Hello, and welcome, to the La Jolla Tattoo website. We're based out of sunny San Diego and we're known for quality tattoos and amazing customer service. We're a full service custom tattoo shop specializing in all styles of electric tattooing. We're Health Board Certified and registered with the City of San Diego, we pride ourselves with always having a super clean shop. Chris Winn, the owner of the shop, has close to 15 years of experience under his belt and specializes in all styles of tattooing. Chris Reynolds, with nearly 20 years of experience, specializes in blackwork, cover-ups, Asian, portraits and realism style tattooing. We also have a new family member; Hector Lopez, formerly of About Face Tattoo in Oceanside, CA, as well as Mike Johnson and Nick Portigal on board brings well over 40 years of experience to the shop. No matter what your favorite style of tattoo is, we can put together a custom design you'll love and enjoy for the rest of your life. In addition to tattooing, we offer a full range of piercing services by the experienced Andrew V. We have a wide selection of jewelry to accentuate your piercings as well. La Jolla Tattoo's staff also takes great pride in customer service. Our courteous staff and shop manager, Ric Thompson, take great care in assisting each customers needs in the shop. We look forward to speaking with you and helping you with all your tattoo and piercing needs. So, stop on by La Jolla Tattoo and get yourself some tattoos, don't forget to tip your artist kindly! Directions: South on 5: Exit Balboa Ave/Garnet Ave. Turn right at Garnet Ave/Garnet St. Vere right to stay on Garnet Ave. Turn right on Mission Blvd. Go 2 blocks and we'll be on the left. North on 5: Take the Grand Ave/Garnet Ave exit. Turn left on Grand Ave. Turn right on Mission Blvd. Go 4 blocks and we'll be on the left. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-10pm Friday-Saturday: 11am-11pm Sundays: 11am-8pm Contact Info: La Jolla Tattoo 4638 Mission Blvd. San Diego,Ca 92109 858-456-INKS (4657) chriswinn@lajollatattoo.com After Care: Take bandage off after 1-2 hrs, wash with a mild soap and pat dry. Let air dry for about 20 min. then apply a small amount of A/D ointment or Neosporin 3 or 4 times a day following the wash, air dry and apply for first 24 hrs . Then start to use a fragrance free lotion like Curel, Lubriderm or Vaseline Intensive Care for the next 10 to 12 days 3 to 5 times a day. You can shower normally just don't take to long. NO SWIMMING, NO SURFING, NO HOT TUBS, keep out of SUN. No picking, no scratching or itching for 10 to 14 days. Keep clothing loose and keep from rubbing on tattoo and be aware that you are healing a new tattoo so be careful. If you need more advise call, 858-456-4657 or come in and see us. Thanks and we hope you love your new tattoo. And thanks from all of us at La Jolla Tattoo.