Tattoo Shops in Lake Forest, CA

7 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.

Lake Forest has about 87,159 residents, which works out to 8.0 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Denis Torikashvili Custom designAppointment only

22622 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1609

💲 $350/hour, $2100 full-day

+19499167537 Website Directions

Evolve Med Ink

22672 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1613

+19512757894 Website Directions

Irvine Ink Tattoo

20996 Bake Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA 92630-2169

+19499164168 Directions

Sacrament Body Piercing Piercing

22622 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1609

+19492959024 Directions

True At Heart Tattoo

24412 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630-3900

+19492920622 Directions

Vatican Studios Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

22622 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1609

🕒 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Closed Sun

+19496243490 Website Directions

Visual Design Works Tattoos

24412 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630-3900

+19498134501 Directions

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.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Lake Forest

How many tattoo shops are there in Lake Forest?
We list 7 tattoo shops in Lake Forest with addresses, and 7 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Lake Forest?
Call ahead — 7 of the 7 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Who does piercings in Lake Forest?
2 of the 7 studios in Lake Forest also do piercings.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 7 tattoo shops listed in Lake Forest, California, with 7 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.