Fifth Ave • Gaslamp Quarter

Tahiti Felix's Master Tattoo

and Museum

The Gaslamp's legendary tattoo institution. Walk in off Fifth Avenue and become part of the story.

Walk In Today The Craft
924 Fifth Ave — Gaslamp Quarter (619) 239-2684
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4.7
Google Rating
135 Reviews • Walk-ins Welcome
The Disciplines

Every mark tells a story. Make yours legendary.

Traditional
Bold lines and saturated color. American and Polynesian designs rooted in the origin story of tattooing — the craft this museum was built to honor.
Japanese
Full-scale Irezumi and modern Japanese work. Dragons, koi, waves, and florals executed with the precision that earned the name "Master Tattoo."
Custom
Collaborative one-of-a-kind pieces. Bring your concept and work directly with artists who carry decades of institutional knowledge.
Walk-In Flash
Curated flash sheets for the Gaslamp crowd. Walk in off the avenue, pick your piece, and leave with ink from a San Diego legend.

A Gaslamp
legend.

Tahiti Felix's isn't just another tattoo shop on Fifth Avenue. It's a living museum — a place where the history of tattooing lines the walls and the artists carry that tradition in every needle stroke.

With a 4.7-star rating across 135 reviews, the shop has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way: one legendary piece at a time.

Heritage
Named for the legendary Tahiti Felix — a founding figure of Polynesian-influenced American tattoo culture.
The Museum
A curated archive of tattoo history, flash art, and artifacts that transforms a tattoo appointment into a cultural experience.
Gaslamp Home
924 Fifth Avenue — in the heart of San Diego's most storied neighborhood, where history meets the night.

Become Part
of the Story

Walk-ins are always welcome. Step in off Fifth Avenue or call ahead — the museum is open and the machines are running.

Call the Shop
Phone
(619) 239-2684
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Location
924 Fifth Ave, Gaslamp
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Walk-ins
Always Welcome
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