Tattoo Shops in Encinitas, CA
5 studios in and around Encinitas, 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.
101 Piercing
1114 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-1483
454 Tattoo and Body Piercing PiercingAppointment only
454 N Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-2529
💲 Earlobes $75-140, various piercings $75-100
Better Off
169 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024-6778
El Camino Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
1524 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024-2932
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Needle Drip Studio
142 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024-2849
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.