By Pamela Smith
Updated: Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
355 movers in Huntington Beach
"They lost half my wife’s closet on a three mile drive and we’re also extremely unprofessional in trying to get out of the unpacking we paid for. It was only a three mile drive yet when they unpacked everything my wife was missing tons of clothes a..."
"Title: Raptor Vanlines - A Dishonest and Manipulative Nightmare My experience with Raptor Vanlines has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I feel compelled to share my story to warn others. If I could give zero stars, I would. Liz, the person..."
"This company held my belongings hostage and was demanding 100% more than the estimate. I contacted FMCSA and filed a report. They forced this company to deliver my belongings. They delivered a week late and dumped my belongings on my front yard. I..."
"Do not use this company, they will be all nice and take your money, then you won't get your shipment, they in fact will write you a letter to come and get your household goods within 5 days. They did not return our money. Their services suck."
"I hired them to move a bedroom set consisting of the dresser with mirror, 2 night stands, a bed with headboard and footboard and a chest of drawers. $330. That's not a small amount of money for a relatively small job but get it...small job, same s..."
"Run don't walk away from this company. VERY unprofessional, incompetent, unreliable and undependable. It was made very clear to the quoting agent and this moving company on multiple occasions that my husband is disabled and would not be able to wa..."
"Watford blatantly overcharged us, some valuables are missing, and the owner takes zero responsibility. Absolute nightmare move with Watford. Avoid at all cost!"
"The worst moving experience I have ever had (and I have had many): The list of failures is staggering: Items were broken, scratched, crushed, or smashed. Boxes were mislabeled to the point of being meaningless. Parts are missing from furniture..."
What to know when moving to Huntington Beach, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In California, the state-level crime rates provide insight into safety trends. Recent data shows a decrease in both property and violent crime rates.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100k, compared to the national rate of 325.3 per 100k, with a 17.4% decrease since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100k, higher than the national average of 1,546.9 per 100k, but down 26.1% from 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have decreased by 44.9% since 2022, currently at 3.2 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (California)
Schools & Higher Ed
Huntington Beach has access to a range of educational institutions, with a total of 60 schools in the area, including many in nearby Orange County.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 60
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 57
- Notable schools include:
- CalCopa Massage School
- Golden West College
- Advance Beauty College (nearby in Garden Grove)
Source: NCES Postsecondary School Locations, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard
Weather & Getting Outside
Orange County receives about 15.6 inches of rain annually, spread across approximately 42 rainy days. The winter months see the most precipitation, while summers are typically dry.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Huntington Beach - 4.7 stars (14,045 reviews)
- Dog Beach - 4.8 stars (6,942 reviews)
- Huntington State Beach - 4.7 stars (9,018 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Orange County, the labor market is robust, with a total labor force of approximately 1,642,351 people.
- Unemployment rate: 3.9% as of December 2025
- Total employment: 1,578,358
- Total unemployment: 63,993
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics