West Seattle Tattoo
West Seattle Tattoo is a tattoo studio on California Ave SW in West Seattle. The studio offers daily walk-ins, flash tattoos, and cover-ups and reworks.
West Seattle · King County
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- West Seattle, Seattle · King County
- Phone
- (206) 402-4861
- Website
- westseattletattoo.com
- Online booking
- westseattletattoo.com/artists
- @westseattletattoos
- Social
- Published prices
- $200–$225/hour · Shop minimum $100Rates vary by artist.From the studio’s website: source
- Services
- tattoo, cover ups, walk ins, custom design, flash
- City business registration
- Registered City of Seattle business since 2021 · City account number #0008657630781888 · data as of October 17, 2026Source: City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services. A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- State tattoo shop license
- Verify this shop’s license at WA DOLLicense lookup by the Washington State Department of Licensing
- Listing status
- Listed open · data as of September 23, 2026
What to know about West Seattle Tattoo
- Opened in October 2021
- Walk-ins are first-come, first-served and subject to availability
- The shop minimum is $100
Artists at West Seattle Tattoo
All tattoo artists3 artists listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
Map & directions
Local context
West Seattle Tattoo is one of 10 studios we list in West Seattle. King County has 172 licensed tattoo shops and 513 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
West Seattle Tattoo: common questions
Where is West Seattle Tattoo located?
West Seattle Tattoo is at 4517 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, in Seattle's West Seattle neighborhood (King County).
How do I book a tattoo at West Seattle Tattoo?
Reach West Seattle Tattoo through online booking (westseattletattoo.com/artists), the website (westseattletattoo.com), phone at (206) 402-4861, or Instagram (@westseattletattoos). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.
Is West Seattle Tattoo licensed?
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how. City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services open data lists West Seattle Tattoo as a registered City of Seattle business since 2021 (data as of October 17, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license.
What other tattoo shops are near West Seattle Tattoo?
Nearby studios include Alaska St. Tattoo Parlour (< 0.1 mi), Blue Geisha Tattoo (< 0.1 mi), and Stairs Tattoo (0.3 mi).
Does West Seattle Tattoo take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served and depend on availability.
Does West Seattle Tattoo do cover-ups or reworks?
Yes. The studio has artists who do cover-ups and reworks.
Does West Seattle Tattoo offer piercings?
No. The studio does not offer piercings or sell jewelry.
What is West Seattle Tattoo’s shop minimum?
The shop minimum is $100.