This yelp review is long overdue- my husband and I have been coming to FU for tattoos from Nick for…read morea long time, and every time walk out not only happy with the art but with the whole experience! All the artists at FU are great people, and it's obvious they all love and respect each other which always makes for great energy in any space. I have 5 or 6 tattoos done by Nick Vargas, and I love each one more than the one he has done before. I was new to tattoos when I first saw Nick, and he is just such a kind, approachable human, and has made each tattoo even more meaningful with the positive experience and memory associated with getting it. I am always so excited to get to sit and chat with Nick for an hour or two. Like I said, the shop is filled with great humans. Get tattooed by Nick, Derek, or Amanda and you will not only get great art, but support great artists and people. Thanks Nick, and the rest of the gang at FU for being so wonderful, we love you!

Great shop! So many talented artists. I've gotten amazing tattoos from both Nick and Derek. Nick…read moredoes nearly all flash (take a look at his work!!) and Derek does both flash and custom. Not only is their work stellar but they are just awesome people. All of the artists in the shop have unique styles. I know I'll be back!

My girl and I walked in wanting a small matching tattoo with a low budget and Adrian hooked us up !…read moreThank you so much for a great experience, would definitely recommend.

Cute shop! I got an appointment to get tattoos with my friend for her birthday. It was easy to book…read morean appointment through instagram. Ethan was really patient and professional and a great listener. The experience was really good and the tattoos came out great! Will definitely be visiting again :-)

I drove from Las Vegas to get tattooed by Stefan Johnsson and it was definitely worth the drive…read more Stefan is a phenomenal custom tattoo artist. The shop is located in Soquel near many cafés, antique stores, and bars. The shop is extremely clean and filled with awesome art. It's nice to be at a shop that's filled with nothing but talented artists.

I followed Joey here from a shop in San Jose, and very happy I did! Not only do I love Joey, the…read moreshop had a really nice vibe. I really liked how the stations were intimate, and all the art work on the walls was very cool to look at. Everyone seemed extremely friendly as well. Joey is professional, a great artist and always puts me at ease. And he always makes sure I'm 100% happy with the work. He even touched up my husband's work on the fly! We will continue coming here for sure. Pro tip - cash only! But there is an ATM at the coffee shop across the street.

I can't recommend Triton Tattoo enough! My friend and I came in as walk-ins on what turned out to…read morebe an incredibly busy day. Even with the shop packed, everyone was transparent about the wait time, kept us updated throughout, and even gave us the Wi-Fi password so we could work on a school project while we waited. I'm especially glad Teks came in on his day off because he ended up doing my tattoo, and I couldn't be happier with it. He absolutely nailed the design. Both Teks and Danny made the whole experience fun and welcoming from start to finish. The tattoo turned out exactly how I hoped, and it was the perfect back-to-school gift to myself before starting my first year teaching. I'll definitely be back!

From the moment I walked in, the customer service was top tier. Jeff, the owner, runs his shop with…read moreprofessionalism and integrity. You can tell he truly cares about the experience clients have, not just the tattoos. Everyone I met was welcoming and respectful, which immediately made me feel comfortable. And Teko? He absolutely did his thing. Not only is he talented, but his customer service stood out the most. He was patient, attentive, and made sure I was okay the entire time -- especially during the tougher moments of the session. That level of care matters. The atmosphere was clean, professional, and positive. I genuinely felt valued as a client. Safe to say... I found my new tattoo parlor. Highly recommend.

Second time coming to Lights Out and worked with Drew. Had an amazing experience, super cool place…read moreand highly rec

My girlfriends and I did a walk-in with Drew and Dylan. The shop felt super safe and clean, and the…read morewhole crew was funny, kind, and insanely talented. It was my friend's first tattoo and they made her feel totally at ease. Quick, professional, and genuinely fun. Couldn't ask for a better experience and will definitely be coming for more.

I don't give 5 stars often. Ethan did 5 tattoos total on my husband and I yesterday. Like 4 or 5…read morehours worth of work. He did fantastic! I will return to him for my next tattoo.

Dan rocked the hell out of this piece I had been wanting for years. This review is love overdue- he…read moredid the tattoo for me in 2022. I am now a hematology NP, but was a hematology RN for a very long time. I felt California "raised me", I turned into the strong, independent thinking, woman I am today when I found my way in California, so I wanted the California poppy. The ribbon is for my lymphoma patients. Dan hit the nail on the head. I love the colors, I loved the easy chat while he was tattooing. He helped me pick the right spot. Just loved the entire experience. I'm ready for my next one, Dan!

Absolutely wonderful experience. Soren has done 4 tattoos for me so far and I will definitely be…read morereturning for more. He is incredibly creative, patient, and listens to exactly what you want. The tattoo sessions are always a comfortable experience and I enjoy chatting with him during the process. His talent is clear in all his work and I consistently receive compliments on the tattoos he's done for me. You will not regret getting a tattoo from Soren!

I walked in off the street and was met with a classic old-school vibe with friendly staff. I asked…read morefor an intricate single line tattoo on the inside of my ankle and for a touch up on an old tattoo from 20+ years ago. Gerald was accommodating and obvious with lots of flash to showcase his talent. He's easy to talk to and most of the flash you see is his work. The place is clean and there are multiple private rooms. Highly recommend!

He did a six hour session and finished the job in one go. I loved his color work, and he provided a…read moregreat designed and accepted my input.

I called in and was told "SUCK A DICK BITCH!!" I just…read morewanted to get a tattoo for the first time. Guess it wasn't meant to be lmao. Take care y'all