Body Piercing Near Del Mar: Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing in Pacific Beach

Del Mar is about 15 miles up the coast from Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing, a walk-in tattoo and piercing studio on Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach. We are not in Del Mar, but plenty of Del Mar clients make the drive for a studio piercing, and it is an easy one.

Whether you live near Del Mar Beach, spend time in the village along Camino del Mar, catch sunsets at Powerhouse Park or head north for race season at the racetrack and Fairgrounds, we will talk through placement, jewelry and aftercare with you before we start.

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Piercings We Do for Del Mar Clients

Here are the piercings Del Mar clients ask us about most. Not sure which one you want? Come in and our piercer will help you map it out.

Ear piercings

Ear piercings are a big part of our work, planned around your anatomy instead of a standard template. Lobes, conch, tragus and forward helix are all popular. See our ear piercing page for more.

Nose and septum

Nostril or septum, with jewelry options explained before we start. Read more on our nose piercings page.

Lip piercings

Labret and other lip placements, talked through before you decide.

Navel piercings

Navel piercings are listed on our piercing price chart, so you know the cost before you come in.

Your piercing is done by Isaac, our dedicated piercer. Meet Isaac and see his work.

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Piercing Aftercare for Beach Lovers

Del Mar life means a lot of ocean time, and a fresh piercing needs a break from it. Keep a new piercing out of the ocean, pools and hot tubs while it heals, and plan beach days around your appointment. Choose simple, comfortable jewelry in a safe material such as titanium, and read our guide to high-quality piercing jewelry. Follow our full piercing aftercare guide until you are healed. Many piercings also need a downsize once the swelling goes down, which you can book online.

Getting to Our Shop from Del Mar

Our studio is at 1062 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach, about 15 miles from Del Mar Village. Plan on roughly 20 to 25 minutes outside rush hour. Garnet runs west to the ocean at Crystal Pier, a nice stop after your appointment.

Driving directions from Del Mar

  1. I-5 South: Take Del Mar Heights Rd east to I-5 South, then take the Balboa Ave / Garnet Ave exit and follow Garnet Ave west into Pacific Beach to 1062 Garnet Ave.
  2. Coast route: Head south on Camino del Mar, which becomes N Torrey Pines Rd past Torrey Pines State Beach and up the grade beside Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Continue into La Jolla, follow La Jolla Blvd south into Pacific Beach, and turn left onto Garnet Ave. Allow extra time on this scenic route.

Parking is on the street along Garnet or on the residential streets nearby. Allow a few extra minutes on Friday and Saturday nights.

Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing storefront on Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach, a short drive from Del Mar for a body piercing

Walk-Ins, Booking, and Prices

Walk-ins are welcome, or you can book online so your time is held. Prices are posted on our piercing prices page, so you can check the cost of your piercing and jewelry before you visit. Getting more than one? Tell us your plan and we will say what makes sense in one sitting.

Want to know what to look for in any studio? Read how to verify a piercer is certified and 7 signs of a professional piercing studio.

Inside Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing, a San Diego piercing studio serving Del Mar

FAQ: Body Piercing Near Del Mar

How far is Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing from Del Mar?

Our studio is at 1062 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach, roughly 15 miles south of Del Mar. Outside rush hour the drive usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes.

Do you take walk-ins for piercings?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can also book online if you would rather have your time held, especially if you are driving down from Del Mar.

Can I go in the ocean with a new piercing?

Not right away. Keep a fresh piercing out of the ocean, pools and hot tubs while it heals, and follow the aftercare steps your piercer gives you.

How do I know what a piercing costs?

Our piercing prices are posted on our price chart online, so you can check the cost before you come in. Call us if you have questions about jewelry.

Book Your Piercing Near Del Mar

We also welcome piercing clients from nearby Carmel Valley and University City. Walk in, call, or book online, and we will see you on Garnet Ave.

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Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing
1062 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 274-8282

Hours
Mon-Wed: 11am-8pm
Thu, Sun: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-midnight

Walk-ins welcome. See you soon.

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