- Oceanside, CA
- Face Painter
- 36 miles from San Diego
- Starting at $150/hr • 2-hour minimum
Jennette S. said
“Maricarmen was wonderful- on time, friendly, great balloons and our participants had big smiles! ”
The 20 Best Face Painters for hire in San Diego, CA
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66 Face Painters serving San Diego, CA
Fancy Nancy Faces
1 Verified booking- San Diego, CA
- Face Painter
- Contact for rates
Face painting services. Great for anything from birthday parties to corporate events. Airbrush Tattoos. We have over 2,000 options and can customize tattoos...
- San Diego, CA
- Face Painter
- $125-$150 per hour
Summer S. said
“Thank you! ”
- San Diego, CA
- Face Painter
- Contact for rates
Sharon R. said
“Punctual, talented and polite. A joy to have her at our event. ”
- Escondido, CA
- Face Painter
- 28 miles from San Diego
- Contact for rates
Lizzie L. said
“Sydney was a highlight of the event. She arrived before schedule and is truly an artist! ”
- San Diego, CA
- Face Painter
- $25-50/hour
Niki K. said
“Arrival on time and really good conversation with kids and adult. ”
- San Diego, CA
- Face Painter
- $80-110
Holly W. said
“Kate was so warm and patient with the kiddos at our holiday party. She did a beautiful job painting faces and hands! Would highly recommend Kate for any child centered event :) ”
- National City, CA
- Face Painter
- 4 miles from San Diego
- $ 100 and up
Kat M. said
“We hired her for our picnic and she was wonderful! She came fully prepared with her chair, option poster, and everything needed to make the experience magical. She was punctual, flexible, and so... ”
- El Cajon, CA
- Face Painter
- 13 miles from San Diego
- Contact for rates
Sam M. said
“Hailey’s very professional and talented! Everyone loved the face paint and balloons. She’s efficient and everyone got face paint even some of the adults. It made my little girls party so much more... ”
- Encinitas, CA
- Face Painter
- 23 miles from San Diego
- Contact for rates
Saungie said
“The kids loved you, thank you! ”
Face Paint by Sophia Lindao
- El Cajon, CA
- Face Painter
- 13 miles from San Diego
- $100
Emily K. said
“Sophia was fantastic with the kids! They were all amazed by her work. I'll definitely book her again for children's birthdays and will be telling all my friends and coworkers about her wonderful... ”
Artbika Face Art Studio
New member- San Marcos, CA
- Face Painter
- 30 miles from San Diego
- Contact for rates
Add fun and excitement to your event with professional face painting by Ambika! I offer colorful, high-quality designs for birthdays, festivals, community...
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Quick facts for Face Painters in San Diego, CA
39,302 quotes sent
In the past year, Face Painters have sent 39,302 quotes to event planners.
8th most popular
Face Painters rank #8 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 19,005 Face Painter reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1.3 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire a Face Painter.
San Diego ranks #2
San Diego is the 2nd most popular city for Face Painters requests in California.
Popular events
Face Painters are typically hired for Children’s Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, and School Assemblies in San Diego, CA.
California ranks #1
California is the most popular state for Face Painters requests in the United States.
Past events for Face Painters in San Diego, CA
Incredible work!
Face Painter
5.0
September 26, 2025
1 hour
Sydney was a highlight of the event. She arrived before schedule and is truly an artist!
Event total
$150
Great Facepainter!
Face Painter
5.0
October 25, 2025
2.5 hours
Thank you!
Event total
$200
Amazing!
Face Painter
5.0
November 1, 2025
2 hours
She showed up early to setup and have everything ready on time. The face art was so much better than I expected. So many compliments from the parents at my daughter’s birthday party. She did most of the art that wasn’t in her book. My daughter wanted Spider-Man and that’s what she got! Lol.
Event total
$200
About booking Face Painters in San Diego, CA
Hire a face painter to bring a splash of color to your next birthday party, corporate event, company picnic, or festival. Many professional face painters offer a variety of services from face art to glitter tattoos to body art. They use top-quality products and maintain the highest sanitary standards so you can have a fun and safe experience. Face paint is always a hit, especially at kids parties, so find the best face painters in San Diego, CA on GigSalad!
The cost of face and body painting services in San Diego, California can vary depending on the size of your event, the number of guests, and the level of detail required for the art. Most face painters can handle 5-10 people per hour if the designs are fairly simple. Some party entertainers might offer packages with multiple services like face painting and balloon twisting for an additional cost. This can be a good option for larger events. Contact local face painters above to get quotes customized for your event.
When browsing San Diego face painters, check out their profiles to learn more about their service. Look at photos of their work and read reviews from past clients to gauge their experience level and professionalism. When talking with different artists, make sure you discuss all the details of your event and ask important questions. What packages do they offer? How many guests can they paint within the time frame of the event? Are their products washable and hypoallergenic?
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Face Painters serving the San Diego, CA area
These Face Painters serve the wider San Diego and San Diego county area and travel to Coronado, National City, Lincoln Acres, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Bonita, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, Spring Valley, La Jolla, El Cajon, San Ysidro, Rancho San Diego, Santee, Winter Gardens, Jamul, Lakeside, Del Mar, Poway, Fairbanks Ranch, and Solana Beach.