It is truly an honor to have art pieces on my body by both Marlo & Justin. I've seen Casper's work as well & it is awesome too.  I feel so comfortable trusting that I can share an idea & the artists can expand on it & make it a reality.  Everyone there is professional. The shop is clean & I absolutely love the vibe!!! My first piece I received from Marlo, she did freehand & I just recently went back after about 4 years to get it touched up & enhanced with color. I just give her an idea & let her do her magic!I'm already planning my next piece & look forward to going back.  They are all so amazing they book up fast!! So plan ahead ~~ TOTALLY WORTH IT ~~ Read Less

My husband is the blessed recipient of a tattoo from this amazing shop!!!! Marlo is the owner of the shop, and she is the one who did my husband's tattoo. She hails from Hawaii, as does my husband....so he was ECSTATIC when I surprised him with an appointment with her! Marlo is a wonderful soul, she's hilarious and super hospitable, and one of the best tattoo artists out there.People fly from all over the world to get work done by her!!! My husband's tattoo came out perfect!! He's regretful that ALL of his tattoos aren't by Marlo LOL Marlo books out several months, at times, and she isn't cheap. You get what you pay for. She takes her work very seriously, she's SUPER talented, and it shows that this is her passion....THANK YOU, MARLO, FOR YOUR AMAZING ARTWORK AND FOR BEING AN EVEN MORE AMAZING HUMAN BEING! We love you!!! Read Less

Amazing shop - wish I had gone there for every tattoo I have! I don't know how I stumbled across Justin but I did and was blown away by his artwork. He and I exchanged some emails and set up my appointment quickly. When the day came, I had to wait a bit because of some changes in his schedule but I didn't mind at all. I sat for close to 6 hours, only taking one break and staying way later than I expected but I wouldn't trade the experience for the world! Baxter (the real star of the show obviously) was also such a great comfort and honestly makes a world of difference when you're sitting for that long. Marlo was there that night seeing clients and I could see her passion so clearly by her art and the artists she surrounds herself with. I would love to visit again and get tattooed by Marlo. Cannot recommend this shop enough, I love to tell all my Bay Area friends to go there if they want fantastic results! Read Less

I came into the shop. The owner gave me dirty looks. I didn't know I had to make an appointment. However, I was not told this. But Justin was very kind and told me he had an opening a few hours later. When I got my tattoo done of the OM symbol on my hip. I was very pleased with the results. Justin told me he was going to use vegan ink which I loved. I didn't even know such a thing existed. He chatted with me as I was getting my tattoo done and we talk about the ego. It was very lovely conversation. After he was done, he told me the total. He didn't have any change. So I ended up tipping him extra. Justin's service was four stars. Now the experience with the owner was one star at best. She was completely rude. I went and emailed her about getting my tattoo touched up and she never replied. I should of been able to get it touched up for free. But that never happened as I couldn't get an answer back. I also asked later about what ink they use. The owner was again completely rude and didn't even like the fact I was asking at all. She never told me. Her website says she is an old soul and into treating people with respect. By her attitude, she doesn't even know what respect is. She is just all talk and no actions. I will not got there again, mostly because of the owner. Read Less

Super happy I came across this shop because Justin is awesome and super creative. He made my tattoo look way better than the picture I had showed him of something similar and even managed to cover up some initials I wanted gone. I'm happy I went to him. Will definitely be back for more work! Read Less

Got a tattoo done by Justin Flores the other day. He absolutely killed it! This is my 7th time getting tattooed and this piece is by far my favorite. Justin is a humble and outstanding tattoo artist who I would recommend to anyone. Look forward to working with Justin in the future. Aloha. Read Less

I just had my first tattoo done by Marlo.  I couldn't have picked a more competent, kind tattoo artist if I had traveled far away.  I spent a long time searching for the right person to do my metaphysical work.  When I dropped in she took an interest in me and in the art I brought to her.  She listened well and came up with some great suggestions on how to improve the piece.  The results were amazing, and far better than I had imagined.  Would definitely return again and will highly recommend to friends. As she said to me, "you're family now"!! Thanks so much Marlo. Maholo kaikuaana!! Read Less

Clean place, clean tattoos, and AMAZING artists. "You don't have to worry bout a thang". Marlo is very professional, the way she handles herself and her shop. I went to check this place out because of all the publicity Earthbound was getting. First interaction, I already felt like I was family and not a client. They are very busy, so make sure to set an appointment up with them. Marlo did an amazing tattoo transfermation for me, she made an old lotus flower come to life, custum made. I am speechless, and very happy with my tattoo. Read Less

If you are looking for a great place to get your new tattoo, this is the place for you. The people who work there are some of the most helpful people you will ever meet. They are a great tattoo artist with years of experience! The place itself provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere to get a tattoo. Read Less

I was fortunate to have Marlo do my cover-up tattoo today and I love it! She is truly and amazing artist and person. She was able to cover-up an old dark tattoo with bats and turned them into a beautiful flower design. I am so happy :) Read Less

The artists here are very welcoming and hospitable. I've been going to Marlo for years! Interesting tidbit, she made the top 50 Polynesian tattoo artists in the world! Annnd the only female at that. Great place, great accomplishments, great people. Read Less

We had a wonderful experience with Marlo. She is an amazing artist and a great all around person. We definitely recommend this shop if you want a calm, relaxed, environment that feels far more zen than most. Read Less

I spent a lot of time scouring different artists' Instagram pages trying to find the right person to create my tattoo. This is a forever deal, so to me doing diligence was imperative. While researching, I stumbled upon Marlo. I loved what I saw in her portfolio of work and contacted her right away. She responded a few days later and I was able to stop by to meet her in November. The studio had good energy and Marlo herself was so awesome, she did a quick consult with me and I made an appointment. I just had my session with her a couple days ago and I am so incredibly happy with the result!  The studio is located in an industrial area off of a main street. It is tucked in a small charming strip of salons and another tattoo shop. It is a welcoming and cozy space with a quaint and homey feel. The moment I walked through the door I felt the island vibes. Also, the studio is very clean which is super important! Also, it doesn't hurt that the shop is in the Monterey area...my family went to the beach and hung out while they waited for me. Marlo herself is a highly sought out artist. While I was there, she took a call from someone in Vegas who wanted to fly in to see her. Her clients come from all over: Maryland, Colorado, Texas, etc. Lucky for me I only had to drive about an hour from San Jose to get worked on by her. I showed her a few reference pictures, and from there she created a beautiful completely original custom design.  If you want a generic tattoo or to copy another person's tattoo, she won't be doing that for you. Many people come to her for her knowledge and skill in neo-Polynesian tattoo design. As a Hawaiian woman and devout student of Polynesian culture she isn't willy-nilly about those designs. She will make sure you're tattoo is meaningful to you and that you are educated about the designs on your body. Despite Polynesian tattoos being her specialty, she really can do anything! I sought her out because I love the clean look of her black line work. I needed a coverup and she hooked me up with an gorgeous cluster of mandalas. I can't stop staring at all the intricate and beautiful detail of her work. If you choose to go to Marlo you really have to have to put your trust in her and her process. She doesn't do stencils and actually draws a freehand sketch on you with a sharpie. You really won't know what the piece will look like until it is done which can be scary. However, I felt comfortable with this process after seeing so much of her work already. I took a leap of faith and it paid off for me! After getting to know Marlo during our 2.5 hour session, I left feeling completely honored to have her art on me. She is an incredibly strong woman, a trailblazer in her field, and just an amazing person overall. Tattoos are a big commitment and deciding on an artist can be a stressful endeavor for some. I know it was for me. However my work paid off, because I finally found Marlo. I left Earthbound with work that exceeded my expectations. What more could one ask for? No regrets here! Mahalo Marlo! Read Less

Obsessed with my new tattoo from Justin. I gave him a few pictures for a general idea, and let him ultimately decide how big it would be and how exactly it would lay over my shoulder. I knew I was in good hands when he decided to freehand first to get the placement right and even spent extra time on some detail so I had an idea of what it would look like when it was done. It took a bit longer then we had originally discussed but I appreciate his attention to detail. We got everything done in one session which was great since I have a 4 month old and it's hard to find time. The shop was super clean and easy to find. I'll definitely be back, and recommending Earthbound from now on. Read Less

Marlo is simply AWESOME! Her design always amazes me...! It's so honored that I have her artwork on my skin and you will sure be happy about your tattoo too, because she won't put ink on you until you're surely happy with the design.-UPDATEI just got another amazing tattoo by Marlo. I'm super happy with the design and couldn't stop showing off. Read Less

I love this shop! Marlo is such an amazing artist, as are the other two artists Justin and Casper, and I couldn't be happier with my tattoo! Marlo worked with me to turn my original design into something truly unique and wonderful. I can't wait to go back to add onto my cap sleeve, and I know I'll be going back to her for all my tattoos as long as I'm this part of Cali. I definitely recommend you stop in and see what kind of custom art any of these talented artists can come up with for you! A colleague of mine just got a custom traditional style lighthouse done by Justin and it looks crazy good! Read Less

I have been looking at Marlo's work on Instagram for awhile and decided I wanted to do a Polynesian piece on my leg.Marlo was friendly during our consultation and went over the details with me prior to making an appointment. She tattooed me yesterday and I couldn't be happier with her work. Not only does the tattoo look beautiful, but she also took the time to explain the symbology and customized it for me. She also did it freehand, which made it even more impressive to watch.I would highly recommend checking out this shop and I plan to get more work done by Marlo. Read Less

Marlo is so talented. She created a design with my existing tattoo that came out so awesome, I couldn't believe it after it was done. I am so impressed and grateful for the work she has put in my tattoo. She also has a wonderful staff. They were very courteous and also talented in their own right. I can't wait to come back. Read Less

What can I say....ive known Marlo since school so its only natural i come back to have her work on my Polynesian canvis. Ive traveled twice from Las Vegas to have my sista Marlo handle my ink work. Different experience this time was that she has two other outstanding artist added to the roster! Kind caring and meticulous! You won't be disappointed! Earthbound tattoo studio in Sand City CA! Read Less

-My First Tattoos-I had heard about Earthbound through over 20 close friends who had work done mainly by Justin and Marlo, after seeing all the art on my friends, I decided to check the studio out for myself. My first impression walking through the door was a very welcoming, clean, and rad atmosphere. I had very high standards for getting my first tattoo, and Earthbound surpassed them in every sense.Justin, an amazing artist and an equally as cool person, greeted me and I even got pet his dog. I had told him of my ideas and timeline that I wanted to get them done. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable to the multitude of questions I had, it gave me a great sense of confidence. I felt very comfortable during the entire process, from sketching to after-care instructions.I have had my tattoos for exactly 4 weeks, I have received nothing but great comments and questions of where I got it done. Earthbound will get high remarks and recommendations from me, I will be coming here for any future tattoos. If you're looking for a high quality studio run by down to earth(bound) individuals, look no further. Stay rad Earthbound! Read Less

The whole experience was great from start to finish. I love the atmosphere there. Very laid back and easy going. Everyone has a great attitude. Plus, the work is custom, which means that the ink you end up with is uniquely you! Everyone is an artist at Earthbound. Most of their work is drawn free-hand resulting in some really kick-ass tattoos! If you can't tell, I really love these guys� Read Less