Body Piercing Serving Clairemont, San Diego

Your piercing, planned properly · Walk-ins and online booking

Clairemont and the rest of 92117 are one of our closest neighbors, roughly 6 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 Clairemont clients choose Sideshow for body piercing

Clairemont is close enough that Pacific Beach feels like a neighbor. That makes the first visit easy: stop by, ask your questions, check the price chart, and book your piercing for a time that suits you.

Come with questions. Healing time, jewelry, aftercare, anything.
Curated ears welcome. Plan the whole ear, or add one piece at a time.
Check deals first. Current specials are on our deals page.
Walk in or reserve. Open daily from 11am.

Piercings we do for Clairemont clients

Browse the placements below, then ask us anything.

Ear piercings

Classic lobes through to helix and conch placements.

Nose and septum

Nose piercings and the jewelry that suits them.

Lip piercings

Lip piercings planned around how you talk and eat.

Navel piercings

Navel piercings and the jewelry that suits healing.

Getting here from Clairemont

From Clairemont, head west on Balboa Avenue or Clairemont Drive to I-5 South. Exit at Grand Avenue / Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach and head west on Garnet 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 12 to 20 minutes from Clairemont. I-5 South is busy at weekday rush hour, but the stretch from Clairemont is short. We are open until 8pm Sunday to Thursday and until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

Walk in, or pick a time online before you leave.

Around Clairemont

Clairemont Town Square, Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Balboa Avenue and Mission Bay Park on the western edge are the local landmarks. It is a short trip for a downsize or a jewelry change too, which you can book online.

Thinking it through first

Come in with a rough idea of the piercing and the jewelry style you like. Because you are close, it is easy to come back for a downsize when your piercing is ready.

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.

Clairemont piercing FAQs

How far is Sideshow from Clairemont for a piercing?

Roughly 6 miles. Head to I-5 South via Balboa Avenue or Clairemont Drive and exit at Grand Avenue / Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. Outside rush hour the drive is usually 12 to 20 minutes.

Can I drop in without booking?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome. You can also book online if you want your time set.

Is it easy to come back for a downsize from Clairemont?

Yes. The studio is a short drive away, and you can book a downsize or jewelry appointment online when your piercing is ready.

Can I come in for a downsize without an appointment?

You can book online for a downsize or jewelry appointment, and walk-ins are welcome too. Booking sets your time.

What jewelry do you recommend for a sensitive ear?

Ask your piercer. Our guide to jewelry for sensitive ears is a good starting point, and titanium is part of our selection.

How do I choose a piercing place near Clairemont?

Our guide on choosing the best piercing place in San Diego goes through what to look for.

Do you have a guide to ear piercings?

Yes. See our ear piercing guide and the ear lobe piercing post.

What are your weekend hours?

Friday and Saturday: 11am to 10pm. Sunday: 11am to 8pm.

Other areas we serve

Somewhere else in San Diego? Start here:

Carmel Valley · Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch · Rancho Peñasquitos · Carmel Mountain Ranch and Sabre Springs · Mira Mesa · Scripps Ranch · Miramar · University City · Tierrasanta

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

Also looking for a tattoo? See our tattoo shop serving Clairemont →