Guru Tattoo, San Diego CA

I got a tattoo from Kolebee and I couldn't be more pleased. I seen his work on Instagram and knew from that moment he was The One to ink my dream tattoo! So happy and can not wait for more sessions to come! Great vibes it almost makes you loose track of time!

Tattoo on a whim! The shop was so welcoming and met our needs perfectly. Darya was so perfect in perfecting our simple hearts 10/10 recommend! I hope to be back for more art work

Salome did an amazing job! I was a walk-in and she took the time to help me figure out what I wanted and was flexible with my busy schedule. Highly recommend working with her!

Very happy with my experience here at guru tattoo, from the check in process by (Rachelle) to the tattoo, by
(Morgan) exceeded my expectations super happy with the results! Will be planning my next appointment here very soon! All of the artist and staff are friendly and accommodating! Thank you guru tattoo!

I had the pleasure of spending 55+ hours with Hernan Coretta as he worked on a full Japanese style back piece over the course of 2023. I had 4 existing tattoos that I wanted to cover up and when I saw Hernan's work and experience doing large scale pieces and body suits, I reached out for a consultation. From the first time I met him I felt comfortable, safe, and heard. As a plus-size woman I was nervous about undressing in a tattoo shop environment and how the cover-ups and my body would work for a large-scale piece. From day 1 and every session after he put privacy screens up around his workspace so that I was comfortable. He also checked with me anytime anyone needed to talk to him or enter his workspace out of respect for my privacy. For the actual tattoo, he free hand drew on me to create a piece that flowed well with my body. While I gave him artistic freedom, he explained his artistic choices and why he needed to do certain things whether that be to achieve a successful cover-up or to flow with my body.

Hernan is an amazing artist and his experience with large scale pieces that take many months, or even years, to complete is apparent. After our first consultation and agreement on the size of my tattoo, he asked me if I wanted to come every 2 weeks or every month. It worked best for me to come once a month so he sent me a full list of date options from Jan 2023-October 2023 so we could have enough appointments set and scheduled to finish. His estimate was spot on as it took us 10 sessions at 5-6 hours per session to finish!

I am so happy I found Hernan and for the beautiful work I will have now forever! I'm now searching for lots and lots of backless shirts and dresses to show off my back:)

I also want to shoutout the amazing and friendly front-desk staff and other artists at Guru Tattoo I got to know while there. Deft actually gave my brother his first tattoo and Salome was always so nice. The shop itself was always clean with a welcoming atmosphere and good music.

Three pictures: one of the existing back tattoos I had to cover-up, one right after the consultation and Hernan's freehand sketch, and the final piece! Thank you Hernan!

I had the pleasure of working with tattoo artist Hernan Corretta. He was very respectful and clearly has a passion for what he does. His work is beautiful and the tattoo shop was very well clean and gorgeous to be in with great and welcoming staff. I will be back again one day.

4 sessions so far with Hernan, he custom drew the design and has been an incredible artist to work with. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for larger scale projects/sleeves

I got a tattoo from Morgan who is currently an apprentice and it came out absolutely amazing, by far the best quality tattoo I’ve received/ seen from any apprentice! Already planned my next tattoo with her and am freaking stoked!
Rachelle was working the front and was very quick to get me all checked in and was very helpful throughout the entire tattoo, even offered me and my friend drinks and snacks. Overall an amazing experience and all the other artists were also very friendly!

Highly recommend this place if you are looking to get some quality work done great vibes and great people who are friendly and super helpful my artist Hernan is an amazing artist and if you need an awesome Japanese tattoo he’s the artist for you

Had an amazing experience working with Hernan Coretta! Truly a master of his craft and a true pleasure to work with. He did a great job connecting my already existing chest piece and just knocked the piece out the park.

Guru tattoo has always been highly recommended here in San Diego. Super clean shop and artists at the top of their game!

I was recommended by a good friend to visit Hernan at Guru. I gave him my ideas to hopefully cover up two horrible pieces from years past and give me something worth loving. Hands down the man killed it.from his vast knowledge of the Asian arts to his professionalism behind the work. I have nothing but great respect for what he accomplished.

Hernan coretta is easily one of the best irezumi artists in California now that he is located in the San Diego area.

He is a master in the type of tattooing he does with decades of experience. If you are on the edge about getting a piece from him, just take a look at his art on his Instagram, true master of irezumi.

I am beyond happy with my sleeve and the rest of the staff at guru was friendly. The shop is clean (can only speak for the San Diego location) and is one of the best shops in the area!

Attached is a picture when the sleeve was freshly finished, not healed

Thank you hernan

My bff and I were walk-ins. Rachel greeted us right when we walked in and didn't hesitate to find us an artist asap. Shane did our work and created an incredible design for us. They were both friendly, professional, fun, and the shop was super clean. I'll fly in from Chicago just to have Shane do my best tattoo! Highly, highly recommend this shop! I've got a lot of ink too, so I know what to look for!

Had an amazing experience with Hernan Coretta at Guru. I’ve wanted a 3/4 sleeve for awhile and was having a hard time picturing what I wanted and he helped me piece it together. He’s an incredible artist and an incredibly nice guy. So stoked that I found him!

I called one day during my lunch hour, and made an appointment for that night after work. No muss. No fuss.

Such an incredible experience from phone call to finish.

The professionalism of all of the staff, the warmth of the studio, the music, the comfort. I felt like I was home.

Shane Orduno did an INCREDIBLE job interpreting my verbal request into a drawing and executing the final tattoo.

I highly recommend Gutu Tattoo. Great prices, great people, and great talent.



PS. Super Comfy T-shirts for sale, too! I wear that thing everywhere

I'm super happy with my tattoo and chosen artist, Shane.
Clean shop + welcoming front desk. Plan to walk a block or less for parking.
I was a bit nervous about planning and getting my first big tattoo. Shane was great at communicating, clearly has a strong grasp on artistic concepts, and took the time to ensure I felt confident we were on the same page for my piece. I felt very comfortable and look forward to my next session.

Got my first tattoo here and they were super helpful and friendly

Thoroughly prepped me and helped me with what I should do to make sure it heals properly

5-star review

"My husband and I recently got the same tattoo and couldn't be happier with our experience. The tattoos came out great, exceeding our expectations! The staff at Guru was incredibly friendly and created a welcoming atmosphere from the moment I walked in.

The artist's talent and skill were truly remarkable. Salome did mine and took the skull tattoo and made it feminine and absolutely stunning. Shane did my husband's and knocked it out of the park. Although we both got the same stencil, our pieces are unique and beautiful because both artists' talents are truly unique. The attention to detail and precision in their work were exceptional.

Not only was the final result amazing, but the entire process was enjoyable thanks to the friendly and professional staff. They made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire tattooing process.

I highly recommend any of the artists at Guru to anyone looking for top-notch tattoo artistry and exceptional customer service. It truly is a place where remarkable art and friendly service meet. "

Thank you for the incredible experience! "