Outer Limits Tattoo

Great tattoo parlor! The staff were friendly and nice. We came in as a walk in and they worked with us to find times to get our tattoo's done. They have an interesting room with the history of their tattoo parlor as well to check out.

Outer Limits is a world renowned tattoo parlor with the best people working there. Jessy D is one of them and the one that fills my life with the ink that it needs. Her work is number 1 in Ventura County and number 1 in my heart. Was blessed to venture to Long Beach and hangout at a historic spot while getting my rose done by her. The tattoo museum is rad as well. The vibes are good and the place to go if you need anything done. Check it out. Make your appointment today! 🎨⚓🤙

Friendly, professional, clean shop and honestly there isnt an artist there that I wouldnt let ink me. Everyone there is amazingly talented. The museum is a neat little time killer if you are early for your appointment or just want to wander a bit.

Went in on Nov 8, 2017 to get my very first tattoo, had an idea what I wanted and how it was going to be done, The tattoo had to be done in 2 sessions which I didn't mind. I'm very pleased with how my tattoo was done, it came out really good. I want to thank Tasi who was the artist who tattooed me that day, very friendly patient and really professional specially since she had to do a lot of circles on my back fore-arm including the shading part as well lolz. I definitely plan on coming back for my second tattoo, did a lot searching for a good parlor and this was the best place with highly qualified experienced artist. I definitely recommend Outer limits and would suggest anyone wanting to get their tattoos done or first timers like myself to come here, you won't regret it.

My experience with Outer Limits Tattoo began about 1.5 years ago, when I first reached out to Kari to request a spot on her waiting list. I’d been thinking about my piece for years, and had scrubbed all manner of reviews, portfolios & “Top 10” lists both in California and out as I looked for the perfect artist to take it on. One name that popped up again and again was the “World Famous” Kari Barba.

After a series of simple email exchanges, she agreed to take the job if I was willing to wait until the following year on her waiting list. The piece was to be a black & gray leg sleeve, an octopus with tentacles reaching upwards to my thigh.

As it’s difficult to estimate the number of hours such a piece will take (healing speed, skin tone, etc. are all variables), we booked 12 appointments in advance, figuring I’d visit once a month and finish the piece sometime within that year.

I was able to get in a few months early, due to a cancellation on her books, and recently finished the piece.

Kari was incredible – I felt privileged to watch as she freehanded the outlines of the piece each session, she was sensitive to the more painful areas around the knee & shin & went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable throughout each long day. The other artists seemed to treat her as something between a friend and a mentor, which says so much as each of the artists are tremendously talented. The atmosphere was comfortable & friendly, with the receptionists never failing to offer food & refreshment as we took the occasional 15 minute break.

As for the tattoo itself, It’s better than I could have imagined – the texture looks something akin to a photograph if viewed up close. I’m stopped regularly 1-2 x/week as passersby ask to view it, one of the progress shots was featured on the front page of Imgur, and most of all it carries incredible significance for me.

My wife will be visiting JoRell next month to start an incredible water color tattoo (see his portfolio, the vivid colors & linework are amazing), and I’m already looking forward to my next piece with Kari.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns about my experience, I’ve nothing but a 10/10 to give my experience at Outer Limits Tattoo. The photos below are in-progress, and casually taken. Will post healed photos of the completed piece when I can.

It is a very friendly, professional place.
The artists are superb. Very clean facility.
I have not been to a tattoo shop that I could recommend more.

Super nice. Very helpful. Looking into my first tattoo done everyone was very nice, answered all my questions and helped me out. Place is an awesome bit of history. Go check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

Nice, short walk from the marina thru the Pike to see one of the artists who has tattooed us before, Laura, who showed us around and we talked about a new piece on our next visit. Interesting history of the studio and open that safe, already!!

Best tattoo shop in Long Beach in my opinion with the most talented artists. Every artist there is extremely talented beyond belief. I've gotten other tattoos in Long beach and I regret not coming here first. If you want a great Tattoo, you go to Outer Limits.

Very good tattoo shop Tasi always gets me right I got 2 done from her and I’m very satisfied with how she tattoos!!!!