Recently back for more. And yes it was worth the effort and planning to get an appointment. If you…read moreare reading this review I will assume you are a serious tattoo aficionado who respects/appreciates a true artist. Everyone has their personal opinion about tattoos. And if you are a person reading reviews of tattoo artists hoping to find a person to trust with putting art on your body that is permanent I can't recommend enough the value of coming to this studio to see Marlo. She is a true artist. Tattooing to me should represent a spiritual experience with the artist. Trust in them to put on your body a piece of art that fits you. Something that matches your unique life and personality. Well, Marlo does all that. No stencils. Just free drawing an extension of my heart onto my body to remind me of my strength and resilience. She told me more meanings and I was absolutely touched at the insight she had into me as a woman. She created a visual representation that is so beautiful. Does getting a tattoo hurt? Yes. Of course it does. But Marlo is an amazingly caring professional and will stop as needed to check in on you and take breaks if necessary. But don't go into it thinking it isn't going to hurt. That is just silly. Some parts hurt less than others of course and everyone has their pain tolerance. But be realistic peeps, come on now! Be safe and enjoy life! SYOY!

I am beyond HAPPY and in LOVE with my tattoo!!…read more Marlo is welcoming, professional, and clearly extremely passionate about her art work. She genuinely took the time to make you feel comfortable and safe. She understood exactly what I wanted and what I wanted it to represent, and executed the design flawlessly! Her line work and shading are top-tier, and hygiene standards were excellent! Earthbound Tattoo brings on good and positive vibes, and is great with communication! If you're looking for a skilled, reliable tattoo artist, she is the one for you! Marlo - I am so honored to have the privilege to get this beautiful art piece from you! You and Le are genuinely great people! Keep doing what you both are excellent at! Aloha & Mahalo! 'til next time

If I could give this shop 10 stars I would. I have been to several shops around here and this place…read moreis THE BEST. If you're serious about your tattoos like I am go here! Noah is sole proprietor and the best tattoo artist I have ever been to. I contacted him back in June to get a half sleeve done. We talked on the phone and then I emailed him some photos. Last minute I decided to add some text which was no problem. It took 3 sessions to get it done, but well worth it!! The shop is clean and comfortable. When you're there it's just you and Noah. I personally like not having a bunch of other people there while I'm getting work done. He has a cooler of water, juice and snacks too. The photos speak for themselves. I had the heart before- the rest is his work. We are really blessed to have such a great tattoo shop right in Monterey. Note he does not take walk ins, by appointment only.

I finally committed to getting my first tattoo. I couldn't be happier I chose to work with Noah…read more His private studio had a great vibe and was super comfortable. Noah's communication couldn't have been better leading up to our appointment, while he worked, and in between sessions. He was able to execute the vision perfectly, and I'm eager to get back in for some more of his work. There's nothing bad I could say about the entire experience.

Kyle was great! They were able to fit us in as walk ins an even stayed late for us. Great…read moreexperience!

A group of us walked in on vacation, and it honestly ended up being one of my favorite parts of the…read moretrip. I love my tattoo so much, and everyone in our group had such a great experience. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely be back. Thanks again Joseph and JC!

My cousin and I walked in and we were greeted by Lexi, she is a fun loving person. She was…read moretattooing at the moment so she said to come back. We don't mind because Schooners was down the block. She called us and we were on our way. She designed a beautiful tattoo for my cousin and I and we are super happy for the simple anchor and a small heart so she listened to what we were asking for. I had to come back to get a touch up but we are in love with our tattoos! Thanks Lexi!

I walked in nervous about a my first tattoo and Orlando right off the bat was awesome. The vibe was…read morethere and he made me feel very comfortable safe and relaxed. Had great convos and just a wonderful experience overall. His two daughters are the cutest things too! Made my first tattoo an awesome one!!! Definitely coming back!

First time here and had a great experience with getting my daughters nose pierced. Very…read moreprofessional and informative. They walked her through everything. Love this place!

I love this place they are very professional and informative! The employees take their time and…read morepierce you with love . I will say the piercings are pretty expensive I got my nose pierced and I paid $250 for everything . It's worth it because it has life time warranty but just know it'll be high in pricing. Overall it's a vibe here

I had such a great experience getting my cartilage pierced! Brian was incredibly kind, friendly,…read moreand made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process. I will definitely be coming back for all my future piercings!

i have been thinking of getting an industrial piercing for a long time but did not know where to…read morego. i found creative visions and i made my appointment through the website. Brian communicated well with me and i was able to get an appointment. He was very nice and understanding when i mentioned that i was a bit nervous. He told me when to breathe in and breathe out, and i am sure this was the reason why the piercing did not hurt. I give the pain a five out of 10 and it hurt less than my second lobe piercing. I payed $60 in total which included my change to a gold bar. i went back after the swelling went down and Brian changed my bar to a shorter one. Amazing customer service and I 100% recommend this place. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

Got a matching memorial tattoo for my brother and it came out beautiful. Totally recommend Gabe for…read moreall your tattoos!

Recently moved back to the area and was a bit hesitant in finding a new artist but I trusted the…read moreprocess and thankful to find Gabe. He took his time in making me feel comfortable in his studio and really worked with me to make sure I got what I wanted. To be honest, I was just expecting basic but he really showed off his skills and I was amazed with what he did. Definitely going back and highly recommend Gabe and 831 Ink!

Best tattoo shop around, by far. Every artist here is incredibly talented and they're the nicest…read morepeople you'll ever meet. Always willing to work with you to make your tattoo come out just the way you want it. Louis is bringing a major custom leg sleeve to life for me and it's is coming together beautifully. I can't recommend Louis and the rest of the crew highly enough - great people who work hard to make great tattoos.

My friends and I came as walk-ins, and the shop is very friendly and welcoming. Lily was my artist,…read moreand did a fabulous job. She perfectly recreated a little heart my late father drew on a birthday card. Very clean shop with friendly and talented artists.

One of my favorite tattoos I have, Josh is very professional and has an elegant style. The design…read morewas exactly what I had hoped for. Would highly recommend.

My friend and I walked into Coastal Ink Tattoo. I forgot what the name of my artist is. But he…read moredid an incredible job on my tattoo. Coastal Ink Tattoo. Can you please find out who created this incredible tattoo. I have more I would like to with him. Thank you

First of all I totally agree with the review left by Julia R. on 4-4-25 because that was our…read moreexperience pretty much. Here's my review You Get What You Pay For... But Sometimes You Don't I don't usually post reviews, but after my recent tattoo experience, I wanted to share a few lessons I learned. Looking back, there were several warning signs I should have paid more attention to: unclear pricing, questions about deposits, limited availability for follow-up consultations, and concerns about the healing process and final appearance of the tattoo. My biggest takeaway is simple: trust your instincts. If something doesn't feel right, ask questions, slow the process down, or walk away. A lost deposit is far less costly than being unhappy with a permanent tattoo. There are many talented artists in our community. Take the time to research their work, meet with them, discuss your expectations, and make sure you're comfortable before committing. Don't settle for the first available appointment or the easiest option. Find an artist whose work, communication, and professionalism give you complete confidence. Personally, I have chosen to have my tattoo reworked by another artist who came highly recommended. The difference in consultation, communication, and overall experience has confirmed that finding the right artist is worth the extra time and effort. A tattoo is forever. Choose the artist you would trust without hesitation, and don't move forward until you're certain you've found the right fit.