Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Anaheim, CA

14 of the 42 tattoo shops we list in Anaheim have custom design work. Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.

Action Tattoo PiercingCustom design

5642 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807-2101

+17146935536 Website Directions

Alf's Body Art Studio Custom design

935 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA 92804-4304

+17472836028 Website Directions

Ashes 2 Ink Tattoo & Piercing PiercingCustom design

700 W Orangewood Ave Ste 4, Anaheim, CA 92802

🕒 Mon-Tue 5pm-12pm, Wed-Sat 1pm-2pm, Sun 2pm-9pm

(657) 667-0008 Website Directions

Autumn Moon Tattoo Custom design

117 N Magnolia Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-6443

+17147610967 Website Directions

Beach Blvd Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

2972 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804

🕒 11am-8pm

(714) 309-4567 Website Directions

Canyon Electric Tattoo Custom design

128 S Fairmont Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92808-1336

🕒 12pm-8pm Mon-Sun

+17142009570 Website Directions

Dave James Tattoos Custom design

1827 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804-6687

🕒 12pm-10pm Sat-Sun, 12pm-9pm Wed-Fri

+17144867857 Website Directions

LJ Ink Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

935 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA 92804-4304

🕒 10am-8pm Mon-Fri, 12pm-8pm Sat-Sun

+16572017451 Website Directions

Mellow Moods Tattoos Custom design

152 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805-2901

+17146834291 Website Directions

Monsters Den Tattoo Shop and Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

700 W Orangewood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802-4024

🕒 11am-12am daily

+16575497976 Website Directions

Pacific Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

2801 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804-4900

🕒 11am-8pm

+16579338494 Website Directions

The Golden Alley Tattoo Co. Custom design

2741 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-7336

+17148862469 Website Directions

Tolextino Tattoos Custom designCover-ups

Anaheim, CA

🕒 By appointment

Directions

Torch Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

1755 S Claudina Way, Anaheim, CA 92805-6544

🕒 12pm-8pm Mon-Sat, 12pm-6pm Sun

+17145339200 Website Directions

Bring reference images, not just a description. Real custom work usually goes through at least one revision round before the appointment, and most shops charge a separate design fee or deposit that's applied to the final tattoo cost — expect that upfront, not as a surprise at checkout.

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Good to know

How much does a custom tattoo design cost?
Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.

How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?
Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.