Tristen Tattoo
Tattoo & Piercing in San Diego, California
5.0 (33)
| Category | Tattoo & Piercing |
|---|---|
| Address | 465 17th St, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Area | San Diego, California |
| Phone | (619) 736-6321 |
| Website | tristentattoo.com ↗ |
| Google rating | 5.0 (33) |
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–8 pm |
About Tristen Tattoo
Tristen Tattoo is a professional tattoo artist in San Diego known for clean, detailed, custom artwork. With many years of tattooing experience in San Diego, Tristen creates tattoos in all styles — small pieces, large-scale work, sleeves, black and grey, color, fine line, and cover-ups. Every tattoo is designed with precision and client collaboration. Located inside The Lower Left tattoo shop at 465 17th St, Tristen Tattoo welcomes clients looking for a skilled and trusted tattoo artist in San Diego.
Located at 465 17th St, San Diego, CA 92101, Tristen Tattoo operates as a tattoo serving San Diego in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.
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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 10 am–8 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (619) 736-6321. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is tristentattoo.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Customers rate it 5.0 out of 5 on Google across 33 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded tattoo & piercing in San Diego.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Gladis Sanchez 2 months ago
Tristen does an amazing job ! Been going for most of my tattoos since 2021. Trust him completely with all my tattoos because he does amazing. Appreciate and admire all your work!
Javier Leyba 3 months ago
I had a great experience with Tristen. He was very responsive and quick with all my intial inquiries and messages. Upon showing up for my appointment, we discussed placement, size and design very thoroughly. He showed me a book of specific art relating to my request to explore ideas of the design. After determining a specific design we agreed that he would free hand a few things to fill in gaps and tie in with my existing tattoos. He had a light hand, took his time and we had a good conversation during the process. He advised me with helpful instructions for taking care of the tattoo and he followed up with me a week after to inquire about how it was healing. Great overall experience and I’m extremely happy with how the tatto turned out.
Jake Lawless 4 months ago
Tristen is seriously the best. He’s done my last four tattoos, and every single one has come out even better than I pictured. From sending him my ideas and reference pics to the final piece, the whole process is always super easy and smooth. His communication is great, the shop is always clean and professional, and his attention to detail is insane. I’ve even brought him styles that aren’t exactly his usual lane, and he still absolutely nails it every time while still making it feel like his own work. You can tell he really cares about what he puts out and takes a ton of pride in every piece. Cant wait to finish out a full sleeve with Tristen as the sole artist.
Cameron Banderob 5 months ago
Tristens my favorite artist. Super laid back chill dude. He has a super soft and gentle hand while he tattoos and does amazing work. The pieces always come out 10x better than expected
Noel Guzman 8 months ago
Tristen Schwanz is seriously amazing. The quality of his artwork speaks for itself. He’s so talented at bringing ideas to life. I came in with a vision for my sleeve and he absolutely nailed it! The design, flow, and detail are better than I could’ve imagined. He’s incredibly patient, listens closely, and really cares about making sure you love what you’re getting. The entire sleeve process was actually enjoyable because he made me feel comfortable the whole time and always checked in to make sure I was doing okay. On top of that, he’s super professional, clean, and communicative, which makes a huge difference during long sessions. You can tell he takes a lot of pride in his work and in giving his clients a great experience. If you’re looking for an artist with insane talent, great energy, and someone who truly listens, Tristen is your guy. I can’t recommend him enough!
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tristen Tattoo located?
Tristen Tattoo is at 465 17th St, San Diego, CA 92101, in San Diego, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Tristen Tattoo?
Tristen Tattoo is listed as a tattoo.
What are the hours of Tristen Tattoo?
Published hours are Monday: 10 am–8 pm; Tuesday: 10 am–8 pm; Wednesday: 10 am–8 pm; Thursday: 10 am–8 pm; Friday: 10 am–8 pm; Saturday: 10 am–8 pm; Sunday: 10 am–8 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Tristen Tattoo open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 10 am–8 pm.
What is the phone number of Tristen Tattoo?
You can call Tristen Tattoo at (619) 736-6321.
How is Tristen Tattoo rated on Google?
Tristen Tattoo has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews.
Does Tristen Tattoo have a website?
Yes, the website of Tristen Tattoo is tristentattoo.com (linked on this page).
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