Tattoo Shops in Auburn, CA
11 studios in and around Auburn, 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.
Astra Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
185 Palm Ave, Auburn, CA 95603-3711
Lighthouse Tattoo Club
1130 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603-3438
Syndicate Tattoo Piercing
4010 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95602-9138
💲 $30
Templeton Tattoo & Art Collective Appointment only
218 Washington St, Auburn, CA 95603-5048
Third Eye Tattoo Auburn Cover-ups
11960 Heritage Oak Pl, Auburn, CA 95603-2401
Tooth Gem Goddess Piercing
161 Palm Ave, Auburn, CA 95603-3718
Utopia Tattoo PiercingAppointment only
885 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603-4826
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.