Tattoo Shops in Carson, CA
5 studios in and around Carson, 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.
Glimmer Body Art Appointment only
17044 Montanero Ave Ste 2, Carson, CA 90746
Lifestyle Tattoos
422 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745-2711
Madball Tattoos
1335 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745-1631
Rock Southbay Tattoo
604 W Sepulveda Blvd, Carson, CA 90745-6319
Southbay Tattoo Studio
22813 Figueroa St, Carson, CA 90745
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.