Tattoo Shops in San Mateo, CA
10 studios in and around San Mateo, 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.
Framed Brow Studio and Piercing Bar Piercing
235 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401-4031
Godspeed Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
620 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401-3017
🕒 We are open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
Lyfestyle Ink
1923 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403-1321
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.