Ranked · Updated May 2026
Top 10 Best Tattoo Shops in Los Angeles, CA
Our ranked top 10 for Los Angeles, CA — scored by verified rating and review volume, updated weekly.
- No.1
Ink Monkey Tattoo and Piercing
4.9(1,096)$$Our top-ranked shop in Los Angeles. 1,096 reviews and a 4.9★ average put it ahead of the rest.
- No.2
Mantle Tattoo
4.9(1,083)$$Mantle Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.3
Baron Art Tattoo & Piercing Studio
5.0(887)$$Baron Art Tattoo & Piercing Studio is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.4
Old Tradition Tattoo
4.9(667)$$Old Tradition Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.5
Spinner Ink Tattoos
5.0(501)$$Spinner Ink Tattoos is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.6
Boartooth Tattoo
5.0(485)$$Boartooth Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.7
Studio City Tattoo
4.7(582)$$Studio City Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.8
Monkey Face Tattoos
4.8(463)$$Monkey Face Tattoos is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.9
Vism Studio
4.9(380)$$Vism Studio is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.10
Mohave Creative
4.7(474)$$Mohave Creative is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
Best tattoo shops by area
Ranked picks for towns and suburbs around Los Angeles.
About the Los Angeles tattoo scene
Los Angeles is the most concentrated celebrity-tattooer market in the world, and that reality shapes the whole scene. The well-known shops on Melrose, in Hollywood, and along the Sunset Strip take walk-ins for flash, but custom work with the headline artists routinely waits four to nine months and starts around $300 per hour. Below that tier, LA also has one of the deepest benches of genuinely talented mid-career artists working at more normal rates.
Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Highland Park are where most of the interesting contemporary work is happening — fine line, illustrative blackwork, single-needle script. Venice and the West Side lean toward traditional and neo-trad with a surfer-adjacent visual language. Downtown and the Arts District hold a cluster of private studios that don't advertise much and book strictly through referrals or Instagram.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo shop in Los Angeles?+
Based on rating, review volume, and consistency, Ink Monkey Tattoo and Piercing ranks #1 in our Los Angeles top 10. The full ranked list weighs both star average and total reviews so heavily-reviewed shops aren't bumped by a handful of perfect scores.
How much do tattoos cost in Los Angeles, CA?+
Most reputable Los Angeles shops charge $150–$250 per hour for custom work, with shop minimums around $80–$120. Specialists and well-known artists routinely run $300+ per hour. Always get a quote in writing during your consultation.
Do I need an appointment, or do Los Angeles shops accept walk-ins?+
Most established Los Angeles studios accept walk-ins for small flash pieces on weekends, but custom work almost always requires booking in advance — often weeks or months for popular artists. Send a clear reference, size, and placement when reaching out.
How often is this list updated?+
Our shop data refreshes weekly, so ratings, review counts, and rankings reflect the most recent verified data. Hours, photos, and contact info are kept in sync the same way.
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