Tattoo Shops in South Gate, CA
6 studios in and around South Gate, 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.
American Iron Tattoo
13210 Paramount Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280-7936
ArenasInk Tattoo Shop
8951 Atlantic Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
Ink Drippers Tattoo & Piercing
13318 Paramount Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280-8253
Kokopelli Ink Tattoo & Piercings
4221 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280-6217
Modern Ink Tattoo and Piercing Studio
5818 Imperial Hwy, South Gate, CA 90280-7614
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.