Tattoo Shops in Gardena, CA
6 studios in and around Gardena, 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.
Golden Tiger Tattoo
14700 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249-6016
Liberty Tattoo and Body Piercing
15622 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249-4543
Onizuka Tattoo
1017 W 190th St, Gardena, CA 90248-4302
Union Electric Tattoo
849 W Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
Union Machine (Hand made Tattoo Machines)
849 W Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247-4964
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.