#1
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing
“Got my navel pierced and Isaac was great! The whole process was super quick and he was very understanding and calm when I was about to get pierced. Definitely recommend!” — Google review
Best Piercing Studios in San Diego, CA
The 10 best-rated piercing studios in San Diego, CA average 5.0★ on Google across 7,125 reviews. Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing has the top rating (5.0★). Updated October 26, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (7,125 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Banter by Piercing Pagoda
“Great service, got my helix pierced and Valeria and Kenia were great. They were so knowledgeable and helped me decide what was best for what I was looking for. No pain when she pierced it. 100 % Recommend! I will be…” — Google review
#3
Goddess Temple Tattoo Studio
“What an amazing tattoo experience! 🥰 Thank you so much, Kaia, for your beautiful work, great energy, and such fun conversations! You made the whole experience even more special! 🤍✨” — Google review
#4
San Diego Tattoo Company
“Listened to what I wanted, gave several options, took his time added a lot of details, made sure to ask questions throughout the entire process to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted. He made sure…” — Google review
#5
Above All Tattoo - Pacific Beach
“My sister and I were a walk in service and Niko did such an awesome job being patient with drawing and scaling what we had in mind. I’m extremely happy with the result!” — Google review
#6
Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
“Excellent experience from start to finish! Anka is incredibly talented, professional, and pays close attention to every detail. The quality of the work is outstanding, with clean lines and amazing precision. You can…” — Google review
#7
UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego
“I got tattooed by Saira😆 She was the best! My first time getting a tatto and i got to in one sitting, didn’t feel a thing!! 10/10 coming back!” — Google review
#8
Rose Body Piercing
“Amazing experience! Clean, very well kept shop. Super friendly staff, Jesse did my eyebrow piercing and it was such a thorough, quick experience!! Thank you guys!!! I am so happy I came here.” — Google review
#9
The Piercings Club
“Natalie was great! I got an ear stack curation and 4 ear piercings. She listened to my goals and built a piercing plan based on what I wanted. Can’t wait to go back and finish the last three piercings when these heal.” — Google review
#10
Body Art Salon
“Went to another shop for a piercing and had to be one of the most unbearable experience ever. This shop on the other hand was the complete opposite. Very good energy, very polite staff, very professional and clean.…” — Google review
How we pick piercing studios in San Diego
We scan Google Maps for piercing studio listings in and around San Diego, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated piercing studio in San Diego?
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing has the highest Google rating on our San Diego list: 5.0 out of 5 from 3,046 reviews (as of October 26, 2026).
Which piercing studio in San Diego has the most reviews?
Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 3,046, with a 5.0★ average.
How are these piercing studios chosen?
Only open San Diego-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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