24/7 Emergency Locksmith in San Diego

Lockouts don't check the clock. Whether it's 2 p.m. in Mission Valley or 2 a.m. on Newport Avenue, one call gets a licensed local locksmith moving toward you.

Call (619) 304-9446 Get a quote Open 24/7 for emergencies Based in Ocean Beach

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Action Locksmith San Diego provides 24/7 emergency locksmith service throughout San Diego from our base in Ocean Beach. We handle home, apartment, business and car lockouts, lost and broken keys, and urgent lock changes after a break-in. You hear the price and a real arrival time on the phone before we dispatch. Call (619) 304-9446 now.

Mobile emergency locksmith service across the city of San Diego, from our base in Ocean Beach. Typical prices are on our locksmith prices page.

Action Locksmith San Diego van arriving at a San Diego home at night for an emergency lockout — Night lockout response in San Diego. The van is stocked so we can finish on the first visit.

Popular emergency locksmith services

Dedicated pages for the jobs we're called for most, with what's included, when you need it, and typical prices.

House Lockout Service

Locked out of your house, condo or apartment? Damage-free entry, day or night, plus a spare key before we leave.

Typically $75 to $175 House Lockout details

Car Lockout Service

Keys locked in the car or trunk, or lost on the beach. Opened in minutes without a scratch, anywhere in San Diego.

Typically $65 to $150 Car Lockout details

Emergency locksmith services

Home lockouts

Houses, condos and apartments opened without damage, any hour, anywhere in San Diego.

Business lockouts

Storefronts, offices and restaurants. We get you open before your customers show up.

Car lockouts

Keys locked in the car or trunk. Opened in minutes once we're on site.

Lost keys

Lost your house or car keys? We rekey the home or make a new car key on the spot so the lost keys are useless to whoever finds them.

Broken key in the lock

We extract the broken piece, check the lock and cut a replacement key.

After a break-in

Urgent lock replacement, door hardware repair and rekeying so you can sleep in your own home tonight.

Emergency rekeys

A key went missing, a tenant left on bad terms, or an ex still has a copy. We change what the locks accept, fast.

Locked out? Do this first

1
Get somewhere safe and call
Call (619) 304-9446. Tell us where you are, what you're locked out of, and whether anyone is in danger (a child or pet in a locked car changes the priority).
2
Get a price and an arrival window
We quote the full cost on the phone and a time we can actually keep, whether you're on Newport Avenue or out in Mira Mesa. No bait-and-switch when the van shows up.
3
Have ID ready
A licensed locksmith will verify you're allowed to be in the home, business or car. That protects you too.

Damage-free entry comes first

Nearly every lockout can be solved by picking or bypassing the lock, which leaves your door and lock exactly as they were. Drilling is a last resort for locks that are broken or extremely high security, and if we ever have to do it we tell you first and replace the lock on the same visit. If a technician goes straight for the drill on a normal residential lock, that's a red flag.

How to avoid locksmith scams in San Diego

Emergency lockouts are where scams happen. National call centers advertise a low price, dispatch an unlicensed subcontractor in an unmarked car, drill your lock, and hand you a bill several times the quote. Protect yourself with a few simple checks:

Ask for the California locksmith license number. Every legitimate locksmith in California is licensed by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and must show it. Ours is listed at the bottom of every page.
Use a business with a local San Diego phone number and a real local presence, not a toll-free line that can't tell you what neighborhood they're in.
Get the total price on the phone, including the service call, labor and any parts, and confirm it before work starts.
Expect the technician to ask for your ID. A locksmith who doesn't care whether you own the property isn't protecting anyone.
Be suspicious if drilling is the first suggestion for a standard lock.

Emergency locksmith coverage in San Diego

We only serve the city of San Diego, which is exactly why we can get across it quickly. Neighborhoods we respond to most:

All San Diego service areas

Other locksmith services

Residential Locksmith

Home lockouts, rekeying, deadbolts, smart locks and lock repair for houses, condos and rentals.

Residential details

Commercial Locksmith

Storefronts, offices, restaurants and property managers. Master keys, panic bars, rekeys and keypad entry.

Commercial details

Automotive Locksmith

Car lockouts, replacement keys, transponder and key fob programming, ignition repair, wherever your car is parked.

Automotive details

Property managers & vacation rentals · Locksmith prices · Get a quote

Emergency locksmith questions

How fast can an emergency locksmith get to me in San Diego?

It depends on where you are and where our van is at that moment. We're based in Ocean Beach and work across the city, and you'll hear a time we can keep, not a made-up number. From our base in Ocean Beach, Point Loma and the beach communities are usually the quickest runs.

How much does an emergency lockout cost?

The price depends on the type of lock and the time of day, and we tell you the full amount on the phone before we come out. There are no surprise fees when the van arrives.

Are you really available 24 hours?

Yes, for emergencies such as lockouts, lost keys and break-ins. Non-urgent work like installations and master key systems is scheduled during regular hours.

Do I need proof that I live here to get let in?

Yes. We'll ask for ID and, if the address on it doesn't match, some other proof such as a lease, utility bill or a neighbor who can vouch for you. A licensed locksmith is required to check.