This page lists five moving companies in Encinitas, California, chosen by a published method from public Google Maps data checked on November 9, 2026.[1] 2 of the five have addresses inside the city limits.[2] Ratings and review counts are shown as published on Google; this wiki does not write or edit reviews.
Selection rule: Businesses needed a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 25 reviews and a matching business category. Businesses with addresses inside the Encinitas city boundary are listed first, followed by businesses within 15 km of central Encinitas, because many trades serve the city from nearby business parks. Within each group they are ordered by a review-weighted score. Full details are in the methodology.
Listings
1. Finch Movers & Storage Encinitas
Local moving and storage company with an office on Second Street.
- Address
- 700 2nd St G, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (619) 614-7117
- Website
- finchmovingservices.com
- Google rating
- 5.0 from 52 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
2. Team Six International
Moving company on Birmingham Drive offering local and international moves.
- Address
- 120 Birmingham Dr Ste 120A, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 454-9777
- Website
- teamsixinternational.com
- Google rating
- 4.7 from 29 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
3. Must Have Movers
Carlsbad moving company handling local residential and commercial moves.
- Address
- 2382 Faraday Ave suit 200-12, Carlsbad, CA
- Serves Encinitas from
- Carlsbad (within 15 km of central Encinitas)[3]
- Phone
- (858) 888-6133
- Website
- musthave-movers.com
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 338 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
4. Top Shelf Delivery and Moving
Carlsbad moving and delivery company.
- Address
- 6351 Yarrow Dr Ste E, Carlsbad, CA
- Serves Encinitas from
- Carlsbad (within 15 km of central Encinitas)[3]
- Phone
- (760) 292-9210
- Website
- topshelfdeliveryandmoving.com
- Google rating
- 5.0 from 88 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
5. Cali Moving and Storage
Carlsbad moving and storage company.
- Address
- 5055 Avenida Encinas Ste 100, Carlsbad, CA
- Serves Encinitas from
- Carlsbad (within 15 km of central Encinitas)[3]
- Phone
- (619) 764-2680
- Website
- calimovingsd.com
- Google rating
- 4.8 from 56 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
Comparison
| Business | Located in | Rating | Reviews | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Movers & Storage Encinitas | Encinitas | 5.0 | 52 | (619) 614-7117 |
| Team Six International | Encinitas | 4.7 | 29 | (760) 454-9777 |
| Must Have Movers | Carlsbad | 4.9 | 338 | (858) 888-6133 |
| Top Shelf Delivery and Moving | Carlsbad | 5.0 | 88 | (760) 292-9210 |
| Cali Moving and Storage | Carlsbad | 4.8 | 56 | (619) 764-2680 |
Together the five listings have 563 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.88.[1]
Of the five listings, 2 have Encinitas addresses and 3 serve the city from Carlsbad.[3] Listed addresses cluster on 2nd St. The most-reviewed listing is Must Have Movers, with 338 Google reviews; the least-reviewed has 29.[1] Review counts reflect how long a business has been listed and how actively it asks customers for reviews, as well as customer satisfaction. Treat them as one signal among several.
Choosing a moving company in Encinitas
Movers serving Encinitas are often based in Carlsbad, so this page includes companies within 15 km after in-city firms. When hiring:
- Permit. Household-goods movers operating in California must hold a permit from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services; check it before booking.[4]
- Written estimate. California requires movers to provide a written estimate; binding estimates protect against surprise charges.
- Valuation. Understand basic liability versus full-value protection.
- Access. Narrow Leucadia and Cardiff streets and hillside driveways may need a shuttle truck; mention this when booking.
Common questions
- What are red flags with movers?
- Warning signs include no written estimate, a large cash deposit, no California household-goods permit, an estimate given without seeing your belongings, and a truck with no company name. Check the mover's permit with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services.
- What to ask movers before hiring?
- Ask for the permit number, whether the estimate is binding, what valuation coverage is included, whether crews are employees, how stairs, long carries or narrow streets are charged, and the cancellation policy.
- How far in advance should I book movers?
- Four to eight weeks is typical, and more for summer and end-of-month dates, which are the busiest periods. Short local moves can sometimes be booked a week or two ahead.
- Do movers pack your stuff?
- Most full-service movers offer packing as an add-on, billed by the hour plus materials. Some offer partial packing for fragile items only.
- Is there a train from San Diego airport to Encinitas?
- There is no direct train. Travellers usually take a bus or ride-share from the airport to the Santa Fe Depot or Old Town and then the Coaster north to Encinitas station.
See also
- Auto repair shops
- Massage therapists and spas
- Hair salons
- Yoga studios
- Pilates studios
- All business categories
- How listings are chosen
Notes and sources
- Google Maps business profiles (ratings, review counts, addresses, phones). Google Maps, retrieved November 9, 2026.
- TIGERweb: Encinitas city (GEOID 0622678). U.S. Census Bureau.
- Census Geocoder (coordinates to incorporated place). U.S. Census Bureau.
- Household Goods Movers. California Bureau of Household Goods and Services.