Tattoo Shops in Oakland, CA
36 studios in and around Oakland, 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.
Oakland has about 443,554 residents, which works out to 8.1 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Amor Eterno Arte Appointment only
1227 18th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606-4550
Bell & Iron Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCover-ups
3512 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-2010
🕒 Mon-Sun 12pm-7pm
Diverse Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio Piercing
4442 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
East Bay Tattoo
516 E 18th St, Oakland, CA 94606-2414
🕒 Wed-Sun 1pm-8pm
Feral Hearts Tattoo Appointment only
2724 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602-3228
Future Ink Tattoo & Supply
5251 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618-1425
🕒 Mon 11am-7pm, Tue 11am-7pm, Wed 11am-7pm, Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Good Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
201 3rd St, Oakland, CA 94607-4338
🕒 Thu-Mon 12pm-7pm
Ink Addiction Oakland Tattoo's and Piercning's Part 2 PiercingCustom designAppointment only
3320 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601-3115
Intetrnational Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
3300 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601-3006
O Tattoo Studio Appointment only
6399 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609-1344
Old Crow Tattoo & Gallery Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
360 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
🕒 Sat-Sun 1-6pm
💲 $100 deposit
Perforation Tattoo and Piercing PiercingAppointment only
1607 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606-1713
🕒 1-6pm, closed Tue-Wed
💲 $35 body piercing
Sacred Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
921 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607-4017
🕒 Wed-Mon 12-7pm
💲 $100 deposit
California statewide, by feature
- Piercing Shops in California547
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops in California328
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios in California480
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in California161
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios in California128
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings in California44
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios in California68
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists in California75
Nearby in California
- San Marcos7
- Inglewood6
- Burbank2
- Redlands14
- Tracy8
- Alameda4
- Berkeley20
- Albany3
- San Leandro11
- El Cerrito2
- San Francisco92
- Los Angeles314
- San Diego213
Good to know about tattoo shops in Oakland
How many tattoo shops are there in Oakland?
We list 36 tattoo shops in Oakland with addresses, and 35 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Oakland?
Call ahead — 35 of the 36 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.
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 36 tattoo shops listed in Oakland, California, with 35 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.
Where can I get tattoo removal?
You can find professional laser tattoo removal services at specialized clinics and select tattoo parlors in Oakland, California. Our directory features 36 local providers, including 35 with verified contact numbers to schedule a consultation. Compare local listings to find certified technicians near you.