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Tattoo Shops in Palm Springs, CA

2 studios in and around Palm Springs, 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.

Palm Springs has about 45,453 residents, which works out to 4.4 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Adornment Piercing and Private Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercing

2825 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6906

🕒 Daily 11am-6pm

+17605652267 Website Directions

Iron Palm Tattoo Parlour Walk-ins welcome

1800 N Via Negocio, Palm Springs, CA 92262-3581

🕒 Daily 12-8pm

+17608987292 Website Directions

More studios within 30 miles of Palm Springs

Only 2 studios listed in Palm Springs itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Tattoos (formerly Anarchy and Ink Tattoo) Card accepted

📍 2.6 mi · 67700 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-3313

🕒 Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri/Sat 12pm-12am

+17603225466 Website Directions

The Tattoo Gallery

📍 3.0 mi · 68186 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234-3383

+17603249828 Directions

Certified Tattoo Supplies

📍 3.6 mi · 28200 Avenida la Vista, Cathedral City, CA 92234-8162

+17606997554 Directions

Los Plebes Tattoos & Piercings Piercing

📍 4.6 mi · 35250 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234-7052

+17602027881 Directions

Cactus Tattoo

📍 4.8 mi · 68477 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234-5424

+17607703111 Website Directions

Permanent Makeup by Vanessa

📍 9.3 mi · 71949 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4826

+18589990057 Directions

Palm Desert Tattoo Co.

📍 9.8 mi · 72221 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2758

+17609029790 Website Directions

New Pretty You Derma Technology

📍 10.1 mi · 44419 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2704

+14422749183 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 Palm Springs

Which tattoo shops in Palm Springs show their opening hours?
2 of the 2 tattoo shops we list in Palm Springs publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Can I get a tattoo in Palm Springs without an appointment?
2 of the 2 studios in Palm Springs take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.

How much do tattoos cost?
Tattoo pricing depends heavily on the size, detail, placement, and hourly rate of the artist. Small minimalist designs start at shop minimums, while large custom pieces require multi-hour or full-day sessions. You can use TattooAtlas to discover local shops and request custom quotes directly from experienced artists.

What is American traditional tattoo?
American traditional tattoo is a classic style defined by bold black outlines, a limited color palette of primary shades, and iconic imagery like anchors, eagles, and roses. This timeless aesthetic remains one of the most popular tattoo styles across American studios. You can search TattooAtlas to find specialists who focus on traditional flash and custom designs.