For more than 36 years, Peggy's Tattoos & Body Art has welcomed visitors from across Texas and beyond, helping them celebrate their time on South Padre Island through creativity, self-expression, and memorable experiences.
What truly sets Peggy's apart is the people behind it. The artists and staff share a passion for their craft and a commitment to creating a welcoming environment for every guest who walks through the door. Their dedication, creativity, and support for one another have helped make Peggy's one of the Island's most recognizable and enduring businesses.
A Creative Island Tradition
A trip to South Padre Island is often filled with unforgettable moments from beach days and dolphin cruises to breathtaking sunsets over the Laguna Madre. For many visitors, a stop at Peggy's has become part of those memories.
For more than three decades, Peggy's has welcomed families, friends, and visitors looking to add a creative touch to their Island getaway. Whether it's a temporary tattoo for the kids, a custom henna design, permanent jewelry, a new piercing, or a tattoo that marks a special milestone, each experience becomes part of the story visitors can take home.
Services include:
- Permanent Tattoos
- Temporary Tattoos
- Henna Body Art
- Piercings
- Permanent Jewelry
- Custom-Fit Toe Rings
- Hair Tinsel & Feathers
Meet Sunny: A Sea Turtle Art Trail Stop
While visiting Peggy's Tattoos & Body Art, guests can also discover Sunny, one of the unique sculptures featured along South Padre Island's Sea Turtle Art Trail.
Created as a visual celebration of Peggy's and the Gentry family of businesses, Sunny tells a story through art. Every detail was thoughtfully designed to reflect the people, places, and experiences that have become part of the South Padre Island community over the years.
Sunny's artwork showcases many elements that make Peggy's unique. Her tattoo-inspired designs pay tribute to the shop's roots, with artwork inspired by the 1990s the decade Peggy's first opened its doors. Visitors can even spot the year 1990 incorporated into the design.
The sculpture also highlights other iconic island experiences. Sunny's fin features a beach scene inspired by local beach services, while additional artwork incorporates recognizable South Padre Island landmarks and coastal themes that capture the spirit of life on The Island.
More than just a piece of public art, Sunny serves as a colorful reminder of the creativity, passion, and community connections that have helped make Peggy's a South Padre Island staple for generations.
A South Padre Island Staple
Businesses that remain part of a community for decades often become more than places to shop; they become part of the destination itself.
Peggy's Tattoos & Body Art has welcomed visitors from across Texas and beyond, helping them celebrate their time on South Padre Island through creativity, self-expression, and memorable experiences.
Whether you're searching for a temporary keepsake, a new piece of jewelry, or a permanent reminder of your Island getaway, Peggy's continues to be a South Padre Island tradition worth visiting.