Tattoo & Piercing Shop in Pacific Beach.

San Diego's walk-in tattoo and piercing shop, right on Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach. Come in and see why San Diego is raving about our amazing crew!

(858) 274-8282

Tattoo Artists in Pacific Beach

Tattooing is more than ink. It’s about the artist behind the needle. At Sideshow, your Pacific Beach tattoo shop on Garnet Ave, our artists bring years of experience and real passion to every piece. Browse the portfolio on our tattoo artists page and find the artist whose style fits your idea.

Fine line tattoos, minimalist tattoos, American traditional tattoos, black and grey, color, neo-traditional, realism and custom work. Walk-ins are welcome and consultations are free. See tattoo deals and our San Diego tattoo pricing guide.

Body Piercing in Pacific Beach

Feel confident when you choose a piercing shop. At Sideshow Piercing in Pacific Beach, we give you expert care and personalized service, using implant-grade titanium jewelry. From first-time lobes to advanced body piercing, our piercers walk you through every step so you feel safe and informed. Meet Isaac, who has pierced between 40,000 and 50,000 people. Explore body and ear piercing, check piercing prices, and read our piercing aftercare guide.

Why Pacific Beach Picks Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing

We’ve earned over 3,000 five-star Google reviews, and we’ve been tattooing and piercing in Pacific Beach for almost 20 years. Read what clients say or see why people choose Sideshow.

Dedication to our craft

Our artists are hand-picked for their specialties and preferred styles, whether you want traditional, realism, fine line or something custom, so every client is matched with the right tattooer.

Your health comes first

Every tattoo artist and piercer at our Pacific Beach shop gets in-house training that goes beyond the minimum industry standards, including certification in bloodborne pathogen prevention and control.

The Sideshow Standard

Our loyal clients are treated like friends and family. It’s never just about the next appointment. It’s about building lasting relationships with the people who trust us.

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We Take Walk-Ins Daily.

No Appointments Needed.

We Take Walk-Ins Daily.

No Appointments Needed.

Where is Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing?

At 1062 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109, on Garnet Ave in the heart of Pacific Beach.

Do you take walk-ins at your Pacific Beach tattoo shop?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome for both tattoos and piercings, first come first served, seven days a week. Booking ahead guarantees your spot with a specific artist.

What are Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing's hours?

Monday to Wednesday 11am to 8pm, Thursday and Sunday 11am to 10pm, and Friday and Saturday 11am to midnight, at 1062 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach.

What tattoo styles do you offer in Pacific Beach?

We can tattoo anything. Styles we love include black and grey, color, fine line, minimalist, tiny tattoos, big bold color, American traditional, neo-traditional, anime, cartoon and script, plus simple small tattoos like a wave or a palm tree. We also have pre-drawn tattoo flash to choose from, most of it drawn by our own artists.

What piercing services do you offer in Pacific Beach?

Professional body piercing including ears, nose and more, using implant-grade titanium jewelry. See our piercing prices.

Is your jewelry hypoallergenic?

Yes. All jewelry is implant-grade titanium, safe for sensitive skin and new piercings.

How much does a tattoo cost?

Like asking how much a car costs, it depends on a lot of variables. We charge by the time the tattoo takes: $200 an hour with a $100 minimum.

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Piercing at Sideshow in Pacific Beach

We are now a Statim Shop!

We have officially made the technological leap where we can pull any of your favorite jewelry from our display cases and have it safely sterilized and ready for insertion in 6 minutes, cutting wait times and reducing backstock, allowing us to bring you more variety in the near future.

We hope you still lobe us.

Our mission has always been to offer piercing at an affordable price, however we must find balance in jewelry quality and safe design for initial piercings. We are no longer offering initial piercings with traditional backings, and are now only using threadless implant grade titanium flat back labrets for all lobe piercings. This option is safer for swelling, more secure and comfortable, and harbors less bacteria. We have already had an overwhelmingly positive response from our clients, and hope you will too.

Only the most biocompatible alloys.

We are proud to say that as of 2023, there isn't a single piece of 316L surgical steel or PVD gold left in our shop. Everything has been cast out to pave way for Titanium-6AL4V-ELI | ASTM F136, Niobium, and 14-18k Solid Gold. Mill certificates and invoices are now available upon request to put your mind at ease. Invictus Body Jewelry is currently our main jeweler. Other top brands we will be introducing in 2024 will be Neometal, Anatometal, Regalia, and Norvoch.

Visit Us on Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach

Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing

1062 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109

(858) 274-8282

Our Pacific Beach tattoo and piercing shop is on Garnet Ave in the heart of Pacific Beach, and clients come in from all over San Diego. Walk in any day, or book ahead to lock in a specific artist.

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Clients visit our Pacific Beach studio from across San Diego. Find directions, drive times and answers for your neighborhood, or see all areas we serve.