---
type: best_category_state
name: "Best walk-in tattoo shops in California"
category: "walk-ins"
state: "California"
abbr: "CA"
shops: 94
url: https://www.localtattoos.com/best/walk-ins/california/
---

# Best walk-in tattoo shops in California

94 shops in California that reviewers mention for walk-in tattooing, each with at least 25 Google reviews.

## How this is ranked

Shops are ordered by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: (n × rating + 320 × 4.79) ÷ (n + 320), where n is the shop's Google review count, 320 is the median review count across the directory and 4.79 is the directory-wide mean rating. Only shops with at least 25 reviews qualify; ties go to the shop with more reviews.

Ordering is computed at build time from two facts per shop — its Google rating and its Google review count. One listing per street address, and nobody paid for a position.

## Ranked shops

| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews | Reviewers mention |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Hermosa Ink Collective: Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/hermosa-beach/hermosa-ink-collective-tattoo-piercing.md) | Hermosa Beach | 5.0 | 1,300 | Script / Lettering, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 2 | [Midtown Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/santa-cruz/midtown-tattoo-piercing.md) | Santa Cruz | 5.0 | 1,300 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 3 | [Sailor's Grave Tattoo Gallery](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/sailor-s-grave-tattoo-gallery.md) | San Diego | 5.0 | 889 | American Traditional, Script / Lettering, Fine Line |
| 4 | [Baron Art Tattoo & Piercing Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/baron-art-tattoo-piercing-studio.md) | Los Angeles | 5.0 | 750 | Geometric / Mandala, Black & Grey, Aftercare Products |
| 5 | [Gee Ink Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/alhambra/gee-ink-tattoo.md) | Alhambra | 5.0 | 292 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Tattoo Touch-Ups |
| 6 | [Monsters Den Tattoo Shop llc](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/anaheim/monsters-den-tattoo-shop-llc.md) | Anaheim | 4.9 | 2,200 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 7 | [Gold Coast Tattoo and piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/monterey/gold-coast-tattoo-and-piercing.md) | Monterey | 4.9 | 1,500 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 8 | [Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/mission-ink-tattoo-piercing.md) | San Francisco | 4.9 | 1,300 | Custom Tattoo Designs, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 9 | [Grizzly Tattoo Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/fresno/grizzly-tattoo-studio.md) | Fresno | 5.0 | 229 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 10 | [Above All Tattoo - Pacific Beach](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/above-all-tattoo-pacific-beach.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 914 | Japanese / Irezumi, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 11 | [San Diego Tattoo Company](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/san-diego-tattoo-company.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 854 | Black & Grey, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 12 | [Mission Beach Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/mission-beach-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 726 | American Traditional, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 13 | [Golden Child Tattoo & Piercing Shop](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/escondido/golden-child-tattoo-piercing-shop.md) | Escondido | 4.9 | 651 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 14 | [Old Tradition Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/old-tradition-tattoo.md) | Los Angeles | 4.9 | 579 | Script / Lettering, Black & Grey, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 15 | [Costello Tattoo & Piercing Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/sherman-oaks/costello-tattoo-piercing-studio.md) | Sherman Oaks | 4.9 | 512 | Minimalist / Micro, Fine Line, Geometric / Mandala |
| 16 | [Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/rock-bottom-tattoo-studio.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 491 | Fine Line, Geometric / Mandala, Black & Grey |
| 17 | [Funhouse Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/funhouse-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 481 | American Traditional, Japanese / Irezumi, Black & Grey |
| 18 | [Superior Ink Tattoo and Piercings](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/downey/superior-ink-tattoo-and-piercings.md) | Downey | 4.9 | 429 | American Traditional, Realism / Portrait, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 19 | [Ink Disciples Tattoo Parlor](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/modesto/ink-disciples-tattoo-parlor.md) | Modesto | 4.9 | 398 | Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 20 | [Vism Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/vism-studio.md) | Los Angeles | 4.9 | 393 | Realism / Portrait, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 21 | [Rose Body Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/rose-body-piercing.md) | San Diego | 5.0 | 126 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 22 | [ARTISTA by Motis Tattoos](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/artista-by-motis-tattoos.md) | Los Angeles | 4.9 | 337 | Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs, Online Booking |
| 23 | [UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/uff-tattoo-piercing-san-diego.md) | San Diego | 5.0 | 116 | American Traditional, Script / Lettering, Fine Line |
| 24 | [Holy Cobra Tattoo Parlour](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/holy-cobra-tattoo-parlour.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 316 | Walk-ins Welcome, Flash Tattoos Available, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 25 | [THE PIRATES LOUNGE TATTOO PARLOR](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/stockton/the-pirates-lounge-tattoo-parlor.md) | Stockton | 4.9 | 310 | Walk-ins Welcome, Tattoo Touch-Ups, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 26 | [Rabble Rouser Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/rabble-rouser-tattoo.md) | Los Angeles | 4.9 | 290 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Flash Tattoos Available |
| 27 | [It's All Good Tattoo Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/it-s-all-good-tattoo-studio.md) | Los Angeles | 5.0 | 96 | Walk-ins Welcome, Online Booking, LGBTQ+ Friendly |
| 28 | [Black Gold Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/sacramento/black-gold-tattoo.md) | Sacramento | 4.9 | 206 | American Traditional, Walk-ins Welcome, Flash Tattoos Available |
| 29 | [Tattoo Temple](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/tattoo-temple.md) | San Diego | 5.0 | 81 | Fine Line, Japanese / Irezumi, Geometric / Mandala |
| 30 | [Black & Blue Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/black-blue-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.9 | 185 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 31 | [Propaganda Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/propaganda-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 177 | American Traditional, Script / Lettering, Fine Line |
| 32 | [Seventh Son Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/seventh-son-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.9 | 152 | Japanese / Irezumi, Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 33 | [13 Bats Tattoo and Piercing Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/13-bats-tattoo-and-piercing-studio.md) | San Francisco | 4.9 | 116 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 34 | [Lincoln Tattoo Company](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/lincoln-tattoo-company.md) | Los Angeles | 4.9 | 95 | Minimalist / Micro, Fine Line, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 35 | [One Shot Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/one-shot-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.9 | 84 | American Traditional, Black & Grey, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 36 | [Big Trouble Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/big-trouble-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 75 | Walk-ins Welcome, Flash Tattoos Available, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 37 | [Crybaby Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/crybaby-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 73 | Walk-ins Welcome, Flash Tattoos Available, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 38 | [Rose & Thorn Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/rose-thorn-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.9 | 68 | Walk-ins Welcome, Flash Tattoos Available, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 39 | [So Amazing Tattoo and Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/so-amazing-tattoo-and-piercing.md) | San Diego | 4.9 | 63 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 40 | [Ink Monkey Tattoo and Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/ink-monkey-tattoo-and-piercing.md) | Los Angeles | 4.8 | 1,176 | Realism / Portrait, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 41 | [Cleopatra INK Tattoo & Piercing San Francisco Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/cleopatra-ink-tattoo-piercing-san-francisco-studio.md) | San Francisco | 4.8 | 962 | Minimalist / Micro, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 42 | [Body Bazzare Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/sacramento/body-bazzare-tattoo-piercing.md) | Sacramento | 4.8 | 508 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Parking Available |
| 43 | [Body Manipulations](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/body-manipulations.md) | San Francisco | 4.8 | 440 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 44 | [Salty Sloth Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/redding/salty-sloth-tattoo.md) | Redding | 4.8 | 285 | Walk-ins Welcome, Cover-Up Tattoos |
| 45 | [Grand Legacy Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/escondido/grand-legacy-tattoo.md) | Escondido | 4.8 | 221 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 46 | [Reservoir Tattoo Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/reservoir-tattoo-studio.md) | Los Angeles | 4.8 | 195 | Realism / Portrait, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 47 | [Eden Tattoo Gallery](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/eden-tattoo-gallery.md) | San Diego | 4.8 | 156 | Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs, Online Booking |
| 48 | [Ocean Front Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/ocean-front-tattoo.md) | Los Angeles | 4.8 | 152 | American Traditional, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 49 | [Mirage Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/mirage-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.8 | 119 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Online Booking |
| 50 | [Idle Hand Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/idle-hand-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.8 | 115 | American Traditional, Realism / Portrait, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 51 | [Seven Seas Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/seven-seas-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.8 | 112 | American Traditional, Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 52 | [American Electric Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/american-electric-tattoo.md) | Los Angeles | 4.8 | 102 | American Traditional, Fine Line, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 53 | [Avalon Tattoo II](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/avalon-tattoo-ii.md) | San Diego | 4.8 | 95 | Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 54 | [Tattoo Boogaloo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/tattoo-boogaloo.md) | San Francisco | 4.8 | 87 | Realism / Portrait, Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 55 | [Frisco Tattooing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/frisco-tattooing.md) | San Francisco | 4.8 | 38 | American Traditional, Japanese / Irezumi, Aftercare Products |
| 56 | [Everlasting Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/everlasting-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.7 | 52 | Japanese / Irezumi, Realism / Portrait, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 57 | [Chronic Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/chronic-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.7 | 98 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 58 | [Let It Bleed](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/let-it-bleed.md) | San Francisco | 4.7 | 111 | Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 59 | [North Park Tattoo Parlour](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/north-park-tattoo-parlour.md) | San Diego | 4.6 | 64 | American Traditional, Walk-ins Welcome, Flash Tattoos Available |
| 60 | [Absolute Tattoo and Piercing Co](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/absolute-tattoo-and-piercing-co.md) | San Diego | 4.7 | 212 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 61 | [Naked Al's Tattoos & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/bakersfield/naked-al-s-tattoos-piercing.md) | Bakersfield | 4.7 | 216 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 62 | [MFH Tattoo Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/ceres/mfh-tattoo-studio.md) | Ceres | 4.7 | 256 | Minimalist / Micro, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 63 | [DEADMANS STUDIO](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/lancaster/deadmans-studio.md) | Lancaster | 4.7 | 267 | Walk-ins Welcome, Aftercare Products, Piercing Services |
| 64 | [Traditional Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-luis-obispo/traditional-tattoo.md) | San Luis Obispo | 4.7 | 283 | American Traditional, Black & Grey, Aftercare Products |
| 65 | [The American Tradition Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/sacramento/the-american-tradition-tattoo.md) | Sacramento | 4.7 | 340 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 66 | [Cold Steel America](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/cold-steel-america.md) | San Francisco | 4.7 | 362 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 67 | [Ink House Tattoo Company](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/moreno-valley/ink-house-tattoo-company.md) | Moreno Valley | 4.7 | 454 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 68 | [Industrial Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/berkeley/industrial-tattoo-piercing.md) | Berkeley | 4.7 | 523 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 69 | [Studio City Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/studio-city/studio-city-tattoo.md) | Studio City | 4.7 | 564 | Black & Grey, Realism / Portrait, Aftercare Products |
| 70 | [Metropolis Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/metropolis-tattoo-piercing.md) | San Diego | 4.6 | 141 | American Traditional, Japanese / Irezumi, Black & Grey |
| 71 | [Fresno Tattoo & Body Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/fresno/fresno-tattoo-body-piercing.md) | Fresno | 4.7 | 590 | Black & Grey, Realism / Portrait, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 72 | [Two Cranes Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/two-cranes-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.6 | 144 | Walk-ins Welcome, Custom Tattoo Designs, Online Booking |
| 73 | [Balam Tattoo Studio](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/balam-tattoo-studio.md) | Los Angeles | 4.6 | 145 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Cover-Up Tattoos |
| 74 | [Picture Machine Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/picture-machine-tattoo.md) | San Francisco | 4.4 | 60 | Script / Lettering, Fine Line, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 75 | [Nothing Sacred Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/nothing-sacred-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 4.6 | 169 | Fine Line, Black & Grey, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 76 | [Empire Tattoo Studios](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/riverside/empire-tattoo-studios.md) | Riverside | 4.6 | 205 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 77 | [Blind Nobility - Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/la-habra/blind-nobility-tattoo-piercing.md) | La Habra | 4.6 | 211 | Minimalist / Micro, American Traditional, Fine Line |
| 78 | [Ten Tigers Body Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/ten-tigers-body-piercing.md) | San Francisco | 4.6 | 221 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 79 | [Famous Tattoo & Body Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/ventura/famous-tattoo-body-piercing.md) | Ventura | 4.6 | 274 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Online Booking |
| 80 | [Dermafilia](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/dermafilia.md) | San Francisco | 4.0 | 41 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 81 | [City of Angels Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/city-of-angels-tattoo.md) | Los Angeles | 4.4 | 99 | Black & Grey, Realism / Portrait, Walk-ins Welcome |
| 82 | [Players Ink](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-jose/players-ink.md) | San Jose | 4.6 | 322 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 83 | [Corona Tattoo & Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/corona/corona-tattoo-piercing.md) | Corona | 4.6 | 360 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 84 | [One Way Tattoo Shop](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/one-way-tattoo-shop.md) | Los Angeles | 4.5 | 188 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Custom Tattoo Designs |
| 85 | [Calaveras Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/hayward/calaveras-tattoo.md) | Hayward | 4.5 | 198 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services, Cover-Up Tattoos |
| 86 | [Emerald Tattoo & Piercing - Modesto](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/modesto/emerald-tattoo-piercing-modesto.md) | Modesto | 4.6 | 507 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 87 | [Superfly Tattoo & Body Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/superfly-tattoo-body-piercing.md) | San Diego | 4.4 | 160 | American Traditional, Japanese / Irezumi, Aftercare Products |
| 88 | [Supersweet Tattoos and Coffee](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/supersweet-tattoos-and-coffee.md) | Los Angeles | 4.5 | 285 | Script / Lettering, Fine Line, Aftercare Products |
| 89 | [Buzzbomb Tattoo And Body Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/buzzbomb-tattoo-and-body-piercing.md) | Los Angeles | 4.4 | 183 | American Traditional, Japanese / Irezumi, Black & Grey |
| 90 | [Haight Street Tattoo and Piercing](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-francisco/haight-street-tattoo-and-piercing.md) | San Francisco | 4.4 | 210 | American Traditional, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 91 | [Tattoo Doctors](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/tattoo-doctors.md) | Los Angeles | 4.1 | 122 | Walk-ins Welcome |
| 92 | [Zebra Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/los-angeles/zebra-tattoo.md) | Los Angeles | 4.0 | 116 | Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 93 | [Most Wanted Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/fresno/most-wanted-tattoo.md) | Fresno | 4.5 | 906 | Aftercare Products, Walk-ins Welcome, Piercing Services |
| 94 | [Finest Tattoo](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/san-diego/finest-tattoo.md) | San Diego | 3.9 | 205 | American Traditional, Script / Lettering, Fine Line |

## Related

- [Walk-in tattoo shops by state](https://www.localtattoos.com/best/walk-ins.md)
- [Tattoo shops in California](https://www.localtattoos.com/california.md)
- [The best tattoo shops in California](https://www.localtattoos.com/california/best-tattoo-shops.md)

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*Source: [LocalTattoos.com](https://www.localtattoos.com/best/walk-ins/california/). Markdown alternate of the page at that URL.*