WELCOME

Looking for the best tattoo shop in San Diego? Our multi-generational studio brings over 35 years of collective experience to the San Diego community. Our award-winning artists are experts in a wide range of highly-demanded styles, ensuring your vision becomes a unique, lasting piece of art.

Specialties include:

Black and Grey Realism
American Traditional & Neo-Traditional
Japanese Irezumi
Intricate Geometric & Dotwork
Bold Blackwork
Detailed Botanical (floral and nature)

We proudly welcome all people. Walk-ins are always welcome, or secure your custom session with an appointment. Centrally located in North Park S.D. we are ready to discuss your next tattoo design. Contact us via phone, email, or Instagram DM to start your journey!

We also offer Flash deals each month (usually on a Saturday, mid-month). Follow us on Instagram @adamsavetattoo for more information!

Phone

(619)634-9037

Hours

MON-SUN 11Pm-6PM

(HOURS MAY VARY)

LOCATION

3215 Adams Avenue Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92116

ARTISTS

Jerry Walker is a Chicago native who moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18. He made a name for himself as an artist by painting backdrops for rock and roll bands such as Megadeth, and billboards for Hollywood Tower Records. He then transitioned to tattooing in 2002, and specializes in American Traditional. His work has been featured in magazines such as Inked, Tattooed Life, and Ink Junkies. He has also participated in tattoo conventions such as Ink and Iron and Golden State Tattoo Expo, and does frequent guest spots at Isso Tattoo in Norway.

CHRIS REED.png — CHRIS REED

@CHRISREEDTATTOOS

Chris Reed is a military veteran who settled in San DIego after service and has been tattooing since 2009. His favorite styles to tattoo are Geometric / Mandala tattoos, Japanese style tattoos, Botanical and Floral tattoos and Neo-traditional tattoos.

Shelby moved to San Diego from San Antonio, Texas in 2017, and found her way to Adams Avenue as an apprentice to Jerry Walker in 2021. She has been drawing and painting her whole life, and specializes in Blackwork and American Traditional Tattoos.

Andrew is a San Diego native. He’s had a lifelong passion for art and pursued this interest by studying illustration and animation at Cal State Northridge in 2017. After earning his degree in 2021, he set out to grow his career as an independent artist and explored his growing obsession with traditional tattoos. Andrew is now apprenticing under the tutelage of Jerry Walker.

WELCOME

Phone

Hours

ARTISTS

JERRY WALKER

CHRIS REED

Shelby Atkinson

DAVID MONTOYA

ANDREW LA

Contact us

Call (619) 634-9037

from 12PM-6PM MON-SUN

(HOURS MAY VARY)