Tattoo directory
Tattoo Shops in Santa Monica
Santa Monica has 9 tattoo studios listed in the Local Tattoo Shops directory, spanning 9 styles including Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork. 9 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 Monica Tattoo Studios
9 studios
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Black Hand Tattoo and Gallery
2107 Main St · Santa Monica, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
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Cleopatra INK Tattoo & Piercing Santa Monica Studio
1340 3rd Street Promenade · Santa Monica, CA
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 03
Henna Shoppe
1427 3rd Street Promenade #101 · Santa Monica, CA
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KISS KISS TATTOO
2525 Main St #102 · Santa Monica, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
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Surrender Tattoo
1340 3rd Street Promenade · Santa Monica, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
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The Apollo Tattoo & Piercing Studio
2625 Main St · Santa Monica, CA
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 07
The Sunroom LA
2409 Main St Unit D · Santa Monica, CA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Fine Line
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Woodoo Tattoo
322 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica, CA
- 09
Your Dark Story
1358 5th St Studio 201 · Santa Monica, CA
- Fine Line
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Tattoo Styles in Santa Monica
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Common questions
Santa Monica Tattoo FAQ
- How many tattoo shops are in Santa Monica?
- Local Tattoo Shops lists 9 tattoo studios in Santa Monica, 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 Monica?
- Studios in Santa Monica 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 Monica?
- 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 Monica 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.