On December 1, 1989, Alan Santana started Bay Cities Paving Inc. with the goal of doing the work right, every single time. There was no shortcut or neglect. What existed was a commitment to quality and a work ethic that would carry the company for the next three and a half decades.
Today, Bay Cities Paving Inc. is one of the top 1,000 contractors in America. The company has completed thousands of residential and commercial projects across Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside County.
The Problem with the Paving Industry
The asphalt and concrete industry has a trust problem. Property owners regularly receive vague estimates, unclear scopes of work, and contractors who disappear after the job is done. Worse, some contractors cut corners on asphalt thickness or compaction, and the damage doesn’t show up until months later.
Research shows deteriorating roads are forcing the nation’s motorists to spend nearly $130 billion each year on extra vehicle repairs and operating costs.
Property managers across Southern California have faced cracked parking lots, flooding due to improper drainage, liability risks from ADA noncompliance, and more. These problems are expensive to ignore, and even more expensive to fix with the wrong contractor.
How Bay Cities Paving Fixes What Others Get Wrong
Alan Santana built his paving company as a system of accountability. Every project begins with a detailed scope of work, and every estimate explains not just what will be done, but what could be discovered along the way and what that might cost.
One Yelp reviewer from Torrance noted: “Their quote was by far the best value, but also the most detailed as far as the competition. I had full faith in them from the first conversation, and they did not disappoint.”
Bay Cities Paving also serves as an industry expert in legal disputes involving substandard paving work. Alan has worked with law firms and property management companies on cases ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars involving contractors who cut corners on thickness, compaction, or drainage.
Services That Cover Every Surface
Bay Cities Paving handles the full scope of asphalt and concrete work across commercial, industrial, and residential properties. Their services include:
● Asphalt paving: New installation and resurfacing for driveways, parking lots, roads, and more.
● Concrete flatwork: Professionally finished surfaces for walkways and structural areas.
● Seal coating and striping: Protecting pavement and keeping lots clearly marked.
● Curbs and gutters: Critical drainage infrastructure built to last.
● ADA/HCP compliance: Bay Cities is a specialist in accessibility requirements under California law.
● Sign installation: Traffic signs and road paint installed to safety standards.
The company serves churches, shopping centers, cemeteries, HOAs, auto shops, and single-family homes, all with the same level of care. They carry full licensing, bonding, and insurance, and hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Beyond the Business: Alan Santana, Two-Time Author
Alan Santana’s expertise isn’t limited to pavement. He’s also a two-time published author whose books speak directly to young athletes entering professional sports.
His first book, Unprotected, covers over 40 years in the fight game. It addresses the financial traps and predatory figures that have derailed the careers of countless professional athletes. The book has become a resource for athletes learning the business side of sports.
His second book, Unprotected the Final Round: Navigating the Shark-Infested Waters of Sports, Business & Life, builds on the lessons from the first book with even sharper focus. Alan writes: “The industry is filled with individuals seeking to exploit young athletes, particularly in terms of finances and career management; this has been a persistent reality in boxing since the sport’s inception.”
Thirty-Six Years of Honest Paving Work
Alan Santana built Bay Cities Paving Inc. with a vision. He wanted to do honest work and communicate clearly, with the grit mindset of his athlete days. Thirty-six years later, that approach has produced one of Southern California’s most respected paving companies and a national ranking among America’s top 1,000 contractors. For property managers, HOAs, commercial clients, and homeowners across Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside County, the company is exactly what they need.
