By Pamela Smith

Updated: Jul 8, 2026

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353 movers in Huntington Beach

Coleman Moving

(2)
Reviewed May 11, 2022 by Susan Marg (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"Do NOT use Allied / Coleman. Moving is stressful. Don’t let your moving company add to your stress. For companies that tout all their years in business, you would think that someone would have learned something about customer service. No one cared..."

DeWitt Move Worldwide

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Dom Angelo Moving LLC

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

First Union Movers

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Allen Davis Moving Systems

(6)
Reviewed Jun 2, 2021 by Timmy Leigh (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"AS CRAZY AS THIS MAY SOUND...BUT Alllen Davis hires piss smelly street help. Strong stench!. EWW. VILE THING is Davis  blamed MY CAT. Sorry Davis. But me cat is WAY CLEANER THAN YOU and YOUR STANKY homeless WORKERS. Davis also broke, hid, and to..."

Rhino Moving

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Move With Titan

(3)
Reviewed Feb 10, 2019 by Jimmy H Hayes (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"This company goes by several different names. We hired them based on them sending us emails which they state they do not hire sub-contractors or day laborers. They stated that the movers are employees of Titan's. The movers told us directly that t..."

Move Square Inc

(1)
Reviewed Apr 23, 2022 by Susan Heinrich Wells (1 stars)
Based in San Diego, California

"1. Movers damaged antique dresser that was specifically pointed out pre-move as fragile. Wooden support holding one of the mirrors broken. Getting bids for dresser repair. Based on the following, zero hope of getting without legal action. 2. Move..."

Send It Car Shipper

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Elite furniture moving

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Packing Bees Inc

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Truck Easy Moving & Services

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

McCarthy Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in El Cajon, California

Premier Van Lines International

(0)
Based in El Cajon, California

Blue Dog Moving LLC

(0)
Based in Bonita, California

Republic Moving & Storage

(6)
Reviewed May 23, 2024 by Megan Rust (1 stars)
Based in Chula Vista, California

"STAY AWAY FROM THIS MOVER! I had a binding contract with Republic Moving in San Diego that Don et al decided once they had all of my household goods in their warehouse to attempt to extort more money from me; a violation of the contract. Don told..."

Priority Moving Inc

(0)
Based in Chula Vista, California

Omega Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in San Diego, California

Command Relocation Systems

(0)
Based in Thousand Palms, California

Elite Anywhere Co

(2)
Reviewed Oct 13, 2018 by James S (1 stars)
Based in Indio, California

"Elite Anywhere is by far the worst shipping company out there! They guaranteed a two week delivery and it took over 9 weeks for them to deliver my package. They literally made up excuses for the delay then informed me it was sitting in their wareh..."

MoveGreen Inc

(0)
Based in Santa Barbara, California

Aussie Moving

(0)
Based in Santa Barbara, California

Galbraith Van & Storage Company

(0)
Based in Bakersfield, California

Roadies Inc

(0)
Based in Bakersfield, California

Reliable Moving and Storage

(1)
Reviewed Oct 25, 2016 by Tommy (1 stars)
Based in Bakersfield, California

"I hired Reliable to move me from Taft to Bakersfield in July. They were very nice and showed on time moving day. I had them store all my furniture in a garage where it sat until today. We had a short move so decided to do it ourselves. Many, many ..."
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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

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Who regulates Huntington Beach interstate movers?

Huntington Beach moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of California

Let's see how many people move within California versus those who moved from The Golden State to another state.

Moved Within CA
46%
Moved out of CA
54%

Out of all California household moves, approximately 46% of them have been local ones, with 54% of the people moving to another state in the country.

Despite being the home of the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies (the Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area respectively), the majority of Californians have still chosen to move out of the state.

Who regulates California local movers

When contacting local California moving companies, make sure to check their cal-T number issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Household goods moving companies must obtain permits from the PUC after proving financial and safety fitness.

They must also prove that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Agency: California Public Utilities Commission
Address: SSRS Unit 505, Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Phone: (800) 848-5580
Website: www.cpuc.ca.gov

The CPUC controls privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, along with passenger transportation companies.

What do people move within California?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in CA?

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (22%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (22%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

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Local California movers near Huntington Beach

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By Pamela Smith

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Pamela is an experienced specialist in the relocation industry and co-author of two moving books.

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