Tattoo Shops Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

There are 6 tattoo shops listed in Santa Cruz, CA on this page. Each entry shows the address and, where we have them, the phone number, website and opening hours.

Listings cluster along Mission Street. Contact details vary: 33% list a phone number, 50% list a website and 33% list opening hours. None of these listings has confirmed services such as walk-ins or piercing yet, so ask the studio directly.

You can also browse shops in nearby Morgan Hill, San Jose, Alameda and Mission District.

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.

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Before you visit a tattoo shop in Santa Cruz

  • Expect to pay a deposit for booked work. It is usually taken off the final price and may be kept if you cancel late.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many tattoo shops are in Santa Cruz, CA?

6 tattoo shops are listed in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz?

More than one is on Mission Street. Use the map to find the studio closest to you.

Do tattoo shops in Santa Cruz take walk-ins or do piercing?

No listing here has confirmed walk-ins or piercing yet. Many shops do take walk-ins for small pieces, so call ahead to check.

How do I contact a tattoo shop in Santa Cruz?

33% of listings here have a phone number and 50% 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.