Tattoo Shops in Monterey, CA

11 studios in and around Monterey, 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.

831 Ink Tattoo Studio Custom designAppointment only

225 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940-1429

💲 $50 special/large projects $150/hr

+18312416968 [email protected] Website Directions

American Monarch Tattoo

847 Abrego St, Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 324-0566 [email protected] Website Directions

First City Tattoo

1126 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940-2420

+18312969668 [email protected] Website Directions

Gold Coast Tattoo

639 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940-1007

+18316429404 [email protected] Website Directions

Harbor Light Tattoo

847 Abrego St, Monterey, CA 93940-3103

+18313240566 [email protected] Website Directions

Iron Crown Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

380 Foam St, Monterey, CA 93940-1452

🕒 11am-9pm daily

+18313734766 [email protected] Website Directions

Monterey Med Ink

1011 Cass St, Monterey, CA 93940-4518

+18316010930 [email protected] Website Directions

Red Rabbit Tattoo

209 E Pearl St, Monterey, CA 93940-3015

+18319984791 [email protected] Website Directions

Vaughn Body Arts

1101 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940-2434

+18312416466 [email protected] Website Directions

Wave Street Art Collective

550 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940-1478

+18313721668 [email protected] Website Directions

Wholehearted Tattoo

140 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940-2725

+18318006433 [email protected] 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.