Port City Tattoo | Long Beach

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	4290 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA
Phone:	+1 562-494-6800
Site:	portcitytattoo.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM

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Vito Sansevero

I have been getting my work from Tom Moser since back in his Gold Rush days. I was surprised when he ventured out and opened up his own shop, but of course I had to get in contact and check out what he had going on. Nothing short of amazing! The shop is clean and located in a great section of town. He has a group of great artists under his umbrella at this shop. After an amazing back piece (Koi fish) I had to have him complete more work with a traditional Horimono (彫り物, 彫物). Now this is a lot of work and I would never get it done unless I was comfortable with the artist and his crew, after all I will be spending lots of time here. With the tattoo craze peaking, its important to know that this is not the run of the mill tattoo pick and stick shop. Tom and his crew are amongst the best I have interviewed and worked with. You do not feel like youre committing a business transaction, more like your embarking on an amazing journey amongst friends. If youre looking for some awesome traditional, Japanese, or custom work check Port City out. You wont be sorry! I am 1/2 way done with my sleeve and already working with Tom on the second sleeve.

Mabel Sansevero

My husband has been getting tattooed on by Tom Moser for a few years now (first when he was at Gold Rush in Costa Mesa and now at his own shop Port City Tattoo in Long Beach). He has gotten an entire back piece done (30+ hours) and now working on his sleeves (so far another 12+ hours put in) with Tom. Naturally when it came to my turn to get work done, I came to Tom Moser. I had a sentimental piece done on my forearm when my father passed away. Although it looked simple in nature, I am beyond pleased with the quality of the lines and ink. Ive gotten numerous compliments on it, both here in the US as well as when I travel outside the country. Recently I got another tattoo on my wrist done by another artist that works at Port City Tattoo, Jack Mauk. This one turned out very crisp and clean, his line work is very steady and hes gentle on the needle. My tattoo healed in very minimal time. Ive had two really great experiences with two different artists at this shop, I absolutely recommend this shop to anyone whos interested in getting a tattoo.

Caroline Rubio

The artists here are great. Very receptive and talented, and they helped me to figure out who would be the best person to work on my tattoo. The shop is clean an everyone is friendly and welcoming. I found the designing process to be better than at other shops Ive been to. My artist took their time to get the design drawn just the way that I wanted it to and didnt get upset when I asked for a couple of things to be tweaked. This is a really creative shop, and seeing a lot of great custom pieces was all of the encouragement that I needed to pick this shop. They arent just doing flash tattoos. When it came time for my appointment, my artist was great. Ive had a few tattoos done before and knew what to expect, but he took the time to be professional about it. Discussion of aftercare was thorough, as it should be. He was efficient with the tattoo and it looks really awesome. Ive referred a ton of people to this shop already.

Sandy Hong

After accompanying my friend to get her tattoo here, I noticed how clean and professional the place was and how everyone who worked there were able to answer any concerns or questions we had. So today, I decided to get my very first tattoo with JD! I was nervous and pretty tense when the needle touched my skin, so it was completely my fault that the lines werent as clean. However, JD took the time to clean the lines up and it ended up looking better than the original image. So, everything worked out and Im glad I decided to go to Port City Tattoo. I highly recommend JD, especially if its your first time getting inked. He was very accommodating and was not intimidating and standoffish like most tattoo artists can be.

Troya Joseph

This was actually my first tattoo experience. I was a walk-in and was serviced in little to no time. I went in a little nervous but the atmosphere and my tattoo artist, JD, who was nice enough to take me before his appointment, made me feel super comfortable. Because my artist actually talked to me before the tattoo and got to know the reasons behind me getting the tattoo, he realized a small error I would have overlooked...which would have also been a permanent error if he had not noticed it. So I have to give a really good recommendation to this place. Clean and very professional! With very talented artists.

Debbie Evans

My daughter and I had our memorial tattoos done by JD and Eric. I wish I could post the beautiful tattoos on the reviews, but I dont see where I can show you their work. MY son died in a fatal car crash and my daughters twin brother, so we are so greatful that we found theses fabulous artist to remember Jacob with. I would recommend Port City Tattoos to everyone, they will make you happy! Actually, I will be back for my third tattoo. Thank you JD and Eric! Deb Evans XX

Larissa Yust

Walked in today and they were able to get me in quickly. Everyone was super laid back and easy to talk to. Not my first tattoo, but my largest Ive had done. Stephann did a beautiful drawing for me and did a great job executing on my skin. I will definetly be going back to see him again the next time I want a tattoo. He was easy to talk to and I felt very comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend!

Nicole Amezcua

Not my first tattoo, but by far one of my best experiences. I was a walk-in and they were able to get me in very quickly! The atmosphere is very laid back and friendly. I felt completely comfortable. My tattoo came out even better than I imagined. I am so grateful to the artist, Wade, for adding to the initial design I came to him with because it turned out amazing. Thanks Port City!

For a tattoo the size of my palm they charged 300 dollars and it took them only about 45 mins. Since than, Ive been to shops that would have done the same work for half that cost. Single color, simple design. I suggest you shop around a lot more.. this place is about as corporate as a tattoo shop can get and have the money and location to charge whatever they want.

kelsey ansbro

Definitely a great place to go! The staff were all awesome- joking with us as soon as we walked in and made us (my friend and I) feel comfortable and at ease. It was a spur of the moment decision to go get the tattoos and we looked up the best place to go- and we were not disappointed!! When it comes time for another, Ill be heading back!

Winky Boody

From Utah- was in Cali for a few days and wanted to get a tattoo. My best friend and I got tattoos from Uzi at the shop in Long Beach. Great artist and great work on both our tattoos. Super professional staff. They played Pink Floyd The Wall while I got tatted.... super chill. Call ahead and set an appointment cuz theyre busy. A plus.