Tattoo shops in Los Angeles
Thinking about ink in Los Angeles, CA? Start with the studios: 70 are mapped here. All 70 are mapped as tattoo studios proper, and each one is worth a portfolio browse before you commit — style varies more between shops than towns. A consultation costs nothing and tells you everything about how a shop runs.
This guide covers every tattoo shop we could verify in and around Los Angeles (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Wilcox Tattoo and Explicit Ink Tattoo & Piercing, plus Body Electric. If a studio's missing from Los Angeles's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Los Angeles tattoo lineup
70 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Wilcox Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Wilcox Tattoo — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Wilcox Tattoo: it has a website with more detail.
Explicit Ink Tattoo & Piercing
Tattoo studio
Explicit Ink Tattoo & Piercing — Tattoo studio.
Body Electric
Tattoo studio
Body Electric is Tattoo studio.
The Original True Tattoo
Tattoo studio
The Original True Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 1614 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles.
1614 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90028
Zebra Tattoo Hollywood
Tattoo studio
Zebra Tattoo Hollywood — Tattoo studio, found on 6660 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Also worth knowing about Zebra Tattoo Hollywood: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th,Su 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6660 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90028
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00
Phone: +1 323-462-8108
DevOcean Tattoo
Tattoo studio
DevOcean Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 68 North Venice Boulevard, Venice.
68 North Venice Boulevard, Venice, 90291
Mark Mahoney's Shamrock Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Mark Mahoney's Shamrock Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 9026 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood. Mark Mahoney's Shamrock Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 13:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 13:00-02:00, Su 13:00-22:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
9026 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90069
Hours: Mo-Th 13:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 13:00-02:00, Su 13:00-22:00
Phone: +1-310-271-9664
Tattoo Mania
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Mania is Tattoo studio on 8861 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood. Tattoo Mania also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Su-Th 12:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-03:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
8861 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90069
Hours: Su-Th 12:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-03:00
Phone: +1-310-657-8282
Warren Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Warren Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 8776 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood. Warren Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8776 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90069
Phone: +1-310-659-3502
Hollywood Stars Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Hollywood Stars Tattoos is Tattoo studio.
Mi Familia Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Mi Familia Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
House of Ink Tattoos
Tattoo studio
House of Ink Tattoos — Tattoo studio.
Venice Tattoo and Piercing
Tattoo studio
Venice Tattoo and Piercing is Tattoo studio.
Ocean Front Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Ocean Front Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio.
Chez Bippy Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Chez Bippy Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 101 South Harbor Boulevard in Fullerton.
101 South Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton, 92832
The Honorable Society
Tattoo studio
The Honorable Society — Tattoo studio, found on 8424 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
8424 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90069
Body Piercing
Tattoo studio
Body Piercing — Tattoo studio.
Studio City Tattoo Los Angeles Body Piercing
Tattoo studio
Studio City Tattoo Los Angeles Body Piercing is Tattoo studio on 11032 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City. Studio City Tattoo Los Angeles Body Piercing also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-24:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11032 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, 91604
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00
Phone: +1-818-769-4049
Dark Horse Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Dark Horse Tattoo — Tattoo studio on 4644 Hollywood Boulevard. Also worth knowing about Dark Horse Tattoo: the map lists its hours as 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4644 Hollywood Boulevard
Hours: 11:00-20:00
Phone: +1 323-665-7345
Boartooth Tattoo Parlor
Tattoo studio
Boartooth Tattoo Parlor is Tattoo studio.
Tattoo Lab
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Lab is Tattoo studio.
Abxtract Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Abxtract Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Rabble Rouser
Tattoo studio
Rabble Rouser — Tattoo studio.
Pacific Sangha Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Pacific Sangha Tattoo — Tattoo studio on 2505 Artesia Boulevard. Also worth knowing about Pacific Sangha Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.
2505 Artesia Boulevard
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
The Painted Lady
Tattoo studio
The Painted Lady — Tattoo studio.
RicRoks Tattoos
Tattoo studio
RicRoks Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 6181 North Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. Also worth knowing about RicRoks Tattoos: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6181 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90042
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00
Phone: +1-323-344-9663
Think Ink Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Think Ink Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 21626 Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills. Also worth knowing about Think Ink Tattoos: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
21626 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, 91364
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00
Phone: +1-818-347-5272
Skin Design Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Skin Design Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 12885 Beach Boulevard, Stanton. Skin Design Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12885 Beach Boulevard, Stanton, 90680
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Phone: +1-657-274-2255
Manu Farrarons
Tattoo studioRun by Mana'o
Manu Farrarons is Tattoo studio run by Mana'o on 11144 Ventura Blvd, Studio City. Manu Farrarons also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
11144 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 91604
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:00
Alium
Tattoo studio
Alium — Tattoo studio.
LA Tattoo
Tattoo studio
LA Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Outer Limits Tattoo and Museum
Tattoo studio
Outer Limits Tattoo and Museum is Tattoo studio.
SoCal Tattoo
Tattoo studio
SoCal Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 6000 Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana.
6000 Reseda Boulevard, Tarzana, 91356
The Venice Canvas
Tattoo studio
The Venice Canvas is Tattoo studio.
Black Sheep Tattoo Parlor
Tattoo studio
Black Sheep Tattoo Parlor is Tattoo studio on 601 West 6th Street, San Pedro. Black Sheep Tattoo Parlor also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
601 West 6th Street, San Pedro, 90731
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-20:00
Phone: +1-424-570-0054
Private Sector Tattoos and Art Gallery
Tattoo studio
Private Sector Tattoos and Art Gallery — Tattoo studio, found on 315 West 6th Street in San Pedro. Also worth knowing about Private Sector Tattoos and Art Gallery: the map lists its hours as "by appointment"; it has a website with more detail.
315 West 6th Street, San Pedro, 90731
Hours: "by appointment"
Calavera Studios
Tattoo studio
Calavera Studios — Tattoo studio, found on 285 West 6th Street in San Pedro. Also worth knowing about Calavera Studios: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
285 West 6th Street, San Pedro, 90731
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-424-466-1613
Winter Rose Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Winter Rose Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 400 South Gaffey Street in Los Angeles.
400 South Gaffey Street, Los Angeles, 90731
The Apollo Tattoo & Piercing Studio
Tattoo studio
The Apollo Tattoo & Piercing Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 2625 Main Street in Santa Monica. Also worth knowing about The Apollo Tattoo & Piercing Studio: the map lists its hours as Fr-Sa 08:00-00:00; Su-Th 08:00-22:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2625 Main Street, Santa Monica, 90405-4001
Hours: Fr-Sa 08:00-00:00; Su-Th 08:00-22:00
Phone: +1-310-331-0605
Firestone Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Firestone Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 8335 Firestone Blvd, Downey. Firestone Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8335 Firestone Blvd, Downey, 90241
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Phone: +1 562-861-0071
Sashatattooing Gallery
Tattoo studio
Sashatattooing Gallery is Tattoo studio on 110 South Avenue 58.
110 South Avenue 58
Kiss Kiss Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Kiss Kiss Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Mia's Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Mia's Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 5181 Hollywood Boulevard. Mia's Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
5181 Hollywood Boulevard, 90027
Phone: +1 323-522-9898
LOWKEY Los Angeles
Tattoo studio
LOWKEY Los Angeles — Tattoo studio, found on 2518 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. Also worth knowing about LOWKEY Los Angeles: the map lists its hours as "by appointment"; it has a website with more detail.
2518 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, 90026
Hours: "by appointment"
Grade A Ink
Tattoo studio
Grade A Ink — Tattoo studio, found on 6140 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in North Hollywood. Also worth knowing about Grade A Ink: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
6140 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, North Hollywood, 91606
Phone: +1-888-802-4903
Envy Body Piercing
Tattoo studio
Envy Body Piercing — Tattoo studio.
Ace of Hearts
Tattoo studio
Ace of Hearts is Tattoo studio on 743 Pine Avenue, Long Beach. Ace of Hearts also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
743 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, 90802
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Phone: +1-562-685-1320
Lemme Ink Tattoo Artist
Tattoo studio
Lemme Ink Tattoo Artist is Tattoo studio on 8967 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood. Lemme Ink Tattoo Artist also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00 -21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8967 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00 -21:00
Phone: +1-323-366-0060
The Beast
Tattoo studio
The Beast is Tattoo studio.
Innerlight
Tattoo studio
Innerlight — Tattoo studio.
June Bug Tattoo
Tattoo studio
June Bug Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Risky Business
Tattoo studio
Risky Business is Tattoo studio on 1010 Aviation Boulevard.
1010 Aviation Boulevard
Ink Monkey
Tattoo studio
Ink Monkey — Tattoo studio.
Chaotic Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Chaotic Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 7263 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Also worth knowing about Chaotic Tattoos: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-23:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
7263 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, 90046
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Phone: +1 323-433-4446
Deep Seas Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Deep Seas Tattoo — Tattoo studio on 1305 South Pacific Coast Highway.
1305 South Pacific Coast Highway
Skin Deep Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Skin Deep Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 1602 West Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale. Skin Deep Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00-20:00.
1602 West Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale, 91201
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00
Tip Top Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Tip Top Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Skyrealm Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Skyrealm Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 7 North Fourth Street in Alhambra.
7 North Fourth Street, Alhambra, 91801
Oni Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Oni Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 555 West Main Street, Alhambra.
555 West Main Street, Alhambra, 91801
Busec Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Busec Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 1335 East Carson Street, Carson. Busec Tattoos also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1335 East Carson Street, Carson, 90745
Phone: +1-310-614-7129
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Los Angeles
21 of the 70 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — tattoo studios often work by appointment, so posted hours can be more of a guideline than a promise.
17 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
The Los Angeles tattoo shop tour
Making a day of it in Los Angeles? Work this order: Wilcox Tattoo, Explicit Ink Tattoo & Piercing, Body Electric, The Original True Tattoo on 1614 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Zebra Tattoo Hollywood on 6660 Hollywood Boulevard, DevOcean Tattoo on 68 North Venice Boulevard, Mark Mahoney's Shamrock Tattoo on 9026 West Sunset Boulevard, and Tattoo Mania on 8861 West Sunset Boulevard. That's the tattoo shop tour in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 62 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Los Angeles
First tattoo or fiftieth — the rules don't change in Los Angeles:
- Eat before your session at Wilcox Tattoo. A real meal, not a granola bar. Long sessions on an empty stomach are how people faint.
- Don't pick the scabs at Explicit Ink Tattoo & Piercing. Healing tattoos itch and flake. Picking pulls ink out with the scab and leaves patchy spots.
- Bring reference images. Artists work better from references than from descriptions. Collect images of the style, not just the subject.
- Wear the right clothes. Easy access to the spot being tattooed, and nothing you love — ink stains don't wash out.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Los Angeles — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new tattoo shop in Los Angeles can take a while to appear. The 70 above are only as current as the community map. A tattoo shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
We don't rate studios or artists, and we never list prices — those are between you and the shop. What we list is the where and the how-to-find, from places real mappers have verified.
If you run one of the 70 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Tattoo shop listings for Los Angeles: 70 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.