Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Long Beach, CA

9 of the 38 tattoo shops we list in Long Beach 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.

579 Tattoo Studio PiercingCustom design

3712 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807-3497

+15629120913 Website Directions

Baron Art Tattoo and Piercing Studio PiercingCustom design

1364 W Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90810-3117

+15626120994 Website Directions

Breakwater Tattoo Custom design

4130 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807-2963

+15626681144 Website Directions

Calavera Studios Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment only

340 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802-2403

🕒 Mon-Sun 11am-7pm

+15625442521 Website Directions

El Catrin Tattoo Parlor Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

807 E South St, Long Beach, CA 90805-4117

🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

+15622690513 Website Directions

Halo Tattoo Collective Custom design

2747 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803

+15623432720 Website Directions

Paper Crane Studio Custom design

530 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802-4928

+15629991454 Website Directions

Port City Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups

4290 Outer Traffic Cir, Long Beach, CA 90804

🕒 Mon 11am-8pm, Tue 11am-8pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-

+15624946800 Website Directions

Port City Tattoo CA Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups

4290 E PCH , Long Beach, CA 90804

🕒 Mon 11am-8pm, Tue 11am-8pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-

+17148563202 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.