About Bay Ink Tattoo

What started as a dream of owning a tattoo parlor became a reality for husband and wife Fabio Fontinelle and Rafaela Amaral. As the founders and owners of Bay Ink Tattoo, they remain as committed to artists and customers as ever.

You can find Bay Ink Tattoo in three convenient locations – Bay Park, our flagship parlor, Hillcrest, and La Jolla. All three offer a relaxed, customized experience that prioritizes comfort and safety. We look forward to welcoming you to our shops and community soon.

Why Us

Responsible Artists

Bloodborne pathogen certified and licensed to perform body art, our team is handpicked and only works in sterile environments.

Committed to Quality

As an artist-driven business, we prioritize our creatives and their work quality, allowing us to offer unique styles and specializations.

Certified & Licensed

We only use clean, disposable equipment for our tattoos and are licensed by the San Diego County Health Department.

Memorable Experiences

The teams at our San Diego tattoo shops and piercing parlors are always available to answer questions and offer body art advice. We’ve become a destination for those seeking the highest quality of work and a unique, personalized experience. Bay Ink Tattoo is dedicated to ensuring your experience is a welcoming, memorable one.

Walk-Ins Welcome

We’re open seven days a week, from 11 am to 6 pm, and invite you to drop by your nearest Bay Ink Tattoo studio location. We’re thankful to be a fixture in the San Diego community, attracting guests from all over the world – but that also means we stay busy!

While walk-ins are always welcome, we encourage you to book an appointment to ensure you can be seen by one of our artists.

Word on the Street (& Online)

Caleb Kelly

Nacho gave me an awesome tattoo - very comunicative and responded quickly when I reached out to book an appointment. Their shop was very clean and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to book there again.

The Bay Ink Tattoo Team

Our success can be attributed to the quality of the artists who work here. Pushing the boundaries of art, every one of our Bay Ink Tattoo creatives offers innovative designs and techniques.

Whether you’re looking for body art in the form of a tattoo or a piercing, our skilled pros have you covered.

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