Tattoo Shops Near Me in San Diego, CA

Looking for a tattoo shop near you in San Diego? This page lists 18 tattoo shops in San Diego, CA, with addresses, contact details and a map.

Listings cluster along Adams Avenue. Contact details vary: 44% list a phone number, 33% list a website and 33% list opening hours. One listing is tagged for piercing, based on the shops' own listings. Other services are not confirmed, so ask the studio.

If nothing here suits you, nearby cities with their own pages include La Jolla, Temecula, San Clemente and Lake Forest.

Shops with more contact details appear first in the list. If you own or work at one of these studios, use the claim link on its listing to correct details or add services.

Other cities in California

Before you visit a tattoo shop in San Diego

  • Look at healed work in the artist's portfolio, and ask how needles and equipment are sterilised.
  • Ask for aftercare instructions before you leave and follow them until the tattoo has healed.
  • Bring a valid photo ID. Most US shops will not tattoo anyone under 18, even where state law allows it with parental consent.
  • Expect to pay a deposit for booked work. It is usually taken off the final price and may be kept if you cancel late.

Frequently asked questions

How many tattoo shops are in San Diego, CA?

18 tattoo shops are listed in San Diego, CA on this page. Listings come from open map data and owner corrections, so a few may have moved or closed.

Where are the tattoo shops in San Diego?

More than one is on Adams Avenue. Use the map to find the studio closest to you.

Do tattoo shops in San Diego take walk-ins or do piercing?

1 listing is tagged for piercing; none has confirmed walk-ins yet. Policies change, so call ahead.

How do I contact a tattoo shop in San Diego?

44% of listings here have a phone number and 33% have a website. Opening hours are listed for 33%, so check before you visit.

Listing data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Details change; confirm with the shop before visiting.