Storage Outlet - Southern California Storage Specialist

At Storage Outlet in Huntington Beach, California, on Hamilton Avenue just west of Magnolia, we offer a full range of unit sizes to fit your storage needs. Our clean, modern storage facility provides everything you want: All drive up storage units, pakcing and moving supplies, 24 hour video recordings and on site managers. Our staff will assist you in choosing the storage unit that best suits your individual needs, and will help you save by taking advantage of our on line payment options and discount programs including Free Rent and discounted specials. Storage Outlet provides quality self storage at affordable prices!

Serving the Huntington Beach area including Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and nearby communities.

City Information: Huntington Beach

The city of Huntington Beach has a hometown personality and ambiance that is hard to find in a place that hosts thousands of visitors and locals in its beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Even with a population of over 200,000, Huntington Beach maintains its welcoming ambiance.

The city is committed to nature and wildlife, with over 70 parks and public facilities totaling 752 acres. In addition to the 752 acres of parkland, the city also has 150 acres (over 8 miles) of wide sandy beaches – which is the longest stretch of uninterrupted beachfront anywhere on the West Coast. There are four distinct beaches in Huntington Beach; Huntington City Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, the Dog Beach and Huntington State beach. The city is committed to keeping the sandy shoreline free from development, which makes it hard to equal the amount of beach access anywhere else in California.

The cities beaches are a great draw for visitors and locals alike, and are perfect for long strolls, bonfires, surfing, and even letting your dog in on the action. Although the beaches are underdeveloped, they are not underappreciated, as they are perfect for beach vacations. The beach is a premium draw for the city and they take great pride, which can be seen in the clean and safe reputations of both the sand and the water.

The city is not only interested in its nature loving residents and visitors. Huntington Beach is also home to the HB Art Center, a community arts and cultural center that serves not only the city, but the Southern California region.  You can find the work of artist producing in all media through exhibitions, performances, film/video screenings, lectures and educational programming. One of its primary goals is to advance public awareness and understanding of cultural, historic, and contemporary perspectives.

Packing and Storage Tips

Let’s Start With The Ten Commandments of Self Storage

1. Use boxes that are uniform in size – they will stack up much easier and utilize the space you have much better.
2. As you stack, place heavy boxes on the bottom and lighter on the top.  Seems logical but we have seen many a crumbled box.
3. Leave walkways between boxes so you can have ready access.
4. Half full boxes tend to collapse easier during stacking.
5. Leave a little space between your unit walls and boxes – helps air circulate
6. Storing a refrigerator or washer/dryer? Leave doors slightly ajar – this can help prevent mold from growing.
7. NO flammables or combustibles allowed in any of the storage units.
8. Photo or Video document your stored items thoroughly.
9. Label your boxes for quick identification.
10. Bubble wrap and newspaper fragile items.

How to Prepare Your Items for Storage

Place all smaller items in uniformly sized boxes. Completely fill each box with heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on the top. Uniformly sized boxes stack easier and conserve storage space.

• Appliances. Clean and dry your appliances prior to storing.  Do not leave anything inside of appliances to be stored. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation.
• Blankets, Draperies and Clothing. Have blankets, draperies and clothing cleaned; then pack them on hangers in wardrobe boxes.
• Books. Pack books flat, not standing on end. This will protect the spines, which will bend and warp over time if stood upright. Books are very heavy, so pack them in small boxes and don’t put them in boxes with other, more fragile items.
• Breakable Items. Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store with linens.
• Dishes and Glassware. Store these items in specially made boxes called dishpacks. Dishpacks are worth every penny.
• Furniture and Tables. Place blankets over furniture to protect from scratches and dust.
• Label boxed items. You’ll know what is in each box without opening it.
• Lawn Mowers. Drain gasoline and oil from all small engines. This precaution will protect both your stored property and the property of others from the dangers of fire and explosion.
• Leather Items. Treat leather items (couches, clothes, etc.) with a leather conditioner prior to storing them. Keep furniture items off the floor by placing them on pallets.
• Mattresses. Place mattresses in plastic slip-on covers to protect them from dust and moisture.
• Mirrors and Pictures. Store mirrors and pictures inside similarly sized knocked down boxes. This affords them protection from scratches and dust.
• Photos. Photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place between pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos, photos and negatives take up very little space. Try to keep these items with you.
• Pillows and Toys. It is smart to store smaller items like this in large plastic bags.

DO NOT STORE THESE ITEMS: Furs, jewelry and other expensive items, irreplaceable items, any living thing, used tires, firearms, explosives, flammables of any kind (gas, diesel, oil, paint, etc.), drugs or drug paraphernalia, stolen items, any type of hazardous items, perishable items of any kind, hazardous waste materials of any kind, items that produce odors or any item that will in any way make other tenants or the manager unhappy.

Organizing your Storage Unit

• If you can, place wooden pallets or boards underneath furniture and boxes. This will prevent condensation from damaging them.
• Leave a small airspace between your stored items and the wall of the storage unit for ventilation.
• Store items that will not be needed to the rear of the storage locker, and items you will need to access toward the front of the unit.  This will save a lot of time and hassle.
• Store heavy items on the bottom and lightweight items on top.
• Store smaller, more valuable items to the rear of the storage locker and larger items toward the front of the storage locker.
• Cover everything with plastic sheeting. Wooden furniture should first be covered with blankets to avoid abrasion and moisture damage. Plastic sheeting will protect your stored goods from both dust and water damage.
• Pack your storage unit as tightly as possible. Tighter packing helps to protect stored items from moisture and dust and reduces the space needed to store your property.
• Use a high quality disc (round) padlock to secure your storage locker. This type of lock is difficult to cut or break and offers maximum protection for very little money.