Emilio was great! I was visiting LA for my birthday and wanted to get something small and simple to celebrate. I called the shop that morning and he was able to fit me in later that afternoon. When I got there we talked about design and my budget. Emilio really worked on getting just what I was looking for, incorporating a few different designs as well as the image in my head -my daisy came out perfect, just how I pictured it! He was very accommodating to my budget but didn't let this effect the quality of his art, you could tell he is proud of every piece he tattoos. My overall experience at inkyard is one to remember. Emilio is very professional and makes you feel comfortable while he works, his shop is clean and he does awesome work. You won't be disappointed! read more

5 stars my dude was awesome he was the owner of the company I highly recommend him! He works with the client on there budget and my art on my hand turned out Fabulous :) thanks dude! read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - Love it - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Johnny is a professioal! Great artist. The shop was clean & new. Love my tat! read more

I bought a groupon for 45$ for 150$ worth of tattoo, when I got there I waited about an hour for the owner who was the artist I had spoke to to get back from lunch. When he got back he told me I was going to need more $$ so I told him I had 60$ and was told I needed another 40$ so all in all, it was a 250$ tattoo. I really like the way the tattoo turned out the only reason I'm giving 4/5 stars is because the artist didn't consult me about the shading and did it without even asking me. I probably would like liked the tattoo better without the shading but what can you do, what's done is done it still turned out really beautiful. The only other thing is that he changed the facial expression of the bunny I got tattooed which totally changed the look of the tattoo entirely. Overall I had a great experience there and wanted to share my tattoo with others to help them decide on a shop! Emo, the owner, tattooed me and he did a badass job! Everyone working in the shop was so easy going & fun to talk to! I was a little nervous going there because their Yelp, and Instagram pages don't have many pictures of their work so I just took a chance and went in, I'm really happy I did, I'm beyond happy with my tattoo but I still need to go in for some touch-ups! Thanks Emo you fu*king killed it! read more

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Came in super late and last minute and Emilio was super friendly and accommodating! He helped me figure out exactly what i wanted and it came out perfect! Definitely will come back for my next tattoo :) read more

My friend and mine..first tattoo. David made us feel so comfortable. Even though we are not your normal tattoo customer (55 + ) he made us feel right at home. Place is so clean, sanitized and professional. He listened to exactly what we wanted and was very gentle. It was a great experience for my first time. I would recommend this place to EVERYONE....it was GREAT. Thanks again Dave!! you were amazing. read more

Had about 3 of my tats done by Emilio. Very talented and gifted artist. Whatever you want done - HE CAN DO! Amazing! I've been going to him since his first shop. Tattoos are forever, don't trust " just anyone"; it's a permanent mistake! Go to Inkyard & avoid the mistake. But if you did get a busted tattoo somewhere else, Emilio can fix that too! He fixed my first tat & I learned my lesson & went to Emilio for the next three!!! read more

From walking in the door to the end result, I'm very happy with this place. I've walked into many tattoo shops trying to get a consult or some info and a lot of these places make you feel uncomfortable, but that was not the case here. Everyone at Inkyard was friendly and they were able to do my tattoo the same day!! They offered a deal with Amazon local deals and Emo worked out a good price for the piece I wanted. Emo did great work, colors look vibrant. I get alot of compliments. read more

I haven't been to this shop but got a few tats from Emo a while back when he had a shop in San Bernardino County area. Emo first helped me clean up a tat by another artist that didn't quite come out how it looked on the pattern I chose. I like what he did so much I went back a few more time afterwards to get more work. His prices for the work he put into my tats was more than fair and he always did a good job of giving me breaks right when I needed one. Will make the hike out to this shop soon since the itch is calling me. read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - Tat from about 10yrs ago done by Emo - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Just got a dope piece done along with two matching tattoos, great deal. this is my new shop !!

Great experience from start to finish! Emo did 3 small tattoos for two friends and I. He was super accommodating when we called to come in the same evening without appointments (since these were spontaneous tattoos). I was able to text him our designs and he had stencils ready for us when we arrived. Neither of my friends had gotten a tattoo before and he made them feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. Emo's very knowledgeable, so friendly, and his shop is clean and casual. Highly recommend Inkyard Tattoo! read more

I was extremely happy with my tattoo today! Emo truly cares about his customers, takes his time, is very diligent, and listens to every detail the customer wants. Thank you so so much for this amazing artwork today! You are the bomb. I will be coming here for all future artwork. read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - Carnation Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Came here on a whim with my friend to get a couple cliche matching tattoos. We had a very broad idea of what we wanted(basically we had no idea other than the general concept). Went in and were greeted immediately by three friendly dudes, after telling them we wanted an ampersand and showing them a couple pictures of what we were thinking. Like I said earlier we had a VERY broad idea, but they helped guide and used their artistic talents to draw up something that was absolute perfection. We talked price a bit (which was amazingly fair and reasonable) and then got to work. Needless to say we were happy with the process as well or else I wouldn't be writing this. Both Rudy and Emo were as awesome during the session as they were in helping us figure out what we really wanted. All in all totally rad experience. read more

Emo (Emilio) was the best! My husband and I went into this shop to inquire on possibly getting matching tattoos for our wedding anniversary. After visiting two other shops it was an easy decision for us to chose Emo for our work. He got us in the same day and assured us he was good with fine lines. Being my first tattoo, I was picky about the format, layout, and pretty much everything else. He was very easy to work with, and remained patient and friendly. Great work Emo!!! ! We'll definitely be back :) read more

I went here for my first tattoo. It was such a great experience. It's didn't even hurt. He's really nice, I'm definitely going to go back to him for my next tattoo. Also the tattoo turned out amazing and exactly what I wanted :) read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - First tattoo :) - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great experience from start to finish! Three of us came in late Saturday evening and Emo took great care of us. He was able to create exactly what we wanted, gave suggestions on sizing but was not pushy in the least bit. He is crazy talented and was so easy to work with. The space was cool and clean and the three of us were out of there in a little over an hour. Pricing is extremely reasonable too. I couldn't have asked for a better first tattoo experience! read more

Love love all the work that I've gotten from this shop, nothing but love can't wait for my next session with Emo! Super professional

Emo did an AMAZING job on my rose. I showed him a picture that I found on insta and wanted him to customize it for me to make it go well with my switchblade and he did it very quickly and did SOOOO AMAZING. I couldn't be happier. It turned out even better than I imagined. I will definitely be back for my future tattoos. read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Love this place! Always a chill atmosphere that keeps me and my friends coming back. Emilio is a great artist who always takes his time and creates amazing tattoos! Got color added to a tattoo he originally started and I love it! read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Love this place so much. Such a perfect location to pop in and get some quality Ink!! Emilio is seriously so good and really listens to what you want. The shop is clean and when my family comes every year from Az they get tattoos with him!! Not to mention the cute frenchies he has there too!! All around a great shop to get some ink!! read more

My family and I traveled to Cali for vacation and we decided to all get matching tattoos. Emo was our tattoo artist and he was very kind and did an amazing job! The work space was very clean and comfortable! We're from Nebraska so when we come back to Cali and want a tattoo, we will definitely be back! Thanks Emo, you're the best in town!! read more

Great studio! I love the artwork and decor- the main artist,Emo is a great guy and a true artist, also a dog lover:-)he will make you feel comfortable right away.and he is a true artist.. love the new location with lots of rear parking and close to all the spots around town. Don't take a chance with a rookie, go for the pro Emo! read more

I came here two years ago for my first tattoo and I still continue to come here for all my tattoos. Emilio is very kind and patient. The environment was very relaxed and best of all my tattoos always come out perfect. I love his work and how he makes sure I am more than satisfied every time. His line work is amazing and don't even get me started with color! He is an amazing artist and person all around! I am always satisfied with the cleanliness and professionalism. I have recommended friends and family to him and they are always happy with his work. I will continue to recommend people to him. This is just my recent cover up tattoo he did and I love it! read more

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Emo did my friend and I's tattoos. Both of which were fine line, single needle tattoos. We both loved his work and can't wait to get more tattoos done by him! Thank you so much for such great work!! read more

This guy Emo is the chilliest and one of most talented artists ever! Got my first tat done here and lemme just say my pain tolerance is not high, but this dude is easy going and makes you feel comfortable and tries his best to not make it hurt for you. He's super dope and if I'm ever in socal again I'm definitely getting tatted over here! read more

Super chill guys. Great pricing. Great art.

Loved being able to call and walk in with no appointment. Fun atmosphere and an amazing job on my tattoo!

I went to Inkyard today with my family and three of us got tatoos done by Emo. Kat got a white (!) kitty cat, Terry got an awesome Greyhound and I got a dog print with a blue heart next to it. Emo was very professional and easy going. No pain at all. It was a little pricey, but worth it. Their music was wonderful and overall I would say we had a great time. A fun way to spend a Sunday. I highly recommend Emo for all of your tattoo needs!! read more

Was in tonight for a cover up. Emo did a stellar job! I would definitely recommend him. I'll be back for another. Thanks Emo:)

Called the day of & Emilio scheduled me in within 45 minutes. Painful location on my body but through good conversation and a relaxing atmosphere it was a great experience. Will be going back & highly recommended. Thanks! -Justin read more

4.5 stars! The only issue is that it's cash only, so we had to make a quick run to the bank. Other than that, Emo did a great job! He was extremely careful with my tat, very light handed, I barely felt a sting. Would definitely come back if I were to get another one! read more

I had to get a Tattoo finished because of a bad situation and The original artist left. I went into to Inkyard and explained my situation. Mitch a tattoo artist worked with me to get exactly what i wanted and needed to complete the work. Allot of shops have issues working on cover ups or partially done pieces. Mitch was amazing and said let me fix that for you. Best way to get to it is go around the building as if looking for beach parking. There has always been parking available and they work with walk ins. Super clean, easy going and great artist read more

I think this place is shut down or something its dark inside theres no parking or so it it seems. I paid for parking to check it out and its closed and dark seems a bit empty .I checked store hours and I'm here on a tuesday around 5:30pm idk... All the shops here seem empty. read more

Emo is the best! I had the idea for my tattoo, but I didn't know how to execute a sketch myself. He brought it to life perfectly! He is so chill and makes you feel super relaxed while you're getting the tat done. He was very accommodating of my budget and I'm so happy with my piece. I'd definitely come back to this shop. read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

My new favorite tattoo! Emo was awesome and very accommodating to me and my friends when we walked in and asked for 3 tattoos. Best tattoo experience by far!!!! read more

Inkyard Tattoo Studio - Jasmine flowers by Emo - Tattoo Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Emiliooooooooo! Walked in and you can feel the positive vibe right away. It was my first time in California and I knew before arriving I wanted a tattoo. We had a great conversation and even better piece. I can't wait to visit again to have Emilio create another piece for me. read more

Great little shop, slightly hidden but I am glad I stumbled upon them. All the artists are very friendly and accommodating. Got a tattoo by Jessica and I've been back a few times her work is consistent and clean. Time to figure out my next tattoo! read more

Chris was amazing! Super professional and nice. Easy to talk to and really into what he's doing! Lot of experience! I felt great and comfortable. Takes his stuff seriously too! Did an amazing job on my unicorn! Really clean lines and hooked me up!!! Overall it was a rad experience. Totally coming back! read more

My son is getting his work done by Rudy. I love that he is professional sanitized and the communication between them is perfect. If you're a parent and you doubt the work and the artist and the industry I understand however trust me for here you won't be disappointed all the artists there are talented and awesome. My son used the owl that's banging out of this world and the tentacles of and octopus without a head on the other arm. I'm proud. read more

The artist Emo is awesome he did my friend and I. Super clean tattoos and line-work. Definitely coming back here very soon to get more!