Local tattoo parlors that are the best of the best. 
Orange County
Newport Tattoo
2611 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949)673-5118
www.newport-tattoo.com
Details:
Walk-ins welcome? Yes.
Number of artists: Eight.
Additional details: Piercing available.
Newport Tattoo looks as if it'd be the long lost brother of Kat Von D's LA Ink. They're trendy and fresh, and aren't afraid to have a little fun with their jobs. Each artist has their own style, some are even award-winning. Don't go here if you want something simple or as a first tattoo, they'll put a tattoo on you that looks more like art on your skin.
Artist to book: Aaron. (Good at huge, detailed pieces).
Fine Tattoo Work
636 North Tustin Street
Orange, CA 92867
(714)997-4389
www.finetattoowork.com 
Details:
Walk-ins welcome? Yes.
Number of artists: Four.
Additional details: The shop has it's very own photography studio inside for capturing their tattoos.
This tattoo parlor is proud of it's work and even has a copywrited family tattoo that the artists have. You have to go in the shop to see more samples of their work, but they have more pride in their work than most shops.
Artist to book: Chip.(He has a more vintage style to his tattooing and he uses a lot of color.)
Long Beach
Dream Jungle Tattoo
724 East Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 92663
(562)608-8888
www.dreamjungletattoo.com
Details:
Walk-ins welcome? Yes.
Number of artists: Four.
Additional details: The shop was named after a book by Jessica Hagedorn.
Dream Jungle Tattoo has a value for making unique tattoos that are specific to each person who visits. They appreciate when customers bring pictures in, but they want each tattoo to be different than the rest. Don't visit if you're not as experienced with tattooing or know exactly what you want.
Artist to book: Gus. (He usually does large pieces.)
Outer Limits Tattoo
22 Chestnut Pl.
Long Beach, CA 90899
(562)437-9121
www.outerlimitstattoo.com
Details:
Walk-ins welcome? Yes.
Number of artists: Six.
Additional details: With four different locations in Southern California, the Long Beach shop just recently opened.
Known by it's customers as being spotless, their cleanliness and updated environment makes everyone comfortable. You pay for the cleanliness though, this shop is more expensive than most, but customers still come.
Artist to book: Kari.(Runs the shop, 30+ years of experience)
Los Angeles
Broken Art Tattoo
2400 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323)661-4777
www.brokenarttattoo.com
Details:
Walk-ins welcome? Yes.
Number of artists: Six.
Additional details: Has it's own art studio and private bar.
Broken Art is a street shop, but has a lounge type of environment. They've tattooed celebrities like Pink, Taking Back Sunday, Angels and Airwaves, and INXS. You have to have patience though, the wait may be more than you want.
Artist to book: Jeremy.(Owner, great use of color.)
Art & Soul Tattoo Co.
2604 S. Robertson
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310)202-7203
www.artandsoultattoos.com
Details:
Walk-ins welcome? Yes.
Number of artists: Five.
Additional details: The shop brings in artists from around the world throughout the year.
Art & Soul Tattoos has been operating for 13 years and "specializes in custom tattoos." They're comfortable with large back pieces and detailed tattooes. Again, if you're not as experienced in tattooing, then try another place. You might be in over your head if you're new to getting tattooed. Also, it's higher priced and you even have to pay for consultations if you want certain artists.
Artist to book: Erika.(16+ years of experience) Visit the website for samples of her work.
Katie Cervantes
Live OC
www.LIVEOCMAG.com
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