California

Boat Storage in California

California gives a boat owner plenty of rope and just as much sun to fray it. This directory lists 730 boat storage facilities across the state, averaging 4.6 stars from people who actually keep rigs there. Covered, indoor and outdoor spots are all on the board. What you pick depends on whether your hull sits in the Central Valley heat or near the coast, and how much of the off-season you plan to spend tinkering.

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Top-rated facilities

Golden Triangle Self Storage in San Diego, CA

Golden Triangle Self Storage

10345 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego, CA ★ 5.0 (974 Google reviews)

Clean, well-run storage north of I-805 with drive-up units, RV and boat parking, and a free move-in truck.

Boat Climate controlled
Porterville Storage in Porterville, CA

Porterville Storage

310 W Gibbons Ave, Porterville, CA ★ 5.0 (869 Google reviews)

Porterville Storage offers covered, enclosed, and outdoor RV and boat parking off Highway 190, rated 5.0 from 869 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Dump stationWash bayClimate controlled
Everest Self Storage - Anaheim in Anaheim, CA

Everest Self Storage - Anaheim

1515 S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA ★ 5.0 (645 Google reviews)

RV and boat storage in Anaheim with 24/7 access, security cameras, and friendly staff, rated 5.0 from 645 reviews.

Boat 24/7 access
Public Storage in Pasadena, CA

Public Storage

171 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA ★ 4.9 (2,556 Google reviews)

Pasadena Public Storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor RV spots, gated access, and a 4.9-star rating from 2,500+ reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Public Storage in Van Nuys, CA

Public Storage

8200 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA ★ 4.9 (1,151 Google reviews)

Van Nuys self-storage with RV, boat, and car parking, rated 4.9 stars by 1,151 reviewers.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Public Storage in Orange, CA

Public Storage

1600 N Glassell St, Orange, CA ★ 4.9 (1,015 Google reviews)

Public Storage in Orange offers RV, boat and car storage with gated access, cameras and well-reviewed staff.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasWell lit
Public Storage in San Diego, CA

Public Storage

1925 54th St, San Diego, CA ★ 4.9 (978 Google reviews)

San Diego Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV, boat and car storage, gated access and staff reviewers call helpful.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessClimate controlledWell lit
Public Storage in San Jose, CA

Public Storage

1500 Story Rd, San Jose, CA ★ 4.9 (965 Google reviews)

San Jose Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV and boat parking, gated and lit, rated 4.9 from 965 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Public Storage in Santa Clara, CA

Public Storage

1955 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA ★ 4.9 (961 Google reviews)

Santa Clara RV storage with gated access, 24/7 entry, and staff praised for being helpful and friendly.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Chula Vista, CA

Public Storage

2317 Main St, Chula Vista, CA ★ 4.9 (884 Google reviews)

Chula Vista Public Storage offers RV, boat, and vehicle storage with gated access and a helpful on-site team.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessClimate controlledWell lit
US Storage Centers in Redondo Beach, CA

US Storage Centers

1415 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA ★ 4.9 (875 Google reviews)

Redondo Beach storage with outdoor RV and boat parking, praised for secure grounds and helpful staff.

OutdoorBoat 24/7 access
Encinitas Self Storage in Encinitas, CA

Encinitas Self Storage

911 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA ★ 4.9 (861 Google reviews)

Clean, secure self-storage in Encinitas with drive-up exterior units and RV and boat storage options.

Boat
Public Storage in Los Angeles, CA

Public Storage

300 Avery St, Los Angeles, CA ★ 4.9 (853 Google reviews)

LA self-storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots, gated access, and a manager reviewers keep praising by name.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Public Storage in Montebello, CA

Public Storage

1012 S Maple Ave, Montebello, CA ★ 4.9 (843 Google reviews)

Montebello Public Storage offers RV, boat, and car storage with gated access and a highly rated team.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Price Self Storage in Solana Beach, CA

Price Self Storage

533 Stevens Ave W, Solana Beach, CA ★ 4.9 (717 Google reviews)

Solana Beach self-storage with indoor RV units, boat storage, and a 4.9-star rating from 717 reviews.

IndoorOutdoorBoatCar
Public Storage in San Jose, CA

Public Storage

2255 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA ★ 4.9 (700 Google reviews)

San Jose Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots, gated and lit, rated 4.9 from about 700 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Public Storage in Santa Clara, CA

Public Storage

3033 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA ★ 4.9 (665 Google reviews)

Santa Clara Public Storage with gated, lit RV storage and a 4.9-star rating from 665 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
South Coast Self-Storage in Santa Ana, CA

South Coast Self-Storage

3480 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA ★ 4.9 (662 Google reviews)

Santa Ana self-storage with gated 24-hour access and 662 reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Boat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Gardena, CA

Public Storage

14209 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA ★ 4.9 (652 Google reviews)

Gardena Public Storage with gated RV, boat and car storage, rated 4.9 from 652 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Public Storage in San Leandro, CA

Public Storage

2011 Marina Blvd, San Leandro, CA ★ 4.9 (643 Google reviews)

San Leandro Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV parking, gated 24/7 access and a 4.9 rating from 643 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Whittier, CA

Public Storage

12320 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA ★ 4.9 (636 Google reviews)

Whittier storage yard with covered, indoor and outdoor spaces, gated access and a 4.9-star rating from 636 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Purely Storage in Blythe, CA

Purely Storage

225 S Carlton Ave, Blythe, CA ★ 4.9 (596 Google reviews)

Blythe self-storage with RV and boat spaces, a 4.9-star rating from nearly 600 reviews.

Boat
Public Storage in Campbell, CA

Public Storage

175 Curtner Ave, Campbell, CA ★ 4.9 (587 Google reviews)

Campbell self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spaces, gated keypad access and a well-reviewed on-site team.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Devon Self Storage Sacramento, California in Sacramento, CA

Devon Self Storage Sacramento, California

4111 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA ★ 4.9 (574 Google reviews)

Sacramento self-storage with covered and indoor boat and RV parking, gated access, and a 4.9-star rating from 574 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Long Beach, CA

Public Storage

3207 E South St, Long Beach, CA ★ 4.9 (554 Google reviews)

Long Beach Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV and boat space, gated and lit, rated 4.9 from 554 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit

What the 730 facilities look like

The mix here is broader than most states. Of the 730 listings, 388 are outdoor, 292 are indoor and 260 are covered, so there is real choice between a cheap open slot and a building with a roof and walls. About 253 facilities advertise 24/7 gate access, which matters if you launch early or pull in after dark. You will also see trailer storage (64 listings) and vehicle storage (339), useful if the tow rig needs a home alongside the boat. Ratings average 4.6, and a few names show heavy review counts. Look at the gate hours before you commit. A facility that closes at 6 p.m. can quietly cost you a fishing morning.

Pick a roof for the sun

Outdoor storage is the cheap route and fine for a tin boat or a trailer. For anything with gelcoat, canvas or vinyl, the California sun does slow damage: faded tops, cracked seats, brittle covers. Covered storage blocks the worst of it, and indoor storage keeps a boat out of hail, dust and leaf drop entirely. If you go outdoor, a fitted cover and a UV-resistant treatment on the seats go a long way. Ask whether the ground drains, since a winter storm can leave a boat sitting in a puddle. None of that is a rule, just what decades of storing fiberglass teaches you.

Names that come up often

Golden Triangle Self Storage holds a 5.0 rating across 974 reviews and lists climate and boat storage. Porterville Storage also sits at 5.0 with 869 reviews and adds a dump and wash station, which is more than most facilities bother with. Everest Self Storage in Anaheim is 5.0 across 645 reviews with 24/7 access. Several Public Storage locations carry 4.9 ratings with review counts in the thousands, and they list gated, lit and camera-equipped sites. Big review counts are not everything. Read a few recent ones for how the gate and the yard actually run.

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Questions people ask

How many boat storage facilities are in California?

The directory lists 730 boat storage facilities across California. Of those, 388 offer outdoor storage, 292 offer indoor and 260 offer covered spots. Ratings average 4.6, and about 253 facilities advertise 24/7 gate access for early launches and late returns.

How many places have indoor storage?

292 of the 730 listings include indoor storage, which is the smallest of the three main types but still a large pool to choose from. Indoor space costs more and fills up, so call ahead if you need a building rather than a covered slot.

Is outdoor storage hard on a boat in California?

Sun does the most wear: faded gelcoat, cracked vinyl and brittle canvas. A fitted cover and UV treatment on seats help. Ask whether the yard drains well, since standing water after a storm is worse than the heat. Covered storage cuts most of the UV exposure if the budget allows.

What should I check before signing?

Gate hours, lighting and cameras, and whether the site is gated. Confirm your insurance covers the boat at that address. Look at recent reviews for how the yard is kept. A wash station, like the one at Porterville Storage, is a nice extra when you trailer in from a lake.