805 ink combines upscale custom tattooing with a full-service clothing retail and lounge. Conceived by local tattoo artist J.J. Ortiz and entrepreneur Christopher Martinez, 805 ink is not your corner biker tattoo parlor that most first think of. Instead of a traditional tattoo parlor with black and white checker flooring, 805 ink is a body art boutique that provides high quality custom tattoos and body piercing but also sells premium clothing and merchandise for its customers. The sleek interior of the shop has flat screen TVs, a lounge with couches and free Wi-Fi that attracts, and welcomes, patrons of all backgrounds.

Located on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, 805 ink is the only tattoo & piercing shop that is owned and operated by Santa Barbara locals and reflects the attitude and culture of its community. It's dedicated to consistently providing high customer satisfaction by rendering excellent service, quality products, and furnishing an enjoyable atmosphere at an acceptable price/value relationship.

805 ink maintains a friendly, and creative work environment, which respects diversity, ideas, and hard work.