One of Pacific Beach's last independent, family-owned locksmith shops, DUP-A-KEY has served the 92109 zip code from 1478 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 since 2008. The team — including locksmiths Weston, Dan, and Josh — specializes in automotive key services that many big-box retailers cannot match: transponder chip key programming, high-security laser-cut sidewinder duplication, broken remote shell replacement, and ignition housing repair. The shop cuts car keys, motorcycle keys, surf keys for beachgoers who want to leave their electronic fob locked in the glove box, and boat keys, with bilingual service available in English and Spanish. Drivers picking up parts at O'Reilly Auto Parts further east on Garnet frequently stop in for spare key duplication on the same errand run. Customers highlight the staff's willingness to tackle jobs other locksmiths turn away, including complex European car fobs, vintage ignition cylinders, and high-security Medeco and Mul-T-Lock residential systems. DUP-A-KEY also provides residential re-keying for landlords managing tenant turnovers, mobile lockout service across greater San Diego, and safe opening for both home and commercial clients. Garnet Ave regulars grabbing a burger at Bare Back Grill just up the block know DUP-A-KEY as the neighborhood go-to when keys disappear. The team built a custom locksmith service truck in 2015 to expand mobile response capability, maintaining a fleet equipped with on-board key-cutting machines and automotive diagnostic tools.