Tattoo Shops in California
3193 studios across California. Pick a city for full listings with phone numbers, or scroll down for smaller towns.
California has about 39,431,263 residents, so that's 8.1 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
California by feature
- Piercing Shops547
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops328
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios480
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists161
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios128
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings44
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios68
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists75
Cities
- Los Angeles314
- San Diego213
- San Francisco92
- Sacramento91
- San Jose91
- Fresno70
- Bakersfield48
- Anaheim42
- Long Beach38
- Redding38
- Temecula38
- Modesto36
- Oakland36
- Orange35
- Garden Grove32
- Stockton29
- Lancaster28
- Riverside28
- Chico26
- Costa Mesa26
- Santa Cruz26
- Upland26
- Santa Rosa25
- Murrieta23
- Santa Ana22
- Hesperia21
- Huntington Beach21
- Roseville21
- Berkeley20
- El Cajon20
- Fullerton20
- Escondido17
- Moreno Valley17
- San Luis Obispo17
- Vallejo17
- Visalia17
- Fontana16
- Ventura15
- Yuba City15
- Redlands14
- Santa Barbara14
- Santa Clarita14
- Vacaville14
- West Hollywood13
- Alhambra12
- Montclair12
- Newport Beach12
- North Hollywood12
- Torrance12
- Twentynine Palms12
- Walnut Creek12
- Arcadia11
- Auburn11
- Chula Vista11
- Folsom11
- Palm Desert11
- San Clemente11
- San Leandro11
- Venice11
- Covina10
- Glendale10
- Manteca10
- Merced10
- Monterey10
- Oceanside10
- San Bernardino10
- San Mateo10
- Simi Valley10
- Tustin10
- Canoga Park9
- Citrus Heights9
- Corona9
- Eureka9
- Fairfield9
- Fountain Valley9
- Hanford9
- Hemet9
- Oxnard9
- Thousand Oaks9
- Tulare9
- Yucaipa9
- Antioch8
- Apple Valley8
- Elk Grove8
- Grass Valley8
- Lemon Grove8
- Livermore8
- Petaluma8
- Rancho Cucamonga8
- Redondo Beach8
- Richmond8
- Tracy8
- Whittier8
- Yucca Valley8
- Beverly Hills7
- Clovis7
- Colton7
- Culver City7
- Dana Point7
- El Centro7
- Fallbrook7
- Lake Forest7
- Morgan Hill7
- Napa7
- Pasadena7
- Pico Rivera7
- Placentia7
- Rialto7
- Rocklin7
- San Marcos7
- Studio City7
- Tehachapi7
- Artesia6
- Brentwood6
- Downey6
- Fremont6
- Gardena6
- Hayward6
- Hermosa Beach6
- Indio6
- Inglewood6
- Pomona6
- Port Hueneme6
- Porterville6
- San Jacinto6
- San Pedro6
- Santa Maria6
- Santa Monica6
- South Gate6
- Spring Valley6
- Sunnyvale6
- Susanville6
- Vista6
- Arcata5
- Beaumont5
- Carson5
- Cathedral City5
- Concord5
- Crescent City5
- El Monte5
- Encinitas5
- Fair Oaks5
- Grover Beach5
- La Habra5
- Laguna Hills5
- Lake Elsinore5
- Lemoore5
- Lodi5
- Morro Bay5
- Orangevale5
- Pittsburg5
- Placerville5
- Redwood City5
- Ridgecrest5
- Salinas5
- Sonora5
- Turlock5
- Victorville5
- Westminster5
- Wildomar5
- Woodland Hills5
- Yreka5
- Alameda4
- Barstow4
- Burlingame4
- Camarillo4
- Chino4
- Compton4
- Davis4
- Dublin4
- Hollister4
- Laguna Beach4
- Madera4
- Martinez4
- Marysville4
- Montebello4
- North Highlands4
- Northridge4
- Oroville4
- Perris4
- Red Bluff4
- Rohnert Park4
- Santa Fe Springs4
- Sebastopol4
- Stanton4
- Tarzana4
- Ukiah4
- Van Nuys4
- West Covina4
- Woodland4
- Albany3
- Aptos3
- Atascadero3
- Banning3
- Bellflower3
- Benicia3
- Buena Park3
- Campbell3
- Canyon Lake3
- Carmichael3
- Crestline3
- Crockett3
- Daly City3
- Danville3
- Duarte3
- El Sobrante3
- Fillmore3
- Fort Bragg3
- Gilroy3
- Jurupa Valley3
- Lakeport3
- Lincoln3
- Marina3
- McKinleyville3
- Milpitas3
- Mission Hills3
- Nevada City3
- Ontario3
- Orland3
- Pleasant Hill3
- San Rafael3
- Santa Clara3
- Santa Paula3
- Scotts Valley3
- Seaside3
- Sherman Oaks3
- Shingle Springs3
- Sonoma3
- West Hills3
- Willits3
- Wilmington3
- Alturas2
- American Canyon2
- Armona2
- Arroyo Grande2
- Atwater2
- Azusa2
- Baldwin Park2
- Belmont2
- Big Bear Lake2
- Bishop2
- Brea2
- Burbank2
- Calimesa2
- Canyon Country2
- Cardiff by the Sea2
- Carlsbad2
- Ceres2
- Chatsworth2
- Clearlake2
- Clearlake Oaks2
- Colfax2
- Cotati2
- Cudahy2
- Cypress2
- Dinuba2
- El Cerrito2
- El Dorado Hills2
- Escalon2
- Grand Terrace2
- Highland2
- Huntington Park2
- Irvine2
- Jackson2
- Jamul2
- Kelseyville2
- La Jolla2
- La Verne2
- Lakeside2
- Lockeford2
- Lompoc2
- Los Alamitos2
- Los Banos2
- Lynwood2
- Mendocino2
- Middletown2
- Monterey Park2
- National City2
- Norco2
- Norwalk2
- Oakdale2
- Pacific Grove2
- Palm Springs2
- Paramount2
- Pleasanton2
- Rancho Cordova2
- Reseda2
- Riverbank2
- San Andreas2
- San Bruno2
- San Gabriel2
- South Lake Tahoe2
- Sun Valley2
- Templeton2
- Truckee2
- Union City2
- Valley Village2
- Weaverville2
- Weed2
- Winnetka2
Other towns in California
Cool Cat TattooBloomington
10126 Cedar Pl, Bloomington, CA 92316-2234
🕒 Fri-Thu 12-8pm
Lake Arrowhead Tattoo and Body PiercingBlue Jay
26744 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317
🕒 Mon-Sun varied
Inked HeartsBlue Lake
777 Casino Way, Blue Lake, CA 95525
🕒 Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm
True At Heart StudiosCapistrano Beach
26885 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624-1661
Carmel Valley Ink Body ArtsCarmel-by-the-Sea
7162 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923-9525
WorldWide Tattoo SupplyCity of Industry
15410 Stafford St, City of Industry, CA 91744-4400
Ink Devotion Tattoo and Body PiercingsCoachella
48975 Grapefruit Blvd, Coachella, CA 92236-4802
Alondra Body PiercingEast Palo Alto
1935 Pulgas Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-2507
American Tattoo Society of Ft IrwinFort Irwin
83 Goldstone Rd, Fort Irwin, CA 92310
🕒 Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm
My Family's Tattoo ShopGustine
680 South Ave, Gustine, CA 95322-1503
🕒 Mon 12-8, Tue closed, Wed-Sun 12-8
S.B.'s TattoosHawthorne
13750 Lemoli Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250-7759
Bad Billies Skin Gallery Tattoo StudioHealdsburg
435 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448-3814
FSG TattooImperial Beach
1155 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932-1626
🕒 T-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6
Lucky 7 Tattoo & PiercingKings Beach
8635 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143
🕒 Mon 12-8, Thu-Sun 12-8, Closed Tue-Wed
Lemonade PiercingLafayette
3420 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549-3969
🕒 Wed-Mon 11-7pm
Lake Arrowhead Tattoo - Main ShopLake Arrowhead
318 CA-173, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
🕒 Mon 11am-8pm, Thu-Sun 11am-8pm, Closed Tue-Wed
My Old Tattoo ParlorLomita
25931 Western Ave, Lomita, CA 90717-3351
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-8pm
Razzberry LipsLos Gatos
140 W Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030-6835
🕒 Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, weekdays 9am-7pm appt only
Fusion InkMarch Air Reserve Base
14427 Meridian Pkwy, March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518
Sacred Symbols TatauMorongo Valley
51613 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
The Bay Area Laser Tattoo Removal CenterMountain View
2204 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040-3855
Pioneer Tattoo CompanyPaso Robles
935 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2601
🕒 Fri-Sat 12-9pm, Sun-Tues 12-7pm
Keith Duggan's Ink DynastyPismo Beach
791 Dolliver St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2622
Permanent Makeup by VanessaRancho Mirage
71949 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4826
Inkindle Tattoo StudioRolling Hills Estates
712 Deep Valley Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Goldline Tattoo and Body PiercingSan Lorenzo
17255 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580-3150
Sigma InkSanger
110 Academy Ave, Sanger, CA 93657
Big Fish TattooSolana Beach
243 US-101 S, Solana Beach, CA 92075-1166
🕒 Daily 12-8pm
Conclave Art StudioSunset Beach
16802 Pacific Coast Hwy #1, Sunset Beach, CA 90742
Juniper Moon TattooTwain Harte
22997 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383-9591
Low Sierras Tattoo and Art CoWofford Heights
6629 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285-9748
Soul Windows TattooWrightwood
6036 Cedar St, Wrightwood, CA 92397
🕒 Wed-Sun 11am-6pm
Action Tattoo & Body PiercingYorba Linda
19807 Esperanza Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Good to know about tattoo shops in California
Where can I buy body jewelry near me?
High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout California. You can browse 3193 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.
Who accepts Apple Pay near me?
Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In California, our directory includes 3193 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.
How to get a body piercing license?
Body piercing licensure requirements are established at state and county levels, typically requiring bloodborne pathogens certification, an apprenticeship, and a facility permit. In California, candidates must comply with health department regulations to practice legally. You can explore 3193 established piercing studios in the area to inquire about potential apprenticeships.
How much do tattoos cost?
Tattoo pricing depends heavily on the size, detail, placement, and hourly rate of the artist. Small minimalist designs start at shop minimums, while large custom pieces require multi-hour or full-day sessions. You can use TattooAtlas to discover local shops and request custom quotes directly from experienced artists.
What is American traditional tattoo?
American traditional tattoo is a classic style defined by bold black outlines, a limited color palette of primary shades, and iconic imagery like anchors, eagles, and roses. This timeless aesthetic remains one of the most popular tattoo styles across American studios. You can search TattooAtlas to find specialists who focus on traditional flash and custom designs.