70 Reviews

Oceanside The Arcade Tattoo

Oceanside, California
Reviews
Chris P.
22 Jul 2019
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Don't go here if you are fairly new to getting tattoos, because these guys don't operate with transparency like most reputable places I've gotten work done at before. Just as a general rule of thumb -... Read More
Don't go here if you are fairly new to getting tattoos, because these guys don't operate with transparency like most reputable places I've gotten work done at before. Just as a general rule of thumb -- when you go to a place with a design idea, and know the size, colors and intricacy (reference pictures help!), a tattoo parlor should be able to quote you an estimated time and rate right on the spot. At the very least, they should tell you the rate. If they don't do this, or if they don't refer you to a specific artist who can give you this info, walk out the door immediately. There's a good chance their plan is to get you in the chair with as little information as possible, so they can put the screws into you in a high pressure situation. A HUGE red flag is if they tell you that the placement of the tattoo factors into the estimate. It 100% does not.I'm very shocked that they tried to pull this on me when they saw that my partner and I had multiple tattoos. Only come here if you are friends of a specific artist who's art you dig and can give you a transparent estimate, I guess. Read Less
Brent S.
14 Jul 2019
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Stopped in with my wife on a Friday during our annual Oceanside vacation and the artist Nate had everything custom drawn for dual Sunday sessions (excellent work). These guys were very friendly and Na... Read More
Stopped in with my wife on a Friday during our annual Oceanside vacation and the artist Nate had everything custom drawn for dual Sunday sessions (excellent work). These guys were very friendly and Nate had great customer service skills. It is a spotless facility and the owner and team obviously put care into the business through and through. We'll be flying back from Oregon to visit Nate. Read Less
Danielle S.
16 Jun 2019
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I came in for a piercing today and was very impressed with the service & cleanliness. I was a little nervous but Jesse made the process a breeze, and he was great with explaining everything/answering ... Read More
I came in for a piercing today and was very impressed with the service & cleanliness. I was a little nervous but Jesse made the process a breeze, and he was great with explaining everything/answering any questions I had. Highly recommended! Read Less
Joshua H.
19 May 2019
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I love this place I've had 2 tattoos done here one by Chris and one by Clark both look amazing and the artist themselves deserve 5 stars the only not necessarily a problem but inconvenience was the pr... Read More
I love this place I've had 2 tattoos done here one by Chris and one by Clark both look amazing and the artist themselves deserve 5 stars the only not necessarily a problem but inconvenience was the price , these are very professional tattoo artist and I will continue to come here but I will have to save some paychecks for the next tattoo  ......but when your getting work done from these guys it's totally worth the money !!!!!! , the staff is great cool guys and support there military, as a marine I appreciate that , if you want a great tattoo go here but make sure you got some money in your pocket.. Read Less
Kel P.
28 Apr 2019
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I did my belly pierce here it was great! Theyre very nice and accommodating! Id come back for a tattoo someday!
Julie L.
17 Apr 2019
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Had my first tattoo's today!!!!! Zach Johnson was awesome.  He was very kind and gentle.
Alyssa M.
8 Mar 2019
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I walked in to ask for a price of a tattoo, the douchebag with the mustache who looks mexican but apparently is white, has poor communication skills and all he really did was make awkward silence betw... Read More
I walked in to ask for a price of a tattoo, the douchebag with the mustache who looks mexican but apparently is white, has poor communication skills and all he really did was make awkward silence between his sentences and gave me a blank look. anyway good thing I walked out, the tattoos they make look shitty as fuck. Lol Read Less
Aiko N.
17 Feb 2019
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I've been calling and visiting shops these past several months, for a tattoo I've wanted for years... I knew I wanted a butterfly or string of butterflies, either on my neck or on my hand, and do you ... Read More
I've been calling and visiting shops these past several months, for a tattoo I've wanted for years... I knew I wanted a butterfly or string of butterflies, either on my neck or on my hand, and do you know how many places will not do a hand tattoo?? A shop in Encinitas wouldn't even do a neck one. My thought was, "it's not like I'm asking for a gang sign or a penis on my forehead..."Anyway, I knew as soon as I stepped in this parlor, that I wanted my art created here. Everyone was super friendly, and the girls at the check-in counter really set the tone for my visit. The place is clean, and space open. A lot of people were waiting, which was a great sign to me. I told them what I wanted and I don't know if I was waiting those three hours for a specific artist or just the next one available, but they sent me to Myles. I showed him ideas, told him I like bright colors, and left everything else to his interpretation. What he created for me makes me so happy! Overall, I would recommend this place to others and I would absolutely return for new art. Pros:- friendly- location - decent parking (transit center has a garage)- ambience- free lifetime touchups- occasionally have traveling artistsCons:- n/a Read Less
Dom B.
13 Jan 2019
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Best front desk in any shop in San Diego! The shop itself was clean and the guys who worked their were great. I'll be asking for Ricky again the next time I visit! Super professional!
Tim B.
8 Jan 2019
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Second visit to Arcade and still blown away. First time in was a walk in Saturday. Martin took on my tattoo and 100% killed it. Super friendly and made sure everything was perfect. Today I dropped in ... Read More
Second visit to Arcade and still blown away. First time in was a walk in Saturday. Martin took on my tattoo and 100% killed it. Super friendly and made sure everything was perfect. Today I dropped in and Zach took care of me. Guy at the counter was super friendly and went over everything with me top to bottom. Suggest an artist based on what I wanted and set me up with Zach. Set up a time later in the day to come back for my work. Got a text saying they were ready and headed back in. Zach went over the design and placement with me in detail. 100% hit this one out of the park. Thank you guys for taking care of me and I love my tattoo! Read Less
Julie G.
12 Nov 2018
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Oceanside Tattoo is an awesome place, with quite the history of Tattooing based on the walls of old tattoos which must have adorned plenty of military and tattoo experts! Had a design in my phone that... Read More
Oceanside Tattoo is an awesome place, with quite the history of Tattooing based on the walls of old tattoos which must have adorned plenty of military and tattoo experts! Had a design in my phone that i wanted done. Zach Johnson was great! Took a while to draw out the design onto paper and get it set up, but once there was almost painless and he did an awesome Job on my cross that i wanted! I will be back! Read Less
Conner A.
28 Oct 2018
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Literally the worst service I have ever seen in my life. This is coming from a business owner. First time I went in And asked for piercing snake bites that I could also use studs. The guy at the front... Read More
Literally the worst service I have ever seen in my life. This is coming from a business owner. First time I went in And asked for piercing snake bites that I could also use studs. The guy at the front who was the same guy I saw today told me that snake bites and studs where two different piercings and it couldn't be done. This is not true. Today I just left there mad after the same guy at the front said anyone can do any tattoo for me (not anyone can do a high class tattoo) (I would know because I have been getting tattoos since I was 17 & now I am 26. after I asked him who he would recommend with who he has available at the time. Just so everyone knows not just anyone can give you a good tattoo the work here is fare. I would check out 454 and a few other places first. WARNING do not get tattoos or piercings without looking at other shops and artists, it is your body, you make the decisions. these people have no idea what they are doing.SincerelyConnerOceanside penthouse owner local Surfer harbor & pier Instagram @eye4peace Read Less
Caroline H.
28 Sep 2018
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Went to this tattoo shop to try to get a small tattoo of my sister's birthday in Roman numerals. When I first walked in, I asked the artist up at the front desk how much it would cost and he said that... Read More
Went to this tattoo shop to try to get a small tattoo of my sister's birthday in Roman numerals. When I first walked in, I asked the artist up at the front desk how much it would cost and he said that they would look at sizing for the cost. I waited about an hour and got a quote for $150 for a roman numeral tattoo that was barely even 3 in long!!! Plus, the tattoo artist that was supposed to work with me seemed short tempered and kind of rude. It was a huge waste of time to come here and their prices are unreasonable. Plus, it was my last night in SD before heading back to the bay and I never got the tattoo that I wanted to get for my sister. Read Less
Tim A.
5 Sep 2018
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If I were to review my artist Martín, it would be 5 stars. Martín did an awesome job. My wife, our friend, and myself came in to get some small random tattoos. Got on the list and got called back in a... Read More
If I were to review my artist Martín, it would be 5 stars. Martín did an awesome job. My wife, our friend, and myself came in to get some small random tattoos. Got on the list and got called back in around 45 min later. Upon returning to the shop we talked to our artist about what we wanted, and he went to draw it up. Simple enough. My wife went first, then me. Our friend got tattooed by another gentleman, didn't catch his name but it came out really good also. All in all we were all very pleased with the quality of the work and would be more than happy to get more work from the artists. Now for the reason I left 4/5 stars.Unfortunately the receptionist, I think he's the piercer also, made the visit pretty uncomfortable and was really unprofessional. While I was getting tattooed the receptionist comes upstairs and starts chastising my artists. Telling him his stuff is on the other side of the booth (it wasn't) and that he needs to rearrange his booth because he's taking up too much space. He was cussing and made himself look like a fool. There's a dividing curtain between the 2 booths and all of Martin's belongings were on his side of the booth. Not to mention NO ONE WAS GETTING TATTOOED IN THE NEXT BOOTH OVER. Look, I get that there's drama between coworkers at times, there's politics in shops and it's none of my business, but don't come up to an artists while he's working and start an argument. The last thing I want is my artists getting distracted and messing up my tattoo which I'm paying for and is obviously permanent. That whole situation was uncalled for and made all of us uncomfortable. Great artist, not so great experience. Read Less
Hannah S.
18 Aug 2018
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I gave this place a chance due to the convenient location, lots of people were in and out smoking and there were some great reviews. After my free consultation, they told me they can take me in right ... Read More
I gave this place a chance due to the convenient location, lots of people were in and out smoking and there were some great reviews. After my free consultation, they told me they can take me in right now. The goal was to get a cover up of a name. The tattoo artist was from out of town and working there for summer. I was charged $450, which I thought was  steep given the material I was getting. I walked for a SOLID BLACK heart with a couple flowers and fringe to accent it. He kept saying he was going to add white to the heart so it has more dimension. I told him, "no the solid back heart is what I want. The dimension can come from the outline and the flowers." In the end he never fixed it and I have a bunch of white in black heart (which I have been wanting for a very long time). Now you can see the person's name that I was trying to cover up. If it was all black then it would be less obvious. The heart is uneven. It is very bulbous on one side and a different shape on the other. The finger is uneven as well.After consulting another artist I found out he was trying to cast a shadow he did it wrong.he should have switched the purple flower to the bottom and the red to the top. Also, all the leaves should be filled in. It looks like he forgot to do so.It is not terrible, but any tattoo artist can tell it needs improvement-Especially for the amount of $450. Military doesnt take that much and we were saving up for a while to get this done. This guy comes once a year and does a free touch up. I didnt realize I got myself into this I was already in the chair.I need 2 more cover ups and now I will have to find a new place.Transparency is important to run a business. Read Less
Chris A.
18 Aug 2018
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So I got a small piece done here and the people were friendly and helpful. The problem was when I came back for a touch up on my tattoo and I was told they don't do touch up's. Personally, I have neve... Read More
So I got a small piece done here and the people were friendly and helpful. The problem was when I came back for a touch up on my tattoo and I was told they don't do touch up's. Personally, I have never had this happen in ANY OTHER tattoo shop I've ever gone through. So I don't know if it was just the employee I spoke to or what but be that as it may, I don't intend on coming back... Read Less
Simon D.
21 Jul 2018
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I dropped in for a spur of the moment tattoo and had a great experience. The establishment is clean and well maintained and the staff are attentive and friendly. Jordan performed the work on my arm an... Read More
I dropped in for a spur of the moment tattoo and had a great experience. The establishment is clean and well maintained and the staff are attentive and friendly. Jordan performed the work on my arm and did a Stella job, I couldn't be happier. Read Less
Will M.
16 Jun 2018
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Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consulta... Read More
Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consultation upon arrival and got to work. He was gentle lol and very good at what he does. Felt very confident looking at his portfolio and reviews that he would get done exactly what I wanted. Once the work was done, I was very pleased. He was affordable and personable and I will definitely be coming back for more work! Read Less
Angel M.
16 Jun 2018
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Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consulta... Read More
Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consultation upon arrival and got to work. He was gentle lol and very good at what he does. Felt very confident looking at his portfolio and reviews that he would get done exactly what I wanted. Once the work was done, I was very pleased. He was affordable and personable and I will definitely be coming back for more work! Read Less
Megan B.
12 Jun 2018
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I spur of the moment decided to get some new ink! They were two I was going to get done at some point and decided now was as good a time as any. I went in about 6pm and was greeted very warmly at the ... Read More
I spur of the moment decided to get some new ink! They were two I was going to get done at some point and decided now was as good a time as any. I went in about 6pm and was greeted very warmly at the front counter. There were a couple people ahead of me but I was still acknowledged. After he helped another guests we talked for a bit about what I wanted. I had a couple images and we picked out the best and for my locations. I had to wait for about 2 hours for the tattoo artist to finish with a previous customer , which they were also upfront about when I walked in. They encouraged me to go get food, walk around and come back. They have a check in system where they text you about 15 mins before your time. So I ran a few errands and got some food and came back. I had to wait for about :30 min and then it was my turn. The place is very cool and CLEAN!! It's aesthetically pleasing which is what you want in a tattoo parlor. They have really cool vintage artwork on the walls to keep you entertained. Myles was great (and kinda cute ) and went over my artwork with me. He was very attentive to make sure he got the right place, details and design. I would rather have a perfectionist do my tattoo than someone rushing through. Overall I'm really pleased with the work! I've already gotten lots of compliments and people asking where I got them done. I'll be back for at least one more I know of in the near future. Read Less
Hannah M.
27 May 2018
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I literally just had a small piece done by Myles and am writing this review right away because I was so pleased with how much care he took in doing something that may be small to others but means some... Read More
I literally just had a small piece done by Myles and am writing this review right away because I was so pleased with how much care he took in doing something that may be small to others but means something to me. He worked with my budget, was patient and I wish I was rich enough for him to be my on-call, permanent tattoo artist. Thank you Myles!! Read Less
Nikki Gordon
23 May 2018
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Great shop, very clean, with polite and friendly staff. They answered the questions I had about my tattoo idea and provided feedback. Will definitely be returning!
Jenn M.
2 May 2018
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My friend and I decided to take our children to get their ears pierced and stumbled upon Oceanside Tattoo. Jesse was the man! Super friendly, kind and treated the kids like humans instead of children.... Read More
My friend and I decided to take our children to get their ears pierced and stumbled upon Oceanside Tattoo. Jesse was the man! Super friendly, kind and treated the kids like humans instead of children. Coen got his ears peirced and Evelynn got her second ear peircing. We couldn't have been happier! Thank you for giving our growing babies an experience to remember! Read Less
Joshabel D.
29 Apr 2018
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I just called this place asking if they have artists that specialize in a certain style of tattoo. The receprionist told me to look on their website. To which I replied, "I've looked already and can't... Read More
I just called this place asking if they have artists that specialize in a certain style of tattoo. The receprionist told me to look on their website. To which I replied, "I've looked already and can't make that determination based on what I've seen" Ignorantly, she just told me to come to the shop and see for myself sounding like she just didn't have any time to answer any of my questions. First of all, I'm trying to eliminate my time and travel by phoning different shops to make sure there are artists who can accommodate my needs. There very well may be capable artists at this shop but unfortunately they are being poorly represented by whoever is manning the telephone line. This shop can thank their receptionist for singlehandedly throwing away a job that could have been easily $3000+ Read Less
Saraliz I.
15 Apr 2018
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I had came to get my tragus piercing done. Ricky was able to set me up right away, very clean, great atmosphere. The process was really quick. He was maintaining a good conversation which helped me re... Read More
I had came to get my tragus piercing done. Ricky was able to set me up right away, very clean, great atmosphere. The process was really quick. He was maintaining a good conversation which helped me relax more because I was really nervous, afterwards he was making sure I was doing ok. So far loving my tragus, thank you Ricky! Read Less
Megan A.
12 Apr 2018
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My girlfriend and I decided to get nose piercings on a whim. Something I've wanted for awhile but just never got done. Jesse was great. I was super anxious but he chatted with us both throughout the p... Read More
My girlfriend and I decided to get nose piercings on a whim. Something I've wanted for awhile but just never got done. Jesse was great. I was super anxious but he chatted with us both throughout the process & maybe it as enjoyable as possible. He did it so quickly I didn't even feel it until he went to adjust the hoop. The shop was clean, the staff was friendly & I'm so much happier with my piercing than I ever expected to be. Read Less
Leilani L.
12 Apr 2018
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I love my two new tattoos! One is for my daughter with the infinity symbol and the other is a medical alert for my penicillin allergy. Great job on both and attention given to my wishes on the drafts.
Matthew H.
20 Mar 2018
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I got my first tattoo with Chris. It is a large pierce on my ribs. The detail came out great. Even though it was somewhat painfull at the end Chris finished in one 4.5 hour session for me. The price w... Read More
I got my first tattoo with Chris. It is a large pierce on my ribs. The detail came out great. Even though it was somewhat painfull at the end Chris finished in one 4.5 hour session for me. The price was great and I will go back to him if I get another tattoo. My girlfriend is already going to schedule with him. Read Less
S R.
14 Mar 2018
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This place is insane. Insanely clean, insanely nice, insanely professional. Check it out you won't be disappointed.
Kayla Christopher
9 Mar 2018
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These guys are extremely rude. Came in for a simple lettering tattoo and they told me my idea was a bad idea and that they pick and choose who they tattoo and that they couldn’t help me. Very judgment... Read More
These guys are extremely rude. Came in for a simple lettering tattoo and they told me my idea was a bad idea and that they pick and choose who they tattoo and that they couldn’t help me. Very judgmental people. I don’t think anyone wants that from a tattoo artist. Who are they to tell someone else that their idea is bad?! Seems like maybe they’re just not very good artists..? Read Less
Sam C.
27 Feb 2018
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I'm on a little mini va-ca and my brain says, "Let's go get another tattoo." YES! You know once that bug bites, it's gonna itch until you get some ink. So, I Googled and found 3 places close; Insight,... Read More
I'm on a little mini va-ca and my brain says, "Let's go get another tattoo." YES! You know once that bug bites, it's gonna itch until you get some ink. So, I Googled and found 3 places close; Insight, Frontline and Oceanside. All had decent reviews, looked clean and were open. I went in order from closest to farthest and let me tell you, 3rd time was THE CHARM. I have 8 other tattoos. I know (give or take) what a tattoo costs. With drawing it up, signing the paperwork, paying, putting on the stencil, redrawing the line straight 3 or 4 times, me saying "wait, I need to pee," cleaning my arm, doing the tattoo, cleaning it off and wrapping it up, telling me the dos and donts and then saying thanks, tipping and petting the dog at the insurance place next door, I was out in 53 minutes exactly. I know because I texted a friend as I was walking in and took a pic as I was walking out. 53 minutes. The first place I went wanted $250. If I had tipped 20% (customary) that would have been $300 for 53 minutes. The Harley Davidson mechanics don't charge that much! The 2nd place was quoting $170-$220, but didn't want to give me a solid number, didn't do a draw up, and seemed reluctant to do exactly what I wanted. No go. I'm not gonna force someone to tattoo me, that probably wouldn't end well. They were polite and the place was clean, but I got the feeling they weren't into it. I was almost gonna give up at 2 but I REALLY wanted the tatt. So in the car I got... Drove to Oceanside Tattoo, "The arcade." Very nice neighborhood. Receptionist was super friendly, I didn't get her name. Long, dark hair, glasses. She got a general idea of what I wanted and called the artist, Chris Earnhart. He talked to me for a couple minutes, got a better idea, drew up the tatt, came back, gave me my estimate and said he was ready if I was! Point me in the direction of the paperwork! I am over 18 and not drunk! Let's do this! He was quick, friendly, made some small talk, not overly chatty. He is good at his craft. His line work is neat and straight and he redrew a stencil line a few times until he and I were both happy with it. No complaints. The shop was clean, the music was good and not too loud. Parking in the area is tricky. There is a LOT of don't park here at such and such times, one way streets, etc. So be careful! I totally recommend this place.  When I want (NEED) another tat  I will come here again and I live about 75 miles away. Thanks so much Chris and Oceanside! Read Less
Brian V.
16 Jan 2018
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Great place to get some work done. Friendly and talented staff. Easy to make an appointment. I paid a 20% deposit to make an appointment. Highly recommend Chris. Great artist and easy to work with.
Billy Smith
13 Jan 2018
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Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetis... Read More
Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetists certainly are impressive. Read Less
Amelia Smith
13 Jan 2018
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Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetis... Read More
Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetists certainly are impressive. Read Less
Robert M.
22 Dec 2017
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Jason runs the BEST tattoo shops in Oceanside and Southern California in general. He treats his customers like family and once you go to the Arcade or any other Frontline tattoo shop you will not go a... Read More
Jason runs the BEST tattoo shops in Oceanside and Southern California in general. He treats his customers like family and once you go to the Arcade or any other Frontline tattoo shop you will not go anywhere else.Jason goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and match you up with the best artist for the piece you happen to be getting. AAAA++++++ 10 Stars Plus! Read Less
Nicholas Voss
3 Dec 2017
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Had a walk in on a Saturday for a forearm piece and Jordan blew it out of the water and had it drawn within the hour and then finished it way better than I could’ve thought of it looking. Great set of... Read More
Had a walk in on a Saturday for a forearm piece and Jordan blew it out of the water and had it drawn within the hour and then finished it way better than I could’ve thought of it looking. Great set of guys, cool place, great tattoo. Definitely coming back. Read Less
Jessica Trail
14 Nov 2017
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Wonderful shop with a ton of history and character. Quality shop with amazing artists. I️ love my new little piece! Chris did a perfect job! It was very reasonably priced too!
Crystina Medeiros
8 Oct 2017
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Jesse was super professional from start to finish. I had one typical question regarding the price of the piercing I came for. Simple: you get what you pay for, from the service itself to the costumer ... Read More
Jesse was super professional from start to finish. I had one typical question regarding the price of the piercing I came for. Simple: you get what you pay for, from the service itself to the costumer service- between the time you walk in and the time you leave which wasn't very long considering his quick and efficient work! Great place! Thanks Jesse! Read Less
Danielle C.
27 Aug 2017
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Good vibes, great location, friendly staff, rich with history and an amazing piercer on site, Jesse. Thanks Jesse for the good conversation and great work!! I would recommend Oceanside Tattoo (Arcade)... Read More
Good vibes, great location, friendly staff, rich with history and an amazing piercer on site, Jesse. Thanks Jesse for the good conversation and great work!! I would recommend Oceanside Tattoo (Arcade) every time. Read Less
Kathryn S.
12 Aug 2017
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Tonight I got tattooed by John Graefe and let me tell you not only was his work AMAZING and so clean, but his customer service was impeccable. It was my birthday today and I have my one month old son ... Read More
Tonight I got tattooed by John Graefe and let me tell you not only was his work AMAZING and so clean, but his customer service was impeccable. It was my birthday today and I have my one month old son with me, which I thought would be a problem or a burden, but he made us feel absolutely welcome, even when he got fussy I held him in my arms and he tattooed away for me still. He was so kind and understanding and even let us take a break so I could feed my son too. He made it stress free and was not phased or bothered by any of the hustle and bustle which I appreciate more than anything, and it made for a great birthday and an even greater tattoo! HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for a great and personable artist you find John. Read Less
Bonnie B.
9 Aug 2017
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Very clean and professional. Made me feel at ease. Clark Kent was my artist. I told him what I want in what kind of arrangement I wanted. He drew it up in no time. It all took about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. ... Read More
Very clean and professional. Made me feel at ease. Clark Kent was my artist. I told him what I want in what kind of arrangement I wanted. He drew it up in no time. It all took about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Reasonable prices. I'd go back. Read Less
Erica S.
8 Aug 2017
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I would love to give this shop a 5 star, I really would The shop has its own vibe...the wood, the décor on the walls, the large and airy waiting area. You can tell a lot of thought and love went into ... Read More
I would love to give this shop a 5 star, I really would The shop has its own vibe...the wood, the décor on the walls, the large and airy waiting area. You can tell a lot of thought and love went into making this shop special. ONLY reason not a 5 star: Daughter and I walked in and IF NOT for John, who was assigned to my daughter and I to get tattooed, I would have walk right out. Why? The VERY unfriendly, unwelcoming person at the front desk. Rude and laconic. Later found out he is the manager. :0  front desk is not for everyone, mostly when some people might be scared or unsure of what its going to be like. John was completely the opposite, confident without being cocky, cordial and VERY detailed oriented. Which is great since we never get tattoos without researching the artist first. Read Less
April H.
5 Jul 2017
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The guys at O'side Tattoo are awesome. They worked with me when my artist I had an appointment with couldn't make it, due to the birth of his child (congratulations Clark on the birth of your son). Ja... Read More
The guys at O'side Tattoo are awesome. They worked with me when my artist I had an appointment with couldn't make it, due to the birth of his child (congratulations Clark on the birth of your son). Jason was very accommodating and made it work. As the owner he could since that I wanted to keep the appointment and get the Tattoo I have been waiting to get. He offered to make it right by refunding my deposit but he was insistent on doing the work. I am glad he did. Jason turned me onto a very capable artist to step in for Clark. I am very happy with the art that Myles Schallhorn put on me. Exceeded my expectations and was exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend getting your first, next or old work new again. I highly recommend Myles as you won't be disappointed. Great shop, old school art, and great atmosphere to get your art work done. Read Less
Melina Estrella
4 Jul 2017
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Place is AMAZING. Walk-ins are welcome, everyone there is very friendly and there was very little wait time. Myles worked really fast and was just awesome to work with. Hoping to come back to the shop... Read More
Place is AMAZING. Walk-ins are welcome, everyone there is very friendly and there was very little wait time. Myles worked really fast and was just awesome to work with. Hoping to come back to the shop next year, when I visit Cali again.Read Less
Savannah W.
11 Jun 2017
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John did an amazing job. He really brought my idea to life. The shop is nice and very clean. Everybody was super friendly.
Brittany D.
10 Jun 2017
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Oceanside tattoo "the arcade" , I can't say enough good things about. If you want water color John Graefe is the guy to see excellent customer service, fun to work with. I haven't met anyone there who... Read More
Oceanside tattoo "the arcade" , I can't say enough good things about. If you want water color John Graefe is the guy to see excellent customer service, fun to work with. I haven't met anyone there who isn't someone I'd spend a Saturday night with. Myles does fantastic work as well. All and all the place you want to get your next tattoo. Read Less
KIARA RIOS
9 Jun 2017
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Polished clean and so deep in their elements. So glad I stopped here and got my first one.
Allison Davis
29 May 2017
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Rad new shop! It doesn't just look professional and clean - IT IS! I came in to have my nostril re pierced by Jesse and as per usual was super stoked with the experience and results. He was very help... Read More
Rad new shop! It doesn't just look professional and clean - IT IS! I came in to have my nostril re pierced by Jesse and as per usual was super stoked with the experience and results. He was very helpful in showing me where would be the best place to put the piercing and listened to all my silly questions! He was also pretty quick which is always a plus when you have a needle through your nose. He's done all my body piercings and I'm always so stoked with the results !! Read Less
Kendall T. Rogers II
29 May 2017
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This place is amazing. One step in the door and you'll see why it's gaining attention so quickly. The artists are of the highest caliber, and the history of tattooing is on full display.
deadlineflooring
20 May 2017
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Great tattoo shop. Between my wife and I we have been tattooed by 3 different artists so far solid work, all healed up perfectly.
Karrie Marks
11 May 2017
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I've been to a lot of tattoo shops and have been tattooed by several artists....and hands down The Arcade is to date the best I've been to. I found Chris through his wife....she is a walking billboard... Read More
I've been to a lot of tattoo shops and have been tattooed by several artists....and hands down The Arcade is to date the best I've been to. I found Chris through his wife....she is a walking billboard for him and well it worked. For me and what I want he's amazing. He tattooed my 2 best friends and myself and we are all extremely pleased. Customer service is great....very polite and friendly. I Won't go anywhere else for my art work....and both friends will be returning for more pieces. Read Less
Brad D.
21 Apr 2017
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Went in on Friday, got an idea of what I wanted. Took my wife with me for a walk in for my tattoo and ended up leaving with two and my wife getting one as well. Couldn't be happier. I had Martin, he d... Read More
Went in on Friday, got an idea of what I wanted. Took my wife with me for a walk in for my tattoo and ended up leaving with two and my wife getting one as well. Couldn't be happier. I had Martin, he did a fantastic job with metatron cube over lapping a flower of life symbol on my ribs. Tons of lines, curves and all of them clean. Then after I got a Ralph Stedman drawing on my left shoulder/pec which came put incredible as well. Clean lines with shades of gray inside. My wife got a Lotus Mandala on her shoulder that couldnt have came out any better. Thank you guys for great service. Will be coming back soon! Read Less
Kim Labate
16 Apr 2017
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I was very pleased with the service and staff here. My son and I were able to get on a list and get our tattoos the same day. It was a first tattoo for both of us and we are very pleased with our new ... Read More
I was very pleased with the service and staff here. My son and I were able to get on a list and get our tattoos the same day. It was a first tattoo for both of us and we are very pleased with our new tats. Lots of Marines go here Read Less
CasieRae JordanDean Cultee
7 Apr 2017
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Good work, clean and sanitized atmosphere just a bit spendy but Clark did a good job. I'm also out of state and see one artist at home and I could have got a lot more work done then what I paid.
Craig B.
6 Apr 2017
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Jason has a great museum well worth touring. The tattoo rooms are like a Beverly Hills Spa. But,Wait for it.....Superman aka Clark Kent took my ideas for a tattoo and quickly questioned for clarity, o... Read More
Jason has a great museum well worth touring. The tattoo rooms are like a Beverly Hills Spa. But,Wait for it.....Superman aka Clark Kent took my ideas for a tattoo and quickly questioned for clarity, offered input and Shazam had the sketch....as I wanted.In no time at all it was on my calf looking great.With no hesitation I recommend this artist and shop. Read Less
Rica Lottmann
1 Apr 2017
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Customer service is amazing. They work with you in every aspect, from ideas, to location and positioning. They answered all my questions and concerns leaving me with no concerns. They fit me in the ne... Read More
Customer service is amazing. They work with you in every aspect, from ideas, to location and positioning. They answered all my questions and concerns leaving me with no concerns. They fit me in the next day and my customized piece wasn't small. I'm so proud to say that Clark Kent (Superman) did my Jon Bon Jovi tattoo who also is a huge fan of Superman! Clark will be doing all of my ink in the near future!! Follow him on IG @ClarkKentTattoos!! Read Less
Kareem Pinkston
23 Mar 2017
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I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer t... Read More
I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer to where I now live in Oceanside. Oceanside Tattoo has just recently opened and located right in the mix of the city. Parking is easily available within the blocks perimeter and there are plenty of things to do if you have a wait. To avoid waiting unnecessarily, always try to schedule an appointment ahead of time. The inside is clean and they're still in the process of decorating, so it's going to look even better. The staff is super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. There's also a computer to do tattoo design research on and the walls are filled with artwork to inspire your creativity. I also personally liked how their bathroom was immaculate and that speaks volumes to me about what's important to a business. So far I've had work done from Myles and Clark and they are both excellent at their craft and I trust them completely to do my work. Very professional and experienced artists in here! Need a piercing or some artwork on you? I highly recommend Oceanside Tattoo and they do Walk-Ins too :) Read Less
Kareem P.
23 Mar 2017
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I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer t... Read More
I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer to where I now live in Oceanside. Oceanside Tattoo has just recently opened and located right in the mix of the city. Parking is easily available within the blocks perimeter and there are plenty of things to do if you have a wait. To avoid waiting unnecessarily, always try to schedule an appointment ahead of time. The inside is clean and they're still in the process of decorating, so it's going to look even better. The staff is super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. There's also a computer to do tattoo design research on and the walls are filled with artwork to inspire your creativity. I also personally liked how their bathroom was immaculate and that speaks volumes to me about what's important to a business. So far I've had work done from Myles and Clark and they are both excellent at their craft and I trust them completely to do my work. Very professional and experienced artists in here!Need a piercing or some artwork on you? I highly recommend Oceanside Tattoo and they do Walk-Ins too :) Read Less
Allison Hart
20 Mar 2017
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I came in with my husband to get us both ring finger tattoos. They were not intricate designs, but were both simple crowns. The shop owner quoted us $100 each for a dime sized tattoo ontop of our ring... Read More
I came in with my husband to get us both ring finger tattoos. They were not intricate designs, but were both simple crowns. The shop owner quoted us $100 each for a dime sized tattoo ontop of our ring fingers. When I suggested $60 each he said that it was "a pain in the ass" to tattoo fingers and that only a few people knew how to do it correctly. What a load of baloney! Anyways, we got the tattoos paying $250 for everything for two tiny tattoos. Now that it is healing. The crown line weights are all different and a little blown out. If they were great tattoos, I wouldn't have written this review, however I think it's shady to overcharge for these "waste of time" tattoos. Spend your money elsewhere or get overcharged for crappy tattoos . Read Less
Markeith E.
20 Mar 2017
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We walked from mission ave bar & grill and saw this place. Went in and saw the place. Had to get our piercings there. Great service manager Jesse took care of us.
Heather Renee Norred
11 Mar 2017
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Had Myles do a piece on me today. Everything was amazingly clean and the staff was even better. The atmosphere was great! I'm usually one to crank up the ear phones to get through a tattoo, but I actu... Read More
Had Myles do a piece on me today. Everything was amazingly clean and the staff was even better. The atmosphere was great! I'm usually one to crank up the ear phones to get through a tattoo, but I actually enjoyed talking to Myles about stuff. I'm sorry if I annoyed you BTW � but seriously, this place is GREAT! The price is so worth the product here, too!!! Read Less
Chris Shourds
3 Mar 2017
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Received my first tattoo from Myles. Friendly, professional and patient. Patiently worked with me to get the perfect placement for a cross on my forearm. Great experience. Thanks to Myles and Jason. ... Read More
Received my first tattoo from Myles. Friendly, professional and patient. Patiently worked with me to get the perfect placement for a cross on my forearm. Great experience. Thanks to Myles and Jason. Great clean shop. Read Less
Desiree C.
12 Feb 2017
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My mind was blown by this new shop in downtown Oceanside.  I wanted to support a new local establishment and gave them a ring.  Super nice on the phone and they said to come on down.  I was set up wit... Read More
My mind was blown by this new shop in downtown Oceanside.  I wanted to support a new local establishment and gave them a ring.  Super nice on the phone and they said to come on down.  I was set up with Martin Nasim who happens to be an INCREDIBLE artist.  The owner drew the script lettering just how I imagined but Martin was able to freehand the galaxy backdrop that I had exactly dreamed of.  The place is beyond clean and the customer service is above par. Read Less
Jenny B.
4 Feb 2017
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The shop is very nice and clean. I was greeted immediately. Everyone was very kind and helpful. They had the jewelry I needed, plus Jesse was apply to change my nose ring out right then. This was my f... Read More
The shop is very nice and clean. I was greeted immediately. Everyone was very kind and helpful. They had the jewelry I needed, plus Jesse was apply to change my nose ring out right then. This was my first time here, but I will definitely be back. Read Less
Allison W.
20 Jan 2017
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Such a cool shop. My friend was bored and basically texted me to go get tattoos and we decided to go here since it was down the street from her house. So glad we did. She got two tiny tattoos and I ba... Read More
Such a cool shop. My friend was bored and basically texted me to go get tattoos and we decided to go here since it was down the street from her house. So glad we did. She got two tiny tattoos and I basically ended up with four. Such a nice welcoming staff. We just walked in and took our requests. We went to go get coffee and came back to get started. I felt so comfortable in the shop. I really appreciated that they agreed to let me just do the outline today since I didn't want to sit for too long. We were both tattooed by Miles I believe. Very great tattooer. Very light handed and very friendly. We went while it was raining so it was pretty slow. Definitely will be back to finish my tattoos with color and shading, as well as more tattoos in the future. Read Less
DavidandTheresa Napier
16 Jan 2017
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Great place to get a tattoo done. Staff is top notch and Jason is hands down one of the most humble and friendly artists you could ever work with.
Aubriana H.
14 Jan 2017
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They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and ... Read More
They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and artifacts on the walls are so interesting to look at. The prices are very fair.The artists are all very nice and of course very talented! I've been going to Chris specifically for the past year or so now. He does all my and my husband's work. His work is clean, precise, and he is fairly light handed. I suggest looking through the portfolios and talking to the artists to see who personally fits you best. :)I think they take walk ins if they have room but I'd reccomend calling in advance if you have a specific artist in mind. They also do piercings but I believe they only have one piercer so I'd call before trying to do a walk in as well.If you want excellent work done, their shops are the place to go. Read Less
Cindy H.
14 Jan 2017
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They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and ... Read More
They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and artifacts on the walls are so interesting to look at. The prices are very fair.The artists are all very nice and of course very talented! I've been going to Chris specifically for the past year or so now. He does all my and my husband's work. His work is clean, precise, and he is fairly light handed. I suggest looking through the portfolios and talking to the artists to see who personally fits you best. :)I think they take walk ins if they have room but I'd reccomend calling in advance if you have a specific artist in mind. They also do piercings but I believe they only have one piercer so I'd call before trying to do a walk in as well.If you want excellent work done, their shops are the place to go. Read Less
Anthony Ray Shane
29 Dec 2016
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Omg, great location! We need you around town, you are by far the best Tattoo place in Oceanside! Jason is awesome, he gives you far more than just a tattoo, he gives you a tattoo experience. He's awes... Read More
Omg, great location! We need you around town, you are by far the best Tattoo place in Oceanside! Jason is awesome, he gives you far more than just a tattoo, he gives you a tattoo experience. He's awesome, and we are all so blessed to have him, his shop and staff around town! Everyone is so upbeat and friendly there...That alone makes me wanna go back, then of course the great Tattoos and fair pricing! I definitely look forward to watching Oceanside Tattoo grow! Thanks for my new Tattoo, I love it! Read Less
Cary B.
11 Dec 2016
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This place is the best. Hands down, the nicest tattoo shop around w/ really awesome tattooers. Zach Johnson is my go to guy & is exceptional at portraits & his colors are vibrant & are still bright af... Read More
This place is the best. Hands down, the nicest tattoo shop around w/ really awesome tattooers. Zach Johnson is my go to guy & is exceptional at portraits & his colors are vibrant & are still bright after years. This place rules! Read Less
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Oceanside The Arcade Tattoo

Oceanside, California
(70)
604 Mission Avenue
Oceanside California 92054
Monday
10:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
10:00AM-22:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM-22:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM-20:00PM
Chris P.
22 Jul 2019
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Don't go here if you are fairly new to getting tattoos, because these guys don't operate with transparency like most reputable places I've gotten work done at before. Just as a general rule of thumb -... Read More
Don't go here if you are fairly new to getting tattoos, because these guys don't operate with transparency like most reputable places I've gotten work done at before. Just as a general rule of thumb -- when you go to a place with a design idea, and know the size, colors and intricacy (reference pictures help!), a tattoo parlor should be able to quote you an estimated time and rate right on the spot. At the very least, they should tell you the rate. If they don't do this, or if they don't refer you to a specific artist who can give you this info, walk out the door immediately. There's a good chance their plan is to get you in the chair with as little information as possible, so they can put the screws into you in a high pressure situation. A HUGE red flag is if they tell you that the placement of the tattoo factors into the estimate. It 100% does not.I'm very shocked that they tried to pull this on me when they saw that my partner and I had multiple tattoos. Only come here if you are friends of a specific artist who's art you dig and can give you a transparent estimate, I guess. Read Less
Brent S.
14 Jul 2019
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Stopped in with my wife on a Friday during our annual Oceanside vacation and the artist Nate had everything custom drawn for dual Sunday sessions (excellent work). These guys were very friendly and Na... Read More
Stopped in with my wife on a Friday during our annual Oceanside vacation and the artist Nate had everything custom drawn for dual Sunday sessions (excellent work). These guys were very friendly and Nate had great customer service skills. It is a spotless facility and the owner and team obviously put care into the business through and through. We'll be flying back from Oregon to visit Nate. Read Less
Danielle S.
16 Jun 2019
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I came in for a piercing today and was very impressed with the service & cleanliness. I was a little nervous but Jesse made the process a breeze, and he was great with explaining everything/answering ... Read More
I came in for a piercing today and was very impressed with the service & cleanliness. I was a little nervous but Jesse made the process a breeze, and he was great with explaining everything/answering any questions I had. Highly recommended! Read Less
Joshua H.
19 May 2019
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I love this place I've had 2 tattoos done here one by Chris and one by Clark both look amazing and the artist themselves deserve 5 stars the only not necessarily a problem but inconvenience was the pr... Read More
I love this place I've had 2 tattoos done here one by Chris and one by Clark both look amazing and the artist themselves deserve 5 stars the only not necessarily a problem but inconvenience was the price , these are very professional tattoo artist and I will continue to come here but I will have to save some paychecks for the next tattoo  ......but when your getting work done from these guys it's totally worth the money !!!!!! , the staff is great cool guys and support there military, as a marine I appreciate that , if you want a great tattoo go here but make sure you got some money in your pocket.. Read Less
Kel P.
28 Apr 2019
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I did my belly pierce here it was great! Theyre very nice and accommodating! Id come back for a tattoo someday!
Julie L.
17 Apr 2019
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Had my first tattoo's today!!!!! Zach Johnson was awesome.  He was very kind and gentle.
Alyssa M.
8 Mar 2019
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I walked in to ask for a price of a tattoo, the douchebag with the mustache who looks mexican but apparently is white, has poor communication skills and all he really did was make awkward silence betw... Read More
I walked in to ask for a price of a tattoo, the douchebag with the mustache who looks mexican but apparently is white, has poor communication skills and all he really did was make awkward silence between his sentences and gave me a blank look. anyway good thing I walked out, the tattoos they make look shitty as fuck. Lol Read Less
Aiko N.
17 Feb 2019
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I've been calling and visiting shops these past several months, for a tattoo I've wanted for years... I knew I wanted a butterfly or string of butterflies, either on my neck or on my hand, and do you ... Read More
I've been calling and visiting shops these past several months, for a tattoo I've wanted for years... I knew I wanted a butterfly or string of butterflies, either on my neck or on my hand, and do you know how many places will not do a hand tattoo?? A shop in Encinitas wouldn't even do a neck one. My thought was, "it's not like I'm asking for a gang sign or a penis on my forehead..."Anyway, I knew as soon as I stepped in this parlor, that I wanted my art created here. Everyone was super friendly, and the girls at the check-in counter really set the tone for my visit. The place is clean, and space open. A lot of people were waiting, which was a great sign to me. I told them what I wanted and I don't know if I was waiting those three hours for a specific artist or just the next one available, but they sent me to Myles. I showed him ideas, told him I like bright colors, and left everything else to his interpretation. What he created for me makes me so happy! Overall, I would recommend this place to others and I would absolutely return for new art. Pros:- friendly- location - decent parking (transit center has a garage)- ambience- free lifetime touchups- occasionally have traveling artistsCons:- n/a Read Less
Dom B.
13 Jan 2019
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Best front desk in any shop in San Diego! The shop itself was clean and the guys who worked their were great. I'll be asking for Ricky again the next time I visit! Super professional!
Tim B.
8 Jan 2019
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Second visit to Arcade and still blown away. First time in was a walk in Saturday. Martin took on my tattoo and 100% killed it. Super friendly and made sure everything was perfect. Today I dropped in ... Read More
Second visit to Arcade and still blown away. First time in was a walk in Saturday. Martin took on my tattoo and 100% killed it. Super friendly and made sure everything was perfect. Today I dropped in and Zach took care of me. Guy at the counter was super friendly and went over everything with me top to bottom. Suggest an artist based on what I wanted and set me up with Zach. Set up a time later in the day to come back for my work. Got a text saying they were ready and headed back in. Zach went over the design and placement with me in detail. 100% hit this one out of the park. Thank you guys for taking care of me and I love my tattoo! Read Less
Julie G.
12 Nov 2018
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Oceanside Tattoo is an awesome place, with quite the history of Tattooing based on the walls of old tattoos which must have adorned plenty of military and tattoo experts! Had a design in my phone that... Read More
Oceanside Tattoo is an awesome place, with quite the history of Tattooing based on the walls of old tattoos which must have adorned plenty of military and tattoo experts! Had a design in my phone that i wanted done. Zach Johnson was great! Took a while to draw out the design onto paper and get it set up, but once there was almost painless and he did an awesome Job on my cross that i wanted! I will be back! Read Less
Conner A.
28 Oct 2018
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Literally the worst service I have ever seen in my life. This is coming from a business owner. First time I went in And asked for piercing snake bites that I could also use studs. The guy at the front... Read More
Literally the worst service I have ever seen in my life. This is coming from a business owner. First time I went in And asked for piercing snake bites that I could also use studs. The guy at the front who was the same guy I saw today told me that snake bites and studs where two different piercings and it couldn't be done. This is not true. Today I just left there mad after the same guy at the front said anyone can do any tattoo for me (not anyone can do a high class tattoo) (I would know because I have been getting tattoos since I was 17 & now I am 26. after I asked him who he would recommend with who he has available at the time. Just so everyone knows not just anyone can give you a good tattoo the work here is fare. I would check out 454 and a few other places first. WARNING do not get tattoos or piercings without looking at other shops and artists, it is your body, you make the decisions. these people have no idea what they are doing.SincerelyConnerOceanside penthouse owner local Surfer harbor & pier Instagram @eye4peace Read Less
Caroline H.
28 Sep 2018
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Went to this tattoo shop to try to get a small tattoo of my sister's birthday in Roman numerals. When I first walked in, I asked the artist up at the front desk how much it would cost and he said that... Read More
Went to this tattoo shop to try to get a small tattoo of my sister's birthday in Roman numerals. When I first walked in, I asked the artist up at the front desk how much it would cost and he said that they would look at sizing for the cost. I waited about an hour and got a quote for $150 for a roman numeral tattoo that was barely even 3 in long!!! Plus, the tattoo artist that was supposed to work with me seemed short tempered and kind of rude. It was a huge waste of time to come here and their prices are unreasonable. Plus, it was my last night in SD before heading back to the bay and I never got the tattoo that I wanted to get for my sister. Read Less
Tim A.
5 Sep 2018
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If I were to review my artist Martín, it would be 5 stars. Martín did an awesome job. My wife, our friend, and myself came in to get some small random tattoos. Got on the list and got called back in a... Read More
If I were to review my artist Martín, it would be 5 stars. Martín did an awesome job. My wife, our friend, and myself came in to get some small random tattoos. Got on the list and got called back in around 45 min later. Upon returning to the shop we talked to our artist about what we wanted, and he went to draw it up. Simple enough. My wife went first, then me. Our friend got tattooed by another gentleman, didn't catch his name but it came out really good also. All in all we were all very pleased with the quality of the work and would be more than happy to get more work from the artists. Now for the reason I left 4/5 stars.Unfortunately the receptionist, I think he's the piercer also, made the visit pretty uncomfortable and was really unprofessional. While I was getting tattooed the receptionist comes upstairs and starts chastising my artists. Telling him his stuff is on the other side of the booth (it wasn't) and that he needs to rearrange his booth because he's taking up too much space. He was cussing and made himself look like a fool. There's a dividing curtain between the 2 booths and all of Martin's belongings were on his side of the booth. Not to mention NO ONE WAS GETTING TATTOOED IN THE NEXT BOOTH OVER. Look, I get that there's drama between coworkers at times, there's politics in shops and it's none of my business, but don't come up to an artists while he's working and start an argument. The last thing I want is my artists getting distracted and messing up my tattoo which I'm paying for and is obviously permanent. That whole situation was uncalled for and made all of us uncomfortable. Great artist, not so great experience. Read Less
Hannah S.
18 Aug 2018
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I gave this place a chance due to the convenient location, lots of people were in and out smoking and there were some great reviews. After my free consultation, they told me they can take me in right ... Read More
I gave this place a chance due to the convenient location, lots of people were in and out smoking and there were some great reviews. After my free consultation, they told me they can take me in right now. The goal was to get a cover up of a name. The tattoo artist was from out of town and working there for summer. I was charged $450, which I thought was  steep given the material I was getting. I walked for a SOLID BLACK heart with a couple flowers and fringe to accent it. He kept saying he was going to add white to the heart so it has more dimension. I told him, "no the solid back heart is what I want. The dimension can come from the outline and the flowers." In the end he never fixed it and I have a bunch of white in black heart (which I have been wanting for a very long time). Now you can see the person's name that I was trying to cover up. If it was all black then it would be less obvious. The heart is uneven. It is very bulbous on one side and a different shape on the other. The finger is uneven as well.After consulting another artist I found out he was trying to cast a shadow he did it wrong.he should have switched the purple flower to the bottom and the red to the top. Also, all the leaves should be filled in. It looks like he forgot to do so.It is not terrible, but any tattoo artist can tell it needs improvement-Especially for the amount of $450. Military doesnt take that much and we were saving up for a while to get this done. This guy comes once a year and does a free touch up. I didnt realize I got myself into this I was already in the chair.I need 2 more cover ups and now I will have to find a new place.Transparency is important to run a business. Read Less
Chris A.
18 Aug 2018
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So I got a small piece done here and the people were friendly and helpful. The problem was when I came back for a touch up on my tattoo and I was told they don't do touch up's. Personally, I have neve... Read More
So I got a small piece done here and the people were friendly and helpful. The problem was when I came back for a touch up on my tattoo and I was told they don't do touch up's. Personally, I have never had this happen in ANY OTHER tattoo shop I've ever gone through. So I don't know if it was just the employee I spoke to or what but be that as it may, I don't intend on coming back... Read Less
Simon D.
21 Jul 2018
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I dropped in for a spur of the moment tattoo and had a great experience. The establishment is clean and well maintained and the staff are attentive and friendly. Jordan performed the work on my arm an... Read More
I dropped in for a spur of the moment tattoo and had a great experience. The establishment is clean and well maintained and the staff are attentive and friendly. Jordan performed the work on my arm and did a Stella job, I couldn't be happier. Read Less
Will M.
16 Jun 2018
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Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consulta... Read More
Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consultation upon arrival and got to work. He was gentle lol and very good at what he does. Felt very confident looking at his portfolio and reviews that he would get done exactly what I wanted. Once the work was done, I was very pleased. He was affordable and personable and I will definitely be coming back for more work! Read Less
Angel M.
16 Jun 2018
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Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consulta... Read More
Wanted to get touch up work and more art done on my tattoo and heard from sis in law that Chris at this parlor was boss at what he does!I made an appt and Chris saw me the same week. He did a consultation upon arrival and got to work. He was gentle lol and very good at what he does. Felt very confident looking at his portfolio and reviews that he would get done exactly what I wanted. Once the work was done, I was very pleased. He was affordable and personable and I will definitely be coming back for more work! Read Less
Megan B.
12 Jun 2018
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I spur of the moment decided to get some new ink! They were two I was going to get done at some point and decided now was as good a time as any. I went in about 6pm and was greeted very warmly at the ... Read More
I spur of the moment decided to get some new ink! They were two I was going to get done at some point and decided now was as good a time as any. I went in about 6pm and was greeted very warmly at the front counter. There were a couple people ahead of me but I was still acknowledged. After he helped another guests we talked for a bit about what I wanted. I had a couple images and we picked out the best and for my locations. I had to wait for about 2 hours for the tattoo artist to finish with a previous customer , which they were also upfront about when I walked in. They encouraged me to go get food, walk around and come back. They have a check in system where they text you about 15 mins before your time. So I ran a few errands and got some food and came back. I had to wait for about :30 min and then it was my turn. The place is very cool and CLEAN!! It's aesthetically pleasing which is what you want in a tattoo parlor. They have really cool vintage artwork on the walls to keep you entertained. Myles was great (and kinda cute ) and went over my artwork with me. He was very attentive to make sure he got the right place, details and design. I would rather have a perfectionist do my tattoo than someone rushing through. Overall I'm really pleased with the work! I've already gotten lots of compliments and people asking where I got them done. I'll be back for at least one more I know of in the near future. Read Less
Hannah M.
27 May 2018
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I literally just had a small piece done by Myles and am writing this review right away because I was so pleased with how much care he took in doing something that may be small to others but means some... Read More
I literally just had a small piece done by Myles and am writing this review right away because I was so pleased with how much care he took in doing something that may be small to others but means something to me. He worked with my budget, was patient and I wish I was rich enough for him to be my on-call, permanent tattoo artist. Thank you Myles!! Read Less
Nikki Gordon
23 May 2018
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Great shop, very clean, with polite and friendly staff. They answered the questions I had about my tattoo idea and provided feedback. Will definitely be returning!
Jenn M.
2 May 2018
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My friend and I decided to take our children to get their ears pierced and stumbled upon Oceanside Tattoo. Jesse was the man! Super friendly, kind and treated the kids like humans instead of children.... Read More
My friend and I decided to take our children to get their ears pierced and stumbled upon Oceanside Tattoo. Jesse was the man! Super friendly, kind and treated the kids like humans instead of children. Coen got his ears peirced and Evelynn got her second ear peircing. We couldn't have been happier! Thank you for giving our growing babies an experience to remember! Read Less
Joshabel D.
29 Apr 2018
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I just called this place asking if they have artists that specialize in a certain style of tattoo. The receprionist told me to look on their website. To which I replied, "I've looked already and can't... Read More
I just called this place asking if they have artists that specialize in a certain style of tattoo. The receprionist told me to look on their website. To which I replied, "I've looked already and can't make that determination based on what I've seen" Ignorantly, she just told me to come to the shop and see for myself sounding like she just didn't have any time to answer any of my questions. First of all, I'm trying to eliminate my time and travel by phoning different shops to make sure there are artists who can accommodate my needs. There very well may be capable artists at this shop but unfortunately they are being poorly represented by whoever is manning the telephone line. This shop can thank their receptionist for singlehandedly throwing away a job that could have been easily $3000+ Read Less
Saraliz I.
15 Apr 2018
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I had came to get my tragus piercing done. Ricky was able to set me up right away, very clean, great atmosphere. The process was really quick. He was maintaining a good conversation which helped me re... Read More
I had came to get my tragus piercing done. Ricky was able to set me up right away, very clean, great atmosphere. The process was really quick. He was maintaining a good conversation which helped me relax more because I was really nervous, afterwards he was making sure I was doing ok. So far loving my tragus, thank you Ricky! Read Less
Megan A.
12 Apr 2018
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My girlfriend and I decided to get nose piercings on a whim. Something I've wanted for awhile but just never got done. Jesse was great. I was super anxious but he chatted with us both throughout the p... Read More
My girlfriend and I decided to get nose piercings on a whim. Something I've wanted for awhile but just never got done. Jesse was great. I was super anxious but he chatted with us both throughout the process & maybe it as enjoyable as possible. He did it so quickly I didn't even feel it until he went to adjust the hoop. The shop was clean, the staff was friendly & I'm so much happier with my piercing than I ever expected to be. Read Less
Leilani L.
12 Apr 2018
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I love my two new tattoos! One is for my daughter with the infinity symbol and the other is a medical alert for my penicillin allergy. Great job on both and attention given to my wishes on the drafts.
Matthew H.
20 Mar 2018
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I got my first tattoo with Chris. It is a large pierce on my ribs. The detail came out great. Even though it was somewhat painfull at the end Chris finished in one 4.5 hour session for me. The price w... Read More
I got my first tattoo with Chris. It is a large pierce on my ribs. The detail came out great. Even though it was somewhat painfull at the end Chris finished in one 4.5 hour session for me. The price was great and I will go back to him if I get another tattoo. My girlfriend is already going to schedule with him. Read Less
S R.
14 Mar 2018
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This place is insane. Insanely clean, insanely nice, insanely professional. Check it out you won't be disappointed.
Kayla Christopher
9 Mar 2018
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These guys are extremely rude. Came in for a simple lettering tattoo and they told me my idea was a bad idea and that they pick and choose who they tattoo and that they couldn’t help me. Very judgment... Read More
These guys are extremely rude. Came in for a simple lettering tattoo and they told me my idea was a bad idea and that they pick and choose who they tattoo and that they couldn’t help me. Very judgmental people. I don’t think anyone wants that from a tattoo artist. Who are they to tell someone else that their idea is bad?! Seems like maybe they’re just not very good artists..? Read Less
Sam C.
27 Feb 2018
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I'm on a little mini va-ca and my brain says, "Let's go get another tattoo." YES! You know once that bug bites, it's gonna itch until you get some ink. So, I Googled and found 3 places close; Insight,... Read More
I'm on a little mini va-ca and my brain says, "Let's go get another tattoo." YES! You know once that bug bites, it's gonna itch until you get some ink. So, I Googled and found 3 places close; Insight, Frontline and Oceanside. All had decent reviews, looked clean and were open. I went in order from closest to farthest and let me tell you, 3rd time was THE CHARM. I have 8 other tattoos. I know (give or take) what a tattoo costs. With drawing it up, signing the paperwork, paying, putting on the stencil, redrawing the line straight 3 or 4 times, me saying "wait, I need to pee," cleaning my arm, doing the tattoo, cleaning it off and wrapping it up, telling me the dos and donts and then saying thanks, tipping and petting the dog at the insurance place next door, I was out in 53 minutes exactly. I know because I texted a friend as I was walking in and took a pic as I was walking out. 53 minutes. The first place I went wanted $250. If I had tipped 20% (customary) that would have been $300 for 53 minutes. The Harley Davidson mechanics don't charge that much! The 2nd place was quoting $170-$220, but didn't want to give me a solid number, didn't do a draw up, and seemed reluctant to do exactly what I wanted. No go. I'm not gonna force someone to tattoo me, that probably wouldn't end well. They were polite and the place was clean, but I got the feeling they weren't into it. I was almost gonna give up at 2 but I REALLY wanted the tatt. So in the car I got... Drove to Oceanside Tattoo, "The arcade." Very nice neighborhood. Receptionist was super friendly, I didn't get her name. Long, dark hair, glasses. She got a general idea of what I wanted and called the artist, Chris Earnhart. He talked to me for a couple minutes, got a better idea, drew up the tatt, came back, gave me my estimate and said he was ready if I was! Point me in the direction of the paperwork! I am over 18 and not drunk! Let's do this! He was quick, friendly, made some small talk, not overly chatty. He is good at his craft. His line work is neat and straight and he redrew a stencil line a few times until he and I were both happy with it. No complaints. The shop was clean, the music was good and not too loud. Parking in the area is tricky. There is a LOT of don't park here at such and such times, one way streets, etc. So be careful! I totally recommend this place.  When I want (NEED) another tat  I will come here again and I live about 75 miles away. Thanks so much Chris and Oceanside! Read Less
Brian V.
16 Jan 2018
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Great place to get some work done. Friendly and talented staff. Easy to make an appointment. I paid a 20% deposit to make an appointment. Highly recommend Chris. Great artist and easy to work with.
Billy Smith
13 Jan 2018
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Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetis... Read More
Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetists certainly are impressive. Read Less
Amelia Smith
13 Jan 2018
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Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetis... Read More
Friendly and skilled staff, good atmosphere, reasonable pricing. I haven't gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak anything of that (only piercings) but the pieces they have on display from their aetists certainly are impressive. Read Less
Robert M.
22 Dec 2017
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Jason runs the BEST tattoo shops in Oceanside and Southern California in general. He treats his customers like family and once you go to the Arcade or any other Frontline tattoo shop you will not go a... Read More
Jason runs the BEST tattoo shops in Oceanside and Southern California in general. He treats his customers like family and once you go to the Arcade or any other Frontline tattoo shop you will not go anywhere else.Jason goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and match you up with the best artist for the piece you happen to be getting. AAAA++++++ 10 Stars Plus! Read Less
Nicholas Voss
3 Dec 2017
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Had a walk in on a Saturday for a forearm piece and Jordan blew it out of the water and had it drawn within the hour and then finished it way better than I could’ve thought of it looking. Great set of... Read More
Had a walk in on a Saturday for a forearm piece and Jordan blew it out of the water and had it drawn within the hour and then finished it way better than I could’ve thought of it looking. Great set of guys, cool place, great tattoo. Definitely coming back. Read Less
Jessica Trail
14 Nov 2017
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Wonderful shop with a ton of history and character. Quality shop with amazing artists. I️ love my new little piece! Chris did a perfect job! It was very reasonably priced too!
Crystina Medeiros
8 Oct 2017
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Jesse was super professional from start to finish. I had one typical question regarding the price of the piercing I came for. Simple: you get what you pay for, from the service itself to the costumer ... Read More
Jesse was super professional from start to finish. I had one typical question regarding the price of the piercing I came for. Simple: you get what you pay for, from the service itself to the costumer service- between the time you walk in and the time you leave which wasn't very long considering his quick and efficient work! Great place! Thanks Jesse! Read Less
Danielle C.
27 Aug 2017
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Good vibes, great location, friendly staff, rich with history and an amazing piercer on site, Jesse. Thanks Jesse for the good conversation and great work!! I would recommend Oceanside Tattoo (Arcade)... Read More
Good vibes, great location, friendly staff, rich with history and an amazing piercer on site, Jesse. Thanks Jesse for the good conversation and great work!! I would recommend Oceanside Tattoo (Arcade) every time. Read Less
Kathryn S.
12 Aug 2017
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Tonight I got tattooed by John Graefe and let me tell you not only was his work AMAZING and so clean, but his customer service was impeccable. It was my birthday today and I have my one month old son ... Read More
Tonight I got tattooed by John Graefe and let me tell you not only was his work AMAZING and so clean, but his customer service was impeccable. It was my birthday today and I have my one month old son with me, which I thought would be a problem or a burden, but he made us feel absolutely welcome, even when he got fussy I held him in my arms and he tattooed away for me still. He was so kind and understanding and even let us take a break so I could feed my son too. He made it stress free and was not phased or bothered by any of the hustle and bustle which I appreciate more than anything, and it made for a great birthday and an even greater tattoo! HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for a great and personable artist you find John. Read Less
Bonnie B.
9 Aug 2017
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Very clean and professional. Made me feel at ease. Clark Kent was my artist. I told him what I want in what kind of arrangement I wanted. He drew it up in no time. It all took about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. ... Read More
Very clean and professional. Made me feel at ease. Clark Kent was my artist. I told him what I want in what kind of arrangement I wanted. He drew it up in no time. It all took about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Reasonable prices. I'd go back. Read Less
Erica S.
8 Aug 2017
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I would love to give this shop a 5 star, I really would The shop has its own vibe...the wood, the décor on the walls, the large and airy waiting area. You can tell a lot of thought and love went into ... Read More
I would love to give this shop a 5 star, I really would The shop has its own vibe...the wood, the décor on the walls, the large and airy waiting area. You can tell a lot of thought and love went into making this shop special. ONLY reason not a 5 star: Daughter and I walked in and IF NOT for John, who was assigned to my daughter and I to get tattooed, I would have walk right out. Why? The VERY unfriendly, unwelcoming person at the front desk. Rude and laconic. Later found out he is the manager. :0  front desk is not for everyone, mostly when some people might be scared or unsure of what its going to be like. John was completely the opposite, confident without being cocky, cordial and VERY detailed oriented. Which is great since we never get tattoos without researching the artist first. Read Less
April H.
5 Jul 2017
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The guys at O'side Tattoo are awesome. They worked with me when my artist I had an appointment with couldn't make it, due to the birth of his child (congratulations Clark on the birth of your son). Ja... Read More
The guys at O'side Tattoo are awesome. They worked with me when my artist I had an appointment with couldn't make it, due to the birth of his child (congratulations Clark on the birth of your son). Jason was very accommodating and made it work. As the owner he could since that I wanted to keep the appointment and get the Tattoo I have been waiting to get. He offered to make it right by refunding my deposit but he was insistent on doing the work. I am glad he did. Jason turned me onto a very capable artist to step in for Clark. I am very happy with the art that Myles Schallhorn put on me. Exceeded my expectations and was exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend getting your first, next or old work new again. I highly recommend Myles as you won't be disappointed. Great shop, old school art, and great atmosphere to get your art work done. Read Less
Melina Estrella
4 Jul 2017
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Place is AMAZING. Walk-ins are welcome, everyone there is very friendly and there was very little wait time. Myles worked really fast and was just awesome to work with. Hoping to come back to the shop... Read More
Place is AMAZING. Walk-ins are welcome, everyone there is very friendly and there was very little wait time. Myles worked really fast and was just awesome to work with. Hoping to come back to the shop next year, when I visit Cali again.Read Less
Savannah W.
11 Jun 2017
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John did an amazing job. He really brought my idea to life. The shop is nice and very clean. Everybody was super friendly.
Brittany D.
10 Jun 2017
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Oceanside tattoo "the arcade" , I can't say enough good things about. If you want water color John Graefe is the guy to see excellent customer service, fun to work with. I haven't met anyone there who... Read More
Oceanside tattoo "the arcade" , I can't say enough good things about. If you want water color John Graefe is the guy to see excellent customer service, fun to work with. I haven't met anyone there who isn't someone I'd spend a Saturday night with. Myles does fantastic work as well. All and all the place you want to get your next tattoo. Read Less
KIARA RIOS
9 Jun 2017
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Polished clean and so deep in their elements. So glad I stopped here and got my first one.
Allison Davis
29 May 2017
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Rad new shop! It doesn't just look professional and clean - IT IS! I came in to have my nostril re pierced by Jesse and as per usual was super stoked with the experience and results. He was very help... Read More
Rad new shop! It doesn't just look professional and clean - IT IS! I came in to have my nostril re pierced by Jesse and as per usual was super stoked with the experience and results. He was very helpful in showing me where would be the best place to put the piercing and listened to all my silly questions! He was also pretty quick which is always a plus when you have a needle through your nose. He's done all my body piercings and I'm always so stoked with the results !! Read Less
Kendall T. Rogers II
29 May 2017
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This place is amazing. One step in the door and you'll see why it's gaining attention so quickly. The artists are of the highest caliber, and the history of tattooing is on full display.
deadlineflooring
20 May 2017
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Great tattoo shop. Between my wife and I we have been tattooed by 3 different artists so far solid work, all healed up perfectly.
Karrie Marks
11 May 2017
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I've been to a lot of tattoo shops and have been tattooed by several artists....and hands down The Arcade is to date the best I've been to. I found Chris through his wife....she is a walking billboard... Read More
I've been to a lot of tattoo shops and have been tattooed by several artists....and hands down The Arcade is to date the best I've been to. I found Chris through his wife....she is a walking billboard for him and well it worked. For me and what I want he's amazing. He tattooed my 2 best friends and myself and we are all extremely pleased. Customer service is great....very polite and friendly. I Won't go anywhere else for my art work....and both friends will be returning for more pieces. Read Less
Brad D.
21 Apr 2017
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Went in on Friday, got an idea of what I wanted. Took my wife with me for a walk in for my tattoo and ended up leaving with two and my wife getting one as well. Couldn't be happier. I had Martin, he d... Read More
Went in on Friday, got an idea of what I wanted. Took my wife with me for a walk in for my tattoo and ended up leaving with two and my wife getting one as well. Couldn't be happier. I had Martin, he did a fantastic job with metatron cube over lapping a flower of life symbol on my ribs. Tons of lines, curves and all of them clean. Then after I got a Ralph Stedman drawing on my left shoulder/pec which came put incredible as well. Clean lines with shades of gray inside. My wife got a Lotus Mandala on her shoulder that couldnt have came out any better. Thank you guys for great service. Will be coming back soon! Read Less
Kim Labate
16 Apr 2017
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I was very pleased with the service and staff here. My son and I were able to get on a list and get our tattoos the same day. It was a first tattoo for both of us and we are very pleased with our new ... Read More
I was very pleased with the service and staff here. My son and I were able to get on a list and get our tattoos the same day. It was a first tattoo for both of us and we are very pleased with our new tats. Lots of Marines go here Read Less
CasieRae JordanDean Cultee
7 Apr 2017
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Good work, clean and sanitized atmosphere just a bit spendy but Clark did a good job. I'm also out of state and see one artist at home and I could have got a lot more work done then what I paid.
Craig B.
6 Apr 2017
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Jason has a great museum well worth touring. The tattoo rooms are like a Beverly Hills Spa. But,Wait for it.....Superman aka Clark Kent took my ideas for a tattoo and quickly questioned for clarity, o... Read More
Jason has a great museum well worth touring. The tattoo rooms are like a Beverly Hills Spa. But,Wait for it.....Superman aka Clark Kent took my ideas for a tattoo and quickly questioned for clarity, offered input and Shazam had the sketch....as I wanted.In no time at all it was on my calf looking great.With no hesitation I recommend this artist and shop. Read Less
Rica Lottmann
1 Apr 2017
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Customer service is amazing. They work with you in every aspect, from ideas, to location and positioning. They answered all my questions and concerns leaving me with no concerns. They fit me in the ne... Read More
Customer service is amazing. They work with you in every aspect, from ideas, to location and positioning. They answered all my questions and concerns leaving me with no concerns. They fit me in the next day and my customized piece wasn't small. I'm so proud to say that Clark Kent (Superman) did my Jon Bon Jovi tattoo who also is a huge fan of Superman! Clark will be doing all of my ink in the near future!! Follow him on IG @ClarkKentTattoos!! Read Less
Kareem Pinkston
23 Mar 2017
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I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer t... Read More
I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer to where I now live in Oceanside. Oceanside Tattoo has just recently opened and located right in the mix of the city. Parking is easily available within the blocks perimeter and there are plenty of things to do if you have a wait. To avoid waiting unnecessarily, always try to schedule an appointment ahead of time. The inside is clean and they're still in the process of decorating, so it's going to look even better. The staff is super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. There's also a computer to do tattoo design research on and the walls are filled with artwork to inspire your creativity. I also personally liked how their bathroom was immaculate and that speaks volumes to me about what's important to a business. So far I've had work done from Myles and Clark and they are both excellent at their craft and I trust them completely to do my work. Very professional and experienced artists in here! Need a piercing or some artwork on you? I highly recommend Oceanside Tattoo and they do Walk-Ins too :) Read Less
Kareem P.
23 Mar 2017
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I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer t... Read More
I recently went to Frontline Tattoo for a cover-up and was highly impressed with the work done there and due to unavailability they referred me to their sister-shop Oceanside Tattoo, which is closer to where I now live in Oceanside. Oceanside Tattoo has just recently opened and located right in the mix of the city. Parking is easily available within the blocks perimeter and there are plenty of things to do if you have a wait. To avoid waiting unnecessarily, always try to schedule an appointment ahead of time. The inside is clean and they're still in the process of decorating, so it's going to look even better. The staff is super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. There's also a computer to do tattoo design research on and the walls are filled with artwork to inspire your creativity. I also personally liked how their bathroom was immaculate and that speaks volumes to me about what's important to a business. So far I've had work done from Myles and Clark and they are both excellent at their craft and I trust them completely to do my work. Very professional and experienced artists in here!Need a piercing or some artwork on you? I highly recommend Oceanside Tattoo and they do Walk-Ins too :) Read Less
Allison Hart
20 Mar 2017
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I came in with my husband to get us both ring finger tattoos. They were not intricate designs, but were both simple crowns. The shop owner quoted us $100 each for a dime sized tattoo ontop of our ring... Read More
I came in with my husband to get us both ring finger tattoos. They were not intricate designs, but were both simple crowns. The shop owner quoted us $100 each for a dime sized tattoo ontop of our ring fingers. When I suggested $60 each he said that it was "a pain in the ass" to tattoo fingers and that only a few people knew how to do it correctly. What a load of baloney! Anyways, we got the tattoos paying $250 for everything for two tiny tattoos. Now that it is healing. The crown line weights are all different and a little blown out. If they were great tattoos, I wouldn't have written this review, however I think it's shady to overcharge for these "waste of time" tattoos. Spend your money elsewhere or get overcharged for crappy tattoos . Read Less
Markeith E.
20 Mar 2017
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We walked from mission ave bar & grill and saw this place. Went in and saw the place. Had to get our piercings there. Great service manager Jesse took care of us.
Heather Renee Norred
11 Mar 2017
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Had Myles do a piece on me today. Everything was amazingly clean and the staff was even better. The atmosphere was great! I'm usually one to crank up the ear phones to get through a tattoo, but I actu... Read More
Had Myles do a piece on me today. Everything was amazingly clean and the staff was even better. The atmosphere was great! I'm usually one to crank up the ear phones to get through a tattoo, but I actually enjoyed talking to Myles about stuff. I'm sorry if I annoyed you BTW � but seriously, this place is GREAT! The price is so worth the product here, too!!! Read Less
Chris Shourds
3 Mar 2017
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Received my first tattoo from Myles. Friendly, professional and patient. Patiently worked with me to get the perfect placement for a cross on my forearm. Great experience. Thanks to Myles and Jason. ... Read More
Received my first tattoo from Myles. Friendly, professional and patient. Patiently worked with me to get the perfect placement for a cross on my forearm. Great experience. Thanks to Myles and Jason. Great clean shop. Read Less
Desiree C.
12 Feb 2017
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My mind was blown by this new shop in downtown Oceanside.  I wanted to support a new local establishment and gave them a ring.  Super nice on the phone and they said to come on down.  I was set up wit... Read More
My mind was blown by this new shop in downtown Oceanside.  I wanted to support a new local establishment and gave them a ring.  Super nice on the phone and they said to come on down.  I was set up with Martin Nasim who happens to be an INCREDIBLE artist.  The owner drew the script lettering just how I imagined but Martin was able to freehand the galaxy backdrop that I had exactly dreamed of.  The place is beyond clean and the customer service is above par. Read Less
Jenny B.
4 Feb 2017
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The shop is very nice and clean. I was greeted immediately. Everyone was very kind and helpful. They had the jewelry I needed, plus Jesse was apply to change my nose ring out right then. This was my f... Read More
The shop is very nice and clean. I was greeted immediately. Everyone was very kind and helpful. They had the jewelry I needed, plus Jesse was apply to change my nose ring out right then. This was my first time here, but I will definitely be back. Read Less
Allison W.
20 Jan 2017
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Such a cool shop. My friend was bored and basically texted me to go get tattoos and we decided to go here since it was down the street from her house. So glad we did. She got two tiny tattoos and I ba... Read More
Such a cool shop. My friend was bored and basically texted me to go get tattoos and we decided to go here since it was down the street from her house. So glad we did. She got two tiny tattoos and I basically ended up with four. Such a nice welcoming staff. We just walked in and took our requests. We went to go get coffee and came back to get started. I felt so comfortable in the shop. I really appreciated that they agreed to let me just do the outline today since I didn't want to sit for too long. We were both tattooed by Miles I believe. Very great tattooer. Very light handed and very friendly. We went while it was raining so it was pretty slow. Definitely will be back to finish my tattoos with color and shading, as well as more tattoos in the future. Read Less
DavidandTheresa Napier
16 Jan 2017
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Great place to get a tattoo done. Staff is top notch and Jason is hands down one of the most humble and friendly artists you could ever work with.
Aubriana H.
14 Jan 2017
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They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and ... Read More
They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and artifacts on the walls are so interesting to look at. The prices are very fair.The artists are all very nice and of course very talented! I've been going to Chris specifically for the past year or so now. He does all my and my husband's work. His work is clean, precise, and he is fairly light handed. I suggest looking through the portfolios and talking to the artists to see who personally fits you best. :)I think they take walk ins if they have room but I'd reccomend calling in advance if you have a specific artist in mind. They also do piercings but I believe they only have one piercer so I'd call before trying to do a walk in as well.If you want excellent work done, their shops are the place to go. Read Less
Cindy H.
14 Jan 2017
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They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and ... Read More
They just recently bought this shop, I believe (a branch off the Frontline Tattoo location(s)) and it's amazing, as to be expected. The facility is clean. The enviroment is welcoming. The artwork and artifacts on the walls are so interesting to look at. The prices are very fair.The artists are all very nice and of course very talented! I've been going to Chris specifically for the past year or so now. He does all my and my husband's work. His work is clean, precise, and he is fairly light handed. I suggest looking through the portfolios and talking to the artists to see who personally fits you best. :)I think they take walk ins if they have room but I'd reccomend calling in advance if you have a specific artist in mind. They also do piercings but I believe they only have one piercer so I'd call before trying to do a walk in as well.If you want excellent work done, their shops are the place to go. Read Less
Anthony Ray Shane
29 Dec 2016
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Omg, great location! We need you around town, you are by far the best Tattoo place in Oceanside! Jason is awesome, he gives you far more than just a tattoo, he gives you a tattoo experience. He's awes... Read More
Omg, great location! We need you around town, you are by far the best Tattoo place in Oceanside! Jason is awesome, he gives you far more than just a tattoo, he gives you a tattoo experience. He's awesome, and we are all so blessed to have him, his shop and staff around town! Everyone is so upbeat and friendly there...That alone makes me wanna go back, then of course the great Tattoos and fair pricing! I definitely look forward to watching Oceanside Tattoo grow! Thanks for my new Tattoo, I love it! Read Less
Cary B.
11 Dec 2016
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This place is the best. Hands down, the nicest tattoo shop around w/ really awesome tattooers. Zach Johnson is my go to guy & is exceptional at portraits & his colors are vibrant & are still bright af... Read More
This place is the best. Hands down, the nicest tattoo shop around w/ really awesome tattooers. Zach Johnson is my go to guy & is exceptional at portraits & his colors are vibrant & are still bright after years. This place rules! Read Less
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