By Vince Sanders

Updated: Feb 19, 2026

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343 movers in Santa Barbara

LA Moving Star LLC

(0)
Based in North Hollywood, California

Starving Students

(37)
Based in Los Angeles, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jun, 06 2025 by Kim Marie Kabbash

"Complete disaster. They arrived an hour and a half early and bullied me into rushing. Then Starving students again believe me into paying $80 for materials when I had already taped and wrapped everything. They ruined two of my fabric shoeboxes and..."

Leadership Logistics Inc

(14)
Based in North Hollywood, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jul, 24 2021 by Veronica Dragon

"Our things are missing! We cannot locate the company. Sadly we were suckered into using them though a broker! Our story is the same as all you see before. Showed up late; charged way more; said they would have it there in 15 day; ghosted; and now ..."

MeatHead Movers

(4)
Based in San Luis Obispo, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 15 2021 by Tony Treece

"Avoid this company like Covid. Total scam artists and cons. We were quoted for $1500 by the company before our move. My wife did a in-depth inventory to them of everything to move. She actually padded her estimate with extra boxes so we would be..."

Best 4 U Moving

(3)
Based in North Hollywood, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 13 2022 by Thomas Spindler

"Unethical...liars...the worst. Stay far away. Broke my daughters heart stealing 9 boxes of personal property. Join our class action lawsuit vs this criminal company"

Asap Movers Inc

(3)
Based in San Luis Obispo, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 18 2023 by Jen Blan

"Avraham Zano was recently arrested FBI Miami Field Division Florida Moving scammer contact FBI Zano moving scam if you are a victim"

Sandercock Transfer & Storage

(0)
Based in San Luis Obispo, California

ABC Moving Systems

(3)
Based in Los Angeles, California
Last reviewed 5/5 stars on Feb, 03 2026 by Yaniv Ron

"Been using ABC moving systems to move my house from Miami to Colorado. The guys have been amazing. They were super fast and professional. The guys came here on time we're able to help me with items that I couldn't park by myself brought in more p..."

Reliable Moving and Storage

(1)
Based in Bakersfield, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Oct, 25 2016 by Tommy

"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 ..."

OneShotMove

(0)
Based in Beverly Hills, California
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What to know when moving to Santa Barbara, CA

Welcome to Santa Barbara, CA, a serene coastal city nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Known for its stunning Spanish architecture, one can't miss visiting the historic Santa Barbara Mission, an iconic local landmark. The city's Mediterranean climate offers mild winters and warm summers, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts year-round.

Just 95 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara provides a peaceful retreat with the convenience of a nearby metropolis. A move here promises a blend of small-town charm with the cultural richness of a larger city. For more Santa Barbara insights, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

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Who regulates Santa Barbara interstate movers?

Santa Barbara 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

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local California movers near Santa Barbara

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Oxnard, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Santa Barbara, CA sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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