Owl Sight Security Services (PPO# 121762) is a BSIS-licensed security guard company providing professional security coverage for residential communities, commercial properties, retail centers, and businesses throughout Santa Monica, California. Our team provides unarmed security guards, marked vehicle patrols, and on-call site visits tailored to the specific security needs of each property we serve in Santa Monica. From apartment buildings and condominiums along Ocean Avenue to retail properties on the Third Street Promenade, office complexes along Wilshire Boulevard, and residential communities in the neighborhoods north of Montana Avenue, our guards deliver the professional on-site coverage and detailed reporting that property owners and managers in Santa Monica depend on.
Security guards in Santa Monica provide on-site protection for residential communities, commercial properties, retail centers, office buildings, construction sites, and private events across the city. Their responsibilities include conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols, monitoring access points at gates and lobbies, verifying credentials of visitors and vendors, enforcing property rules, and responding to incidents such as trespassing, theft, vandalism, and disturbances. Guards assigned to apartment complexes and condominiums along Ocean Avenue, Wilshire Boulevard, and in the Ocean Park neighborhood manage building access, prevent tailgating through secured entrances, and patrol parking structures, while guards stationed at shopping centers and commercial properties along the Third Street Promenade, Main Street, and Montana Avenue focus on storefront visibility, parking lot coverage, and customer safety throughout operating hours and after close.
Every shift ends with a detailed report documenting all patrol activity, access attempts, and incidents so property owners and managers always have a complete record of what happened on their property. Guards also serve as the first point of contact during emergencies, coordinating with the Santa Monica Police Department and the Santa Monica Fire Department when situations require additional response. Whether a property needs overnight coverage at a construction site along Lincoln Boulevard, daytime patrols at a retail center on Broadway, or around the clock protection at a gated residential community north of San Vicente Boulevard, our guards are trained to adapt their coverage to the specific layout, traffic patterns, and security concerns of every property they protect in Santa Monica.
Property crime, vehicle break-ins, and trespassing remain ongoing concerns for property owners throughout Santa Monica. As a coastal city with heavy foot traffic, a dense mix of residential and commercial properties, and millions of annual visitors, Santa Monica presents unique security challenges. A licensed security guard on site provides the visible deterrent and immediate response that cameras and alarms cannot deliver on their own. Contact us today and our team will respond within the hour.
Santa Monica is one of the most visited cities on the California coast, drawing millions of tourists each year to the Santa Monica Pier, the Third Street Promenade, and the beachfront. That constant flow of foot traffic, combined with a dense mix of residential neighborhoods, luxury apartment buildings, retail corridors, hotels, and office complexes packed into just over eight square miles, creates a wide range of security challenges for property owners and managers across the city. Apartment communities along Ocean Avenue, in Downtown Santa Monica, and throughout the Ocean Park and Sunset Park neighborhoods deal with package theft, unauthorized building access, and tailgating through controlled entrances. Retail properties along the Third Street Promenade, Main Street, and Montana Avenue face shoplifting, loitering, and after-hours break-ins. Construction sites across the city are targeted for equipment theft and material loss, especially on weekends and holidays when crews are off site.
Santa Monica Police Department handles a high volume of calls across a city that sees more daily visitors than most cities its size. A licensed security guard already stationed on your property eliminates the wait for a response entirely. Guards observe, intervene, and document incidents in real time rather than after the fact. They prevent problems from starting, handle situations before they escalate, and provide property owners with the detailed reporting needed to identify patterns, support insurance claims, and make informed decisions about their long-term security needs. For property owners and managers operating in a city with as much visitor traffic and density as Santa Monica, professional security guard coverage is not an added expense but a necessary layer of protection.
Businesses & Residential Properties
Day, Night, or 24-Hour Coverage
$25 - $32/Hr
Scheduled or Randomized
Scheduled Routes
$18 - $25/Stop
As Needed
Dispatched On Demand
$50/Visit
Security guard services in Santa Monica typically range from $25 to $32 per hour for unarmed coverage. Marked vehicle patrols and on-call site visits are also available.
Owl Sight Security Services provides licensed security guard coverage for every type of property in Santa Monica. Each coverage plan is built around the layout, traffic patterns, and specific risks associated with the property we are assigned to protect.
Lobby access control, parking structure patrols, package theft prevention, and tenant rule enforcement at residential communities along Ocean Avenue, Wilshire Boulevard, and throughout Santa Monica.
Learn More →Gate monitoring, vehicle verification, visitor logging, and overnight patrols for homeowner associations north of Montana Avenue, in Sunset Park, and across Santa Monica's residential neighborhoods.
Learn More →Storefront visibility, parking lot patrols, loitering deterrence, and after-hours property checks at retail centers along the Third Street Promenade, Main Street, and Montana Avenue.
Learn More →Perimeter security, loading dock monitoring, employee access control, and overnight protection for warehouses and commercial facilities along Lincoln Boulevard and throughout Santa Monica.
Learn More →Equipment and material theft prevention, after-hours site monitoring, and access control for active job sites across Santa Monica and the Westside of Los Angeles.
Learn More →Crowd management, guest screening, VIP protection, and parking coordination for private events, corporate functions, and community gatherings at venues throughout Santa Monica.
Learn More →Perimeter patrols, trespasser removal, and property condition monitoring for vacant homes, lots, and commercial spaces awaiting sale or development in Santa Monica.
Learn More →24/7 on-site guard coverage preventing unauthorized entry, theft, and tent tampering during the fumigation treatment period. Over 580 projects completed.
Learn More →Owl Sight Security Services provides licensed security guard coverage across every neighborhood in Santa Monica and the surrounding cities on the Westside of Los Angeles.
Property owners and managers across Santa Monica and the Westside of Los Angeles choose Owl Sight because we operate under an active BSIS license, respond within the hour, and build every coverage plan around the specific property we are assigned to protect.
Our team provides security guard coverage to properties throughout Santa Monica, Venice, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Westwood, and the surrounding communities. We respond to quote requests within the hour and deploy guards the same day a contract is signed.
Owl Sight Security Services operates under Private Patrol Operator License PPO# 121762 issued by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Every guard we assign is individually licensed, background checked, and covered under our company insurance policy.
Our clients rate us five stars because we do exactly what we say we will do. Property managers, HOA boards, homeowners, and business owners trust us with their properties and continue to renew their contracts year after year.
Every shift ends with a comprehensive report documenting all patrol activity, access attempts, incidents, and observations. Reports are submitted directly to the property owner or manager so you always have a complete written record of what happened on your property.
We do not sell packages. Every coverage plan is built around your property after a site assessment that evaluates access points, blind spots, traffic patterns, incident history, and the specific risks your property faces. You only pay for the coverage your property actually needs.
Every property we protect is assigned a dedicated account manager who handles scheduling, guard assignments, shift adjustments, and any concerns that come up during service. You always have a direct point of contact who knows your property and your expectations.
Our team provides licensed security guard coverage to properties throughout Santa Monica and the Westside of Los Angeles. Call us or send an email and our team will respond within the hour with a customized quote for your property.
Common questions about hiring security guards in Santa Monica.
In most cases we deploy a licensed guard within a few hours of signing a contract. Our office is located in Encino and we have guards available across Los Angeles County, so we can provide same-day deployment for urgent requests depending on availability.
Yes. We provide day shifts, overnight shifts, and full 24-hour coverage depending on what your property requires. Every shift includes regular patrols and a detailed report submitted at the end of coverage.
Yes. In addition to Santa Monica we provide security guard coverage in Venice, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Westwood, Mar Vista, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Beverly Hills, and communities throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
Yes. Every coverage plan is built around your property. We discuss your layout, access points, hours of operation, incident history, and specific concerns during the consultation, and we build a plan that addresses exactly what your property needs.
Yes. Every shift ends with a detailed report documenting all patrol activity, access attempts, incidents, and observations. Reports are submitted directly to the property owner or manager so you always have a complete record of coverage.
All Owl Sight Security Services guards are licensed through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Our company operates under Private Patrol Operator License PPO# 121762.
