Chess Club Tattoo

Sara is hands down the best! I just got my helix pierced by her, and just like every other…read moreexperience, she was amazing. She took the time to answer all my questions, gave honest guidance and advice before I made my decision, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process. The piercing itself was so quick and painless--I honestly didn't feel a thing! I can't recommend Sara enough.

Brought my friend here (my absolute go-to piercing place ) since we both wanted new piercings…read more Today, I got my rook and tragus, and she got her rook and snug. One thing I always appreciate about here is how friendly, caring, and informative everyone is. Whether I have questions about anatomy or aftercare, they always explain everything clearly and never make me feel rushed or confused. And honestly, the piercing process is always way faster and smoother than I expect. I'll mentally prepare for it to hurt and then suddenly they're like "all done!" and I'm sitting there like "oh, that wasn't bad at all" haha. That's also why all my cartilage piercings (3 helix's, 2 tragus's, conch, daith, and rook) have been done here!

Belly Button Piercing done by Sarah

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Piercing number 2

Jane's Ink

4.7(175 reviews)

1.6 mi

•$

Women-owned & operated

Free consultations

I was grieving the sudden loss of our sweet Chihuahua and was looking to do a memorial tattoo to…read morehonor her. I looked through the work of the artists here and decided on Vanessa. She was kind enough to give me an appointment only a couple days after I filled out the request form. Vanessa is amazing at what she does and is such a professional. She works efficiently and I feel she truly capture the essence of our little girl. She did such a good job with her that I had her do one of my first boy who passed away 13 years ago. I had always meant to do it, but just let life get in the way. I was a little picky about placement but she dealt with me with absolute grace and patience. I was blown away by her work of my little girl and just as impressed with her work of my boy. Thank you Vanessa! No words can truly describe how appreciative I am of how she handled my tattoos. ‍

Jane's is great. The place is small but mighty. It's cozy, clean, and Vanessa is nice. Vanessa did…read moremy first tattoo and every one since then. I was really nervous the first time, I waited ages because I was so in my head about it; but there was no judgement or attitude or anything. Vanessa was patient and professional. They have always done great work and always come through on creating cool designs. Their prices are reasonable though of course you should tip!

By Jane

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By Jane

Golden Triangle Art Studio

5.0(572 reviews)

0.8 mi

I've been coming to WILL for a while now, and every time he tattoos me, the final result comes out…read moreeven better than I expected. He has great technique, his line work is clean, and you can tell he really takes pride in his work. I've gotten a couple of tattoos from other artists before, and honestly, I regret not going to Will for those too. Just this weekend, I went back to him to retouch an older tattoo that had faded and that I was never really happy with. Will brought it back to life and made it look so much better. I'm seriously stoked with how it turned out. One thing I really notice about his work is how well his black and grey ink holds up. Once it heals, it looks even better. I actually have a newer tattoo done by someone else that already looks older than tattoos Will did for me a while ago. That says a lot about the quality of his work. If you're looking for a talented tattoo artist with great technique, clean line work, and work that actually holds up over time, hit Will up. I definitely recommend him and will continue going back for more! IG: @ironwill_tattoos

My brother and I had memorial tats for our dad. Ye worked on my brother's, I had the pleasure of…read moreJay doing mine. The studio is so chill. I've not been to a cooler spot. We are so happy, this will be our go-to place for future work. Thanks, guys!

Tattoo

A realistic demon lady becoming possessed ripping off her face

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This was an old tattoo that Herman fixed into something I want to show off.

Inkxtreme Tattoo

Certified professionals

This place is pretty legit man! First ever tattoo shop experience and I gotta say, 10/10 vibes!…read moreChill music while you wait lol I loved Simon he was cool and incredibly talented, made me feel very comfortable as well as the young lady Gray. There are some very talented artists here!! My sister and I are pretty obsessed with our new tattoos, it was a great bonding experience for us as well :) The prices seemed pretty standard for the quality of work, I would definitely come back.

This was my first time working with an artist from this tattoo studio and it was a great…read moreexperience. Charles was kind, attentive and worked diligently to create the tattoo I was envisioning. The tattoo shop was very welcoming and friendly too. I would absolutely recommend this shop to others. Hoping to collaborate again.

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Font tattoo

Scratch Tattoo Studio

5.0(111 reviews)

1.5 mi

Certified professionals

Women-owned & operated

Got a tattoo with Jadyn last week and he was awesome. He designed a really lovely piece from some…read morewords in a letter my mom wrote me before she died - he worked with me to design it in a way that was meaningful to me and was also incorporating elements I like. The studio is easy to find, very clean, and comfortable. Jadyn is very conscientious and accommodating. I also really liked that he was fairly perfectionistic in stencil placement and in checking how the design was looking - really important bc he uses a lot of straight lines in his work! I absolutely recommend him, and I hope he gets lots of clients. Also, a big plus for the studio location: it's near some good and quick food options (always good when you're getting tattooed) like servandos, in n out, and wake cafe.

This was my first tattoo at Scratch Tattoo Studio and it was such an incredible experience…read more After finding Jadyn's work on Instagram, I DM'd them. They were super responsive, listened, chatted with me through all my references and made the process of booking very clear and easy to understand. Jadyn shared the pricing upfront, managed my expectations on when I could see my custom design, and seamlessly worked with me through my feedback. My design had many mixed elements from different sources and Jadyn blended them together in a way that brought my vision to life so much better than I even imagined. The studio itself is very clean and feels so calming. I immediately felt relaxed. Jadyn spent a lot of time with me going over the stencil and placement. I really appreciated the recommendations and their impeccable attention to detail. Jadyn's style has a lot of dramatic, geometric lines and you could tell they were constantly analyzing the work throughout the process to make sure everything lined up and came out beautifully. This is my third tattoo but easily the best experience I've had getting one. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend checking them out or even messaging them to inquire if you're thinking about it.

Hand tattoo by Amber

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By Wilber / Anime tattoo

Breakthrough Tattoo

4.8(277 reviews)

2.9 mi

Everything went amazing! Me and my friend got piercings by Vinny and he was super supportive and…read morecomfortable person to be around! I'd give the whole experience a 10/10, shout out Ernie too! He's got a cool ass bookcase. Amazing place check it out:)

got my septum and honestly great fast experience, shoutout vincent! just really good service,…read moreeverything a person would need to feel comfy

Full front dragon with two cover ups done by Chris MacCharles

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Second lope

Laughing Buddha Body Piercing

4.6(713 reviews)

1.6 mi

•$$$

Locally owned & operated

Boutique

Kris at the piercing shop was amazing from the second I walked in. I came in really stressed out…read morebecause my 5-year-old tragus piercing suddenly got badly infected (not because of the shop at all), and she immediately helped calm me down. She was so kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She took the time to explain everything I needed to do to help save my piercing and made me feel so much better about the situation. I'm so grateful for all her help and reassurance. Thank you, Kris!!

Even though I made an appointment, I still ended up waiting, and walk‑in wait times at this studio…read morecan be long -- usually around 45 minutes before you're called, even on a slower day. Unfortunately, the wait wasn't the only issue during my first visit. When I finally got in, the interaction with one of the staff members felt uncomfortable. I asked a simple, genuine question about whether piercings on each side have any meaning. He said he didn't know, which was perfectly fine, but the way he responded afterward left me wondering if he was being sarcastic or mocking me. It felt unnecessary, unprofessional, and honestly made me hesitant to return. These days it seems like you can't ask anything without someone turning it into something political, and that's not what I came in for. I did go back for a second visit, and that experience was completely different -- much more easygoing. I guess it really just depends on who you get. Still, that first impression was annoying enough that I've never looked back since. If you decide to visit, I recommend coming with a friend, especially if it's your first time. Having someone with you can help avoid misunderstandings, give you clarity, and make the whole experience feel more comfortable and supported.

Quality jewelry

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Newly remodel shop. Come check it out!!!!

Six Feet Under

4.4(128 reviews)

1.7 mi

A long day but definitely worth it. Alejandro "FATBOY" did an amazing rendition of what was…read moreexpected but made it better. All around great talent in the house and wouldn't have it done by amateurs.

I went in without an appointment. They hooked me up with Jeff. I was given the name of the place by…read morea gentleman I met who had many tats. They were excellent, His were done by Neil. That being said, Jeff sat down with me, listened, and came back with EXACTLY what I wanted. This place ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

My first baby picture. Haha

One of my tattoos

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My best friends tattoo

Empire Tattoo Of Upland

4.8(175 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great place, friendly artists, @josephregs_tattoos did most of my tattoos, i always have a great…read moretime at the shop

Thank you so much for an amazing tattoo! My artist Joe was so nice and helpful!! I love it so much…read morethank you again!!! I'll definitely be back

Tattoo by Dewey

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The patch Dewey worked with to get the final design

Lost Souls Tattoo Shop

5.0(67 reviews)

0.7 mi

•$

Fernando and his shop Lost Souls are awesome . His work is bold, clean, and super detailed. Every…read moretime I come in, I either send him a reference photo or just talk through a concept, and he always creates something cool. I trust him completely to do his thing, and he never disappoints. The vibe in the shop is cool too, with good conversation and music that makes the time fly by. Fernando is also super honest and will always steer you in the right direction if something needs adjusting or just doesn't look right. I drive a long way just to get tattooed by him, and it's 100% worth it every time. If you're looking for an artist who's talented, professional, and genuinely cares about how your tattoo will turn out, Fernando is your guy.

Absolutely love this shop :) Elijah P is my go-to, and I trust him wholeheartedly with whatever…read moreproject comes to mind. If you're around these parts looking for a safe, reliable, wildly talented person to get a tattoo from, he's the guy for it. I haven't gotten work done with anyone else there, but in passing they've always been so respectful (if you know old tattoo culture, you understand how rare this is). The shop itself is very clean and comfortable as well.

Tattoo by @FernandoEsnaola

Gracias Fer, me encantó mi Tatto , el mejor retrato de mis padres

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Tattoo done by Fernando Esnaola

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Brian V.

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2 years ago

Flew out from Connecticut to The Chess Club for a full sleeve from Charles. I booked a year in advance and the entire process was great. Highly professional, great communication, and openness to my ideas. I highly recommend giving the artists free will beyond your initial ideas because they are all amazing at what they do. The attention to detail, composition, freehand etc is unmatched and put my mind at ease knowing they operate at a high level. My tattoo came out better than I could have ever envisioned myself. A true piece of artistry I'm happy and proud to wear to my grave. The shop itself has a great aesthetic with lots of cool artwork and inspiration. Very clean and everyone was very welcoming. Super chill vibes. I will be back for years to come. Thank you Charles and everyone at The Chess Club. See you again soon! read more

Zoe D.

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5

2 years ago

I recently got a tattoo from Raymond, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! I was pretty nervous because I have a low pain tolerance, but Raymond was incredibly attentive throughout the entire process. He made sure I was comfortable, checked in with me often, and was so patient with my concerns. His technique was smooth, detailed, and his calming presence really helped too! The end result turned out amazing, and I'm glad I chose Raymond for this. Highly recommend him if you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about their clients' comfort and delivers amazing work! read more

Andrea B.

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2 years ago

Highly recommend getting a tattoo here! Great small intimate vibe, everyone is very friendly and helpful. I recommend getting a tattoo from matthew lim. He has great thin quality line work, amazing light shading, my tattoo healed nice and easy and he has great communication ! i will definitely be back for many more tattoos read more

Samantha S.

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2 years ago

This place is amazing. I got pretty much my entire body tattoo'd from all the amazing artists at the Chess Club. From styles of fine line, traditional, anime, and insane Japanese inspired work this place is anyone one spot shop for tattoos. I'd name specific artists but they all do strong work. I hope to be back soon!!! read more

Brandon D.

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2 years ago

been getting tattooed by Alex for years, great artist surrounded by other great artists in an awesome environment. the vibes are always high here. good music, tv to watch, and jokes to be had all while getting work done. 10 out of 5 will be getting tattooed again. read more

Cory G.

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6 months ago

Found The Chess Club and Charles from Instagram. I could not be happier with the detail and artwork that Charles did. I gave him an idea and he exceeded my expectations. I will be getting more work done here in the future. read more

Rubi S.

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6 months ago

I had an amazing experience Chess Club Tattoo, especially considering it was a last minute decision! Very comfortable and chill environment, love the vibe. read more

Destiny O.

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2 years ago

super chill shop, soo cool inside! got tatted from Matthew everyone was super nice :D in love with my new tat

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If you are looking for some ink Ready Tatt is your go to person. He's meticulous, professional and…read morean awesome artist m.

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