Ranked · Updated May 2026
The 10 Best Tattoo Shops in Culver City, CA
Ranked top 10 for Culver City, CA — scored by rating, review volume, and distance from Culver City. Updated weekly. See the full Los Angeles top 10.
Finding a tattoo artist near Culver City usually means weighing two things at once: how good the shop actually is, and how far you're realistically willing to drive for it. This guide solves both. We pulled every verified studio within 15 miles of Culver City, then ranked them against the wider Los Angeles market using the same star ratings, review volume, and proximity signals locals already trust — no pay-to-play, no sponsored slots.
Culver City sits inside the Los Angeles tattoo scene, which means residents get the benefit of big-city talent without big-city wait times. The shops below range from neighborhood walk-in studios to appointment-only specialists known across CA for custom work. Whether you're booking your first piece or adding to a full sleeve, the list is ordered to put the strongest match for Culver City at the top.
What to expect from this list
- Verified ratings only. Every shop has real review history — we exclude studios with no public track record.
- Distance from Culver City. Each listing shows exact mileage so you can balance quality against drive time.
- Style tags. Filter by what you actually want inked — fine line, traditional, blackwork, realism, Japanese, and more.
- Booking signals. We flag walk-in availability, price tier, and direct links to each studio's site and Instagram.
- Refreshed weekly. Rankings move as new reviews land — no stale "best of 2019" lists.
- No.1
Art Collector Tattoo
4.9(498)In Culver City$$Our top pick for Culver City — right in Culver City, with 498 verified reviews averaging 4.9★.
- No.2
Boartooth Tattoo
5.0(485)1.0 mi from Culver City$$Boartooth Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.3
Rabble Rouser Tattoo
4.9(288)1.1 mi from Culver City$$Rabble Rouser Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.4
Alium Tattoo Studio
4.8(207)1.3 mi from Culver City$$Alium Tattoo Studio is a tattoo studio in Culver City.
- No.5
Spinner Ink Tattoos
5.0(501)2.4 mi from Culver City$$Spinner Ink Tattoos is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.6
Tattoo Lab
4.8(65)0.8 mi from Culver City$$Tattoo Lab is a tattoo studio in Culver City.
- No.7
Ink Monkey Tattoo and Piercing
4.9(1,096)3.7 mi from Culver City$$Ink Monkey Tattoo and Piercing is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.8
The Honorable Society Tattoo Shop
4.9(1,758)5.0 mi from Culver City$$The Honorable Society Tattoo Shop is a tattoo studio in West Hollywood.
- No.9
Abxtract Tattoo
5.0(82)1.9 mi from Culver City$$Abxtract Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
- No.10
Mohave Creative
4.7(474)3.6 mi from Culver City$$Mohave Creative is a tattoo studio in Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo shop near Culver City, CA?+
Based on rating, review count, and proximity, Art Collector Tattoo ranks #1 for Culver City. The full list is ranked by a combination of star average, review volume, and distance from Culver City.
Are these shops actually in Culver City?+
We include studios within roughly 15 miles of Culver City — the realistic radius most people drive for a tattoo appointment. Each listing shows its distance and neighborhood so you can pick what's convenient.
How much do tattoos cost near Culver City?+
Most reputable studios in the Los Angeles area 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 confirm pricing during your consultation.
How often is this list updated?+
Our shop data refreshes weekly — ratings, review counts, and rankings reflect the most recent verified data from each studio.
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