I've gotten pierced here a couple times with Christian and had a tattoo on friday the 13th years…read moreago which was a super good deal for the work and size tat i got. Very good experiences. I recently got my bridge done by their new piercer Brandon and although i was in a rush, he was very informative and even gave me an information sheet and did a lot of measuring and now my bridge is looking great. Friendly and prompt service and my questions were answered. Also a lot of jewelry options but i stuck to titanium. i also appreciate this location is open almost everyday and open late so i can swing by after my workday.

Got my tongue pierced here 2 weeks ago. Was very nervous to get it so I didn't realize till after…read morebut the piercer didn't even have me use mouthwash beforehand and didn't use a clamp. Had to take it out today because I went to a different piercer to get a different bar and she told me I should take it out because of how crooked it was. The lady that pierced me was very nice and comforting but the quality and safety of what she did is not okay. And the tongue is a very serious thing to pierce and it should be taken seriously. I understand everyone makes mistakes but she shouldn't have let me walk out seeing how crooked it was. I've never left a review on a business before but this kind of thing is too important not to share. Everyone was very friendly so no issue on that.

My first visit with Gary was 2010ish. I lived locally and was reviewing the Sailor Jerry site for…read moresome flash as my first tattoo. That was where I first saw Gary's work he was a featured artist, and I was lucky enough to live a couple blocks from his tattoo parlor in the GBC. I asked if he could do my feet with my constellation. Cancer the crab and include the words Bitter Water in Navajo. I was honestly expecting maybe like stars and 69 or something like that. What he drew blew my mind away and exceeded my expectations. I have a crab walking across my foot with waves, a sandollar, and starfish. When my feet are together, it's a beautiful masterpiece, and the waves fit connecting my feet to make one flowing tattoo. The original drawing had flowers, I'm not that kinda girl, and I asked if he could make a change. Within a few minutes, he presented me with the sandollar and starfish. It was two sessions, and before anyone asks yes it hurt all tattoo " hurt." I love standing in the ocean and being amazed by my feet. That was my first tattoo almost 14 years ago! My second tattoo was my family tree. My sister has Steamboat Willie on her ankle, my other sister is a Marine, my mom's name is Kat, and my father has passed away. Every family is a little psycho and that's the haunted house on my upper arm. My sister is depicted as a zombie Mickey Mouse, and my other sister is the little green military toy hiding in the bushes. My mom's favorite cat is a Siamese cat. So, there's a siamese cat walking along a Mason grave with my dad initials. It's fantastic. Honestly, a day doesn't go by without someone complimenting all of my tattoos, especially the haunted house. Posted below are photos of my anchor, jellyfish, Poseidon, seahorse, shark, otter, and goldfish. When you find an artist that truly listens to what you want and exceeds your expectations every single time, I'm the lucky one. All this work has been done over the years and as recent as two weeks ago. I live in Los Angeles and choose to drive up to the GBC to get my work done by Gary! T Thanks, Mate

Gary was great and came up with exactly what I needed. Will definitely do more work with him in the…read morefuture. The shop has a good atmosphere.

DONT TRUST HER! Words cannot explain how DEVASTATED I am with my first body piercings. Mitchell was…read morevery sweet in the beginning of us getting there but then she started making rude comments to me and my friends. Very bad vibes. She didn't use clamps as you can tell in the picture, left my snake bites undeniably crooked. To top it off she took a $31 tip from me knowing she did a sh*t job. I reached out to her asking politely for a refund she basically told me that I HAD to go back to her to get it fixed and that she would not refund me my money. How on earth does she expect me to trust her with my body again? SHE ROBBED ME $150!!!!! Im taking the loss but NEVER AGAIN will I go back to her and I will warn others of her lack of professionalism.

such a pleasant peircing! great vibes she did my second eyebrow i love it !will definitely be back…read more:)

Absolutely recommend Jake for any tattoos! He started a tattoo on me yesterday in a kind of…read moreintimate/ vulnerable area. He made me feel completely comfortable & at ease! 100% professional, talented, experienced & lovely to converse with. The pricing is appropriate & fair. I'm so very happy with the artistry & it's not even finished yet!

I've been going to Apothecary Tattoo for many years. Jake has always took any vision in my head and…read moremade it 100X better. His artwork is spectacular, and the attention to detail is extraordinary. He's always treated me with respect and gave me very fair prices. We have a lot of talent here in the central coast when it comes to tattoo artists but I always go to him because of his art and friendly service. Chill vibe with a chill dude. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was able to get an appointment the next day after being in contact with the shop…read more Matty did my tattoo. He was very upbeat and he was sympathetic with me wanting my pups paw prints on my calf. Couldn't have asked for a better artist. Shop is clean and has an older type vibe. Loved it. I highly recommend this shop. And I want to thank Matty for doing an awesome job.

Haunnah was amazing! This was my first tattoo and after this experience I know I'll be back for…read moremore. She completely nailed what I was wanting (:

Leti did such a wonderful job with my brows. She makes the…read moreprocess absolutely painless. I highly recommend you see her for your brows!!! She's amazing.

I agree! double what all of her other reviews are saying!!! Very happy with her work and how…read moreprofessional she is!!

My first tattoo! Joy is awesome. She was great working with me to come up with the image I wanted…read more She plays awesome music and her shooting a great quiet location that is easy to access and park. Met me the following day to replace the leaking sticky cover thing.

Joy is a wonderful tattoo artist who has done both of my tattoos! She did matching Calcifer tattoos…read morefor my sister (arm w/ stars) and me (thigh w/ Sooties). She also did my arm tattoo with Atlantian 4 years ago and touched that up. She is a local business owner Super flexible with scheduling Fairly priced and accepts all kinds of payment like Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, cash etc. She also offered me a military discount since my husband served in the Air Force (we showed her his military id)! She's also super hilarious and has great music taste too! 10/10 will be going to her again for my tattoo ideas!

After years of wanting to have my eyebrows microbladed, i finally got to have it done. Michelle…read morecame highly recommended by my hair stylist. It took a bit to get an appointment because she's that awesome and yes, that busy. So, plan ahead. Think about your activity and the weather. I was traveling in December and knew I didn't want to focus on new brow care while traveling. Summer wasn't good me for either because ....sun! I arrived on time and Michelle was waiting in the shop. A nice shop she shares with her husband who's also a local tattoo artist. Soon to be in her own new joint though... I've heard. First off is paperwork. It's fast, legal eagle stuff. She takes some time to explain the process. Then it's lie down and left the drawing begin. She drew out a shape she felt matched my face shape etc. She will show you so you can say yay or nay. I said yay. Then it's down to business. First a topical pain cream so you don't feel much. She goes over each brow three times with color. I did not see the tool used but it lays color onto brows, and into the skin. These are my layman's terms! It was pain free for me (except for the plucking part, which I find funny). You can hear skin pulling or scratching as she moves along. I felt very little pain during the process and even later in the day just a little pain was present. The end result was soooo worth the time and investment in myself. I go back soon for my 6 week touch up. People definitely noticed the change and many are asking for her information. Overall fantastic experience. If you are on the fence, pull the trigger you won't be sorry. Using Michelle's photo of my before and my after shots.

Michelle Landis is that perfect mix of artistry and skill. She is methodical in her approach to…read morebrows, customizing the treatment to naturally enhance one's individual shape. She takes the time to educate, and promote confidence and comfort. All this and an amazing outcome, what more could you ask for?