh with saniderm on top.
Nick was professional and delivered an excellent product. Would definitely reccomend him for fine line tattoos.
We were in San Diego on vacation and decided to get a spontaneous tattoo. Looked up the best tattoo shops and ended up at Sideshow. So glad we did. Damon was amazing, professional and his work was beautiful. I’d definitely come back to San Diego just for another tattoo!
Damon is absolutely an amazing artist! He did an incredible job on mine and my friend’s tattoos! We both love them to much! He was so funny and great to work with! It was a pleasure having him do my tattoo! He did this fine line shell on my arm and it turned out better than I could have imagined! :)
Very professional, very clean, loved the vibe & the tattoo came out amazing! S/O to Jedi for doing it!
He is a great guy and have a passion for what he does. I definitely would recommend him
I loved the vibe of this place it’s really nice and clean, The people are such a vibe and are all really nice, Nick did my tattoo and I love it he was really nice and made sure I liked the placement. I would definitely recommend Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing!
My mom and sister flew out to visit and we decided to pop in to this tattoo shop! They took AMAZING care of my sister while piercing her nose. They made sure to show us everything was sanitized and clean. My mom and I got tattoos and it was probably the best experience i’ve had at a tattoo shop! David is extremely…
I got my tattoo done with Nick who was very patient with all the resketching we had to do to get the tattoo perfect. He was also beyond kind and calmed my nerves as it was my first tattoo. In the end the tattoo was exactly what I hoped for. Going back to him for more work, piercings or otherwise :)
Had a really good time getting my first tattoo. Process was quick and easy and my artist Matt was really dope
It was quick and easy and the artist was sweet! I’m not from San Diego but I know that was probably the best tattoo experience I’ve had.
It was my first tattoo and I’m obsessed with the thought of going back for another. I enjoyed the atmosphere it was super welcoming and My artist Matt was extremely welcoming I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for some good ink
I can’t say enough great things about this shop - it was clean, everybody was friendly and professional, and they got us in quickly as walk-ins. Jedi did my tattoo and it’s exactly what I wanted - I couldn’t be happier.
Jedi did my tattoo. It’s my first one so needless to say I was very nervous. He did an amazing job with making my dream a reality. Matthew did my sister’s tattoo and it was also her first one and we tell each other how much we are amazed by their job. Very clean and they give you their information so if you have any…
10/10 recommend. Decided to walk in & get a forward helix from Isaac & 3 little fine line tattoos from Matt. Both were very welcoming, friendly, & thorough.
I came in for a small tattoo and Matt did a great job of making my vision come to life! I even requested a small tweak after the first sketch and he nailed it. I am so happy with it. :)
Look no further. Beth has a steady hand and made this an amazing experience we won’t forget! We’ll be back next time we visit San Diego.
Jedi was an amazing artist and super friendly. Really enjoyed my experience and Side Show.
wonderful experience! Beth is super kind and funny! as someone who has high functioning autism i was nervous at first i would have sensory issues with the sounds and get overwhelmed if someone was talking to me. beth and i talked some but mostly let me sit quietly which is something i really appreciated! i love the…
I was in SD for a mini vacation and my friend and I decided to get tattoos! This was my first tattoo ever and I have always wanted to get something to honor my brother that passed away. Bethany did such an amazing job. I was very nervous but she made me feel at ease. Came up with a beautiful design that I fell in…
I was a walk in at Sideshow on Easter Sunday and my friend and I were still accommodated swiftly and kindly. It was my first tattoo and they walked me through everything. Jedi was very attentive to my feedback on my design inspiration and preference for fine lines. The whole process in the chair took maybe 30min but…
I dad an excellent experience at Sideshow. I wanted something small that represents my favorite hobby. Jedi was the artist that performed my tattoo. Jedi was very professional and did an excellent job. I highly recommend Jedi and the team at Sideshow.
I got my first tattoo from Damon and he made it an excellent experience! He was professional and friendly and brought my tattoo to life!
Came in as a walk in and got my tattoo done by Nick and I couldn’t be happier! He was super nice, made me feel comfortable right away, and worked quickly without sacrificing quality. It came out clean and exactly how I pictured it. The shop itself was chill and professional—definitely recommend if you’re looking…
We just walked in and they took us right away. It took about 5-10 mins to do paperwork and for Nick to get the stencil ready and the tattoo itself was done very well and exactly the way I wanted it!
Isaac was very professional and made me feel comfortable when getting my nips pierced! highly recommend this place for tattoos and piercings!!
Matt did a great job on my palm tattoo! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an artist.
Nicks great with line work. I was a walk in and I brought a note my Dad sent me and wanted it copied in his handwriting to my forearm and Nick did it perfectly and quick too. I love it.
It was quick and simple. Very fast considering I was a walk in. Chance did some amazing work and I am very happy with the finished product.
Damon was great! He was funny and kept the mood light with stories the whole time. I also kept changing my mind on what I wanted and he happily fixed it and told me not to apologize. He gave me a great price too - I would highly recommend!!!
Great service and line work. Walked in and was super efficient. Art was amazing.
Walked in for tattoos and brought reference photos! They were very accommodating and drew up designs for us. Overall great experience and amazing artists!
I walked in and ask to get a tattoo, and they got me in super quickly! Mat was my tattoo artist and he was super accommodating and was able to do exactly what I wanted! Super happy with my tattoo and would definitely recommend!
I came in with a few friends as a walk-in to get a tattoo on vacation and Damon was super helpful and friendly when it came to figuring out exactly what I wanted. I would totally come back to this shop on my next visit and I highly recommend them!
My experience was positive. Every single individual was so professional and friendly. I felt so comfortable. 10/10 recommend!!! Isaac and Bethany are amazing. If you are trying to determine where to go; this is your sign to check out Sideshow.
Everyone we spoke to was so nice! My sister and I made a spontaneous decision to get new tats together (it’s become something of a tradition with us since we’re so far away from each other geographically) and to get my nose pierced! My tattoo is AMAZING it is a tribute to one of my three grandchildren! And it looks…
Super clean shop and great staff!! amazing service
They were very nice and prices were not bad definitely will go back for another tattoo and piercing!!
Matching tattoos with my step dad, such good vibes in the shop and beautiful art!
Cool guys, awesome vibes and atmosphere :)
We were walk ins from North Dakota hoping to get a tattoo. We were promptly greeted and booked and in and out within an hour. Jedi was a great listener and brought my vision to life with his talent and I am so happy with the service and price. Highly recommend Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing!
I had an amazing experience here. The tattoo artist Matt Manroe gave me a raccoon on a tree branch on the side of my stomach and ribs. The lines were extremely even and I am super happy with how it turned out. I would recommend this place and Matt to everyone
He did a great job and was so friendly!
Right to the point, knew exactly what he was doing, good vibes and felt comfortable with him. Also the work was perfect.
The staff are super friendly and waited only about an hour even without an appointment. Matt answered all my questions and the tattoo came out exactly like I had hoped. 5/5
Beth is a fantastic artist! I was a walk in with just a glimmer of a simple idea and she created something that I was so happy with! The shop has such a great vibe, super clean and spacious, too!
Damon was very friendly and took the time to understand and give feedback with the tattoo idea my best friend and I envisioned. He did great work, fine lines and detail.
Very friendly and made my first tattoo experience great
Amazing shop amazing artists!!😁😁
LOVE LOVE LOVE my new tattoo! Me and my daughter came in as walk ins and we were both SO happy with the experience. Matt gave me EXACTLY what I wanted. I couldn’t be happier.
Damon was great! He was very patient and helpful in the decision process of where to put my tattoo and the sizing as well. He worked very efficiently and was friendly the entire time! He made sure I was happy with the design before beginning and had me double check everything. I went in for a walk in appointment and had an overall great experience.
Went in as a group of 3 for matching line tattoos. We had a specific drawing that we wanted tattooed and they executed it perfectly. It took only about 2 hours for the three of us. The tattoo artists were very friendly and did awesome work. We were all very happy with our tattoos and I would definitely come back for another tattoo!
Matt was awesome! Everything was very clean and high quality. Would definitely recommend.
Beth was amazing and so professional!! She listened to all of my requests and the tattoo looks amazing, I barely felt anything. Will 100% be coming back to this place for both tattoos and piercings! Thank you Sideshow for an amazing first experience
love my tattoo came out so good and he did it in a good amount of time me and my bestie were out in no time very nice staff
I came in, and got seated quickly. My tattoo artist Chance did an excellent job. He was very thorough and very detailed oriented! Definitely will be going back.
Matt executed a design for flowers i had made elsewhere. Lines are well defined and black came out deep. Healed extremely quickly. Ill be back for more This is 1 week post
Chance did great work, good price, the arts spectacular. Can’t even put into words how happy I am with this tat
I got my first tattoo with Damon. He helped me pick the font and size. He did a great job, it didn't hurt. The tattoo came out great and my wife loves it. If I ever get another one I will come back. Thanks Damon!
Great experience, walked in with my daughter and we each got two fine line tattoos. Beautiful work, great customer service! Very satisfied, will get more tattoos in the future for sure!
Great Experience! Love my tattoos so much. It was quick and didn’t really hurt. Also not too expensive. Very reasonable price. And the artists were extremely nice and comforting. These were also my first tattoos and so glad I got them here.
Very clean and wonderful staff. Chance hooked me up with my newest two additions to my collection. Would definitely recommend if your out in the San Diego area!
Awesome experience at Sideshow Tattoo! I went in as a walk in with a friend and we both loved our artist and love our new tattoos. Great vibes and definitely going back again.
Went to Sideshow a couple of days ago with a friend as a walk in. The atmosphere and the customer service we received was incredible. Matthew Monroe was the one to assist me - My tattoo is beautiful! Highly recommend.
Really great service! The artist took a lot of time to make our wishes for the tattoo sketch reality. The line work was done amazingly and the designs look wonderful on our skin! Thank u!
Walked in and left with a great tattoo 45 mins later. Chance did an amazing job
I was visiting my bestfriend in San Diego a few weeks ago and we were looking for a local tattoo shop that provides both tattoos and piercings. We came across Sideshow Tattoo online! We were pleased to find out they provide both services. I was also very pleased with the quick and efficient process, especially being…
This was my first walk-in tattoo experience and Damon was able to give me exactly what I was looking for. Everyone was kind and the shop was clean and efficient. I was in and out in just an hour. What a great way to end my vacation and commemorate my trip to San Diego ☀️ 🌊 Highly recommend both the shop and Damon!
I love my tattoo from Chance, it took barely any time and it came out so cute!
Obsessed with my new tattoo done by artist Damon at Sideshow! The shop was super inviting and made me feel very comfortable. Damon was so kind and friendly and I am so happy with how it turned out!
Amazing work
Thanks Matt for fitting all of us in and doing such an amazing job.
My first tattoo and a great experience!!!
Great tattoo artist, super cool and laid back. Perfect…
I got my first tattoo here with a walk-in. It was very quick and fast. I love the outcome of it!
absolutely obsessed with this beautiful tattoo!! Damon did a fantastic job! Definitely would recommend Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing, and I will definitely be back for another one.
Friendly staff. Great environment. Clean Studio. Bethany was great! Absolutely love my tattoo!
My husband and I were lucky enough to walk in to see Matt to get a couple small tattoos each. He was friendly, easy to work with, and we left with awesome tattoos. We’ll go visit him again next time we are in the area!
I went in as a walk-in and the process was very fast and professional. Chance was extremely friendly and made sure I was super comfortable with the size of the design and the design itself. Great experience overall :)
Beth did a fantastic job with my tattoo, was expedient getting me in, and is an incredible artist with a great eye for detail and placement!
Damon was AMAZING!!! Absolutely thrilled with how my tattoo came out. He has incredible attention to detail and got the design exactly right. He was very friendly and professional. We walked right into the shop with no appointment, got our tattoos done at super high quality and a fair price, and walked out in under an hour. 10/10 stars ❤️
I walked in kinda later and they got me in pretty quick. Damon did a really good job. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone in the area
Great place, it was clean, and all of the artists were amazing and professional!
Kipper was fast, light handed, talented and fairly priced. Not sure what else you could ask for!
Chance is the best! His line work is incredible and i feel I will only let HIM tattoo me. He’s 400 miles away and worth the trip.
Beth was phenomenal from start to finish. Had 3 tattoo ideas in mind and settled on one which she brought to life for me. She was patient and not pushy at all with me getting it done and that’s why I ultimately decided to move forward with her. Best decision I made
Walked in without an appointment and Matt welcomed me promptly at the door. We discussed what I wanted done and within 10 mins I was getting my work done. Great pricing and excellent work. Been getting a lot of compliments on the line work and attention to detail. Will be coming back to get my sleeve here.
Thank you so much Beth for the amazing tattoo! It was so nice talking and working with you! I absolutely LOVE my new tattoo! ❤️
Flew down to San Diego for the day + impulsively decided to get a tattoo id been wanting for a while. Heard from multiple friends Sideshow was the place to go - was so happy to have been able to be seen by Damon. He was able to so quickly understand my vision + execute the perfect small tattoo. From nailing the font…
I'm SO obsessed with my tattoos I got last Thursday. I was welcomed so warmly and the experience I had was great. Everyone was so friendly and funny. I'd definitely go back when I'm in the area.
Matt was excellent. Would highly recommend.
We got mother/daughter tattoos done by Damon, great place, super friendly and clean. Damon is such a lovely person, highly recommend, we will be back
The artist did an amazing job on my tattoo. He was very quick with his work but very precise on the placement and line work. I was a walk-in and they were very fast at getting me and my friend checked in and tattooed. I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family. Will definitely be coming back here again.
While in the area with some girlfriends, I randomly wanted to get a tattoo and one recommended Sideshow! The process was super easy and chance was able to help me right away. He made sure I loved my tattoo and placement, and was very patient when I kept changing the placement and size. Fairly priced tat as well.…
Matt did my tattoo, I was a walk in. Super accommodating and very talented guy! I know there’s tons of tattoo shops to choose from on this strip, this is the one to go with!
Matt at Sideshow Tattoo listened to what I wanted and was so easy to work with to get just the right sketch for my tattoo! He made sure I was comfortable. The whole process took 45 minutes, from sketch to finished tattoo, and the final product makes me so happy!
Easy drama free experience! I walked in, described my vision, and a minute later the perfect artist (Matt) was assigned to the work. I walked out 30 minutes later with my new tattoo- it was exactly how I envisioned, Matt was kind and capable, and the price was reasonable.
I got a tattoo from Beth and she was absolutely incredible. I didn’t have the proper references for what I wanted but just from what I described, she was able to come up with exactly what I envisioned! I couldn’t be more happy. She also took the time to make the changes I wanted and had really good opinions on what she thought would look best.
Got my first tattoo here w Damon, I just walked in and they were able to set everything up for me pretty quick, good experience! He was really nice and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. Definitely check this place out 🙏
I got my tattoo from Beth and she was amazing! Super quick and easy, and it came out exactly how I wanted it! She also made sure I was doing okay because it was my first tattoo which was so nice! Thank you Sideshow, I will definitely be coming back!
I’ve been wanting to get dainty back tattoos for sometime and I’m so happy I found Bethany at Sideshow ! She was friendly and patient. Her attention to detail got us to exactly how I wanted mine to look. She brought out the thinnest needle possible making me very happy because it was exactly how I envisioned it to be. Thank you for my tattoo Beth !
Excellent, clean and friendly! Beth did an amazing job with my tattoo!
Really enjoy coming here. Everyone always seems down to earth and chill. Good place for piercings and tattoos. Would definitely recommend.
Very clean and well done tattoo people were also so kind and helpful when getting my first tattoo. Would totally come back for another when i’m town next time!
Jedi is the man. Super patient with my requests, as well as helpful and collaborative throughout the process. Finished product came out better than I could have imagined
My daughter and I dropped in for matching tattoos and Beth did not disappoint. We love the result and hope to come back again!
I just recently came across this place from a friend, we went for friday the 13th an it was so organized and quick but still great quality of tattoos. loved the work done by jedi and went back a couple days later for another. definitely recommend this shop! great skill, super professional and friendly, good vibes all around.
Beth was a straight queen! She designed an awesome design just for me and tatted it beautifully. The tat healed perfectly too!
fantastic :))
My go to tattoo shop. Clean and professional work.
Jadd was awesome. It was my first tattoo and he was super friendly and talked me through the whole process. Definitely going to come back for my next one
Jedi was so nice and does great work. I was a walk in and he worked with me on what I wanted and gave great feedback on location. The tattoo looks great and if I’m back in SD I’ll definitely visit again!
I walked in with my mom and friend and they took us right away. Jedi did matching tattoos for myself and my mom. His work is great and everyone there, staff and customers included, were welcoming and made the experience fun. First tattoo for my mom and she loves it. Thanks, Jedi!!
Great prices and great people!
Sideshow is my one and only. Jedi has done all of my tattoos and has always done exactly what I wanted and never disappointed. Everyone is kind, professional, responsive, and have great energy. Also love everyones flash sheets on the walls, every time I come I leave knowing what I want next. Would recommend this…
It was a fantastic experience at sideshow tattoo. I got the tattoo done by Jadd, he was great guy and I'm glad to know him now. It's definitely the most incredible looking tattoo I've ever gotten. They gave me a fantastic price on it as well, and it was a joy getting it. I would definitely recommend this place, and…
My friend and I were in town for a girls trip and decided to get a small tattoo. We walked into Sideshow without an appointment, and Beth was able to help us right away, no wait. She did an amazing job on both our tattoos. I showed her three different photos of what I wanted (mine is the bird tattoo), and her first…
Was super rad!
Matt did a fantastic job with the design I provided. Great shop, service, and all around staff and crew here.
Amazing service, great personality, felt so comfortable, so happy with my tattoo. Beautiful work, Jadd. I love it. Thank you.
Chance was so great! Very honest about what would look good (which I appreciate). He did amazing work!
Great experience, clean work I’m very happy with my tattoo.
I have been going to side show for 4 years now! I love it and go to Jadd everytime! He always does such a great job and I feel very comfortable!
Beth did the tattoo for me and she was amazing, very nice and her work is great! Highly recommend coming to Sideshow Tattoo!
My artist, Matt, was very kind and did a great job at communicating with me throughout the process and adjusting my tattoo design to my liking. This was my first tattoo and I will 100% be back for my next one. Right now I am still waiting to take off the second skin that’s covering my tattoo since I just got it two days ago, but I love it!
Jadd did an awesome job making a fine-line tattoo of a personal piece of art. Very fine work by a master craftsman. So happy with it!
Jedi was amazing! Would go back.
Jadd never misses! He always does a great job! Also very fun to talk to
My wife and I stopped by for a walk in appointment for tattoos. Staff was super friendly, and Matt did an awesome job putting together our designs and doing our tats. We’d go back here in a heartbeat, AWESOME shop!!!
Had Isaac for my most recent piercing at this place. I’ve gone to this business twice before for tattoos and have always had a good experience with the workers and with the results!
Jadd did a beautiful job on my tattoo, it’s exactly what I wanted and the line work is so delicate! He was fun to talk to and I had a great experience
We had a FABULOUS experience! Jadd is an amazing artist. We are so very happy with our couple tattoo and will definitely return for more!
I LOVED THIS PLACE! My tattoo was amazing and we walked in and only waited like 20 min.
We had the most incredible experience at Sideshow. Not only did they take 8 girls (Bach Trip) in within a moments notice but the hospitality and vibes were unmatched. Jedi and Damon did our tattoos and Coach and David were involved the entire time, helping make the whole experience so fun and special for my…
First Tat and Matt killed it
Jadd did an awesome job on matching tattoos for myself and my best friend. If I lived in the California area I would for sure go back.
Damon was great, love the tattoo and design he made !
Thinking about my 1st tattoo made me nervous to begin with for several weeks. I was recommended to Jedi by couple of my fitness sisters & my Fitness Coach TK, he had used Jedi’s services already. I am from the East Coast (NJ) & Jedi made it easy to make the appointment. And when I got there, he was friendly & showed…
Shop was clean and the artist were incredibly friendly, the pricing was also great! Matt created a beautiful tattoo that I love! I will definitely be back
My mom and I went to get matching tattoos of little butterflies and they turned out amazing! We both love them so very much! We had a great experience!
really good environment, tattoo artists very skilled, definitely recommend to others!
really great job, healing amazing. 10/10 recommend.
Great service with reasonable prices. Bethany did great work and was very personable.
I loved my experience at sideshow! I worked with Jadd as my artist and he was absolutely incredible. He worked with me to curate the tattoo design that I wanted and was very insightful and knowledgeable. I will absolutely be going back!
I was a walk in for a spine quote. Jedi was great. I felt very confident in his skills. He has a very relaxing vibe. I slept through most of the service.
Quick service and friendly artists. We came from out of town but I’d recommend it to anyone. Shoutout to Jedi—he did a great job on my tattoo
Jadd took our concept and quickly turned it into a beautiful clean design and showed off his artistic skills. Would definitely go back.
Great place with awesome people! We did a walk in with 4 people and 4 different designs while on vacation and all the artists there were great to work with and made the experience super memorable! Jadd was super friendly and great at what he does! He took my ideas and put them together perfectly. Highly recommend…
Everyone was super friendly and efficient.
Great work done by Jadd! Supported me greatly through the painful process of getting a tattoo on my ribs lol. Thank you!
My aunt and I stopped in for a girls trip tattoo, and we had a great experience! The shop was clean, all of the staff was engaging, and our tattoos are beautiful! Thank you Damon for being so good to us! ❤️
I stopped by this shop on a Sunday afternoon, and they were able to get me in almost immediately for a small walk-in tattoo. Matt was quick, friendly, and professional. The line work was crisp and is healing well so far. Highly recommend this shop!
Had a very good walk-in experience getting a fine line font tattoo. Everyone there was great and very friendly!
Jadd was so great! His fine line work was something my friend and I looked for specifically and he killed it! Our tattoos came out exactly how we wanted them to. Vivid and beautiful. We'll definitely be back!! Thank you so much again!
I had a great time here and the work Damon did was as absolutely awesome. I will definitely be back and can’t wait for my next one.
Jedi is awesome! He talked me through how we could modify what I was wanting to get my desired result and the line work was immaculate. It has since healed beautifully and I’m looking forward to my next tattoo.
Jedi was super cool and killed it on our couple’s tattoo we came in to get! We totally LOVE THEM and they turned out 🔥👌🏼🔥
Jadd was absolutely awesome and will 10000% be going back to him, both the tattoos I got from him that day look and are healing amazingly!! 1100/10
I got a finger tattoo about a year ago and it healed so poorly and just wasn’t done well. When I decided I wanted my chest tattoo, I asked my artist Damon if he could also touch up my finger one. He was more than happy to and did an awesome job. He took his time and was also super nice!
Best line work I’ve had yet! Jedi is great!!
Jadd was my artist for 1/13/23, and he’s the best! The shop was very backed up with piercing walk-in’s for Friday the 13th, but the tattoo walk-in’s were taken almost immediately. Jadd has done a tattoo of mine before so I was so excited to see him again and get another set of awesome lines by him! He's a great…
Was my first tattoo and Damon was great. Will be getting my next one here!
Great place to get tattoos. Damon was awesome. Would definitely come back for more.
Love my new tattoo jedi was a great artist he was really helpful with designing my tattoo and creating an amazing traditional rose. The environment in the shop was also very welcoming and felt like a comfortable space to get any type of work done. I definitely recommend coming here for first tattoos and piercings would go back anytime.
Beth is the best!! My boyfriend and I walked in on a Sunday evening and Beth was happy to help. We both had ideas of what we wanted and she replicated them perfectly! She nailed the size, style, and I couldn’t be happier with my new tattoo. Thanks Beth, we’ll be back I’m sure
It was great! Exactly what I wanted and a very easy experience
It’s been over 20 years for me to get a new tattoo, I believe we’re all scrutinizing tattoo work that ends up setting in doubt of getting another one. Once I saw Beth’s artistic tattoo on a friend, with such detail and care, I knew I found my artist. I have an old tattoo I got when I was a teen and she was able to…
Jadd designed the tattoo and got it done quickly and it looks great! Happy he did my first tat!
Amazing place everyone was very friendly and an awesome tattoo. Thank you too my artist Beth
Jadd is an extremely talented artist. His attention to detail radiates through his line work and intensity of color he’s able to push. I have had the privilege of being tattooed twice from him. The previous time was at a different shop. Great work & time but my most recent experience at Sideshow tattoo was hands…
Beth was amazing! Me, my brother and my nephew were on a trip to San Diego and wanted the same 'family crest' tattoo to remember it by. It was my first tattoo and Beth worked with us on the design of this intricate and complex project. The outcome far exceeded my expectation. This isn't just a tattoo, it's body…
I went to Tony as a walk in for my bachelorette weekend and he ended up way exceeding all expectations! I’m fairly picky about fine line tattoos but his work was impeccable and he was so incredibly nice too! I’m so happy we walked in that day; I will definitely be coming back on my next San Diego trip!
Damon was great! He was flexible and made sure my tattoo was exactly placed. I love my new little wrist art 🤍
Amazing! Damon was the sweetest, most understanding artist ever! Thank you sideshow! 10/10 would recommend ♡
My husband and I went in to get a tattoo of the number “22”, it’s a very simple tattoo idea but they both turned out beautifully. The shop is very clean and the staff is extremely friendly! We just showed up out of the blue but they still helped us and our tattoos were done quickly! When we come back to San Diego, we will definitely return here!
Jadd was super amazing, he worked fast and his line work looks better and better as my tattoo heals. He was super friendly and I had a good time. I’d recommend him anytime!
Price
Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Ear piercing | 482 | $62–$132 |
| Tattoo design | 371 | $119–$290 |
| Nose piercing | 258 | $52–$88 |
| Piercings | 256 | $52–$96 |
| Fine line tattoos | 250 | $108–$170 |
| Tattoos | 229 | $114–$277 |
| Helix piercing | 62 | $61–$132 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 57 | $132–$310 |
