Body Piercing Serving Carmel Mountain Ranch and Sabre Springs, San Diego

Pierced by Isaac · Titanium and gold jewelry · Walk-ins welcome
Carmel Mountain Ranch, Sabre Springs and the rest of 92128 are roughly 22 miles from our studio at 1062 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach. Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing is a walk-in piercing studio with a dedicated piercer, quality jewelry and online booking.

Why Carmel Mountain Ranch clients choose Sideshow for body piercing

Carmel Mountain Ranch and Sabre Springs connect straight to I-15, which is the road you will use to reach us. If you want a studio piercing with a clear price chart and online booking, we are about half an hour away.
  • Ask before you pierce. Questions about placement, jewelry and healing are what the first conversation is for.
  • Jewelry in titanium and gold. Choose what suits your skin and style.
  • Check the chart. Prices are on our piercing price chart.
  • Walk in or book. Book online or stop by.
Nostril piercing with gem stud at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Piercings we do for Carmel Mountain Ranch clients

These are the placements we are asked for most often.
Curated ear with chain and multiple piercings at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Ear piercings

From a first lobe piercing to a full ear, planned piece by piece.
Nostril piercing with small stud at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Nose and septum

Nose piercings with jewelry picked for comfort while they heal.
Labret lip piercing with blue opal top at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Lip piercings

Lip piercings with jewelry options to suit you.
Navel piercing with opal ends at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Navel piercings

Navel piercings with a price chart you can check first.

Getting here from Carmel Mountain Ranch

From Carmel Mountain Ranch or Sabre Springs, take I-15 South to SR-52 West, merge onto I-5 South where SR-52 ends, and exit at Grand Avenue / Garnet Avenue. Head west on Garnet to 1062 Garnet Ave.

Parking: there is street parking along Garnet Avenue and the surrounding side streets. Evenings and weekends are busier, and the side streets a block or two off Garnet are usually your quickest option.

Drive time and timing

Outside rush hour, plan on 30 to 35 minutes from Carmel Mountain Ranch. I-15 South backs up on weekday mornings and again in the late afternoon. We are open until 8pm Sunday to Thursday and until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

Prefer certainty? Book your slot online first.

Around Carmel Mountain Ranch

Carmel Mountain Plaza, Sabre Springs and the trails of Black Mountain Open Space Park and Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve are the local landmarks. A new piercing needs a break from sweat, dust and swimming, so tell us about your routine at the appointment and follow our piercing aftercare page.

Getting ready for your appointment

Decide which piercing and what jewelry style you want, then book online or walk in. If you are unsure about placement, that is what the appointment is for.

If you would like to read first, these guides cover the basics: how to verify a piercer is certified, 7 signs of a professional piercing studio, piercing aftercare and the best jewelry for sensitive ears.
Labret lip piercing by Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego

Carmel Mountain Ranch piercing FAQs

About 22 miles. Take I-15 South to SR-52 West, then I-5 South to the Grand Avenue / Garnet Avenue exit in Pacific Beach. Outside rush hour, expect roughly 30 to 35 minutes.

Yes. We welcome clients from across north San Diego, including Carmel Mountain Ranch, Sabre Springs and the rest of 92128.

Yes. You can book online for a piercing, a downsize or a jewelry appointment, or call (858) 274-8282 with questions.

It depends on the piercing and how it is healing. Ask your piercer before you change anything, and book a downsize or jewelry appointment if you want it done professionally.

Yes. Titanium is part of our selection, and our nickel-free jewelry guide explains what to check if your skin reacts to metals.

Walk-ins are welcome, and we are open until 8pm Sunday to Thursday. From Carmel Mountain Ranch, allow for I-15 traffic and call ahead if you want to confirm timing.

Many piercings are first done with longer jewelry to allow for swelling, then swapped for a shorter piece once the swelling goes down. You can book a downsize online.

Our guide on paying more for professional piercing explains what you are paying for, and the price chart shows current prices.

Ear piercing with gold chain dangle jewelry at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego
Navel piercing with opal ends at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego
Nostril piercing with small stud at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing San Diego
Cute ear piercing done in Poway.

Other areas we serve

We also serve these parts of San Diego:

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