Santa Monica Estate, Hotel & Event Security
Los Angeles County | 55 to 90 minutes from our Chino base | ZIP 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405
Santa Monica is a beach city of about 93,000 residents with its own police department and a dense mix of uses packed into a small footprint. The north side, especially around Montana Avenue and the streets running toward San Vicente Boulevard and Santa Monica Canyon, holds large single family homes and some of the most expensive real estate on the Westside.
More about Santa Monica
Closer to the water, the Santa Monica Pier, the Third Street Promenade, and oceanfront hotels like Hotel Casa del Mar draw visitors year round, while Ocean Park and the Pico neighborhood mix older homes with apartments and commercial streets. That mix of high value residences, heavy tourism, and busy commercial districts shapes what security looks like here.
Homeowners want visible protection without drawing attention, hotels and venues need trained staff for guests and events, and property managers need patrol. Blackout Security Services is owned by an active sworn law enforcement officer and provides estate officers, hotel and event security, armed and unarmed guards, and patrol for apartment buildings and HOAs.
Areas we cover in and around Santa Monica
- North of Montana
- Montana Avenue
- Santa Monica Canyon
- San Vicente Boulevard
- Ocean Park
- Pico neighborhood
- Third Street Promenade
- Santa Monica Pier
- Downtown Santa Monica
ZIP codes covered: 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405
Properties we protect
- Large homes north of Montana
- Oceanfront hotels
- Luxury condominiums
- Multifamily apartment buildings
- Retail and restaurant storefronts
- Private event venues
What matters for security in Santa Monica
- The Pier and Third Street Promenade draw heavy foot traffic, so hotels and venues nearby benefit from trained guards who can manage crowds and guest access.
- Homes north of Montana sit on standard city lots close to neighbors and sidewalks, which favors discreet posts and good camera coverage over perimeter patrol.
- Santa Monica has its own police department. Private officers support SMPD by observing, documenting, and reporting incidents quickly.
- Parts of Santa Monica were under evacuation warnings during the January 2025 Palisades Fire, and the city borders Pacific Palisades to the north.
- Multifamily buildings and HOAs often need patrol for parking structures, package rooms, and common areas.
How we cover homes here
Estate programs start with a walkthrough by the owner. From there we set posts, patrol checks, and response plans around how the home is actually used, with the same officers shift after shift. NDAs are available on request. Off duty and retired law enforcement are available for higher profile residences.
Questions from Santa Monica clients
Does Blackout provide hotel security in Santa Monica?
Yes. We provide armed and unarmed officers for hotels, including lobby and entry posts, overnight patrol, and event coverage for ballrooms and rooftop venues.
Can you protect a home north of Montana?
Yes. We offer estate posts, overnight officers, off duty law enforcement, and armed drivers for residences throughout Santa Monica.
Do you patrol apartment buildings and HOAs?
Yes. Our apartment and HOA patrol covers parking garages, common areas, and package rooms, with incident reports sent to management.
Not sure what you need? Call or text (909) 927-7001 and talk to the owner directly, or send us a few details.