Tattoo Shops in Alameda, CA
4 studios in and around Alameda, California — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Alameda Tattoo
650 Haight Ave, Alameda, CA 94501-3310
Lucky 13 Tattoos Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
1301 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501-4507
🕒 Tue-Sat 1pm-8pm
Pretty In Ink
2329 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501-6555
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.