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When you compare locksmiths and security companies in San Diego, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing. Searching for locksmiths and security companies near me in San Diego? Everyone ranked below serves San Diego and the surrounding neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. Being locked out of a house or a car is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. How we rank these San Diego businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve San Diego to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase. **What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site. How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full San Diego ranking Show independents only 1 [SOCAL LOCKSMITH La Jolla Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/socal-locksmith-la-jolla/) ★★★★★ 5 · 473 Google reviews · 2364 Torrey Pines Rd [View profile](/biz/socal-locksmith-la-jolla/) [Call](tel:+18003971803) [Website](http://www.socallocksmithlajolla.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Sam's Locksmith San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sam-s-locksmith-san-diego/) ★★★★★ 5 · 309 Google reviews · 9480 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste. B [View profile](/biz/sam-s-locksmith-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16197157621) [Website](https://sandiegolocksmithsnearme.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Auto Key SD Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/auto-key-sd/) ★★★★★ 5 · 247 Google reviews · 3794 Rosecrans St #2 [View profile](/biz/auto-key-sd/) [Call](tel:+16195358000) [Website](http://www.autokeysd.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Tc locksmith Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/tc-locksmith-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 1730 Google reviews · 6850 Mission Gorge Rd [View profile](/biz/tc-locksmith-inc/) [Call](tel:+17604626212) [Website](https://tclocksmithsd.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith San Diego](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-san-diego/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 1557 Google reviews · 1747 Kettner Blvd [View profile](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16197330172) [Website](https://www.busybeeslocksmith.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 806 Google reviews · 386 E H St Ste 209 [View profile](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith/) [Call](tel:+16192716364) [Website](https://chulavistalocksmith.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Noble Locksmith](/biz/noble-locksmith/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 730 Google reviews · 8734 Lake Murray Blvd [View profile](/biz/noble-locksmith/) [Call](tel:+16193046128) [Website](https://noblelockandkey.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-fairmount-ave-ste-f/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 601 Google reviews · 6160 Fairmount Ave Ste F [View profile](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-fairmount-ave-ste-f/) [Call](tel:+16197330172) [Website](https://www.busybeeslocksmith.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-woodward-ave-ste-c/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 490 Google reviews · 250 Woodward Ave Ste C [View profile](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-woodward-ave-ste-c/) [Call](tel:+17607468060) [Website](https://www.busybeeslocksmith.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Busy Bees Locks & Keys Locksmith](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-mission-gorge-rd-ste-a/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 411 Google reviews · 9113 Mission Gorge Rd Ste a [View profile](/biz/busy-bees-locks-keys-locksmith-mission-gorge-rd-ste-a/) [Call](tel:+16197330172) [Website](http://www.busybeeslocksmith.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Lynn's Locksmith Service Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lynn-s-locksmith-service/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 279 Google reviews · 1380 E Main St [View profile](/biz/lynn-s-locksmith-service/) [Call](tel:+16194477332) [Website](http://lynnslocksmithservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Commercial Lock & Safe Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/commercial-lock-safe/) ★★★★★ 5 · 30 Google reviews · 7094 Miramar Rd Ste 118 [View profile](/biz/commercial-lock-safe/) [Call](tel:+18585666065) [Website](http://www.commerciallockandsafe.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [The Key Crew Locksmith Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-key-crew-locksmith/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 950 Google reviews · 3501 Adams Ave Suite B [View profile](/biz/the-key-crew-locksmith/) [Call](tel:+16192093554) [Website](https://thekeycrew.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [El Cheapo 24 Hour Mobile Locksmith Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/el-cheapo-24-hour-mobile-locksmith/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 231 Google reviews · 3026 Midway Dr Ste H [View profile](/biz/el-cheapo-24-hour-mobile-locksmith/) [Call](tel:+16193666500) [Website](https://www.sandiegolocksmith.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [DUP-A-KEY Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dup-a-key/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 328 Google reviews · 1478 Garnet Ave [View profile](/biz/dup-a-key/) [Call](tel:+18587502224) [Website](https://www.dupakey.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Grah Safe & Lock Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/grah-safe-lock/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 119 Google reviews · 939 University Ave [View profile](/biz/grah-safe-lock/) [Call](tel:+16192344829) [Website](https://grahsecurity.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Lock Techs Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lock-techs/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 299 Google reviews · 6580 El Cajon Blvd Ste c [View profile](/biz/lock-techs/) [Call](tel:+16197372266) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Hi-Tech Lock & Key Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hi-tech-lock-key/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 98 Google reviews · 6535 Mission Gorge Rd [View profile](/biz/hi-tech-lock-key/) [Call](tel:+16196420179) [Website](https://www.hitechlockandkey.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in San Diego; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Locksmith & Security in San Diego: common questions ### Who are the best locksmiths and security companies in San Diego? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated locksmiths and security companies in San Diego are SOCAL LOCKSMITH La Jolla, Sam's Locksmith San Diego, Auto Key SD. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find locksmiths and security companies near me in San Diego? Every company ranked on this page serves San Diego and the surrounding area, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest locksmith is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which locksmiths and security companies in San Diego offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. Being locked out of a house or a car is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated locksmiths and security companies on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose a locksmith in San Diego? Use a licensed local locksmith with a real address, not a call center that dispatches a sub and price-gouges on arrival. Get the price on the phone first. Run a business in locksmith & security? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated San Diego pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. Related in San Diego: [Handyman Services](/handyman/) · [House Cleaning & Maid Service](/house-cleaning/) · [Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning](/carpet-cleaning/) · [Gutters](/gutters/)