Tattoo Shops in McKinleyville, CA
3 studios in and around McKinleyville, 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.
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2250 Walnut Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519-3101
Primate Tatu Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
2196 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519-3610
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Sean Grimes' Wild West Tattoo Saloon
1179 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519-4301
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.