Tattoo directory
Tattoo Shops in Oakland
Oakland has 35 tattoo studios listed in the Local Tattoo Shops directory, spanning 9 styles including Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork. 35 studios have detailed profiles with confirmed artist rosters and booking details.
Use the style filter below to browse by specialty, from bold traditional and Japanese irezumi to fine-line and blackwork. Each detailed profile includes the room's focus, named artists, and how to get in the chair.
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Oakland Tattoo Studios
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A Dose Of Ink
Piedmont Ave First floor · Oakland, CA
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 02
Afterdark
4745 International Blvd · Oakland, CA
- 03
Always Chill Tattoo
4198 Piedmont Ave · Oakland, CA
- 04
Amor Eterno Arte
1227 18th Ave · Oakland, CA
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Apex Tattoo
4125 Piedmont Ave Suite 5 · Oakland, CA
- 06
Bell & Iron Tattoo
3512 Grand Ave · Oakland, CA
- Blackwork
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 07
Black Needle Tattoo
342 Park View Terrace · Oakland, CA
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 08
Cosmic Dialect Tattoo
2011 MacArthur Blvd · Oakland, CA
- 09
Diving Swallow Tattoo
264 14th St · Oakland, CA
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 10
Dougs Tattoos
9928 International Blvd · Oakland, CA
- 11
East Bay Tattoo
516 E 18th St · Oakland, CA
- Cover-Up
- 12
Electric Rouge Tattoo
3819 MacArthur Blvd · Oakland, CA
- 13
Feral Hearts Tattoo
2724 MacArthur Blvd · Oakland, CA
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 14
FRUITVALE STUDIOS LLC
3439 International Blvd · Oakland, CA
- Lettering
- 15
FTW Tattoo Parlor
6536 Telegraph Ave STE B-101 · Oakland, CA
- 16
Future Ink Tattoo & Supply
5251 Broadway · Oakland, CA
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- Realism
- 17
Godfather Tattoo
5895 San Pablo Ave · Oakland, CA
- Lettering
- 18
Good Tattoo
201 3rd St · Oakland, CA
- Traditional
- Japanese / Irezumi
- Realism
- 19
I Love You Tattoo
4125 Piedmont Ave Suite 5 · Oakland, CA
- 20
Ink addiction Oakland tattoos and piercing
128 International Blvd · Oakland, CA
- 21
Ink N Thayngz
7335 MacArthur Blvd · Oakland, CA
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lianna tattoo
264 14th St · Oakland, CA
- Cover-Up
- 23
Nowheresville Tattoo
2724 MacArthur Blvd · Oakland, CA
- 24
Old English Studios
2415 San Pablo Ave # 1 · Oakland, CA
- 25
Premium Tattoo
4130 Broadway · Oakland, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- 26
Pretty In Ink: Oakland
530 24th St #100 · Oakland, CA
- Traditional
- Lettering
- Cover-Up
- 27
Rd Tattoo Shop
5365 Fairfax Ave · Oakland, CA
- 28
Sacred Tattoo
921 Broadway · Oakland, CA
- 29
SORRY MOM
1634 Telegraph Ave · Oakland, CA
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 30
Studio Noir
471B 9th St · Oakland, CA
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 31
Tattoo 13
4917 Telegraph Ave · Oakland, CA
- 32
Temple Tattoo
4228 Telegraph Ave · Oakland, CA
- 33
Tiny's Ink
9707 International Blvd · Oakland, CA
- 34
Tomahawk Tattoo
4001 San Leandro St · Oakland, CA
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 35
Yours Truly
5292 College Ave · Oakland, CA
- Realism
- Fine Line
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Tattoo Styles in Oakland
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Common questions
Oakland Tattoo FAQ
- How many tattoo shops are in Oakland?
- Local Tattoo Shops lists 35 tattoo studios in Oakland, CA. Use the style filter on this page to narrow by specialty, or scroll the full roster above.
- What tattoo styles are popular in Oakland?
- Studios in Oakland cover Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork, Lettering, Realism, and 4 more. Select any style chip above to filter the directory.
- How do I find the right tattoo artist in Oakland?
- Start by choosing a style that matches the work you want. Filter by style using the chips at the top of this page. Then visit individual studio profiles for artist rosters, specialties, and booking details. Studios with a detailed profile have confirmed artist and booking information on file; those that have verified their listing also carry a Verified badge.
- Which Oakland tattoo studios accept walk-ins?
- Walk-in policies vary by studio and by how busy the shop is. Detailed studio profiles on Local Tattoo Shops include a booking method note when confirmed. If in doubt, call ahead. Most studios post walk-in hours on their Instagram or website.