Tattoo Shops in San Francisco, CA
92 studios in and around San Francisco, 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.
San Francisco has about 827,526 residents, which works out to 11 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
13 Bats Tattoo and Piercing Studio Piercing
1043 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2451
24th Street Studio Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
687 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102-3111
🕒 Sun-Mon 11-7pm
Amoore Tattoo Custom design
2169 Folsom street, San Francisco, CA 94110
💲 $400/hr, $400 minimum
Anita Darkling Custom designAppointment only
3150 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2074
🕒 Sat-Tue
💲 $400/hr, $400 minimum
Authentic Tattoo Custom design
1509 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
Babypiercing.com Piercing
595 Buckingham Way, San Francisco, CA 94132-1909
Black & Blue Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
3290 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3033
Black Heart Tattoo Custom design
177 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103-1117
🕒 Daily 12-8pm
Black Serum Tattoo Cover-ups
310 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3505
Body Jewlz Stonestown Piercing
3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132-1900
Body Manipulations Walk-ins welcomePiercing
2455 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107-3110
Brian Tattoos Custom designCover-ups
614 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Brücius
310 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3505
💲 $750/hr, $750 minimum
Castro Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCover-ups
3991 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2029
💲 $130 flash
Cleopatra INK Tattoo & Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
293 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133-1105
🕒 Mon-Thu 10-9pm, Fri-Sun 10-10pm
Cold Steel America Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
1783 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117-2807
🕒 Daily 12-8pm
Cyclops Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
513 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1168
Diamond Club Tattoo Appointment only
2000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109-3015
Dream Masters Custom Tattoos Custom design
228 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-4509
Everlasting Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
813 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1505
🕒 Tue-Sat 1pm-7pm
Eye of the Tiger Tattoo Custom design
1309 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122-1707
🕒 12pm-8pm
Fiat Lux PiercingCard accepted
1942 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115-2745
Frisco Tattooing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
3424 25th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3804
Golden Star Tattoo Custom design
850 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1611
Haight Ashbury Tattoo and Piercing Piercing
1701 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117-2807
Huahine Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
214 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94117-3309
Idle Hand Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
575 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117-3406
💲 $150 shop minimum
Ink Pricks Tattoo Studio Custom design
391 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102-2709
Inklore Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
1967 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115-3113
🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-9pm
💲 $400/hr + $200 drawing fee
Inkpress Studio Custom designAppointment only
3051 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121-1714
Let It Bleed
1124 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109-5513
🕒 Mon-Sun 1pm-8pm
Lyle Tuttle Tattooing
841 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-2307
Masterpiece Tattoos Custom designCover-ups
3067 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4145
Mission Ink Tattoo and Piercing Piercing
2440 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2415
Mom's Body Shop
1408 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117-2911
🕒 Sun-Thu 12pm-12am, Fri-Sat 12pm-1am
Mono Moon Appointment only
1200 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94109-1923
🕒 Tue-Sat 10am-7pm
Moonrise Tattoo Waters Gallery
446 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116-2530
Moth and Dagger Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcome
610 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108-3506
🕒 Fri-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun-Thu appointment
💲 $300/hr, $200 minimum
One Shot Tattoo Custom design
555 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122-2513
Picture Machine Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
5124 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118-2816
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm
Raven Eye Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
4355 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118-1315
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-6pm
Ritual By Design Custom design
3150 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2074
Rose Gold's Tattoo & Piercing PiercingCard accepted
1157 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117-2914
Skull & Sword Tattoo Studio
3415 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4563
Studio Kazoku Walk-ins welcomeCard accepted
1915 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1803
Ten Tigers Body Piercing Piercing
3506 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-1611
Thousand Stroke Tattoo Custom design
3150 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2074
Two Cranes Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
825 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108-2116
🕒 Daily 12pm-7pm
Undrgrnd SF Appointment only
3191 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4515
lianna tattoo Walk-ins welcome
381 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3303
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
- Daly City3
- Alameda4
- San Bruno2
- Burlingame4
- Berkeley20
- Oakland36
- Los Angeles314
- San Diego213
Good to know about tattoo shops in San Francisco
How many tattoo shops are there in San Francisco?
We list 92 tattoo shops in San Francisco with addresses, and 82 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in San Francisco?
Call ahead — 82 of the 92 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 92 tattoo shops listed in San Francisco, California, with 82 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 San Francisco, California. Our directory features 92 local providers, including 82 with verified contact numbers to schedule a consultation. Compare local listings to find certified technicians near you.