Tattoo in and near San Diego, CA

If you’re looking for a San Diego tattoo, there are hundreds of shops to visit in the city and its surrounding neighborhoods. Tattoo places in San Diego such as Avalon and Avalon II have been surefire bets for decades—plus fans can stop by for T-shirts and books full of drawings from their favorite San Diego tattoo artist. But tattoos are just the beginning: many of these shops also specialize in permanent makeup tattoos, tattoo removal, and piercings. A perfect example is DermalGrafix, one of the many tattoo shops in Escondido. For added comfort, the artists here pierce and tattoo amid waterfalls and faux jungle plants.