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California Tattoo Shops

Tattoo shops across California — explore by city or use the map.

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Dire Wolf Tattoo and Fine Art

3041 Thousand Oaks Boulevard

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fine-line Micro-realism
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Dirty Birds urban ink/tattoos

370 Bartlett Avenue

Hayward, CA 94541

11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Japanese Realism
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Distinctive Ink

9019 Telegraph Road

Pico Rivera, CA 90660

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Geometric Fine-line
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Disturbed Illusions Tattoo

3572 Opal Drive

Auburn, CA 95602

Fine-line Black and Grey
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Diverse Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio

4442 International Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94601

Micro-realism Traditional
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Divine Embodiment Tattoo

1303 Pacific Coast Highway

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Realism Fine-line
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Divine Eye Tattoo Studio

24 West Elm Street

Lodi, CA 95240

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Geometric Micro-realism
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Divine Tattoo Collective

10550 Beach Boulevard

Stanton, CA 90680

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Japanese Micro-realism
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Diving Swallow Tattoo LLC

264 14th Street

Oakland, CA 94612

Black and Grey Japanese
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Dlux Tattoo

2309 W Balboa Boulevard

Newport Beach, CA 92663

Japanese Japanese
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Dms Tattoo & Body Piercing

3009 W Ball Road

Anaheim, CA 92804

Japanese Traditional
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DNA BLAST TATTOO INK

8046 California City Boulevard

California City, CA 93505

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Micro-realism Realism
Map View Shop

How to Choose a Tattoo Shop in California

Studios across California range from high-volume walk-in shops to appointment-only boutiques focused on specific styles. Pricing varies by market — shops in larger cities typically charge more per hour than studios in smaller towns. The most reliable filter when choosing is the portfolio: look for healed work examples in the style you want, not just fresh photos taken immediately after a session. Real client reviews, verified contact information, and clear aftercare guidance are all signs of a professionally run studio.

Find a Tattoo Artist in California

Style matters as much as location. Not every shop artist specialises in every style — finding an artist whose published portfolio matches your vision is the single biggest factor in whether you love the result. Browse the city links below to explore California's tattoo scene by location, or check individual shop listings to see artist galleries and contact details before you commit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are currently 2004 tattoo shops listed in California on Tattooed.co. Use the map and city links below to explore shops by location.

Studios across California offer a wide variety of styles including fine line, realism, traditional, Japanese, blackwork, geometric, neo-traditional, and watercolor tattoos.

Look for studios with verified client reviews, portfolio photos, and clearly listed contact information. All shops on Tattooed.co include address details and star ratings from real customers.

Many studios in California accept walk-in clients for smaller pieces and flash designs. For custom work or a specific artist, booking an appointment in advance is recommended.

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