Tattoo in and near San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco tattoo scene covers as much ground as ink covers the arms of locals. In San Francisco, there’s a nice balance of high-profile studios and small, custom parlors. The Mission District is a current hotbed and home to notable studios like Body Manipulations and the community-minded Black and Blue Tattoo. But follow the sound of the buzzing needles and you’ll find sought-after artists throughout the city. For custom tattoos you can head to Let it Bleed Tattoo in the Tenderloin, or for a recognizable name amidst many other San Francisco attractions, head to North Beach and check out Ed Hardy’s Tattoo City.