Tattoo Shops in Santa Cruz, CA
26 studios in and around Santa Cruz, 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.
Santa Cruz has about 62,581 residents, which works out to 42 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Amory Body Arts PiercingCard accepted
1720 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3002
🕒 You can visit us in the studio from Thursday to Monday, between 12:00pm and 7:00
Black Pearl Tattoo Custom designCover-ups
1135 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3014
Black Pearl Tattoo Custom designCover-ups
3911 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Carboncillo Custom design
303 Potrero St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2731
💲 $200/hour
Emmanuel Fine Line Tattoos
303 Potrero St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2731
F U Tattoo Appointment only
1355 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2931
Fallen Light Tattoo & Permanent Cosmetics
303 Potrero St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2731
Flashonu Tattoos Card accepted
115 Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2131
Good Luck Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCover-ups
1011 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4468
Good Omen Tattoo
1025 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1550
🕒 We are open seven days a week noon to 8PM.
Heavy Water Tattoo Appointment only
22606 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-5358
🕒 7 days a week by appointment only
Midtown Tattoo and Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
924 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2102
Mission Street Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
1515 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4740
🕒 Sun-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 11-10pm
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
- Berkeley20
- Redlands14
- Scotts Valley3
- Aptos3
- Morgan Hill7
- Campbell3
- Marina3
- Gilroy3
- Los Angeles314
- San Diego213
Good to know about tattoo shops in Santa Cruz
How many tattoo shops are there in Santa Cruz?
We list 26 tattoo shops in Santa Cruz with addresses, and 26 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Santa Cruz?
Call ahead — 26 of the 26 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 26 tattoo shops listed in Santa Cruz, California, with 26 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 Santa Cruz, California. Our directory features 26 local providers, including 26 with verified contact numbers to schedule a consultation. Compare local listings to find certified technicians near you.