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Proudly serving Carlsbad and the surrounding 100‑mile region
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Movers By The Sea delivers precision local relocation solutions engineered around The Foothills' specific street layouts, gated community access requirements, and active family environments.
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Executing a successful project for The Foothills moving requires strategic logistical planning. Navigating the neighborhood's planned streetscapes, specific HOA parking guidelines, and multi-level floor plans presents unique truck placement and loading requirements. As experienced local professionals, we analyze your cul-de-sac design, driveway incline, and property access before moving day to ensure highly organized loading and unloading.
From expansive single-family residences near the Swim Club to modern properties throughout the community, our crews protect interior surfaces with heavy-duty neoprene floor runners, wall padding, and door jamb guards. We maintain a clean and pristine environment throughout your entire relocation process.
Whether you are upgrading your square footage within Carlsbad, downsizing, or require dedicated The Foothills moving services for delicate items, our full-time, background-checked crews handle your belongings with uncompromised care. When comparing The Foothills moving companies, our commitment to protective execution and strict timeline management stands apart.
Full-Service Local & Long-Distance Moving Solutions
Complete packing, secure transport, and specialty moving options designed exclusively for Carlsbad homeowners.
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Residential Moving
Dedicated door-to-door transport utilizing air-ride suspension trucks to protect high-value furniture, appliances, and personal items across North County routes.
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Professional Packing Services
Our specialists use double-walled dish boxes, custom wardrobe containers, and high-density bubble wrap to secure fragile glass, artwork, and kitchenware.
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Specialty & Office Relocations
Structured commercial and home-office moving, featuring complete furniture disassembly, custom crating, and full COI documentation for HOA compliance.
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We hold active state permits and carry complete general liability, cargo, and worker’s compensation insurance to protect your investment.
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We never use day labor or third-party brokers. Every move is performed by trained, background-checked employees focused on heavy lifting precision.
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Clear, binding estimates with zero hidden fees, extra stair surcharges, or unexpected fuel costs. You know your exact line-item costs upfront.
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Our fleets operate daily across The Foothills residential tracts, local school districts, and adjacent North County San Diego neighborhoods:
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Calavera Hills
Robertson Ranch
Bressi Ranch
Carlsbad Village
Tamarack
Aviara
La Costa
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Reviews
Let the first memory in your new home be filled with joy and no regrets.
Mark M.
00:48 12 Nov 26
Movers by the Sea helped me with a large 2 day move including packing and moving. They did an amazing job. Shout out to Kenny
Karla O.
00:48 12 Nov 26
We have used these movers twice now, and both experiences have been great! They are such nice, friendly guys, very professional, and work incredibly fast. They made the whole moving process easy and stress-free. We truly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable movers. We would definitely use them again!
Linda B.
18:24 05 Nov 26
My experience was SPECTACULAR! It’s a stressful time and they made it All SO easy!!! Thank you!!!
Emily Rose S.
20:55 31 Oct 26
Stop right here. You have found the best movers in Movers by the Sea. Movers can be terrible, everything from never showing up, breaking things, and the list goes on. Movers By the Sea are professionals. They are excellent. For example, they showed up on time and not a nut and bolt was lost taking furniture down and back together. Everything was accounted for. I refer all my real estate clients. This is our second move with Movers By the Sea and we will ring them again. Thank you so much, Bryce, Jamar, Ben, Roberto, and Elena. We are so grateful for your hard work and organization. The best. The Schiller Family
Haley C.
18:47 31 Oct 26
Amazing moving service! They packed, loaded, and unloaded everything for me and even arranged everything how I wanted. Super nice and friendly and I felt that my belongings were very safe with them. Would totally recommend and will use them again for my next move, Kenny & Damon were amazing😊 Thank you!!
Emily Grace S.
16:30 31 Oct 26
movers by the sea helped make a stressful time a breeze! thanks for helping get us set up in our new home 😊
Missy M.
23:25 29 Oct 26
Kenny was super thorough and kind. Job well done! On time and on schedule.
Mark B. S.
20:53 28 Oct 26
Tristan & Clayton were amazing, patient, strong & Handsome. They were fabulous!Mark The Shark 🦈, the gangster from the Windy City, Frank Sinatra’s kinda town! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🧹🧹🌞🌞😊😊✅✅
Travis Ehlers, DC, C.
15:39 28 Oct 26
Top quality service. They are very professional and moved everything with care. Highly recommended!
Erin E.
20:08 24 Oct 26
Incredibly helpful! Punctual. Job well done!
Clara K.
16:50 24 Oct 26
The crew was super friendly and did an awesome job with the move and expertly packed the POD to make sure everything fit and was secure!
Christine
01:04 24 Oct 26
Kenny and Orion were Professional, helpful and respectful of our moving needs. They went above and beyond-highly recommend!!
Scott C.
21:03 20 Oct 26
Great crew! Speedy job! Great communication!
simone V.
18:34 15 Oct 26
I had an amazing experience with Movers by the Sea today! A huge shoutout to Mikey, Marco, and Orion for doing such an incredible job!These three guys were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Professional, hardworking, efficient, and extremely careful with all our furniture and belongings. They made what could have been a stressful moving day feel smooth and easy.What impressed me the most was their positive attitude, teamwork, and attention to detail. They genuinely cared about doing a great job, and it showed every step of the way.I couldn’t be happier with the service we received. Movers by the Sea is lucky to have such an outstanding crew!Thank you again, Mikey, Marco, and Orion! You guys were awesome! I highly recommend Movers by the Sea to anyone looking for reliable, professional movers. Definitely a five-star experience!
Joy V.
18:05 15 Oct 26
Very efficient and pleasant to work with.
JOHN S.
18:27 13 Oct 26
When a key piece of electronics mistakenly got packed, they opened every box to find it prior to loading, and still completed the move on time. All very friendly and affable with great attitudes. They gave us white glove service, packing, moving, and unpacking. I highly recommend them!
Jayanthi
00:52 12 Oct 26
Friendly staff, got the job done quick. As expected. SatisfyingMovers names are Clayton, Marco, Kalob
Biff H.
17:57 11 Oct 26
Movers were prompt professional and courteous. They lived up to their reputation and made our move very easy! I would definitely recommend them to others!
Karen B.
17:50 10 Oct 26
These guys just help to move my Mom’s home contents to storage. The things that didn’t go to Assisted Living. They were great. Professional, kind, easy to work with. I’d used them before a couple of years ago. Highly recommended!
Bernard
00:08 10 Oct 26
Movers by the Sea did a fantastic job helping us move our furniture for us! They were very carful and considerate!
Tim M.
20:09 09 Oct 26
These guys were great and efficient. Took care of all my stuff and had a great spirit while they did it. Tristan, Orion, Damon, and Celso were amazing
Ann S.
23:03 03 Oct 26
So helpful! Excellent work! Thank you!
Nico R.
23:00 03 Oct 26
Literally best movers Ive ever experienced.Thoughtful, polite, and fast. I’m so blown away.They even asked when our baby naps so they could pack around her nap time. INSANE. USE THEM NOW.
Mahi T.
23:00 03 Oct 26
Absolutely excellent! Efficient, respectful, careful! All the things. Highly recommend
Mattison Q.
20:47 02 Oct 26
These movers are excellent. Highly recommend.
Bill R.
21:07 30 Sep 26
These guys do great work. I will hire these guys again; Tristan, Celsius, Ben, Jamar.
Elizabeth M.
18:15 30 Sep 26
Kenny, Richard, and Elena were amazing! From logistics to packing, organization, and moving, they knocked it out of the park. Great experience and would definitely use them again! Thank you Kenny, Rich, and Elena for all your help!
Johnny M.
17:39 29 Sep 26
great experience! fast & friendly, and Kenny is the man!update: used this service a second time, and they did not disappoint! huge shoutout to Tristin, Bryce and Benjamin so working so diligently (and finding a way to fit everything into our pod 😅). 10/10 service!
Dan M.
21:27 28 Sep 26
We used MBTS for the third time. Each time has been as good as the last. They are super friendly, did a great job packing and wrapping furniture. We have recommended them to friends and family, and will use them again when another need inevitably comes up.
Alison A.
15:34 28 Sep 26
Great job would highly recommend. We live in a space with complicated stairs. Tristan, Mikey and Orion were super professional, knowledgeable and got the pieces easily around multiple flights of tight stairs. Will definitely use again.
Jason C.
18:18 27 Sep 26
Marco and Clayton were awesome. Assembled all of our furniture extremely quickly and efficiently! Would absolutely recommend
Riley V.
19:49 26 Sep 26
Second time using Movers by the Sea! Always reliable, on time and friendly guys. Trustworthy movers that make moving fun. Grateful to have found this local business!My favorite crew is Mikey, Bear, Celso, Max, and Larry! Thanks guys!Edit: Used Movers by the Sea againTristen, Bryce, Damen, Celso was our team this time.Great experience again! Could not recommend them more.
Tejaravi P.
19:35 26 Sep 26
Had a great experience with Movers by the Sea! They helped us move from our old house into our new home, and everything went smoothly. The team was professional, friendly, and took great care of our stuff. Would definitely recommend them!
Lisa W.
03:20 26 Sep 26
They were efficient, kind, and extremely hard workers! Honestly by far the best company I’ve worked with. Great, wholesome group who kept my furniture safe. Even made sure my dog was taken care of. Would highly recommend! Thank you so much to Tristan and Bryce 😊
Julie V.
20:22 25 Sep 26
Movers by the sea were very careful with my nice furniture and very friendly. I highly recommend them for your move ᵕ̈
Kathy Judy (.
20:02 24 Sep 26
Very polite and professional...2nd time using this co
Christine M.
16:21 24 Sep 26
Movers by the Sea did an excellent job. Every step was flawless. Excellent communication before and during. My move only required unloading of a pod but they were more helpful than I hoped for. Clayton and Celso were professional and friendly. They took great care of every box and item. I wish I had this team when I started my journey 1000 miles away. I highly recommend this team.
Anita P.
23:18 23 Sep 26
Clayton and Marco went above and beyond! They were amazing, polite and very helpful!
Alix T.
00:04 23 Sep 26
These guys are pros. Helped me moved my 3 bed house into POD storage. They were meticulous with protecting, wrapping, and packing everything safely. Would definitely recommend and use again.
gordon T.
22:55 19 Sep 26
Tristan and Celco were great. Professional and fast! Also super nice and friendly 10/10.
Amy K.
19:14 15 Sep 26
9/15/26 Update--Had them back out to consolidate from 2 pods to one and repack/move a few more things. Courteous, logistically efficient. Recommend again.Very professional and efficient. Friendly, polite, respectful. Would use again and recommend.
A P.
17:45 11 Sep 26
Fast, responsive, respectful, efficient, what more could you ask for!!! They worked with me on my available time frame, and got the job done perfectly! No time was wasted! 10 out of 10 recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amber D.
00:15 09 Sep 26
We had such a great experience with Movers by the Sea! We recently moved from San Clemente down to Encinitas, and with a crew of six guys, I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.The entire crew was awesome — friendly, professional, efficient, and incredibly hardworking. Moving can be so stressful, especially with kids and an entire house to pack up, but they made the whole process feel so much easier. They handled everything with care, worked incredibly well together, and kept a great attitude from start to finish.I really appreciated how respectful and helpful everyone was throughout the entire move. They worked quickly without making us feel like anything was being rushed or handled carelessly.I would absolutely recommend Movers by the Sea to anyone looking for a reliable, professional moving company. We’re so grateful for all their help getting us into our new home in Encinitas!
Marissa R.
20:30 08 Sep 26
We had a great experience with Movers by the Sea! Tristan, Ryan, Mikey and Bryce were fast and professional. They did an excellent job moving a 200lb table up a flight of stairs. We will definitely be using them again!Update: We used Movers by the Sea again. We had a great experience, especially considering all the stairs in our new place. Highly recommend!
Andrew M.
20:30 08 Sep 26
Great experience with Movers By The Sea. Tristan, Bryce, Orion, and Mikey showed up right on time, were super friendly, and kept great communication throughout the entire process. They handled all of my belongings with care and worked fast while staying completely professional. Highly recommend this team.Update:Used Movers by the Sea again for second part of the move and the team was excellent. Another friendly team who were highly professional and cautious with our property.
Megan H.
18:43 05 Sep 26
We had an excellent experience with this company! Our place was cleared out and packed away quickly and with ease. Highly recommend for moving services.
Paul C.
18:36 03 Sep 26
Clayton and Marco were awessome. They went beyond the call of duty in several situations highly recommend this company!
Doug B.
23:19 02 Sep 26
Easy to work with, stayed on time and on task, took great care of our belongings.
Kenny H.
19:47 28 Aug 26
Orion and Bryce did an awesome job helping me move everything from my apartment into my storage unit. They were professional, friendly, and worked quickly while still taking great care of all my belongings. They made sure everything was handled carefully and did a great job organizing and fitting everything into the storage unit.The entire move went smoothly, and they made what could have been a stressful day a lot easier. I really appreciate their hard work and would definitely recommend Orion and Bryce to anyone needing movers. 5 stars!
isaac N.
16:07 27 Aug 26
These guys are fantastic. They moved me about a month ago, and I had such a good experience that we hired them again to move Jenine today.Both moves have been smooth, efficient, and extremely professional. They show up on time, work quickly without being careless, communicate well, and actually seem to care about your stuff. Moving is usually miserable, but they’ve made it about as painless as it can be.After using them twice, I’d absolutely recommend them and would hire them again without hesitation.
Monica B.
04:51 27 Aug 26
I was very please with Movers By The Sea. I submitted my request for a move at 7:30pm and needed the crew at 8am the next day. The movers were prompt, on time, and ready to go. They took their time wrapping everything and took care of every item. The booking was so easy as well and I was able to be accommodated late into the evening, which I appreciated!
Allison O.
20:30 22 Aug 26
Movers by the Sea was incredibly helpful coordinating our move and answered all our questions ahead of time. They were early on the day of the move and finished quickly with a super friendly crew led by Kenny who was awesome. Would definitely recommend them!
Kyle O.
20:29 22 Aug 26
Kenny and team were amazing! They showed up on time, organized, and took care of all our belongings. Highly recommend them.
Diane M.
16:12 21 Aug 26
Movers by the Sea have gone above and beyond to make this move as easy as possible. They were incredibly helpful not only with moving everything, but even while unpacking—organizing the kitchen boxes by pantry items, dishes, silverware, etc. so everything would be easier to unload and put away. They’ve been thoughtful, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!
Kara Ann B.
16:09 21 Aug 26
We’ve had such a great experience with Movers by the Sea. The booking process was very simple, and Elena was extremely helpful in recommending and adjusting the crew size to make sure we had the right team for our move.Kenny has been great as well, very knowledgeable, responsive, and willing to go above and beyond. They’ve been helpful with not only the move itself, but also offering practical advice to make the transition and storage process easier. It’s clear they take pride in their work and genuinely care about their customers. I would highly recommend them!
Casey J.
21:07 16 Aug 26
This team was incredible!! They were professional, efficient and so kind! I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Erica P.
22:19 15 Aug 26
Zach & Celso were amazing! I had a very expensive medical device that they took such great care of. I’m so glad I booked with movers by the sea. I’ll be using them again for any of my business & home moves. Thank you so much!
James K.
22:18 15 Aug 26
I had a great experience with Movers by the Sea! Zach and Celso were friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. They worked efficiently while still taking the time to make sure everything was handled carefully.What stood out most was their attention to detail. They took extra care protecting and securing my belongings, including some very heavy and valuable equipment, and made sure everything arrived safely and was placed exactly where I wanted it. They were careful throughout the entire move and never made me feel like they were rushing to get the job done.Zach and Celso were also genuinely nice guys and easy to work with, which made the entire moving process much less stressful. I really appreciated the care and effort they put into everything.I would absolutely recommend Movers by the Sea. Excellent service, great attention to detail, and a professional and friendly crew. Thank you, Zach and Celso, for making the move go so smoothly
Heidi D
20:53 15 Aug 26
Bryce, Kenny, Charlie and Damon were the dream team!
Dean O
16:00 15 Aug 26
Movers By The Sea did an absolutely outstanding job unloading our four 16-foot POD containers! The entire team worked quickly, efficiently, and professionally while making sure every item was handled with care. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process, and their knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent customer service really stood out. Even after a long cross-country move, they made the unloading process smooth and stress-free.What impressed me most was that Movers By The Sea were the only moving company in the area able to adjust their schedule to accommodate our arrival while still offering the best price in town. That flexibility and commitment to their customers made a huge difference for our family. I will absolutely use them again the next time we move, and I most definitely recommend Movers By The Sea to anyone in the area looking for a professional, dependable, and reasonably priced moving company. They truly earned a 5-star review! Thanks to Mrs. Elena and her entire crew!
Jordan M.
18:56 14 Aug 26
Easy to work with, reliable and were able to help us out last minute. Would definitely recommend! This was our first experience with movers and very satisfied will be using next time
Cody E.
18:52 14 Aug 26
The movers did a great job. They moved a Pod from Storage into our house. It took about half a day from start to finish. They guys are also all very chill and nice
Mina S.
22:27 13 Aug 26
We have hired them several times because we needed to move our furniture and other belongings back and forth between our home and a storage unit. They always arrived on time with a large truck. They worked quickly and efficiently, and it was clear that they knew exactly how to load and unload everything properly. Even though some boxes were crushed from being moved back and forth so many times, they carefully adjusted and stacked everything to make it fit safely. They were responsible, professional, and communicated well throughout the process. They also finished the job on time as promised. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable moving company!
Jennifer T.
23:42 12 Aug 26
Kenny and Tito did an amazing job!Made a very painful move less stressful. They packed my kitchen and loaded my pod for pick-up.Thank you!
Mother M.
19:20 10 Aug 26
Fast, friendly, efficient…will use again
Wendy O.
02:15 07 Aug 26
Very efficient and hard working crew. Total transparency regarding pricing.
alona F.
00:42 06 Aug 26
Best movers I've ever used. Very professional and accurate quote. No surprises.
J F.
21:21 05 Aug 26
Friendly and competent movers. Placed items in a well-thought-out manner into our storage unit. We will definitely be using them for our next move
Kennedi K.
22:08 03 Aug 26
professional and moved all the furniture with care. would recommend
Michael M.
01:18 02 Aug 26
amazing experience, friendly hardworking, and funny
Diane V.
16:37 31 Jul 26
Charlie and Celso did a great job moving many pieces of bulky heavy furniture downstairs for us. We moved 3 rooms of furniture to prepare for painting and reflooring. They both took great care to protect against damage and worked as a team to finish the job quickly. I highly recommend their services.
Janet S.
23:15 29 Jul 26
Great movers, they go above and beyond. Highly recommend
Kerryanne T.
19:02 29 Jul 26
Movers by the Sea made our move smooth and everything arrived in perfect condition. Orion, Tristan, Zach, Charlie, Celso, and Jacob packed all of our furniture securely and quickly. They were very patient with us as we downsized and they helped configure everything in our new places.I highly recommend them!
Becky B
20:11 28 Jul 26
This is year TWO with using Movers By the Sea. Tristan and Marco were efficient and friendly made this another easy move. See you next year!!
Susie S.
23:31 27 Jul 26
My team of Mikey, Orion, Celso, Charlie, Tristan, Jacob & Marco from Movers by the Sea were absolutely awesome! They were so careful with wrapping all the furniture, rolling out the “red carpet” for the floors, and even offering some interior design solutions for a small space. I would absolutely not hesitate to use Movers by the Sea for your next move. Thanks guys!
Cara S.
18:32 25 Jul 26
Marco and Tristan were amazing! Positive attitudes, very efficient, and good communication. I trust them completely with my heavy and fragile furniture.
Sheeva G.
17:47 25 Jul 26
Such a great experience from start to finish! I needed help with an urgent move from my house to a storage unit and called Movers by the Sea with less than 48 hours notice.Everyone I dealt with from the team that helped set up the move to the team of movers were extremely helpful and polite (and speedy!). 10/10 recommend!
Michelle C.
15:17 25 Jul 26
Seamless experience! Great communication and arrived early. Will recommend to anyone!
Michael S
20:53 24 Jul 26
Charlie, Celso, and Bryce did an excellent job. They were timely, incredibly professional and did a great job with everything.
Haley N.
18:12 23 Jul 26
Absolutely amazing these guys are the best !!!
Jeff Z.
01:36 23 Jul 26
Booked Movers By the Sea for a local move in San Marcos. Kenny and his team were stellar. They were careful, efficient, courteous, professional. All the things you want from your movers.
Caprice C.
23:05 21 Jul 26
Tristan and Orion were awesome. We had a small townhouse with two staircases. They showed up early and were very responsive to our requests. Highly Recommend!!!
Caprice C.
23:03 21 Jul 26
Tristan and Orion were amazing. They showed up early. We’re super professional listen to our request. We’re speedy polite, and respectful with our belongings. They went above and beyond today and got us moved in in a matter of hours. If I move again, I will definitely give them a call.
Tom C.
22:57 21 Jul 26
Tristan and Orion were amazing !!! Very careful with the furniture. Above and beyond great !!
KatherineCosmetics
23:57 20 Jul 26
Amazing !!! Talented - fun - hiring again. Extremely talented on time and handled very important family furniture with care. !!!!
Clement M.
23:10 20 Jul 26
These guys are truly amazing! They moved priceless heirlooms. Their packing is professional and skilled. Kenny, Mikie, Tristan, Bryce, Richard, and Orion were a pleasure and super methodical and cordial. You cannot go wrong with these guys and this company.
Stephanie M.
16:34 14 Jul 26
My move was fast and stress free. The crew showed up on time on both the packing and moving days. They were super nice and did a great job.
Phil B.
20:06 12 Jul 26
Zack, Celso, Charlie, Marco and Fernando were amazing. Had some heavy stuff and interesting stairs to navigate. Plus they wrapped everything super well. Highly recommend!
Jess R.
18:04 12 Jul 26
Greatest movers! Efficient , kind and went above and beyond!
Alex L.
01:41 12 Jul 26
Movers by the Sea made my move super easy. Couldn’t have done it without them. Charlie and Celso were professional and friendly!
Andrea H.
22:51 11 Jul 26
Our experience with Movers by the Sea was great! The movers were professional and friendly. Our movers, Charlie and Celso treated our belongings well and successfully moved us into our new home!
Julia P.
19:10 11 Jul 26
Great experience moving with Tristan, Marco and Fernando! They take great care of your items.
Jeff P.
18:46 11 Jul 26
Tristan, Fernando, and Marco were great! Friendly, on time, and took great care of our stuff. Thanks!
Blake B.
15:13 09 Jul 26
Moving is never much fun but Its been a positive experience with Movers by the Sea. Communication and follow up has been excellent and the moving crew, led by Kenny, has been great, accommodating, and very considerate while packing and moving everything. I like the discount given for using cash. Great local north county movers!
Carrie B.
21:53 07 Jul 26
Day 1 of packing. Kenny any his crew were awesome.
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