Tower Tattoo Parlor

Whenever a friend mentions they want to get a tattoo, I always recommend this place. I got my first (and so far, my only) tattoo here with my best friend about two years ago. It's in a sketchy part of town, so be sure to go earlier in the day and bring a friend. Pat, the tattoo artist, was great, and wouldn't even accept my tip since it was my first ever tattoo. I gave him one anyway, but I thought it was a nice gesture. It's a simple "let it be" tattoo on my ribcage, but he made sure the lettering turned out perfectly, and even two years later, it looks like I just got it done. They get busy, so be sure to make an appointment, and keep in mind that the bar opens later in the afternoon if you're planning on any pre-tattoo drinks. My same friend went back to get another tattoo here about a year later, and the experience wasn't quite as positive as the first time. His tattoo was more complicated, so the sketch had to be modified a few times, which I don't think the artist was too happy about. Both he and the other artist (who was working on a different person) seemed annoyed with us, and we felt uncomfortable sitting there while they bantered back and forward for what seemed like 45 minutes. Despite this, I would still go back if I decided to get another one. I love how mine turned out.

About 5 years ago a few of my girlfriends wanted to plan a group tattoo outting. It was to be my first ever and Iwas a bit nervous. We asked a big time TV tattoo guy who he would reccomend in San Diego and without hesitation he said Dewayne at Tower Tattoo so we set it up. I brought in my very simple idea for an ankle wrap piece and Dewayne came back a few minutes later with a beautiful piece... better than I even imagined. While working he asked if he could add a little more and some color...though nervous I totally trusted him and said go for it...the end result was perfect. To this day I continue to get compliments on his work...all the lines are still crisp and clear. I couldn't be happier... Planning my second piece now and was looking up reviews to try and decide where to go... nothing but positives about these guys and their shop...I will for sure be going back very soon!!

Love, love, love this place! My boyfriend and I got some work done by Steve and he is fantastic! Very kind and as gentle as a tattoo artist can be. I got a large tattoo I designed on my lower back and my boyfriend got a scorpion on his shoulder/collarbone. He kept asking us if we were okay, if we needed a break, he was very kind. I will definitely be going back to him for more.