Westminster, California
This Year’s Forecast: Sunshine and No Clouds The main reason that people move to California and deal with its high cost of living is because of its gorgeous weather. It’s true—California does have some of the best weather around, especially Westminster, which is in the heart of Orange County. It barely rains, doesn’t get too cold, and it’s probably the only place in the U.S. that you’ll see people wearing shorts and flip flops in the middle of December. However, just like everything else in life, there is a downside to the weather. For one thing, it’s very unpredictable. It can be raining one minute, and the next thing you know it’s super hot and sunny. On the flip side, you should always keep a jacket in your car because you never know when it’ll get super cold. These instances are far and few, but when they happen, they happen. In terms of storing your stuff in Westminster, you don’t have to worry too much about things that can be affected by humidity because the summers are dry. Temperatures do go over 100 degrees every now and then, so if you’re storing things that can be damaged by high heat, like wine, antiques or oil based paintings, be sure to store them in a climate controlled unit. Wind, Fires, and Ashes You should also know about the infamous Santa Ana winds. These are strong, dry winds that originate inland but affect coastal areas like Westminster. They mainly occur during autumn and winter, but are known for starting regional wildfires. Thankfully, Westminster has remained safe from the actual fires, but has had to deal with the wind blowing ash all over the city. There have actually been fires whose ashes have blackened the city’s skies and grounds. If you’re storing your stuff in a storage facility in Westminster, look into the facility’s cleaning schedule and how well the units’ doors protect against debris. Be sure to ask the facility manager about how their tenants were affected by the fires and what measures the facility took to clean up afterwards. The Ocean and Rust Westminster is a coastal city, so when looking for a storage unit, try to find one that is more inland. Ocean air has a high salt content, which can have a bad impact on things in your storage unit, especially if you’re storing things made out of metal. If you’re storing your bike, classic car, or RV, try to store in a facility that is farther from the coast. Surf’s up, Dude There are actually a lot more reasons for you to avoid storing things close to the beach, unless it's a kayak or something. First of all, there’s a lot of traffic around the beach on sunny days, which is pretty much always the case in Westminster. Even in the winter you’re bound to find that the beach is packed because it’s 80 degrees outside. In late July and early August, Huntington Beach , which is the closest beach to Westminster, has the U.S. Open of Surfing . It’s America’s largest pro surfing competition and attracts the world’s best surfers every year. The tournament lasts a few weeks and is generally attended by about 200,000 spectators. It’s a huge event in which there are live bands, vendors, and a sports expo. The preparations for this tournament start much in advance, which means that local storage units are filled with things that will be used by the people hosting the event. This also means huge traffic jams in and around the area, which will make it harder to get to your storage unit. If you’re looking to store things over the summer that you’ll need to get to fairly often, store them in facilities that are far from Huntington Beach so you’re not stuck in traffic with the beach boys and beach girls who are trying to attend the tournament. If you have things that you won’t be using at all during the summer, storing near the beach is not a problem. College Student Take Over Westminster is surrounded by 28 colleges and universities, and that’s only counting the ones that are in Orange County. As soon as you hit Los Angeles, which is only about 30 miles away, there’s a whole new district of schools. In Orange County alone, the University of California, Irvine, California State University Fullerton, and California State Long Beach have a cumulative population of about 90,000 students. That’s the population of three out of 28 schools, meaning there are tons of more students in the area. What this means is that storage facilities in Westminster and its surrounding areas are jam packed during the summer because that’s when students are using them the most. If you’re in need of storage during the summer, make sure you plan well in advance and find a unit before the students take them.
Storage FAQ's
Once you move in and feel that you need to move into a smaller or bigger space, storage facilities are happy to accommodate your move. Before renting a space, it is recommended that you speak to a storage facility representative to help you find the best sized unit for your needs. If things change through the course of your lease, they will help make the transition to your next unit as efficient and simple as possible. We also have a <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> that may answer some preliminary questions you may have.
Most storage facilities in Westminster accept deliveries for their customers so that they don't have to go through the process of moving every time they need something to be placed in their storage units. They will keep your items in the office and will inform you when they arrive so that you can place them in your storage unit at your convenience.
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 17' X 20' unit when you really need a 5' X 5' unit. Please reference our <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> for more information.
You have 32 facilities to choose from in Westminster. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in Westminster to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
Generally the prices of storage units in Westminster vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 57.5 and 390.5, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
Most facilities in Westminster schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
Most storage companies in Westminster only provide invoices upon request.
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
Drive-up storage units are typically more expensive and not as clean as interior units. Drive-up units are more exposed to the elements (water, dust, etc.) and are therefore not as clean as interior units. Interior units, on the other hand, have a much better climate. Essentially, the desire to rent a drive-up unit comes from clients thinking that they will be visiting their unit very frequently, which is surprisingly not the case. Most people don't come to their units as often as they think they will, so given the cost and cleanliness issues, it's better to rent an interior storage unit.
Yes, storage managers can provide you with tips and techniques on how to most efficiently utilize your storage space. Their hope is that you can have easy access to your items and that your storage space is worth every penny of your money.
No, no one in the storage facilities has access to your space unless you specifically ask them or give them the right to do so. For example, you may want them to have access to your unit for things you may want delivered directly to your unit.
No, storage facilities do not provide movers. However, managers and team members would be happy to provide you with a list of reliable and reasonably priced movers in Westminster. See our <a href='#'>resource guide</a> for movers in Westminster.
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in Westminster offer discounts to students, and discounts and different policies for active military members. Please call your local facility or see our <a href='/university-self-storage/'>students</a> and <a href='/military-self-storage/'>active military members</a> pages to get detailed and updated information.
Storage companies in Westminster offer a month-to-month lease. If for some reason you would like to cancel your lease during a particular month, please contact one of the facility managers to assist you.
In Westminster, there are 32 storage facilities, with a total of 78 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 5' X 5' to 17' X 20'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
No, storage facility employees do not have copies of the keys used for the units. If you lose your key, check with the facility for lock cutting fees. They may also be able to sell another lock and key to you.
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in Westminster are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within Westminster.
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in Westminster due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 39.74 to 48.2, which can dramatically affect things in your storage unit. For storing items such as wine, wooden items, electronics, metals, artwork, etc. storage facilities recommend that you rent a climate-controlled unit. For questions and more details, please contact a local facility.
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