Tattoo Shops in Ridgecrest, CA
5 studios in and around Ridgecrest, 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.
Nice Cats Tattoo
123 Grande Way, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4143
Secret City Tattoos
203 W Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4010
Seven Deadly Skins
921 W Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-2301
Symphony in Ink Walk-ins welcomeAppointment only
823 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3515
🕒 Monday: 11 am
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.