Running Since 1927
Outer Limits Tattoo in Long Beach has been continuously operating as a tattoo shop in the same storefront since 1927, which officially makes it the oldest continuously operating tattoo studio in the entire United States. The current shop has been owned and operated by renowned tattoo artist, Kari Barba, since 1983. And as if that’s not enough, it’s the second oldest continuously running tattoo shop in the entire world.
Vintage Dream
This shop is a dream come true for vintage and history lovers. Not only is Outer Limits Tattoo a world famous tattoo shop, but it also features an amazing museum quality collection of historical tattoo artifacts and archives from the Long Beach Historical Society. Plus, there are dozens of vintage tattoo photos featured throughout the shop along with a huge collection of vintage tattoo stencils.
Tattoo Inspiration
Outer Limits Tattoo is located in an area of Long Beach known as The Pike. This area has a long nautical tradition linked to sailors coming into port looking for their latest tattoo to commemorate their brave adventures around the world. Head over to Outer Limits Tattoo to permanently immortalize your exploits too.
Whether you’re looking for full color or black and gray, Traditional or New School, Graphic or Painterly, complex images or simple linework, this multi-award winning shop is the place to go for your next gorgeous tattoo.
Get more information on their website here.
Call: 562-437-9121
Location: 22 S. Chestnut Place at The Pike of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90802