Tattoo directory
Tattoo Shops in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has 23 tattoo studios listed in the Local Tattoo Shops directory, spanning 9 styles including Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork. 23 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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Santa Cruz Tattoo Studios
23 studios
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Awaken Tattoo Studio
291 Water St suite a · Santa Cruz, CA
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Black Pearl Tattoo Santa Cruz
1135 17th Ave · Santa Cruz, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Cover-Up
- 03
Carboncillo
303 Potrero St Building 43-Unit 104 · Santa Cruz, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
- 04
Eight's & Aces
343 Soquel Ave · Santa Cruz, CA
- 05
F U Tattoo
1355 Capitola Rd · Santa Cruz, CA
- 06
Fog City Tattoo
1624 Seabright Ave · Santa Cruz, CA
- 07
Good Luck Tattoo
1011 41st Ave · Santa Cruz, CA
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 08
Good Omen Tattoo
1025 Water St · Santa Cruz, CA
- Blackwork
- 09
Heavy Water Tattoo
22606 E Cliff Dr · Santa Cruz, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
- 10
HIDDEN SUN TATTOO
728 Water St · Santa Cruz, CA
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 11
Hot Rod Alley Tattoo
1051 Water St · Santa Cruz, CA
- 12
Joseph James Tattoo
129 Bulkhead St · Santa Cruz, CA
- 13
Kasey Smith Tattoos
52 Front St · Santa Cruz, CA
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 14
Milestone Tattoo
303 Potrero St Building 45 Suite 102 · Santa Cruz, CA
- 15
Mission Street Tattoo
1515 Mission St · Santa Cruz, CA
- Blackwork
- 16
Paradise tattoo
129 Bulkhead St · Santa Cruz, CA
- Traditional
- Fine Line
- 17
Pearl Alley Studio
128 Pearl St · Santa Cruz, CA
- 18
Santa Cruz Tattoo
52 Front St · Santa Cruz, CA
- Fine Line
- Lettering
- Cover-Up
- 19
Staircase Tattoo
628 Ocean St · Santa Cruz, CA
- 20
Tattoos by Kelly M
1011 41st Ave · Santa Cruz, CA
- 21
Triton Tattoo Santa Cruz
397 Coral St · Santa Cruz, CA
- 22
True Art Tattoo
1430 Soquel Ave · Santa Cruz, CA
- 23
Wildflower Tattoo
1570 Soquel Dr #2 · Santa Cruz, CA
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Tattoo Styles in Santa Cruz
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Common questions
Santa Cruz Tattoo FAQ
- How many tattoo shops are in Santa Cruz?
- Local Tattoo Shops lists 23 tattoo studios in Santa Cruz, CA. Use the style filter on this page to narrow by specialty, or scroll the full roster above.
- What tattoo styles are popular in Santa Cruz?
- Studios in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
- 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 Santa Cruz 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.