Best Tattoo Shops In San Luis Obispo

Below are the best 7 tattoo shops in San Luis Obispo picked by BestProsInTown

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1453 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo
Electric Monarch Tattoo Tattoo

“Rennie is incredibly talented! An expert at her art and just overall a wonderful person. I am 68 years old and she created my first tattoo. She understood exactly what I was trying to portray and got it spot on!“

5 Superb37 Reviews

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979 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo
Two Ten Tattoo Tattoo

“THE best tattoo shop I've been to, and I've been to a handful throughout the years. Luis has been working on both my arms for the last few months and I couldn't be happier with how they are turning out. I drive 2 hours one way just to get some more work done, and it's for a good reason. ALL the artists at Two Ten are very, very talented. All at a very reasonable price as well.

The vibe of the shop is very laid back and they welcome all with open arms. Too many shops out there either have ego, immature banter, gossip, etc. Not here. You quickly become accustomed with all the artists and it doesn't feel so uptight. Just feels like hanging out with some chill dudes, but they happen to be tattooing amazing stuff on you. The shop is highly community-focused, prioritizing personal interactions over purely transactional exchanges.

Luis is such a talented individual. He knows what he's doing and it shows in his portfolio. The way he approaches large projects is nothing short of amazing. I came at him with an idea (which was unconventional for traditional Japanese tattoos) and he's executing it flawlessly and cleverly. I'm convinced he can make any tattoo idea look amazing. He's also very patient and answered my 100 questions I had before even walking into the shop. Anything from small pieces, half sleeves, full sleeves, Japanese traditional, black and grey, color, he can do it all.

Two Ten deserves way more recognition on Google. This is the shop I will frequent from here on out.“

5 Superb6 Reviews

11AM - 6PM

578 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo
Apothecary Tattoo Tattoo

“I’ve gotten a lot of tattoos by Jake and I must say after getting a few realism, tattoos portrait style. The quality of his work is top notch. 10 years later and it’s still looks brand new. He is definitely one of a kind.“

5 Superb4 Reviews

9AM - 5PM

774 Marsh St Suite 130, San Luis Obispo
Michelle Landis Cosmetics Tattoo

“Couldn’t recommend Michelle more! I’ve been driving up from LA for my brows since 2021 because the experience is beyond worth it. I’m always getting compliments on my brows and shamelessly share that my micro blading is what makes them pop! Michelle’s studio is beautiful, so welcoming, and the results speak for themselves.

Requested style: Custom to your face, eyes, and brows

Specialities: Microblading, lamination, any semi permanent makeup (freckles)

Cleanliness: So clean!“

5 Superb4 Reviews

12 - 7PM

1027 Marsh St Suite A, San Luis Obispo
True West Tattoo Tattoo

“Phil did an amazing job with my first tattoo. My brother and I had unique tattoos that we wanted to get back to back. Phil was very flexible with his schedule, took his time with our designs, let us move things around as much as we wanted, and ultimately provided an awesome experience. He was very accurate with his original estimate and was super fair when it came to pricing. I'd definitely go back.

Stylist: Phil“

4.8 Superb68 Reviews

12 - 8PM

3229 Broad St #130, San Luis Obispo
Birdhouse Tattoo Collective Tattoo

“This place is amazing. I'd been looking for the right artist and design to have this cover-up done for a couple years, and it wasn't until I randomly walked in here and talked with Wes that things finally stated to come together. The place is very welcoming and unintimidating. Wes was very responsive and reasonable as I was planning my return to the area to have the piece completed. In the two days I spent having the work done, I was also fortunate to learn about the environment and overall mission of what he is trying to cultivate and grow with the artists here. I also got to see some of the other artists complete their work, and would recommend any of them here for the work you may be looking for. Just as an aside, it is very impressive how well prepared and professional these artists are when conducting such personal and permanent work. Highly recommend, and the tunes were enjoyable all weekend too.“

4.7 Superb32 Reviews

11AM - 8PM

251 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo
Traditional Tattoo Tattoo

“Went into to ask for some help with replacing my septum jewelry & all the staff was so incredibly kind, professional, and the shop was very clean. Sarah helped me out and was so sweet and made sure I was comfortable. Would recommend this shop for staff quality and cleanliness!“

4.7 Superb43 Reviews

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