Tattoo Shops near Santa Monica

“Blue is so talented! I wanted a meaningful remembrance tattoo for my dog and he took the time to ensure I was receiving exactly what I had envisioned. The whole experience felt super comfortable due to how awesome and personable Blue was. I love my tattoo and I will absolutely be back!“

“I needed help removing a piercing for a surgery, and they were able to quickly get me in and replaced it with a temporary.“

“Endry at this shop has tattooed my entire right arm at this point. I have always felt welcomed and well taken care of whenever I visit. Additionally, the music is always great.“

“Had an amazing experience especially for my first tattoo! I highly recommend Anzhelika she has great ideas to add to your design and is very skilled! Thank you so much for making this dream come true! Looking forward to coming back here for my second!“

“Such an amazing experience! The shop felt super welcoming from the moment I walked in—clean, creative, and comfortable. Castello really listened to what I wanted, paid incredible attention to detail, and made sure I felt at ease the whole time. The tattoo came out even better than I imagined. Can’t recommend them enough!“

“Noah was awesome!!! Extremely friendly and it was a pleasure to have him on my tattoo journey!!“

“Five Ball Tattoo is easily my favorite in LA. The decor and vibes are unmatched, and the team is incredibly professional and caring, making sure you leave stoked! I walked in for an ear piercing and Reese Salken @reese.of.flesh was able to accommodate me immediately. It was rad! He was so cool, patient, and made me feel comfortable the whole time. The whole experience was amazing, I’ll definitely be back and have told all my friends about this place!“

“Place was great to take my daughter for her first tattoo!! Everyone was nice and friendly.“

“Very detailed on fine line tattoo’s , Light super light hand , will come back for more …
Very cool person & talkative through session“

“Sick shop. Traditional style tattoo shop with some history to it. They can seriously tattoo here. But most importantly, funny and will make you feel welcomed. I got tattoo'd by a guest artist that was visiting here but Robert and Jojo can take care of your needs. Highly recommend this spot“

“I got an industrial here and it was the best piercing experience! Frank answered all of my questions about the process and whether this piercing was right for me. The piercing itself was quick and easy. When I told him about past healing problems in cartilage piercings, he gave me great advice that’s led to absolutely no problems during healing- no bumps, no irritation, and hardly any swelling.

I’ll definitely be going back here and I recommend it to everyone looking for a piercer!“

“Every review about this place is absolutely true. I was so excited but nervous to go through with getting a tattoo. Mind you this is my first time getting quite a big statement tattoo. My artist was Sasha. The whole process from going over the final sketch to the first session went by like a breeze. I felt comfortable throughout the entire process, especially impressed how everything is sterile and clean. I've been following Sasha's work for quite some time. Honored to have a piece done by her. Highly recommend.“

“Unbelievable incredible work by Horimaki, worth every single penny. I'd had this tattoo for 17 years, and it was a difficult job due to the size, shape, and additional scarring from stretch marks. Maki was thorough and patient, and her work is brilliant. We collaborated on the design, as I came in unsure of what exactly I wanted, but knew there were indigenous images of serpents that had been calling to me. My desire was essential some kind of a snake, with a feminine bent to it, and she recommended the Japanese snake and peony design. Two sessions, 7.5 hours later, and we had the perfect tattoo. Though it was incredibly painful (even with numbing creme), it was so so worth it. The biggest compliment I get is from the women in my life who are absolutely terrified of snakes — they have all looked at the tattoo in awe because Maki made it so gorgeous.

Cover-ups tend to have both a physical and emotional/spiritual meaning and Maki was able to hold and respect all that meaning while doing an amazing job. And the shop/atmosphere is absolutely beautiful; I enjoyed taking breaks in the bathroom, and using the essential oils to soothe me. Maki is an incredible artist and genuine human being. Her team, including Nico, is made up of supportive, lovely people with the exact kind of energy you want in a space like this. I am so glad I connected with them all for this experience. 10/10!!!

Xo
Shannon“

“I’m very happy with my visit to the studio. I was reworking an old tattoo, and the result exceeded my expectations. The artist’s professionalism really stood out — every step was done with care and confidence. We had a great conversation during the session, and the time just flew by. The shop has a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable. The work was done to a high standard and looks even better than I imagined.“

“Amazing! My friend and I were able to do a walk-in for a fine line tattoo as a way to end my 30s. Studio is clean, friendly, and definitely worth a trip.“

“I got a script tattoo from Ariane, and came away really excited about the results! These lines are CRISP and STRAIGHT, and I cannot stop looking at it! She is incredibly diligent, gentle, and committed to ensuring the placement and design align with the vision you bring to your appointment. Ariane checked in with me throughout my visit to make sure I was sitting comfortably, and the overall vibe was warm and inviting. Cannot recommend her enough!“

“Love love love this shop! Fair pricing, all the women are amazing and it was so quick. I brought my sister for her first tattoo freshly 18 and I’m so glad this was the experience she got. Will totally be back!“

“I absolutely LOVE my tattoo done by Lewis! He did an amazing job! I’m so glad I went to him to get my pet tattooed!“

“It was my first time getting a tattoo done and Tim did an absolutely amazing job! Not only with the quality of the tattoo, but he made me feel at ease through the whole process. He has created such a welcoming studio and I could not be happier with how the whole process went! He even did research beforehand on the movie behind the color scheme I was looking for! 100/10“

“Went in for a men’s manicure and actually got them painted with a gel specifically for an audition. Have never gotten more compliments! Amazing place - really warm and inviting and Marisa knows her stuff!“

“Super impressed with the whole team at rough sands. Great customer service, stunning artwork, and a relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back.“

“I went to Cat for my piercings and she is amazing!! I called ahead and asked about her availability, as many people recommended her. I was the first person and everything went super quick, the whole process took maybe 20-30 mins total and everything was very smooth. She goes over after care and makes the process very seamless.“

“I have been in twice and the care and help has been excellent. No attitude, just personable talented people doing their thing. The music can get loud, so if thats not your thing, bring ear plugs.“

“Eitan CRUSHED my cover-up project. I called ahead and he was available for me to visit the shop immediately, same day.
He got me in the next morning for ink, and the final result looked better than our stencil. Not surprising though because Eitan was such a good communicator and so great at integrating the reference images I brought him.
The colors & shading came out great, and the owner Bobby sent me home with proper after-care materials. Amazing team, and the music was even great as I watched people walk beneath the sun along Main St.

Eitan asked me to return after 3 weeks of healing for several hours of additional coloring and shading. Totally reasonable pricing; this was just the best.

Stop searching, you’ve found the right shop.“

“We went and got matching tattoos as a family and we had a very positive experience. Lots of us were first timers and they were so patient and informative. I would recommend again!“

“The owners are incredibly Courteous and Darigo my Tattoo artist is Extremely talented“