Tattoo Shops in Aptos, CA

3 studios in and around Aptos, 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.

Black Cat Tattoo

783 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003-4700

+18312958279 Directions

Freedom Tattoo and Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercing

9032 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003-4036

+18316621902 Website Directions

Lights Out Tattoo Walk-ins welcome

9099 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003-4033

💲 $100

+18316615834 Website Directions

More studios within 30 miles of Aptos

Only 3 studios listed in Aptos itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Aptos.

California Electric Tattoo

📍 3.8 mi · 4635 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073-2249

+18312511122 Directions

Good Luck Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCover-ups

📍 4.2 mi · 1011 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4468

+18314641108 Website Directions

Tattoos by Kelly M

📍 4.2 mi · 1011 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4468

+13475768638 Website Directions

Black Pearl Tattoo Custom designCover-ups

📍 4.3 mi · 3911 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 427-9190 Website Directions

Corralitos Tattoo

📍 4.6 mi · 2904 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076-0403

+18317244513 Directions

Heavy Water Tattoo Appointment only

📍 5.1 mi · 22606 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-5358

🕒 7 days a week by appointment only

+18318547849 Website Directions

Amory Body Arts PiercingCard accepted

📍 5.2 mi · 1720 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3002

🕒 You can visit us in the studio from Thursday to Monday, between 12:00pm and 7:00

+18316007801 Website Directions

Black Pearl Tattoo Custom designCover-ups

📍 5.2 mi · 1135 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3014

+18314279190 Website Directions

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.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Aptos

How many tattoo shops are there in Aptos?
We list 3 tattoo shops in Aptos with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Aptos?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Can I get a tattoo in Aptos without an appointment?
2 of the 3 studios in Aptos take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 3 tattoo shops listed in Aptos, California, with 3 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.