30 Reviews

Cali Life Tattoo

Costa Mesa, California
Reviews
Mary R.
29 Jun 2019
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Top notch first time and loved the service highly recommend best shop so far. Love the work. Didn't get ink tho. Great people
Henna L.
29 Jun 2019
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Top notch shop! Great service! Deffffff will be back! Employees were great!!!!!!!!!!!
MacKenzie K.
12 Mar 2019
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Literally woke up crying this morning. The work they did on my back was meant to touch up an old tattoo and shade in whites to colors and outline and they completely screwed up my entire tattoo and di... Read More
Literally woke up crying this morning. The work they did on my back was meant to touch up an old tattoo and shade in whites to colors and outline and they completely screwed up my entire tattoo and did nothing I asked for. I sat in the chair for over 3 1/2 hours for lettering to be mismatched and no detail added to flowers and extra dark shading around edges. I called the shop to get reimbursed so I could go somewhere else to fix and they wouldn't refund and didn't really care that I paid and spent time. It was not just a "bad hair cut", it was permanent. I will not be referring and I highly recommend anyone to do their research before getting tattoos here or else they will waste a lot of time and money. Total of $210 and a few hours down the drain and now will need to find someone good to fix. Tattoo Artist: Adrian. I don't think they have a manger either so don't expect to talk to one if you have issues. Read Less
Krystle G.
23 Nov 2018
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blake is an amazing piercer- super professional, clean, and did a great job making sure i was comfortable. he also took time getting the placement of the piercing perfect. super cool dude all around &... Read More
blake is an amazing piercer- super professional, clean, and did a great job making sure i was comfortable. he also took time getting the placement of the piercing perfect. super cool dude all around & would definitely recommend! Read Less
Kaylee P.
8 Nov 2018
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Cool shop, I would totally recommend Adrian, he is very talented at what he does. He was able to give me a beautiful tattoo based off of some of the things I wanted to incorporate , he was very comfor... Read More
Cool shop, I would totally recommend Adrian, he is very talented at what he does. He was able to give me a beautiful tattoo based off of some of the things I wanted to incorporate , he was very comforting and helpful on what I could add and what would work well with my ideas ..he had a lot of patience with me.. he didn't make me feel like my ideas didn't matter ...currently working on a leg sleeve with him and I am super content with it .!! Read Less
Andy C.
7 Nov 2018
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Great shop with great artists shout out to Adrian!! He does some amazing work!!! very skilled and detailed with his craft definitely coming back to get more done by this amazing artist thanks for the ... Read More
Great shop with great artists shout out to Adrian!! He does some amazing work!!! very skilled and detailed with his craft definitely coming back to get more done by this amazing artist thanks for the tatts bro will see you soon for the next session. Also would like to point out his great customer service he has with his clients really knows how to make you feel comfortable to enjoy the experience. Read Less
Gaby C.
7 Nov 2018
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Friend got a nose piercing here today done by Blake. He was really nice and it was fast & easy. The shop was really clean and is in a nice location. Paid $40 for the piercing and the jewelry was inclu... Read More
Friend got a nose piercing here today done by Blake. He was really nice and it was fast & easy. The shop was really clean and is in a nice location. Paid $40 for the piercing and the jewelry was included! Thank you Blake, will definitely come back to get another piercing! Read Less
Nikolai G.
30 Oct 2018
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I got tattood a couple days ago by Francsico. He was very welcoming and talented. I can't be more satisfied with the piece. Very good vibes and welcoming people at this studio. Highly recommended.
Casey Howard
16 Jul 2018
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Nice good Tatt
Sasha M.
1 Jun 2018
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Called ahead on a Sunday to see if they had jewelry, the guy on the phone asked what for, I told him for tragus piercings, he said yeah, come on in. When i got there, he proceeded to pull out a small ... Read More
Called ahead on a Sunday to see if they had jewelry, the guy on the phone asked what for, I told him for tragus piercings, he said yeah, come on in. When i got there, he proceeded to pull out a small jewelry box about the size of a sheet of paper, and told me they're in there somewhere. I then spent 20 minutes sifting through the tiniest little pieces, trying to find something that would fit, and it's matching pair. At some point, I asked if they had them organized by gauge, he didn't know what that meant. REALLY? At a tattoo/ piercing place, the employees don't know what gauges are? After about 20 minutes of sifting through mismatched jewelry, I found a matching pair! Rhinestone studs, snap enclosure, one was slightly bent, but I wasn't about to spend any more time. I asked if someone could put them in for me, no dice. the piercer wasn't there. I thought, forget it, I'll just buy 'em and figure out how to get them in at home. He then told me they were $20 each. LOL ookaayy... i handed over a visa, he said he wasn't sure if he could accept visa today, they're usually cash only. WHY didn't you mention that when I called before I came in? Once he determined he could in-fact accept visa (this is 2018, after all), he advised me there would be an additional 5% fee for using a card. 1, your employees need to know the basics of the products they're selling. 2, the customer should not be doing the job of the employees in sifting through jewelry; especially unmatched, unmarked, completely disorganized jewelry. It would be one thing if there were a bunch of customers waiting and everyone was busy with another customer, but i don't recall there being another customer in the building at all (which i'm no longer surprised by). and 3, the products are way over-priced, with only one option, and clearly cheap quality to top it off. I won't even get into the cash-only joke. (who even carries fiat anymore?) After about a half hour, I walked out of there empty handed, wondering how this place is still in business. Can't speak for their tattoo artists, or the job they do, but I wont be back here. Ridiculous is the only word I have for my experience. Read Less
Martin Garcia
18 May 2018
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This shop hires talent artist. I don’t think there’s a single guy there that doesn’t know his way around a tattoo gun. Super friendly, always a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend.
Keeley H.
2 May 2018
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Extremely happy with our services here! Adrian and Scott were so friendly and very accommodating! My entire team decided to get matching tattoos and they finished all 18 of us in about an hour, super ... Read More
Extremely happy with our services here! Adrian and Scott were so friendly and very accommodating! My entire team decided to get matching tattoos and they finished all 18 of us in about an hour, super efficient and my whole team loves our new tattoos. I really appreciate that even though it was a small symbol they were diligent with their work. The symbol we got means a lot to us and we will be with each other always. Thank you guys! Read Less
Garrick Calderon
24 Mar 2018
REPORT
This is a great place with some amazing artist definitely recommend coming here for some fresh ink by Adrian
Anna Steinmetz
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
Gave me a cool gold piercing and the ball to my silver septum that I lost lol thanks man
Ryann K.
3 Mar 2018
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A friend and I came in for a walk in with not appointment or call ahead. We were greeted nicely by someone right away and introduced us to Adrian. Adrian was our artist and did a great job. He was ver... Read More
A friend and I came in for a walk in with not appointment or call ahead. We were greeted nicely by someone right away and introduced us to Adrian. Adrian was our artist and did a great job. He was very positive and excited to work with us. He took time to make sure we were happy with what we wanted and checked up on us through out the process. The business was clean and professionally ran. Even though I do not live in California, I highly recommend Cali Life Tattoo and Adrian to anyone who is looking for a good artist who takes pride in his work. Read Less
Kasey Patterson
19 Jul 2017
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I had my first tattoo done here by Scott, he was friendly and knew what he was doing. The shop does feel a bit off putting if you're not use to it, but the staff is nice and friendly.
Patrick Patrickpenlington
25 Jun 2017
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Got my first tattoo done here. Scott is great, very passionate about his work and easy to talk to about any subject. The piece came out great and was done much faster than originally expected
Sherry Truesdale Dumas
28 May 2017
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Scott is amazing. Have fell in love with his work and ideas. You rock Scott. See you soon.
Stephanie Michelle
21 May 2017
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Scott was amazing! He is such an amazing artist and exceeded my expectation for the piece he did on me. I've found my new shop I plan on going to him for everything....love the way the shop is set up.... Read More
Scott was amazing! He is such an amazing artist and exceeded my expectation for the piece he did on me. I've found my new shop I plan on going to him for everything....love the way the shop is set up....very clean and professional. Def a place I plan on referring more people to. Read Less
southern cali
12 May 2017
REPORT
This place has kinda good folks that know what their doing . Only problem is they give you the price and then ask for more and start complaining that the price is to low and charger higher . I have th... Read More
This place has kinda good folks that know what their doing . Only problem is they give you the price and then ask for more and start complaining that the price is to low and charger higher . I have that problem 2 times and well I am not gona be going back here anymore .Read Less
Charlotte Ortega Garcia
25 Apr 2017
REPORT
Great artist, doing amazing work. Call Spy he has mad artistic skills!
Savannah Buza
8 Apr 2017
REPORT
It has literally taken me years to find an artist to do my sister's memorial tattoo. I found Scott through a friend and immediately loved his work. His amount of professionalism is through the roof a... Read More
It has literally taken me years to find an artist to do my sister's memorial tattoo. I found Scott through a friend and immediately loved his work. His amount of professionalism is through the roof and his art is even better. I sent him a picture of my sister and was sad when he told me he couldn't use her face for what I wanted, but when he was done completely I was in tears looking at my sweet sister on my arm. I have a badass tattoo and I will DEFINITELY be back Scott! Read Less
Cindy Å Bowden
26 Mar 2017
REPORT
Awesome place and people to go to. They're very laid back and are easy to talk to. Got my first tattoo from Scott yesterday and he was awesome. His personality is just an added bonus. Will be coming b... Read More
Awesome place and people to go to. They're very laid back and are easy to talk to. Got my first tattoo from Scott yesterday and he was awesome. His personality is just an added bonus. Will be coming back for sure. Read Less
Jonathan Hubler
26 Mar 2017
REPORT
Great place for some serious ink!! My Phoenix half sleeve is coming along better than i had hoped!! Talented artist for sure, Scott!! Check out his work!!
Ben Blatz
17 Mar 2017
REPORT
These guys are amazing. Feels like any good tattoo shop should a great place to hang out and get inked. Josue is amazing. I have several pieces done by him and he amazes me every time.
Angela Boveé
25 Dec 2016
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The best tattoo shop I've ever been too. Scott does amazing work !!! His sense of humor is just an added bonus ��
Jill Mergendahl
16 Dec 2016
REPORT
Scott Simacek is a fantastic and very creative artist. And very patient. Since i am the biggest baby and wimp..its greatly appreciated.
Chelsea Bowling
20 Nov 2016
REPORT
By far the best tattoo experience I've had. Scott did my tattoo and he did absolutely perfect. I reccommend this shop to everyone wanting to get an amazing tattoo!
abhishek bhaker
12 Aug 2016
REPORT
Make your mind about the design before you go there. Nothing much to choose from and not much guidance. The Artists are well trained and friendly :-)
Rebecca Zoellner-Sterle
15 May 2015
REPORT
Check out Ike Oar at this shop!!!! I gave him 5 stars because he is a top of the line tattoo artist ...light handed quick and very detailed !!!!!! Come and get sum ink!!!!
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2428 Newport Boulevard
Costa Mesa California 92627
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Cali Life Tattoo

Costa Mesa, California
(30)
2428 Newport Boulevard
Costa Mesa California 92627
Monday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM-22:00PM
Mary R.
29 Jun 2019
REPORT
Top notch first time and loved the service highly recommend best shop so far. Love the work. Didn't get ink tho. Great people
Henna L.
29 Jun 2019
REPORT
Top notch shop! Great service! Deffffff will be back! Employees were great!!!!!!!!!!!
MacKenzie K.
12 Mar 2019
REPORT
Literally woke up crying this morning. The work they did on my back was meant to touch up an old tattoo and shade in whites to colors and outline and they completely screwed up my entire tattoo and di... Read More
Literally woke up crying this morning. The work they did on my back was meant to touch up an old tattoo and shade in whites to colors and outline and they completely screwed up my entire tattoo and did nothing I asked for. I sat in the chair for over 3 1/2 hours for lettering to be mismatched and no detail added to flowers and extra dark shading around edges. I called the shop to get reimbursed so I could go somewhere else to fix and they wouldn't refund and didn't really care that I paid and spent time. It was not just a "bad hair cut", it was permanent. I will not be referring and I highly recommend anyone to do their research before getting tattoos here or else they will waste a lot of time and money. Total of $210 and a few hours down the drain and now will need to find someone good to fix. Tattoo Artist: Adrian. I don't think they have a manger either so don't expect to talk to one if you have issues. Read Less
Krystle G.
23 Nov 2018
REPORT
blake is an amazing piercer- super professional, clean, and did a great job making sure i was comfortable. he also took time getting the placement of the piercing perfect. super cool dude all around &... Read More
blake is an amazing piercer- super professional, clean, and did a great job making sure i was comfortable. he also took time getting the placement of the piercing perfect. super cool dude all around & would definitely recommend! Read Less
Kaylee P.
8 Nov 2018
REPORT
Cool shop, I would totally recommend Adrian, he is very talented at what he does. He was able to give me a beautiful tattoo based off of some of the things I wanted to incorporate , he was very comfor... Read More
Cool shop, I would totally recommend Adrian, he is very talented at what he does. He was able to give me a beautiful tattoo based off of some of the things I wanted to incorporate , he was very comforting and helpful on what I could add and what would work well with my ideas ..he had a lot of patience with me.. he didn't make me feel like my ideas didn't matter ...currently working on a leg sleeve with him and I am super content with it .!! Read Less
Andy C.
7 Nov 2018
REPORT
Great shop with great artists shout out to Adrian!! He does some amazing work!!! very skilled and detailed with his craft definitely coming back to get more done by this amazing artist thanks for the ... Read More
Great shop with great artists shout out to Adrian!! He does some amazing work!!! very skilled and detailed with his craft definitely coming back to get more done by this amazing artist thanks for the tatts bro will see you soon for the next session. Also would like to point out his great customer service he has with his clients really knows how to make you feel comfortable to enjoy the experience. Read Less
Gaby C.
7 Nov 2018
REPORT
Friend got a nose piercing here today done by Blake. He was really nice and it was fast & easy. The shop was really clean and is in a nice location. Paid $40 for the piercing and the jewelry was inclu... Read More
Friend got a nose piercing here today done by Blake. He was really nice and it was fast & easy. The shop was really clean and is in a nice location. Paid $40 for the piercing and the jewelry was included! Thank you Blake, will definitely come back to get another piercing! Read Less
Nikolai G.
30 Oct 2018
REPORT
I got tattood a couple days ago by Francsico. He was very welcoming and talented. I can't be more satisfied with the piece. Very good vibes and welcoming people at this studio. Highly recommended.
Casey Howard
16 Jul 2018
REPORT
Nice good Tatt
Sasha M.
1 Jun 2018
REPORT
Called ahead on a Sunday to see if they had jewelry, the guy on the phone asked what for, I told him for tragus piercings, he said yeah, come on in. When i got there, he proceeded to pull out a small ... Read More
Called ahead on a Sunday to see if they had jewelry, the guy on the phone asked what for, I told him for tragus piercings, he said yeah, come on in. When i got there, he proceeded to pull out a small jewelry box about the size of a sheet of paper, and told me they're in there somewhere. I then spent 20 minutes sifting through the tiniest little pieces, trying to find something that would fit, and it's matching pair. At some point, I asked if they had them organized by gauge, he didn't know what that meant. REALLY? At a tattoo/ piercing place, the employees don't know what gauges are? After about 20 minutes of sifting through mismatched jewelry, I found a matching pair! Rhinestone studs, snap enclosure, one was slightly bent, but I wasn't about to spend any more time. I asked if someone could put them in for me, no dice. the piercer wasn't there. I thought, forget it, I'll just buy 'em and figure out how to get them in at home. He then told me they were $20 each. LOL ookaayy... i handed over a visa, he said he wasn't sure if he could accept visa today, they're usually cash only. WHY didn't you mention that when I called before I came in? Once he determined he could in-fact accept visa (this is 2018, after all), he advised me there would be an additional 5% fee for using a card. 1, your employees need to know the basics of the products they're selling. 2, the customer should not be doing the job of the employees in sifting through jewelry; especially unmatched, unmarked, completely disorganized jewelry. It would be one thing if there were a bunch of customers waiting and everyone was busy with another customer, but i don't recall there being another customer in the building at all (which i'm no longer surprised by). and 3, the products are way over-priced, with only one option, and clearly cheap quality to top it off. I won't even get into the cash-only joke. (who even carries fiat anymore?) After about a half hour, I walked out of there empty handed, wondering how this place is still in business. Can't speak for their tattoo artists, or the job they do, but I wont be back here. Ridiculous is the only word I have for my experience. Read Less
Martin Garcia
18 May 2018
REPORT
This shop hires talent artist. I don’t think there’s a single guy there that doesn’t know his way around a tattoo gun. Super friendly, always a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend.
Keeley H.
2 May 2018
REPORT
Extremely happy with our services here! Adrian and Scott were so friendly and very accommodating! My entire team decided to get matching tattoos and they finished all 18 of us in about an hour, super ... Read More
Extremely happy with our services here! Adrian and Scott were so friendly and very accommodating! My entire team decided to get matching tattoos and they finished all 18 of us in about an hour, super efficient and my whole team loves our new tattoos. I really appreciate that even though it was a small symbol they were diligent with their work. The symbol we got means a lot to us and we will be with each other always. Thank you guys! Read Less
Garrick Calderon
24 Mar 2018
REPORT
This is a great place with some amazing artist definitely recommend coming here for some fresh ink by Adrian
Anna Steinmetz
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
Gave me a cool gold piercing and the ball to my silver septum that I lost lol thanks man
Ryann K.
3 Mar 2018
REPORT
A friend and I came in for a walk in with not appointment or call ahead. We were greeted nicely by someone right away and introduced us to Adrian. Adrian was our artist and did a great job. He was ver... Read More
A friend and I came in for a walk in with not appointment or call ahead. We were greeted nicely by someone right away and introduced us to Adrian. Adrian was our artist and did a great job. He was very positive and excited to work with us. He took time to make sure we were happy with what we wanted and checked up on us through out the process. The business was clean and professionally ran. Even though I do not live in California, I highly recommend Cali Life Tattoo and Adrian to anyone who is looking for a good artist who takes pride in his work. Read Less
Kasey Patterson
19 Jul 2017
REPORT
I had my first tattoo done here by Scott, he was friendly and knew what he was doing. The shop does feel a bit off putting if you're not use to it, but the staff is nice and friendly.
Patrick Patrickpenlington
25 Jun 2017
REPORT
Got my first tattoo done here. Scott is great, very passionate about his work and easy to talk to about any subject. The piece came out great and was done much faster than originally expected
Sherry Truesdale Dumas
28 May 2017
REPORT
Scott is amazing. Have fell in love with his work and ideas. You rock Scott. See you soon.
Stephanie Michelle
21 May 2017
REPORT
Scott was amazing! He is such an amazing artist and exceeded my expectation for the piece he did on me. I've found my new shop I plan on going to him for everything....love the way the shop is set up.... Read More
Scott was amazing! He is such an amazing artist and exceeded my expectation for the piece he did on me. I've found my new shop I plan on going to him for everything....love the way the shop is set up....very clean and professional. Def a place I plan on referring more people to. Read Less
southern cali
12 May 2017
REPORT
This place has kinda good folks that know what their doing . Only problem is they give you the price and then ask for more and start complaining that the price is to low and charger higher . I have th... Read More
This place has kinda good folks that know what their doing . Only problem is they give you the price and then ask for more and start complaining that the price is to low and charger higher . I have that problem 2 times and well I am not gona be going back here anymore .Read Less
Charlotte Ortega Garcia
25 Apr 2017
REPORT
Great artist, doing amazing work. Call Spy he has mad artistic skills!
Savannah Buza
8 Apr 2017
REPORT
It has literally taken me years to find an artist to do my sister's memorial tattoo. I found Scott through a friend and immediately loved his work. His amount of professionalism is through the roof a... Read More
It has literally taken me years to find an artist to do my sister's memorial tattoo. I found Scott through a friend and immediately loved his work. His amount of professionalism is through the roof and his art is even better. I sent him a picture of my sister and was sad when he told me he couldn't use her face for what I wanted, but when he was done completely I was in tears looking at my sweet sister on my arm. I have a badass tattoo and I will DEFINITELY be back Scott! Read Less
Cindy Å Bowden
26 Mar 2017
REPORT
Awesome place and people to go to. They're very laid back and are easy to talk to. Got my first tattoo from Scott yesterday and he was awesome. His personality is just an added bonus. Will be coming b... Read More
Awesome place and people to go to. They're very laid back and are easy to talk to. Got my first tattoo from Scott yesterday and he was awesome. His personality is just an added bonus. Will be coming back for sure. Read Less
Jonathan Hubler
26 Mar 2017
REPORT
Great place for some serious ink!! My Phoenix half sleeve is coming along better than i had hoped!! Talented artist for sure, Scott!! Check out his work!!
Ben Blatz
17 Mar 2017
REPORT
These guys are amazing. Feels like any good tattoo shop should a great place to hang out and get inked. Josue is amazing. I have several pieces done by him and he amazes me every time.
Angela Boveé
25 Dec 2016
REPORT
The best tattoo shop I've ever been too. Scott does amazing work !!! His sense of humor is just an added bonus ��
Jill Mergendahl
16 Dec 2016
REPORT
Scott Simacek is a fantastic and very creative artist. And very patient. Since i am the biggest baby and wimp..its greatly appreciated.
Chelsea Bowling
20 Nov 2016
REPORT
By far the best tattoo experience I've had. Scott did my tattoo and he did absolutely perfect. I reccommend this shop to everyone wanting to get an amazing tattoo!
abhishek bhaker
12 Aug 2016
REPORT
Make your mind about the design before you go there. Nothing much to choose from and not much guidance. The Artists are well trained and friendly :-)
Rebecca Zoellner-Sterle
15 May 2015
REPORT
Check out Ike Oar at this shop!!!! I gave him 5 stars because he is a top of the line tattoo artist ...light handed quick and very detailed !!!!!! Come and get sum ink!!!!
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