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Moving To San Diego

San Diego Movers

If you have been thinking about moving to San Diego lately, there are a few steps that you need to follow in order to repair. For one, you need to learn as much as possible about your new home in San Diego, California as possible. Secondly, you need to find a reputable team of interstate movers that have the skills necessary to facilitate your move. Following each of these steps, you can make the best final decision about moving to San Diego and experience a moving process that is easier than you could have ever imagined!

Today, Poseidon Moving and Storage will be telling you all about moving to San Diego. From the cost of living and some reasons you should consider moving there to an explanation of how Poseidon Moving and Storage can help you along the way, this article has everything you need to know. Let’s get started!

Things You Should Know About Moving to San Diego, California

Before making your final decision about moving to San Diego, it is necessary to do the right amount of research to decide if it’s the best place for you and your family to live. Luckily, Poseidon Moving and Storage is here to make your final decision a bit easier. Our movers have years of experience helping homeowners just like you make the move to San Diego and it is our goal to educate you about the area as much as possible. That’s why our movers have organized a list of reasons you should consider moving to San Diego. With a population of 3,251,000 people as of 2020’s estimates, it is clear that many people have found reasons to move to San Diego. What are some of the best reasons for moving there?

One of the biggest reasons that so many people move to San Diego is found in the fact that it is a location with nearly perfect weather. In fact, San Diego has some of the most temperate weather in the entire country. With the nice coastal breeze found in San Diego, even nearby Los Angeles can’t quite compare! The coastal breeze experienced in San Diego is the reason that the location never gets too hot. With most days hovering right around 70 degrees, it’s always pleasant outside. When it does creep into the 80s and 90s in the months of August and September, everyone likes to spend time at the nearby beaches, taking a nice refreshing swim.

One thing to keep in mind when moving to San Diego is that the cost of living can be a bit expensive as compared to other metro areas in the United States. Whether you buy or rent, housing costs can be pretty hefty and even a studio apartment in the area will run you around $1,400 a month in rent. Before moving to San Diego, it’s important to examine whether or not you can afford a higher cost of living as well as if renting or buying a home is the best option for you and your family.

Another great reason to move to San Diego are the nearby beaches. San Diego is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the nation. The city’s wide, soft, and sandy beaches are packed in the summer months with tourists and residents and, in the winter, the beaches are refreshingly uncluttered and residents can go for nice, peaceful walks along the shoreline, looking out onto the ocean. The Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego is also a favorite of
surfers as there are excellent waves. That being said, there are also plenty of calmer areas ideal for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and other fun water activities.

San Diego is also a land of great restaurants. There are a number of excellent independent restaurants in San Diego and most residents make it a pastime to continue trying new ones each weekend. No matter what your favourite food is, there’s a restaurant to wow your taste buds in San Diego. Some of the favourite restaurants of San Diego residents include Mamma Mia, Alexander’s on 30th, and The Patio. San Diego is also considered, by many, to be the best place to find fish tacos as well.

Some of the most popular neighborhoods in San Diego include Carlsbad, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Hills, and Bankers Hill. Each of these neighborhoods provide something unique for residents and tourists alike and would make a great place to live for you and your family.

Long Distance Movers San Diego

Now that you know some of the best reasons to move to San Diego, it’s time to talk about finding the best team of movers. If you are moving to San Diego, California from out of state, you need a team of interstate movers that can offer comprehensive long-distance moving services that make the job easy! That’s where Poseidon Moving and Storage comes into play.

With over 20 years of experience as long-distance movers, Poseidon Moving and Storage is made up of a team of movers that can make moving to San Diego easy, no matter where you’removing from. With our skill and knowledge, we take the seemingly overwhelming task of moving to San Diego from out of state and make it nothing but smooth-sailing.

We offer comprehensive long-distance moving services that will make your move to San Diego simple. Interested in learning more about what you can expect when booking with Poseidon Moving and Storage? Here’s a full list of the services that we offer:

  • Packing/Unpacking Services
  • Furniture Protection
  • Disassembly/Assembly of Furniture
  • Packing Materials
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Express Deliveries

Aside from offering the best long-distance moving services in the nation, Poseidon Moving and Storage is also proud to offer the most affordable rates on a San Diego move. At Poseidon Moving and Storage, it has always been our mission to prioritize customer service over making a boatload of money on our customer’s move and that’s why we go above and beyond to offer moving rates suited for any budget. We also offer an easy, free way to receive a quote on your move to San Diego with our handy two-step quote calculator. Interested in seeing just how much you can save when booking with Poseidon Moving and Storage? Use our handy two-step quote calculator to receive a free quote on your move to San Diego today!

Local Movers San Diego

If you’ll be moving to San Diego from within the state of California, you may be under the false assumption that you don’t necessarily need to hire a moving company to help. That’s where you’d be wrong, however. A local move can be just as stressful as a long-distance move and you’ll regret taking on this large task by yourself without the help of a reputable team of local movers. As it turns out, hiring a team of local movers is one of the smartest decisions you can make when moving to San Diego. Instead of making things unnecessarily hard on yourself, do the smart thing and hire our local movers in San Diego! You can’t go wrong with our local moving services!

Aside from offering the best long-distance moving services in San Diego, Poseidon Moving and Storage has also been considered by many to be the best local movers in San Diego as well! Our customers have consistently recommended our services to their family and friends when moving locally. Just read our customer reviews to see the proof for yourself! Interested in learning more about what we offer in the way of local moving services? Here’s what you’ll receive when booking with Poseidon Moving and Storage for your local move to San Diego, California:

  • Full Packing and Unpacking Services
  • Expert Crating Services
  • Long Distance Moves
  • Floor Protection
  • Full Blanket Wrap
  • Wall Protection
  • Special Storage Offers
  • Commercial Moves
  • Friendly Customer Service

Just as we strive to offer the most budget-friendly long-distance moving services, we go above and beyond to offer the most affordable local moving services as well. To see just how much you can save when working with Poseidon Moving and Storage, be sure to use our two-step quote calculator to receive a free quote on your local move to San Diego today!

Moving Tips

Now that you know what makes Poseidon Moving and Storage the best choice for your move to San Diego, it’s time for a couple of moving tips from our licensed movers! As professional movers, we know what the most important moving tips are to offer you as you prepare for your move to San Diego. Take these moving tips into consideration when moving to San Diego!

The first moving tip we have to offer you when moving to San Diego is to consider moving during the wintertime. This is because of the fact that summer vacationers drive up occupancy rates in San Diego during the summer months, making it much harder to find a place to live. You’ll save yourself a lot of trouble finding housing in San Diego if you try to set your moving day for sometime during the winter months. Make things a little bit easier on yourself and consider the best time for a move to San Diego!

Another moving tip you should consider when moving to San Diego is to also check out the local parking situation in your new neighbourhood for your moving day. If you plan on owning or driving your own car, it’s best to plan ahead as parking in some San Diego neighbourhoods can be a bit of a challenge. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and frustration if you plan ahead by checking out the parking situation in your new San Diego neighbourhood ahead of time. Don’t skip this important step!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do movers in San Diego cost?

Hiring movers in San Diego can cost on average $300-$700.

How much does packing in San Diego cost?

Hiring packing service in San Diego can cost on average $200-$500 plus packing materials cost.

What is the minimum charge for moving in San Diego?

San Diego movers have a minimum 2 – 3 hour charge.

How many movers do I need for my move in San Diego?

San Diego movers decide the number of movers your move will require by calculating the cubic feet of your move.

What size truck do I need for moving in San Diego?

On average most people in San Diego use 12’-16’ box trucks.

Can I get a virtual estimate for my move In San Diego?

Many San Diego movers offer virtual estimates through zoom or Google meet.

Can my estimate be guaranteed by San Diego movers?

Most San Diego movers give a rough estimate which is not guaranteed unless it’s a flat rate.

Is renting a truck cheaper than hiring San Diego movers?

Renting a truck in San Diego can be cheaper than hiring San Diego movers. If you have time, family/friends that are willing to help and experience.

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What our customers say

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Frank Hernandez

My gf and I had a long distance move last week. Poseidon Moving team led by Sean did an excellent job. They made it to our place at the designated time and made sure all of our belongings were well protected.

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Lucious Davis

My experience with Poseidon Movers was wonderful. The movers were fast, loading the boxes in the truck and unloading them in a very timely manner.

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Rachel M.

Used Poseidon to move long distance from Oklahoma to NYC. Mohamed and Ibrahima were my movers and were great! They moved very quickly and were incredibly professional.

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Christina Fanciullo

We used Poseidon for a significant cross-country move and could not be more pleased. Yes, you will have to wait a bit longer for your stuff to arrive.

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Stanley Anderson

Life savers! The customer service we got over the phone before the move was also excellent - informative and friendly. We're really grateful for their hard work and the careful attention they paid to everything.

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Abigail Janice

Just completed our move from MA to TX and could t be happier with the service Poseidon Movers provided. I had been reading a lot of reviews and doing research on a lot of movers and I just didn’t trust them.

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Ruth Peter

Poseidon Moving helped move me twice in two years now, and both times they did an excellent job. They remained focused, worked hard, and took care with all our furniture. Would definitely recommend them as your Boston movers!

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Marc Schuster

The whole process took much less time than expected. The prices are budget-friendly and worth it. They have their masks on the whole time and price was very reasonable...

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Jason

Excellent experience with Poseidon! We've used Poseidon twice now and have been very impressed. Their online booking and communication before the move was excellent, the foreman for the move was very accommodating and the entire team was great on move day.

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William

Great move! Jayshon and Victor were incredible. They worked carefully and efficiently to move all of our items between cities. The loading and unloading processes were quick, orderly, and deliberate, and the truck was packed very securely.

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Allison Schmitt

Everyone I spoke with was helpful and… Everyone I spoke with was helpful and kind. I only had one couch to move from Boston to Denver. They picked it up, held it until a move was scheduled and delivered within 6 weeks. Would use them for anything!!!

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Marissa H.

Great moving company and wonderful customer service. The guys who answer the phone (Nico) are both informative and warm. The guys who pick up and deliver (Fabrice and Clovis) where professional and nice.

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Frank Hernandez

My gf and I had a long distance move last week. Poseidon Moving team led by Sean did an excellent job. They made it to our place at the designated time and made sure all of our belongings were well protected.

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Lucious Davis

My experience with Poseidon Movers was wonderful. The movers were fast, loading the boxes in the truck and unloading them in a very timely manner.

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Francis Kub

I had to move to a new home to start a new job within 2 weeks. Poseidon Moving account manager was super fast with contacting me the same day I requested more information.

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Christina Fanciullo

We used Poseidon for a significant cross-country move and could not be more pleased. Yes, you will have to wait a bit longer for your stuff to arrive.

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Olivia Sommer

I've used Poseidon moving for my last three moves and they have been fantastic each time. So professional and responsive. They work efficiently and always make sure my belongings are protected.

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Abigail Janice

Just completed our move from MA to TX and could t be happier with the service Poseidon Movers provided. I had been reading a lot of reviews and doing research on a lot of movers and I just didn’t trust them.

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Ruth Peter

Poseidon Moving helped move me twice in two years now, and both times they did an excellent job. They remained focused, worked hard, and took care with all our furniture. Would definitely recommend them as your Boston movers!

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Josh B

We recently used Poseidon Moving for a local move between apartment units. Our movers Mohamed, Jordan, and Fabrice were excellent...

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Edwin Hauck

Jay, Sergei and Max were courteous, polite, very careful with my possessions and did not waste any time - they move fast! I highly recommend Poseidon Moving for any moving needs...

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Sylvia Logan

We had a wonderful experience working with Poseidon Moving team for our recent move within state. The three gentlemen who assisted us were extremely polite and courteous...

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Terry Jordan

Poseidon Moving team moved our one bedroom apartment from Southie to the North End without a single issue, worry, or headache...

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James OConnor

I have moved a number of times over the years. Poseidon was by far and above any movers I have used. From the estimate with Nico, the packaging, delivery, and unpacking experience with the team..

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Stanley Anderson

Life savers! The customer service we got over the phone before the move was also excellent - informative and friendly. We're really grateful for their hard work and the careful attention they paid to everything.

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Marc Schuster

The whole process took much less time than expected. The prices are budget-friendly and worth it. They have their masks on the whole time and price was very reasonable...

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Orlando Beatty

Awesome service! Showed great work ethic and positive attitudes. Move us from Newburgh, NY to Binghamton. They were very experienced...

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Asya Akchurina

Amazing experience! The movers were incredibly professional, everything was on time and packed/wrapped very securely- I had no issues with any of my items...

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Asya Akchurina

Amazing experience! The movers were incredibly professional, everything was on time and packed/wrapped very securely- I had no issues with any of my items...

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Sabrina Emmerich

Great experience! Their quote was very reasonable and they really went the extra mile... . Thanks to all!

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Chester Ruecker

FAST and strong guys! Excellent customer service as well. We have a lot of fragile antique furniture and everything was handled with great care.

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Chester Ruecker

FAST and strong guys! Excellent customer service as well. We have a lot of fragile antique furniture and everything was handled with great care.

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Stephanie J.

This is my second time using Poseidon for a move and I could not be happier! Great, friendly, and caring staff! Highly recommend and will definitely use again for future moves! 🙂

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Molly M.

I had a great experience with Poseidon! Did a 1 bed move from Boston to NYC with no problems. I had Jayshon, Sam, Isaac, and Fabrice for both ends of the move and they were great.

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Rachel M.

Used Poseidon to move long distance from Oklahoma to NYC. Mohamed and Ibrahima were my movers and were great! They moved very quickly and were incredibly professional.

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Leah C.

I've had less-than-stellar inter-state moving experiences in the past, so I was a bit nervous about my move from Boston to the Midwest, but Poseidon was fantastic. Jann, from the office, helped me schedule everything very easily and was always incredibly responsive and kind.

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Jenn K.

Tl;dr - they lost/broke our belongings and charged us $800 for ONE WEEK of storage. As recurring Poseidon customers, we recently used Poseidon for our two-step move in Boston (from our old address, to a storage unit for one week, to our new address).

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Marissa H.

Great moving company and wonderful customer service. The guys who answer the phone (Nico) are both informative and warm. The guys who pick up and deliver (Fabrice and Clovis) where professional and nice.

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Mathew R.

Ky & his crew were amazing. Punctual, careful, friendly, and they had moving down to a science. They made sure to take care of all my furniture, wrap everything that I had not wrapped yet myself, and even double wrap everything that I had already attempted myself. 10/10 and will use again!!!

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Alexa C.

Highly recommend Poseidon for moving and storage, especially as a college student. Both admin and the moving teams were friendly and professional. All my items were returned in perfect condition and the moves themselves were very quickly executed despite not having an elevator and the weather being very hot..

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kate

Great Moving Company! The company was very professional. They were good to communicate and remind me through email of the move date and the timeframe to expect their arrival. They were also very responsive and communicative on move in day as to when they were going to be there and when they were 20 minutes out.

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Olivia Sommer

The best. I've used Poseidon moving for my last three moves and they have been fantastic each time. So professional and responsive. They work efficiently and always make sure my belongings are protected.

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James OConnor

These movers were awesome! I have moved a number of times over the years. Poseidon was by far and above any movers I have used. From the estimate with Nico, the packaging, delivery, and unpacking experience with Mohamed, Isaac, and the team, the whole experience was excellent.

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Jason

Excellent experience with Poseidon! We've used Poseidon twice now and have been very impressed. Their online booking and communication before the move was excellent, the foreman for the move was very accommodating and the entire team was great on move day.

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Jason

Excellent experience with Poseidon! We've used Poseidon twice now and have been very impressed. Their online booking and communication before the move was excellent, the foreman for the move was very accommodating and the entire team was great on move day.

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William

Great move! Jayshon and Victor were incredible. They worked carefully and efficiently to move all of our items between cities. The loading and unloading processes were quick, orderly, and deliberate, and the truck was packed very securely.

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Allison Schmitt

Everyone I spoke with was helpful and… Everyone I spoke with was helpful and kind. I only had one couch to move from Boston to Denver. They picked it up, held it until a move was scheduled and delivered within 6 weeks. Would use them for anything!!!

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Allison Schmitt

Everyone I spoke with was helpful and… Everyone I spoke with was helpful and kind. I only had one couch to move from Boston to Denver. They picked it up, held it until a move was scheduled and delivered within 6 weeks. Would use them for anything!!!

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