Tattoo Shops in Lake Forest, CA
8 studios in and around Lake Forest, 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.
Bishop Tattoo Supply
22622 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1609
Denis Torikashvili Custom designAppointment only
22622 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1609
💲 $350/hour, $2100 full-day
Evolve Med Ink
22672 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1613
Sacrament Body Piercing
22622 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1609
Vatican Studios Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
22622 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1609
🕒 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Closed Sun
Visual Design Works Tattoos
24412 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630-3900
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.