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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Customers hired Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for 8 kinds of job.
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing for tattoo cover-ups & reworkings
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Kipper did my tattoo for my birthday. He is amazing and really takes his time. His color work is phenomenal and I can’t wait to go back!
Super chill and the tattoo looks sweet
Ended up getting it covered up the tattoo artist Beth wasn’t really fun or exciting to work with and used images off of Google and was rude when I corrected her on how she spelt my name also my bsf at the time got a tattoo there and hers was genuinely god awful 😭 (this is an edit I was happy when I left given it…
Starting my sleeve and Anthony hooked me up pretty good. Go in and ask for Anthony!
Matt was awesome! I highly recommend him. From start to finish, the experience was great: he's completely professional, was a good vibe, and did a great job on my tattoo with flawless lines! The shop overall was awesome and very welcoming. Went in as a walk-in and they took care of me right away!
David did an amazing job with my Tattoo! Great Artist!
Came in to the San Diego tattoo company in pacific beach for a walk in tattoo with my boyfriend and was happily surprised by the staff and environment. The saint did our tattoos and they turned out amazing, even hand drew some quality work. Overall it was a little pricy but still worthwhile with the quality, would definitely recommend.
Saw Nick based off of a friend’s recommendation. He now has me to recommend to others. Did an awesome job on a cover-up I presented him with. Detailed precision work and easy to talk to. Thanks Nick!
Light handwork, very reasonable pricing and fun artists. They were very willing to adapt and create pieces for us. I’m happy with the outcome of my tattoo and my girlfriend got probably her best one yet
I went in on my birthday weekend looking to get a tattoo I've had for years covered up. When my fiance and I met Matt I showed him some ideas of what I would like the piece to be, but nothing set in stone. At first I was a little disappointed we couldn't do the tattoo right then and there, but Matt assured me that…
Goated!
Love this place! We got family tattoos. We did a walk in every single artist was amazing and the quality was fantastic!! We are from out of town but if I ever need a tattoo in San Diego I know where I’m going! Highly recommend! Special shout out to Matt who did my tattoos love them thank you!!
What an awesome shop and Beth is amazing. Wanted a finger tattoo to blend with my arm tattoo and she nailed it. She's sweet, professional, and definitely helped calm my nerves with her gentle work! I'll be back!
Jedi is a master
My nephew recommended Sideshow Tattoo, his Tatoo Artist is named Beth, she was so patient, professional and very talented and knowledgeable about her work. Thank You Beth
Matt was super nice. Professional and a clean shop. No messing around. Work done fast!
super friendly and amazing skills
Super great everyone was friendly in and out with a great tattoo I definitely would of regretted not getting it and glad chance was able to get me in
My sister and I were visiting San Diego and I came across Beth’s Instagram and we loved her work so I messaged her, described what we wanted and booked an appointment. When we arrived Beth made our vision come to life perfectly! We even added a extra small tattoo we decided on last minute on our ring fingers and…
Damon was professional and exceptionally talented. He took his time redoing his drawing until it was exactly what I envisioned. He was very patient for this first timer making sure the placement was just right. I was a bit nervous about the pain involved but it was totally manageable.
I had Chance work on me for a small tattoo on my hip and he was very nice, worked with me about the sizing. Excellent service all around. Pricing was appropriate to my tattoo. I was also a walk-in and was helped with immediately.
staff was really nice, beth was my artist she was great super understanding and has great work.
Absolutely in love with my new tattoo! Beth did an amazing job!! She definitely captured what exactly what I was looking for and surpassed any and all expectations. The shop here is great with great people. I highly recommend both Beth and Sideshow Tattoo in general for your next tattoo! Ps: I also keep forgetting…
Amazing artist.. exceptionally clean Studio
Beth is the best, She helps me fixed my tattoo turned out amazing. I’ll definitely go back to her.
Beth was so nice and helpful! She listened to what i wanted done and let me make changes until it was perfect!! Tattoo was amazing!
I got an owl perching on a skull and your artist kipper was down to earth and amazing at his occupation !
I went to this tattoo shop for the first time and I got greeted and was able to connect with my stylus right away. She was very sweet and caring and was very careful with what she put into my tattoo design.
Had a great experience getting my first tattoo at Side Show.
Chance was very professional and gave me the most awesome tattoo! I absolutely recommend Chance!
Beth was great and super fast! Matching tattoos for me and my siblings. I will definitely make it back to San Diego to see Beth!
Kipper is a rad artist. He has done multiple coverups and they are fantastic. You are in good hands at Sideshow. I would highly recommend for any tattoo you are considering. -Mike
We were in San Diego on vacation and on our last day decided to get tattoos. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and helped right away! Jadd did my tattoo and he was great! Super friendly and easy to talk to. We had the best experience and will go back if we are ever back in the area!
Had a great experience with Matt. He was quick, efficient and super friendly. Will be back.
Bethany did an excellent job!
Jadd does a great job every time . Highly recommend!
My go to tattoo shop. Clean and professional work.
Beth is so amazing!!!
Beth did an amazing job with my cover up. I just gave her ideas and some references and she designed something better than I imagined in my head! Will definitely go back for future work.
Beth is absolutely amazing. I wanted an ear tattoo, not just that but a coverup and nobody else in the shop or on the strip would touch me. She took the challenge and hand drew my cute palm tree! i am so pleased and grateful for her.
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 |
