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Coast Cities Escrow

Independent escrow · Founded in 1980

Escrow Done Right.

Proactively, securely, with knowledge and integrity.

40+

Years in business

7

Southern California branches

15+

Years’ officer experience

Statewide

Licensed in California

Our values

Built around people.

  • Surpassing expectations for customer service
  • On-time and accurate transactions
  • Commitment to integrity
  • Highest security systems and standards
Experienced escrow professionals reviewing a transaction together

The Coast Cities approach

An extension of your team.

We care about everyone involved in your transaction. Our job is to make everything run smoothly from start to finish—identifying potential issues early so you and your client can close with clarity.

Our culture is built around relationships. Every person is heard, valued, and appreciated, which helps experienced teams do their best work when transactions are complex and deadlines are tight.

Why Coast Cities

What we close

Experience for the transaction in front of you.

From a first home to a complex commercial closing, our teams bring deep California escrow knowledge to every file.

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01Residential purchases
02Commercial purchases
03Real estate owned (REO)
04Short sales
05Refinances
06Private party loans
07Relocations
08Probate
09Eminent domain
101031 exchange
11Mobile homes
12Vacant land
13Tract / new construction

Military

25% off the base escrow fee for active and non-active military personnel.

Seniors 65+

25% off the base escrow fee for eligible senior citizens.

Law enforcement

25% off the base escrow fee for law enforcement personnel.

One discount per transaction. Identification is required; contact your local escrow officer for complete details.

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Closing with purpose

Every closing gives something back.

Coast Cities Escrow donates $10 for every closed escrow to the Live Like JoJo Foundation.

The foundation supports families of children with chronic or terminal illnesses throughout their healthcare journey—from diagnosis through end-of-life and beyond—creating meaningful moments, offering comfort, and helping bridge the gap between families and medical professionals.

Meet the Live Like JoJo Foundation

Fraud prevention

Security is a practice, not a promise.

Protecting clients’ funds, assets, and non-public personal information is a responsibility Coast Cities Escrow treats with daily discipline.

Daily trust reconciliation

A dedicated trust accounting division reconciles accounts daily as well as monthly.

Independent oversight

Licensed and governed by the DFPI, with CPA audits and periodic Escrow Law Division audits.

Layered protection

Fidelity Bond coverage, Cyber Theft Insurance, and ClosingLock for additional wire-transfer safeguards.

Read the security statement
An escrow professional carefully reviewing transaction and wire instructions

Client perspective

The confidence to focus on the rest of the deal.

Coast Cities Escrow is the best escrow company I’ve experienced in 23 years of business. I am confident that my clients will always be treated with professionalism, tact and the utmost care!

Lindzee Lane

Everyone with Coast Cities is amazing. Makes every transaction smooth.

Jeannette Demarco

Their attention to detail and excellent communication make them stand out as the best escrow company around!

Greg Lloyd

Their staff forewarns me of possible issues looming on the horizon. Once I open escrow, I can pretty much set it and forget it.

James Lowe

Wonderful experience, smooth and prompt responses to questions asked.

Lisa Zahm

Very professional escrow on every level. Timely in responding. Offer best practice tips. Great protections for the agent and the client.

Fred Van Allen

You all are a vital part of our clients’ success in selling. I appreciate and respect you all! Highly recommend Coast Cities and the incredible staff.

Steve Vartanian