Tattoo Shops in Merced, CA
11 studios in and around Merced, 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.
Eagle Tattoos and Body Piercing
36 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340
Main Street Tattoo and Body Piercing
230 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340-4956
Merced Tattoo and Piercing Co. PiercingCustom design
355 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340-4819
Studio 7 Tattoos
47 W Alexander Ave, Merced, CA 95348-3404
The Living Lighthouse Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
1777 G St, Merced, CA 95340-5053
💲 $100 shop minimum
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.