California

Car & Vehicle Storage in California

California gives you 675 places to park a car, truck, boat or trailer, and the average rating sits at 4.7 across the state. That is a deep bench, which means you can be picky about gate hours, cover and distance from home. Most spots are gated, many run cameras, and a fair number let you pull in at any hour. Store the rig where it stays dry and reachable.

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675Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
32624/7 gate access
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Top-rated facilities

Extra Space Storage in San Diego, CA

Extra Space Storage

3883 Sherman St, San Diego, CA ★ 4.9 (4,116 Google reviews)

San Diego self-storage on Sherman St with vehicle parking and a 4.9 rating from over 4,000 reviews.

Car Gated 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
Extra Space Storage in Palm Desert, CA

Extra Space Storage

39700 Garand Ln, Palm Desert, CA ★ 5.0 (318 Google reviews)

Palm Desert self-storage with vehicle and boat parking, rated 5.0 from 318 Google reviews, many praising manager Stephanie.

Car
Extra Space Storage in Oceanside, CA

Extra Space Storage

3091 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA ★ 4.9 (1,679 Google reviews)

Oceanside self-storage on Oceanside Blvd near El Camino Real, rated 4.9 from 1,679 reviews, with gated access and vehicle storage.

Car Gated access
US Storage Centers in Carson, CA

US Storage Centers

21640 S Wilmington Ave, Carson, CA ★ 4.9 (1,522 Google reviews)

RV and boat storage in Carson with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,500 reviews, praised for helpful staff and a clean, secure facility.

CarClimate Gated accessVideo camerasBoats welcome
SmartStop Self Storage in Lancaster, CA

SmartStop Self Storage

43745 Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA ★ 4.9 (1,470 Google reviews)

Lancaster self storage with climate control, cameras and a 4.9 rating from about 1,470 Google reviews.

Car Video camerasClimate controlled
Extra Space Storage in Riverside, CA

Extra Space Storage

11215 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA ★ 4.9 (1,409 Google reviews)

Clean, secure self storage on Indiana Ave in Riverside with vehicle storage and a large choice of unit sizes.

Car
Extra Space Storage in Santa Maria, CA

Extra Space Storage

401 Farnel Rd, Santa Maria, CA ★ 4.9 (1,275 Google reviews)

RV and vehicle storage on Farnel Rd in Santa Maria with a 4.9-star rating from 1,275 reviews.

Car
StorQuest Self Storage in Bakersfield, CA

StorQuest Self Storage

4601 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA ★ 4.9 (1,236 Google reviews)

Bakersfield self-storage on White Lane with RV, boat and auto parking plus 24/7 access.

Car Gated access24/7 accessBoats welcome
Extra Space Storage in Oceanside, CA

Extra Space Storage

4705 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA ★ 4.9 (1,162 Google reviews)

Oceanside self storage with RV, trailer and boat parking, a dump station and a 4.9-star rating from over 1,100 reviews.

Car Dump station
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
Extra Space Storage in Hemet, CA

Extra Space Storage

750 S Sanderson Ave, Hemet, CA ★ 4.9 (1,145 Google reviews)

Hemet self-storage with indoor units and vehicle parking, rated 4.9 from over 1,100 reviews.

IndoorCar
StorQuest Self Storage in Indio, CA

StorQuest Self Storage

83614 Dr Carreon Blvd, Indio, CA ★ 4.9 (1,141 Google reviews)

Indio self-storage with covered RV spots, 24/7 access, and a 4.9-star rating from over 1,100 reviews.

CoveredCar Gated access24/7 accessClimate controlled
Extra Space Storage in La Quinta, CA

Extra Space Storage

46600 Adams St, La Quinta, CA ★ 4.9 (1,081 Google reviews)

Clean, secure self storage in La Quinta with vehicle parking and a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews.

Car
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
Extra Space Storage in Temecula, CA

Extra Space Storage

41704 Overland Dr, Temecula, CA ★ 4.9 (997 Google reviews)

Temecula self-storage with vehicle and drive-up options, a 4.9-star rating, and staff reviewers keep praising by name.

Car Well 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
US Storage Centers in Carson, CA

US Storage Centers

17106 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA ★ 4.9 (918 Google reviews)

Carson self-storage with indoor units, 24/7 gated access, and a 4.9-star rating from 918 reviews.

IndoorCar Gated access24/7 access
Extra Space Storage in Corona, CA

Extra Space Storage

250 N Cota St, Corona, CA ★ 4.9 (910 Google reviews)

Corona self-storage with outdoor vehicle parking, a 4.9-star rating, and staff reviewers call patient and helpful.

OutdoorCar
StorQuest Self Storage in Camarillo, CA

StorQuest Self Storage

151 N Lewis Rd, Camarillo, CA ★ 4.9 (888 Google reviews)

Camarillo self storage with gated 24/7 access, ground-floor units and a staff reviewers keep praising by name.

Car Gated access24/7 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
Extra Space Storage in North Hollywood, CA

Extra Space Storage

13434 Saticoy St, North Hollywood, CA ★ 4.9 (878 Google reviews)

North Hollywood self-storage with indoor and outdoor vehicle parking, a high Google rating, and staff reviewers keep praising by name.

IndoorOutdoorCar Gated accessVideo cameras
Extra Space Storage in Murrieta, CA

Extra Space Storage

38370 Winchester Rd, Murrieta, CA ★ 4.9 (873 Google reviews)

Clean, well-lit Murrieta storage on Winchester Rd with a 4.9 rating from 873 reviews and a staff reviewers keep praising.

Car Gated accessWell lit

What the California counts look like

Outdoor spaces lead here at 437, with indoor at 341 and covered at 257, so you have real choices about how much roof you want over the paint. Boat storage shows up 339 times and trailer storage 63, which tracks with a state full of lakes and coastline. Climate-controlled spots are fewer at 38, and semi parking is also 38. If your rig is a project car or something with a soft top, the covered and indoor numbers are where you should start looking. If it is a beater trailer that lives outside anyway, outdoor is fine and usually easier to find.

Access hours and gate details

326 of the listings offer 24/7 gate access. That is roughly half, so it is not a given. Ask before you sign, especially if you plan to hook up a boat at 5 a.m. or pull a trailer after a late job. A gate that closes at 7 p.m. can turn a simple retrieval into a next-day errand. Also confirm whether the gate uses a keypad code, a card or an app, and what happens if your phone dies. Walk the route from the gate to your space once in daylight. Tight turns and low branches are the things people forget to check.

Big names that show up often

Extra Space Storage appears in the top spots several times, including a 4.9 with 4,116 reviews and another at 5.0 with 318. Public Storage rates 4.9 across 2,556 reviews and covers covered, indoor, outdoor, boat and vehicle types, with gated and lit features. US Storage Centers scores 4.9 over 1,522 reviews with gates, cameras, climate control and boat space. SmartStop Self Storage sits at 4.9 with 1,470 reviews and lists cameras and climate. These are facilities with track records, not guarantees, so read recent reviews for your specific site.

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Questions people ask

How many car and vehicle storage facilities are in California?

There are 675 listed across the state, with an average rating of 4.7. That includes 437 outdoor, 341 indoor and 257 covered options, plus 339 boat and 63 trailer spaces, so you can narrow by the type of rig you need to park.

How many places offer 24/7 gate access?

326 of the 675 listings offer 24/7 gate access. That leaves plenty that keep set hours, so confirm the schedule before booking if you need to move a trailer or boat outside normal times.

Is covered or indoor storage worth it in California?

Sun and UV wear on tires, paint and gelcoat even in mild climates, so covered or indoor space helps if the rig sits for weeks. Covered shows up 257 times and indoor 341, so both are easy to find. Outdoor at 437 is the most common and the simplest to book.

What should I check before signing at a facility?

Walk the drive from gate to space, look at turn radius and overhead branches, and test the gate code. Ask how they handle access if you lose a card or phone. Confirm your insurance covers the vehicle off your property, and plan a battery maintainer for long sits.