Body Piercing Serving Mira Mesa, San Diego

Book online or walk in · Piercing prices posted on our site
Mira Mesa is one of the closest large communities to our studio at 1062 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach, roughly 13 miles away by I-805 and I-5. Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing is a walk-in piercing studio with a dedicated piercer, quality jewelry and online booking.

Why Mira Mesa clients choose Sideshow for body piercing

Because Mira Mesa is a short drive away, a piercing is easy to fit around work or school. Check the price chart, book online or walk in, and leave with a clear plan for healing and your follow-up visit.
  • A piercer with a portfolio. See Isaac’s work on his piercer page before you visit.
  • Plan the whole ear. Start with one piercing and add more over time.
  • Follow-up made easy. Book a downsize when you are ready.
  • Aftercare in writing. Our aftercare page is there when you get home.
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Piercings we do for Mira Mesa clients

Start here, or bring a photo of what you have in mind.
Curated ear with chain and multiple piercings at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Ear piercings

Lobes, helixes, conch and tragus, placed to suit the shape of your ear.
Nostril piercing with small stud at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Nose and septum

Nostril studs and septum jewelry, sized for the healing period.
Labret lip piercing with blue opal top at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Lip piercings

Labret and lip placements chosen around your anatomy.
Navel piercing with opal ends at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Navel piercings

Navel piercings, with the price list on our site.

Getting here from Mira Mesa

From Mira Mesa, get on I-805 South from Mira Mesa Boulevard. It merges into I-5 South in Sorrento Valley. Stay on I-5 South, exit at Grand Avenue / Garnet Avenue, and head west to 1062 Garnet Ave.

Parking: street parking is available along Garnet Avenue and on the side streets nearby. If the first block is full, try the streets a little further from the strip.

Drive time and timing

Outside rush hour, plan on 20 to 30 minutes from Mira Mesa. The I-805 and I-5 merge in Sorrento Valley is the pinch point on weekday afternoons. We are open until 8pm Sunday to Thursday and until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

You can reserve a time online instead of taking your chances on a walk-in.

Around Mira Mesa

Mira Mesa High School, Mira Mesa Community Park, the Mira Mesa Market Center and the offices of nearby Sorrento Valley are the everyday landmarks. If you work or study somewhere with a dress code, ask about placements and jewelry that are easy to wear quietly, and follow our piercing aftercare page while the piercing heals.

How to plan the visit

Because it is a short trip, you can use the appointment to ask questions first: placement, jewelry, healing time and when to book your downsize. Bring photos of piercings you like.

If you would like to read first, these guides cover the basics: what implant-grade titanium jewelry costs, how to tell if jewelry is nickel free, whether you can wear sterling silver in piercings and whether it is worth paying more for professional piercing.
Ear piercing with gold chain dangle jewelry at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Mira Mesa piercing FAQs

Roughly 13 miles. Take I-805 South, which merges into I-5 South in Sorrento Valley, then exit at Grand Avenue / Garnet Avenue. Outside rush hour the drive is usually 20 to 30 minutes.

Yes. We are open until 8pm Sunday to Thursday, and walk-ins are welcome. You can also book online so your time is set.

Often, yes, with the right placement and jewelry. Tell us about your workplace at your appointment, and we will help you choose something that fits.

Possibly. We open at 11am daily, walk-ins are welcome, and you can book online to set your time. Plan for travel from Mira Mesa and a little time to talk through placement.

Yes. Navel piercings are part of our work, and prices are on the price chart. Ask about jewelry options when you come in.

Small, simple jewelry is easy to wear quietly. Tell your piercer about your workplace and we will suggest something that fits.

Follow the instructions you are given at your appointment. Our piercing aftercare page covers cleaning and what to avoid.

Street parking is available on Garnet and the side streets. Evenings and weekends are busier, so allow a few minutes.

Helix ear piercings with gold cluster jewelry at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego
Nostril piercing on a client at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego
Labret lip piercing with blue opal top at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego
Cute ear piercing done in Poway.

Come see us

Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego
1062 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 274-8282
Sunday to Thursday: 11am to 8pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am to 10pm
Walk-ins welcome