47 Amazing California Tattoos with Meanings

There are numerous reasons why you would wanna get a California tattoo. Probably you are living abroad and just miss your hometown, or you just love California in general, because that’s what Katy Perry said, right? There are people who love how the place feels like, the beauty of it and the monumental spots. Considering how it is called the west coast paradise, there are people who get the iconic palm tree tattooed on their skin.

Many people get tattooed inspired by the state and which mainly consists of a Californian geographical map, the state animal, Californian Grizzly Bear, iconic palm trees, idyllic coastlines, monuments or solely the title of the land, “California” in exquisite calligraphy. So if you are also looking for some Cali designs, this list is perfect for you.

• Under the Sky Tattoo

It shows the amazing night sky and beach.

• Logo Tattoo

A simple logo with California written on it is just classic.

• Roses Tattoo

The rose-filled geographical region only shows up your immense love for the place.

• Cali Beach Tattoo

This coastline view is one of the most iconic Cali things that you can ever find.

• Honeycomb Grizzly BearTattoo

The grizzly bears, who have had a mention in many tv series and in fact, cartoons too are an emblem of the Californian culture.

• Monumental Tattoo

This tattoo consists of the bay area, right from the Lombard bridge to the golden gate bridge, you got it covered.

• Cali Republic Tattoo

The California republic flag with a grizzly bear trying to rip open the wearer’s bicep.

• Black and White Rose Tattoo

Black and white roses make any tattoo look ornamental.

• Back Tattoo

The map with grizzly bear California republic flag withing in looks amazing. The little blue line is probably for the beach.

• Colorful Cali Tattoo

If this does not scream California, then I don’t know what does.

• Grizzly Map Tattoo

It seems as if the whole Cali map is mapped out on this grizzly bear outline.

• The City Tattoo

The huge skyscrapers with California written on the chest look quite amazing.

• CA Tattoo

This bright blue tattoo along with a huge red CA written right in the middle looks attractive.

• Black Ink Tattoo

This black ink design is very appealing.

• West Coast Tattoo

This emblem with everything California looks dope.

• Roaring Bear Tattoo

It seems as if the grizzly bear is roaring straight out from the heart of the wearer. He is one true Cali guy.

• California Colored Tattoo

• Arm Tattoo

The Californian city spread on the arm of this wearer looks great!

• Amazing California Tattoo

This amazing California tattoo is great because it is colorful and vibrant which makes it quite attractive to look at.

• Disney Tattoo

Besides the Grizzly bear, this tattoo includes the iconic Disney Land which is huge in California.

• Simple California Tattoo

This tattoo is quite simple and pretty straightforward. It is perfect for someone who does not want to show off much and wants to keep it simplified.

• Caligraphy California Tattoo

This California tattoo is done in a quite calligraphic style.

• On Arm Tattoo

This beautifully crafted California looks quite delicate and feminine with all those hearts and floral designs.

• Roses and Banners Tattoo

It seems like California is written on a banner which is actually the geographical location of the place along with beautiful roses.

• Stomach Tattoo

The beautifully written California is done with black ink, right on the belly, because…well..a way to the heart for some, is also the stomach!

• Bear Cut Out Tattoo

You can see the map of California is not complete. It has been cut out in the shape of a bear right in the middle which is actually quite significant for the people of California.

• Carpe Diem Tattoo

• City Of Angels Tattoo

This tattoo truly depicts the essence of this city, it really is the city of angels.

• Vibrant Color Tattoo

This tattoo is vibrantly colored and looks very attractive. The orange sky and the blue beach are quite contrasting.

• Christian Inspired Tattoo

So now, we have all things religious and well, of course, Californian.

• Ripepd Tattoo

The ribs of this man have been absolutely ripped and I am guessing that it is the grizzly bear who is responsible for that.

• Rib Tattoo

This humungous rib tattoo looks quite exhilarating.

• California Text Tattoo

It is simple and plain California that is written over a man’s back with block letters. If you want you can get the blank spaces filled, but that’s quite not necessary.

• Orange County Tattoo

California is also known by the name ‘County of Oranges’ and hence this tattoo is a perfect representation of that.

• Minimalistic Tattoo

This is a simple California tattoo depicting all the kinds of places you can visit there in a very crafty and symbolic manner. You have the beach, the mountains, and the desert. It is definitely a traveler’s paradise.

• Ankle Tattoo

A small and sweet California inspired tattoo can also be placed on the ankle which is a perfect spot for such tiny tattoos.

• Simplistic Tattoo

This is an extremely simple-looking California tattoo but is rater quite attractive. It has just the outline of the state and a tiny heart to show immense love for it. The arm is a perfect placement option for this tattoo.

• Cali Bear Tattoo

The bear looks quite scary and almost as if it will bounce right back at you straight from this tattoo.

• Bear in the Forest Tattoo

The bear in the forest is an apt representation of California. The little red star is quite emblematic too.

• Golden Gate Bridge Tattoo

This is a beautiful scene of the golden gate bridge where the sun is shining brightly and the overall atmosphere is quite cheerful and bright.

• Colorful Beach Tattoo

This beach is a little cartoonish because of the bold and vibrant colors but it is very attractive.

• Rope Border Tattoo

The whole beach scene is encompassed within a rope which I think makes for a quite creative border.

• Blue Border Tattoo

Probably the border is blue because of the love for various beaches in the place.

• Realistic Skull Tattoo

This is quite a skull, I must say. If you love skulls and want to incorporate it with your Cali design, I don’t think there must be an objection to it.

• Skull Tattoo

The skull is the centerpiece for this tattoo. It is probably symbolic of badass attitude. It is accentuated by the beach scene right in the background.