Matilde Bermudez
2 weeks ago
★★★★★
15 mins. according to owner Sunday is my slowest time.. Didn’t even get time to walk over to 85* C Bakery across the parking lot.. $300 under VW dealership price.. walk ups welcome
View on GoogleYOUR NATIONAL CITY KEY SHOP
Locksmith & keys
in National City.
Small keys. Big possibilities.
A spare for tomorrow. A solution for today.
Your local starting point for keys and locks.
4.8 from 145 Google reviewsLicensed locksmith LCO 6626
National City, CA 91950 Shop hours: Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm
For your home. Your car. Your everyday.Find what you need
START WITH WHAT YOU NEED
One shop.
A world of small solutions.
Choose the service that fits your situation.
We’ll help you work out the details.
01
THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL
Keys & duplicates
A spare for your home. A replacement for the one that went missing. Start with the key you have.
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GET BACK TO YOUR DAY
Car keys & remotes
Lost key, spare key or a remote that stopped responding? Tell us about your vehicle and what happened.
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FOR THE PLACE YOU CALL HOME
Home locks
Moving in, changing access or dealing with a troublesome lock? Let’s find the right starting point.
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KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING
Business access
Talk through the locks and access needs at your workplace with the shop team.
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It starts with the right key.AI-enhanced from our original shop photo
REAL PEOPLE. RIGHT HERE.
Good help starts
with a conversation.
Some things are easier in person. Bring your key, tell us the story, and let’s talk about what you need.
Your National City shop1430 East Plaza Boulevard, K6
National City, CA 91950
National City, CA 91950
Shop hours: Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pmClosed Sunday. Call to confirm holiday hours.
KEYS. LOCKS. EVERYDAY DETAILS.
A closer look.
Details from our own photo collection.
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Keys in a cylinder on a glazed door
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Keypad and lever on a glass entry door
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Cylinder and entry handle on a wood door
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Dismantled mechanical pushbutton lock and loose components on a workbench
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Metal car key and black remote on a light work surface
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Metal exit bar fitted across a pale door
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Bronze-colored lock trim and knob on a wooden door
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Black partly open pedestrian gate and silver keypad beside sidewalk, dry grass verge and asphalt driveway
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Open aluminum/glazed entry door edge with lock faceplate and two keys at the left
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Weathered black gate with silver mechanical keypad, pavement and existing ground shadow
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Installed dark lock hardware and separate held silver component with original red-tassel key in the center
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Metal vehicle key with a black polygonal head held beside a silver vehicle.
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Red pull handle and lock hardware on an aluminum-and-glass doorway.
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Black-and-chrome three-button vehicle key fob held with a keyring.
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Rectangular five-button vehicle remote held in a hand.
AI-enhanced from an original Bay Plaza Keys photo.A LITTLE GUIDANCE GOES A LONG WAY
You don’t need to
know all the answers.
Key gone missing? Moving into a new place? Start with your situation and find a useful next step.
Find my next stepLet’s make it simpler.What can we help you with?
I need help with a car key I’d like a spare key I have a lock question Prefer a person? Call the team.
THE FULL SERVICE LIST
Find your service
in two taps.
Bay Plaza Keys handles keys and locks for homes, vehicles and workplaces. Each service below has a sentence or two in plain words and a link to its own page, so you can find the right starting point and the right questions before you call. The team confirms what fits your key, lock or vehicle, so nothing here is a promise about a particular make, model or address.
Keys and copiesMost visits start at the counter with a key in hand. These services cover the everyday copies and the small locks around the house.4 services
- Key duplication
Copies of house, office and padlock keys start with the key you already have. Bring it in, say how many copies you need, and the counter checks whether that key type can be copied.
- Cabinet locks
Drawers, cabinets and storage units have small locks of their own. Describe the furniture and whether a key still exists, and the team explains the options for that lock.
- Mailbox locks
Mailbox keys and locks involve whoever owns or manages the box. Confirm who controls the mailbox before you call so the request can move forward.
- High-security and dealer-only keys
Restricted keys can need proof of authorization or a specific supplier. Share the key or vehicle details first so the shop can tell you what applies.
Car keys and vehicle locksVehicle work depends on the exact car, so every request starts with the year, make and model and the state of your current key.14 services
- Car keys and remotes
The starting point for any vehicle key. Have the year, make and model ready and say whether a working key is still in your hand.
- Spare car keys
A spare made while you still have a working key is usually the simpler job. Mention whether your current key starts the car and opens the doors.
- Lost car keys
When every key is gone, the details matter more. Tell the team whether the car is open or locked and where it is parked.
- Transponder keys
Many keys carry a chip that the car must recognize before it starts. Ask the shop whether your key has one and what a replacement involves.
- Computer chip keys
Chip keys pair with the security system in the vehicle. Say whether you need a spare or a replacement, and whether any key still works.
- Laser-cut and sidewinder keys
These keys carry a milled track down the blade instead of a classic edge. Bring an existing key if you have one so the right blank can be confirmed.
- Remotes and programming
If a remote stopped working or you want another one, note which buttons still respond. The team checks the remote type for your vehicle.
- VATS keys
Some older vehicles read a small resistor pellet in the key. Give the year, make and model and describe the starting problem.
- Immobilizer inquiries
Honda, Acura, Toyota and Lexus immobilizer requests need an assessment of the exact vehicle first. Share the symptoms along with the year and model.
- Motorcycle keys
Motorcycles often use different blanks from cars. Have the make, model and year ready and say whether an existing key is available.
- Scooter keys
For a scooter, say whether you need a spare, a missing key replaced or help with a lock, along with the make, model and year.
- Vehicle rekeying
After a lost key you may want the locks to work with a different key. Name the doors, ignition or trunk you want changed.
- Automotive lock repair
A door, trunk or ignition lock that sticks or refuses the key can be looked at. Say which lock is affected and what the key does.
- Ignition and door locks
When a key is hard to insert, turn or remove, describe the lock so the team can discuss repair or replacement.
Home locksFor houses and apartments, the door and the lock on it decide most of the options. A short description saves time on both sides.11 services
- Home locks and keys
The overview for houses and apartments: missing keys, troublesome locks and changes in who should have access.
- Rekeying
Rekeying changes which key opens the lock while the hardware stays on the door, a common choice after moving in. Ask whether it suits your lock.
- Lock changing
Replacing hardware starts with the door and the lock already on it. Tell the team what you want the new lock to do.
- Lock repair
A key that sticks or a handle that has come loose deserves a clear description before anyone decides on a repair.
- Lock installation
For a new door or an added lock, identify the door and any existing hardware so suitable options can be discussed.
- Broken key extraction
If a key snapped inside a lock, avoid forcing what is left. Say where the piece sits and whether the lock still turns.
- Garage door locks
Garage handles, locks and keys each fail in their own way. Describe which part is affected and what happens when you use it.
- Gate locks
Gate latches and locks take weather and heavy use. Describe the gate and whether it still opens and closes.
- Smart lock installation
Have the brand and model of the smart lock ready and describe the door it will go on, so the team can check compatibility.
- Smart lock repair
Explain what the lock is doing, what still works and which app, keypad or control is affected.
- Keypad locks
Share the keypad brand if you know it and describe the symptom. Keep your access codes private when you call.
Business and managed propertyWorkplace requests need one more detail than home ones: the person who is authorized to arrange the work.5 services
- Business locks and keys
The overview for shops, offices and managed property. Have the affected door or key and the authorized contact ready.
- Building lockouts
Locked out of a home, workplace or managed building? Say which entrance is involved and who can authorize entry.
- Intercom systems
Give the system details, the affected entry or unit and a clear description of what the intercom is doing.
- Security systems
Start with the equipment you have and the change you want, and name the person responsible for the property.
- Safes
Give the safe brand and model if you know them, explain the access problem and confirm that you are authorized to arrange the work.
Urgent access helpFor a lockout or an urgent lock problem, call the shop during shop hours, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and the team checks what is possible.5 services
- Urgent lock and access problems
Call and describe what happened, where you are and what you need opened or secured. The team checks current availability before anything is arranged.
- Car lockouts
Keys locked inside, missing or broken? Give the location of the vehicle and say whether a working key exists.
- Vehicle lockout assistance
Describe the vehicle and where the keys are, then call directly so the team can confirm availability for your location.
- Urgent auto locksmith
For an immediate vehicle access problem, call with the location and the team checks what can be arranged at that time.
- Mobile auto locksmith
Some vehicle work can happen where the car is. The team confirms the address, the job and the timing before anything is booked.
WHY START AT A COUNTER
A shop, a kiosk
or a van?
There is more than one way to get a key cut or a lock looked at. This is how a staffed shop counter compares with a self-serve key kiosk and a mobile-only service, so you can pick the right start for your job.
| Your local shopBay Plaza Keys counter | Self-serve key kiosk | Mobile-only service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A person looks at your key before it is cut | Yes, at the counter | A machine scans it | Once a visit is booked |
| Walk in without booking | Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm | During store hours | No counter to visit |
| Car keys, remotes, home and business locks in one place | Yes, 39 services | Mainly key copies | Varies by company |
| Licensed locksmith company | Yes, LCO 6626 | Ask the operator | Ask for the licence number |
| Talk it through before any work is arranged | In person or by phone | On screen | By phone |
| A street address you can visit | 1430 East Plaza Boulevard, K6 | Inside a host store | Not always listed |
| Main pages in Spanish | Yes, información en español | Varies | Varies |
A general comparison of service types, not of any named business. Before you book any locksmith, ask for the licence number and check it with the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
SAVE A SECOND CALL
Have these details
ready when you call.
A few details at the start of the call usually save a second call later. Have the ones that match your request ready.
For a car key
The year, make and model, whether any key still works, and where the vehicle is right now.
For a house or office key
The key you want copied and how many copies you need. Bring the key to the counter.
For a lock problem
The type of door, the type of lock and what happens when you use it: sticking, turning freely or refusing the key.
For a workplace or managed property
Which entrance or lock is involved and who is authorized to arrange the work.
For a keypad or smart lock
The brand and model if you know them. Keep access codes and app passwords to yourself.
For a lockout
Where you are, what is locked, and whether the key is inside, missing or broken. Mention any parking or entrance restrictions at the location.
For a lost key
Whether every copy is gone, who else may hold one, and whether you want the locks to work with a different key afterwards.
For a safe or cabinet
The brand and model if you can see them, what the lock does when you try it, and confirmation that you are authorized to arrange the work.
For any job
Ask about the applicable service and call-out charges before work is arranged, and call ahead to confirm holiday hours.
NEAR THE SHOP
How far is
the counter?
- The shop0 mi
- National City0.8 mi
- Paradise Hills1.8 mi
- Bonita5 mi
- Lemon Grove5.2 mi
- Chula Vista5.6 mi
- Imperial Beach7.7 mi
- San Ysidro8.6 mi
Also nearby: Lincoln Acres. A community on this list is an example inside the planning radius, not a promise of service at every address. Call with the exact location first.
The shop sits in the Bay Plaza center at 1430 East Plaza Boulevard, K6, in National City. Counter work happens there during shop hours, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
More about distances and the radius
For work away from the counter, the team plans around a radius of about 12 miles from the shop and confirms each exact address before arranging anything. The area pages explain how far each community sits from the counter and what to bring along.
Each area page gives the straight-line distance from a local reference point to the counter, from about 1.8 miles for Paradise Hills to about 8.6 miles for San Ysidro, so you can judge the trip before you leave.
WHO YOU ARE CALLING
A licensed shop
in Bay Plaza.
- LicensedLCO 6626
- 4.8 out of 5145 Google reviews
- Walk-in counterBay Plaza center
- En españolinformación en español
Bay Plaza Keys is a key and lock shop with a counter you can walk up to. Bring the key, the remote or the details of the lock, and talk the request through with a person before anything is decided.
More about the shop
The work covers everyday copies, vehicle keys and remotes, home and business locks, safes and access systems, with a page for each service so you can read up before you visit.
Shop hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and the shop is closed Sunday. Holiday hours can change, so a quick call before a special trip is worth it. Availability for work away from the counter is confirmed separately for each request.
The site has help for common situations too. The service guide asks a few questions about your key, lock or vehicle and points to the page that fits, and the locksmith guides explain rekeying, replacing a lock and preparing for a lockout in more depth.
Bay Plaza Keys is a DBA of California Under Lock and Key INC. All our locksmiths are certified and licensed under LCO 6626.
Where is the shop?
Find Bay Plaza Keys at 1430 East Plaza Boulevard, K6, National City, CA 91950. Use the directions link for the shop location.
What are your shop hours?
Shop hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and the shop is closed Sunday. Please call to confirm holiday hours before making a special trip. Mobile-service availability is confirmed separately.
Can you help with my car key?
Call with the vehicle year, make and model, and let us know whether you still have a working key. The team will confirm the service options for your specific vehicle.
Can I get a price before work starts?
Tell the team what you need and the type of key, vehicle or lock involved. Ask for the applicable service and call-out charges before arranging work.
FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
The word around the shop.
4.8 / 5145 Google reviewsChecked Sep 13, 2026Browse 131 five-star reviews from our Google listing.
Chris Flowers
3 weeks ago★★★★★
Great service, was assisted with no appointment, with reasonable prices.
View on GoogleAhmed Mohamed
3 weeks ago★★★★★
This guy really is the best at what he does. Been coming here for some time now; highly recommend. He fixed my key for such a great price while all the dealerships I went to couldn’t help. For all you’re needs key or loc…
This guy really is the best at what he does. Been coming here for some time now; highly recommend. He fixed my key for such a great price while all the dealerships I went to couldn’t help. For all you’re needs key or lock related this is the spot.
1 to 3 of 131 five-star reviews. Dates reflect Google’s display on Sep 13, 2026. Customer experiences are individual, not current price or timing promises.
A CONVERSATION IS A GOOD START