Coastline Tattoo

Couldn’t be happier! I walked in today unsure of what I was looking for, but thinking I wanted an acorn. Jeff took a basic google image I found that «looked enough like what I like» and turned it into something wonderful! This is a tattoo I’m excited to have on my body, and the experience was easy and fun! I’d definitely go back to Coastline Tattoo in the future!

Decided to drop in out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised. The shop was tucked away down a small alley. The décor was bright and colorful emphasized by the great music selection. What?! No metal? What a relief!
Artist Jef carefully sketched a modified botany drawing of a Jasmine flower (b&w) which ultimately turned out great! Smooth linework and perfect proportion. Too early to really tell how the shading will look.
The cash only requirement was a bit tough as I don’t carry over $ 100 in my wallet at any given time, but I made it work.

This was a fantastic experience. I walked in kind of sort of knowing what I wanted, based off a picture. The person at the front desk (I didn’t get her name, she is an apprentice there) was super-​helpful in drawing it out and coming up with the modifications I wanted. She was very patient with me, offered excellent suggestions and came up with creative ideas.
When I came back and met with the artist (I needed to sleep on it before committing to getting it), I believe it was Chris, he was as professional as they come. He looked at what we put together, suggested a couple of tweaks, and went to work. His patience was incredible. It must have taken me ½ hour to determine exactly where I wanted it and how I wanted it positioned. He stuck on the image and wiped it off 10 times before we finally settled on the exact place I wanted it (he also had some very helpful suggestions in placement).
His artistry was incredible. I wanted the colors of the gay flag as part of it, and rather than making distinct lines between each color, which he didn’t think would look good, he perfectly blended the color changes, and he was so right! I’ve had several people look at it, some with a lot of experience getting tattoos, and they were all incredibly impressed not just at the overall tattoo, but particularly how he filled in the coloring, with just enough shading here and there to make it look good, and again, they were all blown away by how well he did the transition of colors in the flag.
He also completed it relatively quickly, based on when I got my other tattoo a few years ago elsewhere. He didn’t rush through it by any means, but when somebody knows what they’re doing, they don’t have to waste time.
I would recommend this place to anybody. Though a little hard to find (down a side alley behind Shop Therapy), it’s worth looking for.

I had my 2^nd tattoo (4^th overall) done at Coastline. They really know how to take a vision and bring it to life. I’m not one to harp on a design. I have an idea of what I want and trust the artist to help bring my idea to life. Kris was my most recent artist, and was a great guy to work with. He took his time, and was patient with me, and does beautiful work. I was flattered that he wanted to take a picture of my tattoo, and hope it ends up on some website, because it really is a beautiful tattoo. I learned of this place because a friend of mine went there. I have since learned I have many friends who have come here for their tattoos. I think I’m going to make it a tradition that when I’m in town, I get some ink. I already know the next two that I want.

I recently got an oyster shell done on my inner bicep. I walked-​in off the street. Great tattoo, clean facility and staff was very friendly and sharp. I regret not getting my artist’s name because she was rad, neat and worked fast. Whole operation took 35 mins at most. I’ll def come back next time I’m in town.

My best friend and I got tattoos today from Kris. He is not only super talented but one of the nicest guys I know. Most of my friends have had pieces done at Coastline and every single one is perfect! I highly recommend this cool shop and friendly staff.

Months after tattoo healed I can finally comment on finished product. Unfortunately it did not heal well. The line work is shaky (a kind way of putting it) and the width uneven and sporadic. I took care of it, as it is my forth tattoo, so I know that aftercare wasn’t a contributing factor. This does taint my prior visits to the store, and I will no longer be able to patron it. As I previously stated it is a blessing that Cape Coders can visit Boston were my experience is the work is far superior.
a year or more later… update: The line work on simple text is blown out and inconsistent. edges are uneven. Ink inconsistent. Another tattoo, also one from here, is blowing out substantially, namely because of the size of the font. I afford a lot of responsibility to a tattoo artist. At the most basic level i expect them to actually recommend text size that is appropriate and will last.
I agree with a few other posters here. Mooncussers is way, way cheaper… remarkably cheaper, with tighter skill and better care for the canvas.

Since our son got his tattoo in ’13 we have been back for 3 additional pieces. Coastline Tattoo does fantastic work! Professional, friendly and excellent artists. They take walk-​ins as well as appointments and the prices are good.
I had an old cover-​up that needed removal or an amazing cover-​up — an amazing cover is what I got! Coastline worked with me on my ideas and came up with a piece of art far beyond my expectations. I had no hesitation and was itching to see the final work throughout the whole sitting; I was not disappointed. Alice was able to cover my existing piece so well that I couldn’t see, nor remember, where it used to be. We will be back to Coastline for all our additional work.
Thanks Alice and Coastline — see you next summer.
~ JMG

A great shop! Helpful supportive creative artists work with each client to ensure the very personal and permanent ink art applied is successful. The lifetime guarantee is truly excellent! They just did my 3^rd and I’m thinking about a 4^th. This is a great shop!

I have never written a Unilocal review, although I use it often for research. I decided its time I start actively participating and writing reviews, and was thinking about which should be my first, and without a doubt Coastline is more than worthy of my very first review.
In reality, I should have written this years ago, but better late than never. I stumbled into Coastline a few years ago on a whim on a day trip to PTown (i live in the city). Scott did a rib piece for my friend, which came out beautiful, and Kris did a shoulder piece for me. I had previously gone to a shop in Plymouth for my others. Kris’ work was exactly what I wanted — the replica of the picture I had in my head. Since that day I vowed to never go anywhere else.
I live and work in the city, so can’t get down to PTown easily for a consult before new ink. I literally send Kris long, nonsensical, train of thought emails with what the idea I have in my head, and somehow when I show up for my appointment, he has it drawn out and ready to go exactly as I pictured. He is very intuitive to each person’s style and preferences and his artistic ability to translate each’s individual style into permanent art is unbelievable. It’s a much more personal experience, even coming in as an out-​of-​towner, than any shops I had been at previously which made me feel like a sale. You are putting something on your body forever — it shouldn’t feel rushed or impersonal.
Since that day I stumbled in three years ago, I have been back maybe 6 times, most recently a little over a month ago. Kris has done a Koi, Crane, Lotus, Dragon, Peony, and Cherry Blossoms for me. Scott did a dandelion for me (which I also love). I would recommend Coastline to anyone and everyone. Clean shop, clean lines, great personalities, and great talent.

This my go to place to get new ink!!! Love the cleanliness and comfort of the place (nothing to compare with some shady NYC spots). I never had a problem making an appointment or flexing one.
Always give 5 stars to the patience of the staff, I’m the picky one. 5 stars for the fact that artists are always willing to work with you on your design, by creating something unique and truly yours, My Gizmo!!!
Thank you Kris!!! I will be coming back soon.

Wanted to get a tattoo while on vacation in Provincetown, did some research and after viewing the art on their website and reading their reviews I decide to check out Coastline.
The shop was very clean and the staff was incredibly friendly. I was able to get my piece done right then, no waiting. The artist, I believe his name was Kris, did an amazing job drawing up exactly what I wanted! I love the piece, beautiful!
I would recommend Coastline to anyone and will definitely be back next time we visit. :-)

I’d been considering a new tattoo for about 6 months and while on holiday in P-​Town a local recommended Coastline. His ink was very good so it seemed a good recommendation. Because I was getting an octopus he suggested Kris but he wasn’t available. Parker suggested I come in and take a look at the portfolios of the other artists which I did. From the moment I walked in the whole staff were so very friendly and patient with my pre-​tattoo nerves. Both artists were fantastic but Alice suited my style better. I had brought in a sketch and, as I like to do, we talked and worked together to come up with a final design. She drew it on my calf (full length) and went to work.
The whole place is clean and I saw all of the equipment come out of sealed packages.
I was on the table for 4.5 hours and made to feel comfortable and at home, what a great crew. The work is absolutely beautiful and can be seen through
(blue octopus on a calf). Even my co-​workers in a Federal office were so impressed they made me show it off in a staff meeting! The cost was $ 500 but I feel it was a solid deal and you get what you pay for.

My husband and I wanted to get matching anchor tattoo for various reasons and we wanted to get them while we were on vacation in Ptown. We walked around and found 2 shops and this is the one we chose.
First, it’s clean. Very clean. I didn’t feel at all skeeved out when I walked in. And the people are super friendly. We told Parker what we wanted and he helped us figure out the size, etc. We mentioned that we wanted to get them on our inner heel and he cautioned against it. He told us they’d do it, but that healing is harder here, etc… we appreciated it very much and ultimately decided that we’d get them on our ankles instead.
The process was very easy. We placed a cash deposit and came back a couple days later when we were ready. Our artist was great-​very professional, clean, talented and friendly. Our simple tattoos took about 15 minutes each and are perfect.
These were a little more pricey than you’d normally pay-​we paid $ 200 for 2 small-​ish black anchors that had no real intricate lines or details. But that’s the price you pay for getting a tat in a tourist town and we knew that, so we were OK with it.
We’re very happy with our experience and are pleased with the results. We’re glad we didn’t choose the other tattoo shop that we found in town, which was not nearly as clean and organized looking and not nearly as friendly as this one.

Just had a great experience! Got exactly what I wanted. And my cousin got a great freehand tattoo done by Kris. Prices are great too especially for the quality

Thank you Joy! I’ll be back for a cover up and touch up!

I liked em here… we all did… family event … Gram went the year before… and we all went back… at the same time… gram, mom (me) and son… all different all great…
As for the review below where she said they had an attitude… personally if the person doing it is not comfortable… then you don;t want them to do it… and since it was their first tat… who do you think knew better? LOL…
I had the same issue… what I wanted was smaller then what they explained it needed to be to work. Its beautiful… and my moms and sons are great too…
Honestly I want an artist with an attitude… al creative people have some kind of attitude if they are any good… teehee… (artist my self…)
Mine is bigger but its a damn good tattoo… !!! and I think their prices are about average… We had a blast and had too much fun… heck grams picture is on their website!!! we laughed the whole time and were happy with our ink!!! what more could you want!

Perhaps I’m not the most seasoned vet regarding where to get a tattoo since this was my first, but a good friend recommended Coastline to my group «just in case» we wanted to get inked.
Sooo…on this past Saturday night a friend dared me to go through with my first tat, which I had been vacillating on for quite some time. Little did these guys know that they would have 4 to 7 slightly silly Asian women pop into their shop late in the day ready to plop on the table.
Kris had been recommended to us, and he graciously inked my friend with her Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Orange one… Michelangelo? I broke down and got my Nekko Kitty, which turned out fantastic in case you were wondering (all thanks and credits go to Scott, who put up with my facetious and snarky attitude when it came to my all female support team and their photo documentation of every single step– not my idea). But in all seriousness Scott walked me through what he was doing, explained a lot of the process for a first timer like me… easy to trust someone like that. All I had to do was try and relax and not give into the screaming and groaning I’ve seen others go through. So a TMNT, Nekko kitty… some chinese character and an «ohm» symbol on two other friends later… we were a happy bunch.
Sorry for interrupting your pizza dinner, guys! Hope this review makes up for it!

Not a bad place to get some ink while on vacation. I had an okay experience w/​Kris on Wednesday. I have to say he was quite patient w/​me since I changed up the design of my tattoo at the last second. (the other artist actually gave me more crap for that than he did.) Unfortunately there was a misunderstanding during the session leaving me w/​half a tat. The work is gorgeous though — great lines & deep colors. Hopefully I can find some one to finish what he started.
The shop is orderly & clean — although he didn’t open new needles in front of me — I wasn’t worried. It was great to have the opportunity to have Kris create a little piece of art for me. I’d definitely go back for more!

This place is fantastic. Ive been to plenty of tattoo places and I have to say they are absolutely amazing! While visiting P-​town, my wife and I came across Coastline tattoo after a glowing recommendation from the locals. Upon arrival, the gentleman working the front was very patient and informative to our million-​and-​one questions, as this was our first time getting tattoos. Finally we made our decision. Scott Bruns did our tattoos. We had a blast. He is an amazing artist with a great sense of humor! Our tattoos are both problem free and looking perfect. Needless to say, the experience at Coastline was above and beyond what we expected. Our next tattoos will require a visit to Coastline. The 2 hour drive is worth it! Thanks guys for making our first tattoo experience the best!