Outer Limits Tattoo
Long Beach, CA 90802
Outer Limits Tattoo in Long Beach is the oldest continuously operated tattoo shop in America and the second oldest in the world, located at The Pike. Owned and operated by legendary tattoo icon Kari Barba since 1983, the studio doubles as a historical site and tattoo museum, filled with vintage memorabilia, original details, and a genuine sense of tattoo history. Visitors are welcome to walk in, check in, and relax while browsing artist portfolio books and museum pieces while waiting for their appointment.
The shop's staff includes a diverse group of artists capable of covering nearly any tattoo style, from traditional and black and grey to realism, portraiture, coverups, lettering, and more, with clients matched to the artist best suited to their vision. Cosmetic tattooing services are also offered at this location. Every workstation is outfitted with client comfort, health, and safety as the top priority, and artists are carefully vetted before joining the crew to maintain the shop's long-standing reputation. The result is a thriving, welcoming studio where rich history, a beautiful environment, and skilled artistry come together in the heart of Long Beach.
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| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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