Review of Lights Out Tattoo Santa Cruz
Lights Out Tattoo Santa Cruz is a tattoo shop located in the beautiful city of Aptos, California. The shop is owned by a talented couple, Drew and Dom, who are both passionate about their craft. The shop is tucked away in the redwoods, giving it a cozy and homey feel. The shop is clean and well-maintained, making it a comfortable place to get a tattoo.
The artists at Lights Out Tattoo Santa Cruz are highly skilled and experienced. They are known for their attention to detail and their ability to create beautiful and unique designs. The shop specializes in both flash pieces and custom work, so customers can choose from a wide range of designs or work with the artists to create something completely original.
The shop has a great vibe, and the staff is super professional and helpful. Customers are always greeted with a warm welcome and made to feel comfortable. The artists take the time to listen to their customers' ideas and work with them to create a design that they will love.
Overall, Lights Out Tattoo Santa Cruz is a great place to get a tattoo. The artists are talented, the shop is clean and comfortable, and the vibe is welcoming and friendly. Whether you're looking for a small flash piece or a custom design, the artists at Lights Out Tattoo Santa Cruz will work with you to create a beautiful and unique tattoo that you will love for years to come.
From the business
"Drew Nelson and Dominique Nevarez specialize in fine-line, highly detailed blackwork tattoos. We love tattooing florals, animals, babes, skulls, geometry and anything cool you can think of. Appointment only except… Walk-In Wednesdays: 1st Wednesday of each month! Flash Friday: 3rd Friday of each month! NOTICE: PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE HERE TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT Follow instructions below to request for an appointment Visit our Instagram Profiles Click the linktree in our bio Follow link titled “Waitlist” Please take a moment to fill out our waitlist forms to book an appointment. IG @lights_out_tattoo_sc @inkidu_drew @neek_xcreate"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Lights Out Tattoo Santa Cruz Reviews - 36
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Lucy Frank
Walking into Lights Out Tattoo feels like you've just entered a serene and peaceful oasis. It sounds cheesy - but it's the truth. The shop is a quaint cottage tucked away in a beautiful redwood forest, with plenty of natural light. Both Dom and Drew are kind, talented, and professional artists. My tattoo was done by Dom, and it did not disappoint. She took my reference images and made a beautiful, original piece that was better than what I could have imagined on my own. She is a true artist and an absolutely rad individual.
Do yourself a favor and come check them out for your next tattoo, you will NOT be disappointed!
Jake Reed
Drew and Dom do amazing work! They are both incredibly talented artists, and are awesome people. Super easy to work with, and so skilled at taking your ideas and concepts and translating them into beautiful tattoos! I have gotten a ton of work done by them, and plan to keep coming back! The shop is in a great location and has a great vibe. Can’t recommend this shop enough, Lights Out Tattoo is by far the number one tattoo studio in Santa Cruz!
Maximus Lippert
I have gotten a few tattoos from Drew Nelson, as well as accompanied many friends getting tattoos here! It is not only an incredibly professional environment, with some of the best quality in town, but its also such a welcoming environment! They are so friendly and you instantly become apart of the family vibe they have built its truly a great experience! whether its your first tattoo or your hundredth I would highly recommend booking here!
Jose A
Love this shop so much. This is the best shop around and most talented artists. We love lights out!! They have such an attention to detail their work is so amazing
Terra
So unbelievably stoked to have this amazing shop open up in Santa Cruz. The owners/artists are super dope people with amazing skill sets and range. The shop feels like walking into a homie's place--immediately welcoming and at home. It's super clean (I would almost eat off the floor), and has the nicest bathroom I've seen in ages (yeah, weird to mention maybe, but it's clean, nice, smells good, and as a lady it's super extra special to see that there are tampons if you so happen to need--just those extra little touches that show the owners go above and beyond in caring for their clients). I felt super confident and barely nervous at all coming to my first appointment here. The owners carry themselves in such a professional manner, yet also super chill and friendly. Appreciate you Dom and Drew! Can't wait for our next appointment!
James Folk
Hands down the best tattoo shop in town!
Drew and Dom are the most friendly duo.
They are both super talented and professional, very commutative and respectful.
This is the most comfortable tattoo shop I’ve ever been too. I can’t wait to get some more ink done here. Looking forward to the next session.
Raquel Bengard
I've had around 6 sessions with Drew working on a sleeve and every appointment has been nothing but a great experience. He's always friendly and the environment is clean and comfortable. He's a phenomenal artist and I highly highly recommend getting on his wait list, it may seem like a long wait but the time flies by and Drew's quality art is definitely worth the wait!
Megan Nikolayenko
I have several tattoos and the ones I get ALL the compliments on are the pieces that Drew did for me! He’s professional, incredibly talented and great to work with. I have moved from Cali but will be booking another appointment and flying there to have him finish out my baby lion Cubs one day soon! Highly recommend.
trianna feldthouse
Lights Out Tattoo is an experience, not only do you get quality artwork, but an easy, supportive atmosphere. With patient, skilled artists like Dom and Drew you not only get what you paid for and more you also get IMMACULATE VIBES. I have been getting tattooed by Drew for 3 years now and feel I can speak on lights out’s timeliness, cleanliness, professionalism and dedication to their craft.
Not only is it THE shop to book at in Santa Cruz, you also walk out feeling heard, with the vision of your tattoo executed to the DOPEST extent and the satisfaction of a new piece of art that exceeds all expectation.
If you want those clean lines, fly babes and comfort look no further than Lights Out Tattoo.
Jessica Vo
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! Went on their halloween flash sale and got tattooed by drew!!! they’re super accommodating and friendly and i felt so comfortable. my tattoo is amazing and drew was so quick and efficient about it. it was one of my most pleasant tattoo experiences. the shop is located in a super cute area with a couple cafes around and tables for waiting. highly recommend!!!!!!