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7 Seas Tattoo
Category: Beauty and Spas Tattoo Tattoo
900 F St(between 9th Ave & 10th Ave)
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-0032
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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33 reviews for 7 Seas Tattoo
33 reviews in English
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Review from Scott S.
San Diego, CA
5/19/2012
Seven Sea's is one of the best shops in town! Dan has been working on me for years and I have 1 sleeve done and working on the other. Totally professional guys and amazing artists that will work with you on your ideas to create the best piece for you. Dan, Caz and Serge are all great artists each with their own unique style. Stop by the shop and talk to them. You'll be happy you did!
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Review from Claudio A.
San Diego, CA
5/17/2012
A friend recommended this parlor to me after a bunch of his MMA friends got their signature tattoo from here. The shop itself is a small office on the bottom floor of a apartment complex and you could easily pass it without seeing it. However, the place looks great inside; the walls are stacked with really great drawings of various pinup girls, Asian inspired sleeves, and a few original ideas from each tattoo artist. The thing that really convinced me of this place was their work with colors. A majority of their tattoos have really bold and bright colors that keep their intensity. Serg hooked me up with a tattoo idea that I found on the internet and added a little of his style to it. He was really easy to work with and did an awesome job. The price of my tattoo was very reasonable and the art was amazing. Thanks guys!
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Review from D A.
San Diego, CA
5/9/2012
After reading their reviews on yelp, I went there to get my 15 year old tattoo fixed. It needed to be re-lined and re-colored. I talked to DAN,he explained everything clear and perfect. He was doing another tat so he told me to come back in hour. I went back,in half n hour my tattoo looked like it was brand new and he also made some modifications which kicked ass. He is an awesome guy and he did not see my job small or try to give the job to someone else.Props for that. The place is not like a PB tattoo shop. It is not overdone ,it is pretty relaxing. THANKS DAN..
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Review from Eli L.
Cook, IL
4/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great tat shop in SD. Stop in on the fly while on vacation here from chicago. Work I got done for me and my girl was done awesome. Dan did a great Job. I will be back when I'm in town again.
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Review from Aaron H.
San Diego, CA
11/13/2011
This is a top notch tattoo shop with all very solid tattooers. I've been in hundreds of shops and traveled around the country getting tattooed by some of the best, and this shop is up at the top of the list.
Everyone here does great tattoos and artwork. Just bought myself a Surge painting from their art show. They all have their own distinct styles. Make sure you look at their books before you hit them up for some tribal dolphin mess, and let them do their thing. -
Review from Betty B.
San Diego, CA
5/16/2011
I am a 64 year old woman who got my first tattoo from Dan Pryor about a year ago to mark my retirement. Three poppies on my left calf to symbolize my three grandchildren.
As I sat on my couch tonight, I decided to really study the work that Dan did. It is simply amazing. This guy is not only an astounding tattoo technician but also a very talented artist. The nuances of color and borders are simply beautiful I am so happy that I met Dan and had him do my quite astounding tattoo. I am trying to resist the temptation to have more art done. At my age, it's a little ridiculous. But, my goodness, this guy is so talented. If you have ever wanted a tattoo, Seven Seas is the place to go. -
Review from Jason S.
Englewood, CO
5/31/2011 1 photo
I had walked by 7 Seas numerous times on my days/nights downtown or on a Pokez fix. It is a small shop in the bottom of a newer apartment building. I had seen work from previous artists of the shop and knew that it would be a good place to start for a bright, bold tattoo.
I was right. Caz helped me out and listened intently on my design idea, then advised me on what would and wouldn't work with the design, placement, etc. His candor was very honest and you can tell he knows what he is talking about. At the same time, I never felt intimidated or pressured.
A few days later I came back and took a look at his design and loved it. My left arm has never looked better. 2.5 hours later I had an incredible tattoo with bold black and bright red accents. I could tell that Caz enjoyed the design and took a lot of pride in his work. A very fair price was presented and I was more than happy to tip.
For a fan of bold color and strong black lines, I highly recommend 7 Seas and Caz for anyone thinking of their next tattoo.
(I posted a picture in the photos. The black raven with "Consider the Ravens" banner) -
Review from Zach K.
San Diego, CA
Updated - 12/7/2011
Just got a piece from Caz-he's just an awesome, visionary, and clean artist.
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9/6/2009
7 Seas is an awesome tattoo shop. It's clean and well kept with no attitude. I just got my first by… Read more »
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Review from Chip K.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1/5/2009
I read the reviews today and took an unassuming walk down the street to 'check out the place.' I just happened to have a design in my back pocket. All the below reviews are spot on. Caz is very professional. There is no elitism in this shop, no bullshit, and it's clean. Caz took me as a walk in, and I was out in no time. The conversation was pleasant and the poster who mentioned that the work was less painful was right - this is my 14th piece and it was actually the least painful. He obviously knows exactly how to hit the spot.
The prices are very reasonable, and the work is great. It's not often you can find a new home, but this will be my new resource for ink. It's all about who you can trust and there is no reason not to think that this is one of the better shops I have seen in Southern California. -
Review from jindi s.
San Diego, CA
5/27/2008
I paid Cas a visit at 7 Seas based on a few recommendations and I am glad I did. 7 seas is an unassuming shop with little attitude and great service.
Cas took excellent care of me working with my stencils. He really took the time to answer my questions, work with me on positioning my tattoos, etc.
This shop is clean and well maintained. As should be expected, all items used to apply the tattoo were properly sterilized. Before we began, Cas open all his tools up in front of me while asking me to observe them being removed from sterilized packaging.
To top that off he charged me an extremely fair price.
Needless to say, I am headed back to 7 Seas for my next tattoo. -
Review from Rick James C.
Campbell, CA
10/26/2009
Alright. So I could just waste my time by saying, "Oh my god, greatest shop ever, best tattoo, great guys, blah blah blah."
Or,
I can simply say that the quality of work at 7 Seas is at the highest end of the artistic spectrum.
EVERYONE at 7 Seas is a true craftsmen, a master at their trade, rivaled by few, apart from many. These guys stand out. How do I know? Talk to another tattooist in California. Ask them if they've heard of Milford or Dan Pryor. When another artist reps the craftsmanship these guys display, it'll be worth more than anything I can write here. These guys have a lot of respect and admiration in the industry. You'll soon find that out.
My personal experience was with Dan. I had been recommended 7 Seas by a friend who new Tyler at the shop and thought I'd walk in to see if I could get someone to do a quick script tattoo on my forearm. This was the first time I met Dan. Instantly, no joke, I knew I was in good hands. His tattoo was over the top, beyond what I expected. His line work is amazing. It's rare to get someone with such a straight, steady, dead on hand who's still efficient and quick. From that point on I was hooked and new I had met my lifelong artist. Dan's also finished a full torso piece for me, something that started off as mediocre at best by another artist at a different shop, but polished and refined by Dan into something that I'm so incredibly happy to wear on a daily basis.
I've also just made another appointment to sit with Dan for a full sleeve. I'm flying down from San Jose, CA. There's no where else on the face of the planet I'd rather get tattooed. It just isn't worth it to go anywhere else after working with these guys. -
Review from Steve E.
San Francisco, CA
7/23/2010 1 photo
Caz just finished up about 15 hours on me and I couldn't be happier with the work he did.
After years of waiting for my next tattoo vision to strike, it finally came a few months ago. I live in San Francisco and started checking out shops up here. I wanted to get a phoenix but didn't get a good vibe from anyone up in SF. I came down to San Diego for work in May and checked out a few shops.
Went over to Seven Seas and met Caz. Real cool guy. Very interested from the start. I came back a couple days later to look at some designs he drew up, and that was that. I loved what he put together and came back for my first session a few days later. Came back to San Diego for two more sessions after that. Definitely worth the trips to get tattooed by good artist that understands what you want. Seven Seas is a great tattoo shop, Caz is a great artist, and I'll be back when I get the itch again. -
Review from lindsay O.
San Diego, CA
7/25/2010
This is the ONLY PLACE I will EVER go to get a tattoo in San Diego.
Dan Pryor is the man--my husband and I call Dan our "family tattoo artist" because he's done pretty much ALL of our work.
I could gush on and on about his work , but suffice it to say that there's no pretension in this place--just REAL tattoo artists, no BS, reasonable pricing, and good people. -
Review from Joanna C.
San Diego, CA
7/1/2011
I took my sister here for her first tattoo when she came to visit me! Dan took care of us and while we both got similar tattoos he was able to make them unique to each of us. My sister, who never thought she'd get a tattoo, loves hers. This is my second, first was done in Cleveland where I'm from. I love mine, the color is great and in time I'm looking to get a sleeve done and plan on going back to Dan.
I felt the price they charged was extremely reasonable especially since he took the time to design two different tattoos for us both. I highly recommend going to check it out! -
Review from Sierra B.
El Cajon, CA
8/2/2008
this is where i go for alllllllll my work! everything from my sleeve, to my back, to my eyebrows! Ford is my artist (though Kate did my brows) and i get compliments EVERY day. my work has also been photographed for a UK tattoo magazine!
Ford is incredibly sweet and easy to talk to. he makes you feel like you aren't getting needles scratched all over your flesh. and his pricing is great. he does incredible color. totally listens to what you want, and isn't afraid you give you his own opinions... which for me is greatly welcome since my art doesn't extend past stick figures.
i always tell people to go to Ford for all traditional tattoos! -
Review from Luis F.
San Diego, CA
7/28/2009
This place doesnt even look like a tattoo shop from the outside, but once you walk in and hear the machines, see the art work on the wall, you know you're in the right place.
Normaly you think that when a place is cheap you think it's going to suck or that they dont care..but thats not the case with Seven Seas. I think the artist care about the tattoo and dont try to rip you off. They are reasonable with the way they charge you and dont fuck you over.
I've gotten all my tattoos at Seven Seas. I'm happy with all the work. I always get compliments about the work and how clean it is. I've recomended it to a lot of people and they always get back to me about how happy they are with the work.
3 of the 4 tattoo's I have have been done by Dan, and one by Denny, who last I heard works at Avalon 2. -
Review from Josh H.
Puyallup, WA
4/7/2010 2 Check-ins Here
As soon as you walk in to 7 Seas you know it, and it's artists, are different. The first time you hear the buzzing of some ink machines with swing music in the background you kind stop and think "is that swing music I hear? In a tattoo shop?". Yes my friends, these are not your run of the mill heavy metal headbanging needle slayers. As a matter of fact, I know that Sergio is a professional artist, not just a tattooist. I cannot wait to meet the rest of the crew.
I will be returning shortly as soon as I scrounge up some more cash. On that note, this is a cash-only shop.
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Review from joe j.
San Diego, CA
6/15/2011
These guys are awesome. A good, clean , traditional type of tattoo shop. Dan and Serge are great people and artists.
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Review from Sandi S.
Chula Vista, CA
4/19/2011
Caz retouched an old tattoo on my ankle. He sketched a fantastic drawing based on what I was looking for and 3.5 hours later, I had a masterpiece. People compliment the color all the time and never realize that it's a touchup. I always refer them right back here! Check it out!!!
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Review from Joshua S.
San Diego, CA
Good folks here. They do super sick professional tattoos.
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Review from Gary F.
San Diego, CA
8/12/2009
7 C's is the best!
I get all my work done from Dan and he is the only person that I want to do my tattoo work. He has proven himself to me so much so that I give him a lot of artistic freedom.
He is up front and honest about what will look good and what won't. Everything said, he will tattoo what you want but he will give you an honest opinion on it.
I have heard a lot of good about the other guys in the shop also. -
Review from J C.
Allston-Brighton, MA
11/9/2011
these guys are the best! serge carefully considered my tattoo, reworked the design a bit, and executed it quickly and flawlessly (which i'm very happy about because it was large and on my shin). highly recommend this place to anyone thinking about getting inked.
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Review from rick z.
San Diego, CA
11/17/2010
i love all my ink i get here
you will too
serg
dan
tyler
ford
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Review from Hugo S.
Los Angeles, CA
3/21/2011
Great Tattoo shop !! Ford and Dan are good dudes that give out nothing but sick traditional tattoos. The entire staff is great as well.
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Review from Scott A.
San Diego, CA
12/4/2008
7 Seas is a true old school sailor type shop. Very clean and unassuming. No printed clip art on the walls. All the art on the wall is done by the artists by hand. I've been going to Caz for three years, I've gotten 6 tattoo's from him that rage from printed words, Hawaiian turtles, Escher style lizards, and Pin up girls. The price has always been more then fair. Caz is quick and very professional. Maybe I have a high tolerance to pain, but I've never felt physically uncomfortable when getting work done, I've almost fallen asleep when in the chair. I can't wait until I get enough money to get one piece finished and to start on another.
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Review from John R.
San Diego, CA
4/19/2009
I just got done from my tattoo appointment with Serge, who Im only going to from now on...Im sorry, but everything this guy does is amazing I always feel like what I pay at the end is never enough for what this talented artist completes.I always try to get people to go to this shop because not only him but the other fella's that run this spot are just soooo tight! Im in love with my new chest piece...It's exactly how I invisioned it being in the begining, and Im just really,really happy right now...even though these guys can draw/sketch up anything imaginable maybe, its good to go in with an idea or something to go on..some people just show up wanting something they dont really know what to get,Theres ton's of rad art on the walls to get those types an idea..these guys know how to get you from point a to b, and I like that...THANK YOU SERGE! THANK YOU!!
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Review from Gustavo L.
Jersey City, NJ
7/28/2010
Decided to get a tattoo a little before Comic-Con this year. Although it was a bit of a wait, we were eventually worked on by Dan. Very cordial, nice guy. Did a great job with what we wanted and gave us a very generous price for the work. What I enjoyed was the true feeling that these guys are dedicated to their work and actually go out of their way to make sure you get exactly what it is you want. If you're in the San Diego area in the mood for some ink, see these guys. You won't be sorry.
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Review from Brian R.
San Diego, CA
7/28/2009
Best shop in town and the only shop I will go too!! All the artwork on the wall is done by house artist and I have never heard anything bad about the place. The shop is clean and well kept. The artist are awesome and I dare someone to find a flaw with the shop. I've gotten multiple tattoo's from Dan and the prices have always been good. The work has always been great!!!
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Review from Jennifer W.
San Diego, CA
2/1/2010
OMG! I have been waiting to get my back done cuz I wanted to make sure I found a great place....and here it is. The artist are great and very welcoming and me and my husband got stuff done here and both times Caz got what we wanted down to the "T". I am still getting stuff done on my back and so I go back tomorrow. I would recomend this place to everyone. I have seen all their work and all of them are awsome. Can't go wrong here...
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Review from Soopa T.
San Diego, CA
Updated - 8/30/2009
I shopped around a few shops before coming here. I got my first tattoo from Dan. Extremely professional, detailed, and friendly. I've been coming back since! Six and counting. Best place in San Diego
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3/21/2009
So I went back for my second and will be back for my third shortly. I cant stress how great a place… Read more »
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Review from AnneMarie F.
Simi Valley, CA
1/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
I went in not even really planning on getting something done, although I wanted to... we did not have appts but both ended up getting something. I had a general vibe/scene idea and chatted with Caz about it while my friend got something done. Caz was very concerned about what I wanted, although I wanted to give him artistic freedom. He communicates well to make sure you get what you want and he's also real cool. He worked very hard and put a lot of time and effort into drawing something up for me and then putting it on me. He stayed working on me until 11pm!!! Its still a work in progress but it is BEAUTIFUL and exactly what I've been wanting. He worked with me on the price and he did such a wonderful job that when I get my tips for the week i 'm going back in to give him a better tip. And you better believe I'll be back in a couple weeks with a healed tat ready for more work and of course more money so I can pay him what he's worth!!!!
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Review from C L.
San Diego, CA
10/14/2009
i love dan! he did my sleeve! he's so cool and his lil baby is adorable. the shop is laid back and the walls are covered in art and flash. not your typical tattoo shop with extraordinary artists:
dan
caz
surge
tyler
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Review from Estela V.
Chula Vista, CA
2/17/2010
I was there just a couple of week ago with my BFF to get matching tats. I know, corny right? Well that's who we are corny BF for about 13 years now, so we decided....hey let's do it! So I have several tats, and I had a good experience there before so I suggested we go there. She had only gotten one about a month prior to our visit. I could tell she was nervous, but Caz was super cool and chill. How could we not love him? He made her feel super comfortable but still professional. His work is good...and he was FAST FAST FAST! I would go there again and again!
