Orange County · CA PPO-9557
Costa Mesa Security Guards & Patrol
Veteran-owned and headquartered in Oxnard since 1986. Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Costa Mesa and all of Orange County.
- 24/7/365 Coverage
- CA BSIS Licensed
- Founded 1986
- Serving Costa Mesa
Rooted in Costa Mesa
We know Costa Mesa block by block
Costa Mesa packs an unusual amount of high-value commercial property into a compact footprint, and Americal Patrol officers cover it accordingly. Our routes run the Bristol Street retail spine through South Coast Metro, the showroom corridors along Harbor and Newport Boulevards, the office parks off Anton and Sunflower, and the quieter streets of Mesa Verde and Eastside. Knowing where foot traffic spikes and where a back lot sits dark after closing is what shapes a watch matched to your specific address rather than a loop we run everywhere.
- South Coast Metro
- Mesa Verde
- Eastside Costa Mesa
Why Costa Mesa Chooses Us
Why Costa Mesa Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Costa Mesa and Orange County.
Veteran-Owned
A veteran-owned company operating in Southern California for 40 years, with the discipline and accountability that comes from a service background.
Licensed & BSIS Certified
CA PPO-9557. Every officer is BSIS certified, background-checked, and trained. Armed officers hold active California Firearm Permits.
Local, Fast Response
We serve Costa Mesa and the surrounding Mesa Verde, Eastside Costa Mesa, South Coast Metro, and Westside Costa Mesa area. Our officers know the streets and patrol routes, and our 24/7 dispatch answers when you call.
Digital Reporting
GPS-verified patrols and detailed daily activity reports give you a transparent, time-stamped record of every visit to your Costa Mesa property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Costa Mesa
Full-spectrum protection for every property type in Costa Mesa, backed by 40 years of Southern California field experience and a 24/7 dispatch center.
Armed & Unarmed Guards
Licensed, background-checked officers stationed at your property, deployed armed or unarmed after a vulnerability assessment of your site.
Mobile Patrol
Marked patrol vehicles on staggered, GPS-verified routes covering your property 24/7/365, with detailed daily activity reports.
Fire Watch
Fire watch coverage, following local fire department protocols, for systems offline, construction sites, and code-compliance situations, dispatched on short notice.
HOA & Residential
Parking enforcement, visitor management, and community patrols for gated communities and homeowners associations across Costa Mesa.
Commercial & Industrial
Office buildings, business parks, warehouses, and manufacturing sites protected by officers familiar with your facility and access protocols.
Event Security
Crowd control, access management, and uniformed presence for corporate events, festivals, and private gatherings throughout Costa Mesa.
On the Ground in Costa Mesa
Security built around Costa Mesa, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Costa Mesa and Orange County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Segerstrom Center for the Arts by Paulkhor at Flickr (CC BY 2.0).
Local Coverage
Costa Mesa Landmarks & Districts We Patrol Around
Familiar local knowledge is what separates a Orange County security company from a national one. Our supervisors and patrol officers know these locations by name.
South Coast Plaza
The largest shopping mall in California, anchoring the South Coast Metro district at 3333 Bristol Street. We patrol the surrounding retail plazas, parking structures, and commercial buildings in the area around South Coast Plaza, where heavy daytime traffic gives way to large after-hours lots that benefit from regular drive-through checks.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Orange County's flagship performing arts campus on Town Center Drive, drawing large evening crowds for theater and concerts. Americal Patrol covers businesses and commercial properties in the area surrounding the Segerstrom Center, where crowds leaving late shows and full parking decks call for attentive overnight and closing-time coverage.
OC Fair & Event Center
A 150-acre fairgrounds and event venue at 88 Fair Drive, home to the Pacific Amphitheatre, off the 405 and 55 freeways. We patrol nearby commercial and office properties in the area around the OC Fair & Event Center, where fair-season and summer concert nights drive parking surges across adjacent lots that a local officer learns to time.
The LAB Anti-Mall
An open-air, independently styled retail center at 2930 Bristol Street known for boutique shops and restaurants. Americal Patrol provides drive-through and foot checks for businesses and commercial properties in the area around The LAB, where the open courtyard layout rewards a guard who knows every walkway and tucked-away entrance.
Triangle Square
A three-level retail and entertainment complex at the convergence of Harbor and Newport Boulevards, 1870 Harbor Boulevard. We patrol the commercial properties and parking structures in the area surrounding Triangle Square, where nightlife venues and multilevel parking make after-dark presence and lot sweeps worthwhile.
Costa Mesa City Hall
The seat of city government at 77 Fair Drive, near the civic center and adjacent office buildings. Americal Patrol covers commercial and professional properties in the area around Costa Mesa City Hall, a useful reference point on the Fair Drive corridor where municipal, retail, and office uses sit side by side.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Costa Mesa property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Costa Mesa?
Our unarmed guard rate is $31 per hour, and adding a marked patrol vehicle is just $4 per hour more. There are no setup fees and no hidden charges. Call us at (805) 515-3834 and we will quote your Costa Mesa property based on the hours and coverage you actually need.
What parts of Costa Mesa do you patrol?
We work the whole city, from the South Coast Metro retail and office corridor along Bristol Street to Mesa Verde, Eastside, Westside, and the showroom strips on Harbor and Newport Boulevards. Coverage is scoped to where your property actually sits, with the route adjusted to its hours and surroundings.
Can you provide security for an event in Costa Mesa?
Yes. We staff event coverage for retail openings, private functions, and commercial gatherings across Costa Mesa, including the busy areas near the OC Fair & Event Center and Segerstrom Center. Give us your date, location, and expected crowd at (805) 515-3834 and we will scope it out.
Do you offer armed guards in Costa Mesa?
We staff both armed and unarmed officers depending on your property and risk profile. Most Costa Mesa retail and office sites do well with unarmed guards or a marked patrol vehicle, but we are happy to walk through the right fit for your location on a call.
Neighborhoods Served
Costa Mesa Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Costa Mesa residential and mixed-use districts under active Americal Patrol contracts or where our officers conduct regular patrol passes.
Property in a neighborhood not listed? Call (805) 515-3834 and we will tell you whether we can cover it from our current patrol route or need to extend coverage.
Nearby Service Areas
Nearby Cities We Serve
Looking for security near Costa Mesa? Our officers also cover these neighboring communities across Orange County.
40+
Years in Business
A+
BBB Rating
3
Counties We Serve
24/7
24 Hour Dispatch
Protecting Costa Mesa Since 1986
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