Very cool atmosphere-decor, nice artists who are easy to work with, passionate & chill. Great tattoosIt’ll be my local shop for sure*

This place exceeded my expectations. Joey Armstrong knocked it out of the park! I visited four other places and was not comfortable with their offer to draw and tattoo my artwork. I came in with a large/complex design with some Celtic and older Victorian style elements.

This place is Awesome! the people here are incredibly nice, cool and you can tell that they all are doing what they love!I went to get a portrait of my dog that passed. Jessy D. was my tattoo artist that made it all happen, she was the right person to bring this portrait to life. The tattoo was SPOT ON! of what I envisioned.From start to finish everybody there was super chatty and just giving out this great vibe, that made me feel part of their family. Made me feel welcome and comfortable.I would definitely recomend this place! You cant go wrong if you really understand the process and how everything works.

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!

Awesome place to visit and get tattooed,the history and the collection they have on display is fantastic. A great lineup of great tattooers as well.

Great place! Very historic shop, everyones friendly and have interesting personalities!! I had work done by Yvonne and Shay. Amazing work!!

Super professional, top of the line Tattoo shop and museum. Excellent art, great customer service from Matt and Kari is an absolute legend in the industry. 5 Stars isnt even close to enough.

The neast tatoo center for seafar in long beach

I LOVE IT THIS PLACES AND JOSE IS SO NICES GUY...

I got a tattoo from Justin on my trip to California for the first time had a great experience and I loved my finished tattoo!

Amazing experience. the artists working there were super helpful and chill and Justin did a fantastic job on my two tattoos. Would definitely come back to get tatted again even though I live in Chicago. Jody was great too even with everyone giving her a hard time.

Everyone is so nice and talented. Lots of amazing history here. Thank you Kari and crew!!!

Best tattoo shop in Long Beach. Go see Melissa!

My first tattoo and no regrets. It was refreshing to work with Artist Jose. He not only listened to what I had envisioned and made it happen. He is down to earth, considerate, and totally professional.

Amazing history and incredible artists. I hope to go back for more someday!

Amazing work, wonderful people, focus on detail and quality is above expectations

Loved these artist. A wonderful experience.not only for me but my wife as well. Clean lines and brilliant color. N perfect ideas on placement n size. Definitely one of the best tattoo shops Ive ever been to.

Mickey was awesome with a redo she did for me. The whole process was clear and she made sure I was doing ok during the entire process.

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.

Mickey is so sweet and did an amazing job with my husbands tattoo and the whole shop is nice and awesome.

Very good spot. Its got history and the guys know what they are doing and want to provide you with the best experience possible.They are super clean and aware of safety and health. You see lots of return customers for good reason.

Retro vibe, Yvonne is a talented artist.

Loved the vibe and the historical pieces at this shop. Artists and apprentices/front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely planning on getting a tattoo here!!

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.

The shop is awesome, staff is friendly.. I am definitely coming back! Shay also did some amazing work. Couldnt be happier!

The best! So many good artists here.

Ive been inked here twice and getting another one soon! Love having such talented local artists

As always, Jose killed my tat

Great tattoos, terrible parking, clique-ish group of artists.

Love this place! They are definitely the best in town. Especially Mickey!

Amazing experience! Not only the quality of Jorells work is beyond words, but the rest of the staff are fantastic as well.

Rad! Some of the best tattoo artist out there work here and I love the vibe !

Skipper( Cosmetic Tattoo) is great! She fixed my brows to perfection.

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

These guys (and girls) are great. They were very clean, very detailed and very personal. I went in with a friend in April of 2007 and we each got tattoos after making a schedule a couple weeks prior. He was also able to get piercings in his lips on the spot. Everything was very well done, and very well explained. Both came out great, I didnt need any touch-ups, and I definitely plan on returning for more despite now living five hours away!

The quality of work here is top notch, the shop owner is a legend and it shows. What I really love about this entire shop is the atmosphere. Everyone in it is friendly, they are knowledgeable, and they really show they care about giving you quality art. I have been going to Jorell ( who is amazing with watercolor check him out) for about a year to work on a large scale piece. He has been phenomenal with his help and support in making this happen.Sidenote: Check out the cool museum parts in there! its an awesome part of history if you like tattoos!

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 didnt mind. Im 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 wont regret it.

Love my tattoo, great work by justin. Definitely going back for my next watercolor tattoo and would recommend him for anyone looking for a good watercolor tattoo artist

Justin was awesome in getting us all of our tattoos today! Super clean, friendly and very reasonable prices. Thanks!!!

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!!

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 tattoos done. They have an interesting room with the history of their tattoo parlor as well to check out.

I love this place. Its pricey but the work is amazing and Ive gotten all of my tattoos from outer limits.

Awesome experience! Justin does amazing work!

Great artists, professional and friendly, lots of history in this shop.

Jorell is the best. Cant wait to get another piece by him

Had two great experiences with my artist Laura customer service has always been top notch.

The staff was super unfriendly, they werent able to answer any questions. by the time I had asked 3 questions an didnt get any answers, I had already decided this was not a shop for me. They genuinely made me feel uncomfortable. I will never go back

Really clean...kind of dimly lit. Friendly helpful staff. Went in on a Sunday though and they only had 1 artist available and they were already booked. Next appt I could make to see someone was Wed. 3days later.

Great people. Nice artistes. Great atmosphere.

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.

Just had My first Tattoo done here. Such a comfortable atmosphere, gentle artists with patience and good ability to listen. Absolute satisfaction! Would definately recomend !

Phenomenal artists, great staff, and highly clean/sterile. Ive had a few pieces done by Brandon and cant recommend him enough if you like his style.

Amazing artists great atmosphere definitely going to be a repeat customer

Great tattoo artist and very friendly,,, theyll walk you threw everything and recommend artist to fit the style and design you want on your body,,,, well rounded staff

I had some work done at that location in 1985 when it was Known as Bert Grimms, Dave Orlowski did a piece on my left bicep, still looks good to this day, I am really glad Kari bought that shop, (I have been a customer of Karis shops for years, Twilight Fantasy years) Its a piece of history, not only Tattoo history, but a part of Long Beach (where I live) that is one of the last remaining pieces of how LB was, What SHe has done has done nothing but honor the history of tattoos/tattooing, I will always forever be a customer.

If a couple of you didnt want to work at least say so. Ghosting future clientele, shoddy customer service and I dont appreciate it. Unprofessional. Do not recommend.

Mickey is the BEST!

Shay Bredimus is a fine artist and a master craftsman. You can trust him with anything! Trust me!

Amazing, historic tattoo shop and museum.

Got my first tattoo here and the staff was amazing!!!

Pricey but they did a good job on my friends tatoo

Hreat place with lots of history. Good staff of awesome artists.

Super rad bunch of people working here, very friendly and very talented.

Best shop in So. Cal

Great artists, worth the price.

Cool place with lots of history

Nic3 folks

Super

LOVE THIS SHOP!!!

Superb! !

I had a tattoo put on my leg and I wouldnt go anywhere else they are the best. To get another tattoo on my other leg