Relocating as part of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order is a unique experience, filled with tight timelines, regulations, and the need for careful coordination. At Movers By The Sea, we specialize in military moving services designed for active-duty service members and their families. Whether you’re transferring to a base across the country or transitioning back to civilian life, our team has the training, experience, and dedication needed to support every phase of your move.
Unlike general moving services, military moves often require precise documentation, weight tracking, and familiarity with military housing requirements. That’s where our expertise sets us apart. We’re not just another moving company, we’re one of the best military moving companies focused on supporting those who serve. From initial planning to final delivery, we understand what’s at stake, and we deliver accordingly.
You’ve got a mission, getting your family to the next duty station safely and on time. Our mission is to make that move possible, efficient, and well-executed. Military families have relied on our military movers for years because we show up, follow through, and understand the complexity of your orders.
When you’re evaluating military moving companies in Carlsbad, don’t settle for one that just says they can handle the job. Choose the military moving company who’ve built their reputation on results, accuracy, and loyalty to service members. Contact us today to request a quote or to start planning your next relocation.
Why Choose Us
Let us take care of the physical labor, so you can focus on the excitement of settling into your new space.
Our services produce 5-star ratings across the board. With our trained professionals, you can trust that you will have an excellent experience every time.
You can expect:
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Skilled and Experienced Team
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Dependable and Efficient Service
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Personalized Approach
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Competitive Pricing
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions and answers.
Professional moving service costs vary depending on the size of the move and the destination. Larger moves with more belongings generally incur higher fees, and may also impact the overall cost. To get an accurate and personalized quote tailored to your specific needs, we encourage you to give us a call or fill out our quote form.
At Movers by the Sea It we want to take all the stress off your shoulders and help you throughout the process, moving should be the last worry on your mind. We are committed to provide a cost-effective service that you can trust. We can handle every aspect of the moving process, from packing to helping you set up your new home. Give us a call so we can show you why hiring professional movers is the best decision!
Yes we do! Our movers will disassemble your furniture and make sure to keep up with all hardware so they can properly reassemble when they arrive at your new home.
If you know that you can not complete your packing by your scheduled moving day, please give us a call with as much notice as possible. We can add our packing services to your original quote as long as you give us ample time to coordinate. If you have not finished packing and only need a few things packed the day of your move we are usually able to safely pack your belongings the day of. *Addtional fees may apply
Pack any loose items that can fit in a box to ensure that your move goes as smoothly as possible. You may keep folded clothes in dresser drawers but remove any small or fragile items that can shift during the moving process. For extra-heavy furniture pieces, we advise you to empty these drawers to lighten the weight for your movers.
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Reviews
Let the first memory in your new home be filled with joy and no regrets.
Froilan L.
19:29 31 May 26
Austin and Marco were super efficient! They helped keep everything intact and were very careful with all our belongings! Thank you again for helping us move!
Julia D.
20:51 30 May 26
These movers are so nice, organized, thorough and great to work with. Thank you!😊
Matt W.
20:50 30 May 26
Moving is always stressful, but Movers by the Sea made it a breeze. The movers were polite, efficient, and took great care wrapping and transporting everything. They didn't waste any time and got the job done faster than estimated. Excellent service from start to finish! Thanks Orion and Austin for the help!
Kavren I.
20:28 29 May 26
Great experience with Mikey, Zach, and Marco. Would book again!
Jessica F.
18:15 29 May 26
Great, swift and professional service from Kenny, Bryce, Austin, Clayton, Ryan! Hammered out some heavy furniture before lunch!
J W
01:04 29 May 26
Mikey and Kenny did a great job today. This is our third time using them and would definitely recommend!
Christy S.
01:40 24 May 26
This was a top notch team. We had a big move with four kids and lots of stuff. They handled everything with care, were proactive, and made it all go smoothly. I would highly recommend them.
Zach S.
01:38 24 May 26
These guys were great—prompt arrival, super friendly, and worked HARD for almost 12 hours. Kenny was always willing to take care of whatever we need, and all the movers were very professional and friendly. Would definitely recommend for moving services.
Cathy W.
21:48 22 May 26
They were great! Punctual, careful, friendly. A great experience, thanks to Kenny, Clayton, Bryce and Tristan. Thank you Elena for your professionalism!
Kristinha Maria R.
18:55 21 May 26
Movers by the Sea did a great job with our move. Timely, polite, and professional, Mikey, Tristan, Austin, Clayton, Charlie and Bryson handled everything with care and made our move as easy as possible. Elena at the office was a pleasure to communicate with. This is our second time using their services, and they are worth the repeat business. Hopefully we won’t need to move again, but if we do, we know who to call.
Gregory W.
18:22 20 May 26
We have used movers by the sea on several occasions and they are simply THE BEST!!! Not only are they helping to move us today, we have them returning next week for a second big move. The Quality and Professionalism is exceptional! Highly recommend movers by the sea. Today, we were very impressed with Mikey, Celsius, Austin, Bryce, Clayton, and Tristan. Exceptional services seem to be the norm for this group of professionals.
R K
21:41 18 May 26
Charlie and Austin were fantastic with all the move details! They were so careful with my furnishings, swift , and helpful with reassembling my complicated rod iron bed frame. They made the treadmill trasport look easy.I highly recommend Movers By the Sea!💙
Olivia L.
20:22 18 May 26
Amazing experience!! They were so careful with this piece. Fast and easy service.
Kim L.
20:15 18 May 26
Super wonderful experience from start to finish!!! Excellent service.
Genevieve H.
20:59 17 May 26
Kinny, Bryce, Orion, and Celso took care loading, packing, and unloading our treasured belongings. Highly recommend!
Rachel S.
20:28 17 May 26
Awesome experience, I would recommend these movers to a friend and use them again myself! Kenny, Celso, Bryce and Orion were a great team, very professional!
Eva P.
21:58 16 May 26
Tristan, Clayton, and Celso are absolutely the best in the business. Professional, friendly, and incredibly careful with all of our furniture and belongings. They worked hard, stayed positive the entire time, and made the whole moving process smooth and stress-free. You can tell they truly care about doing the job right. Highly recommend this crew to anyone looking for movers who are professional, respectful, and efficient!
Chase C.
19:54 16 May 26
Fabulous crew. On time professionals very impressive. Highly recommend.Chase
Jennifer O.
16:09 14 May 26
Professional, on time, really time efficient and solid communication. Would definitely use again for the moving process.
Mark B.
16:46 13 May 26
Movers by the Sea was professional and courteous during our move. Clear communication during the entire process from all team members. They were able to work in an environment that included young children and indoor pets. Great experience and would recommend them for anyone looking at a moving company.
Oliver M.
23:59 02 May 26
Great group of guys. Super efficient and helpful. Got our big move done in record time, with all of our belongings safe and sound
Gregory L.
21:40 01 May 26
Kenny, Richard, Brice, Marco, were very professional with our move. GRE experience with the whole team. Highly recommend.
N A
00:16 01 May 26
Kenny, Richard, Bryce were phenomenal when it came to moving my one bedroom apartment. They handled everything with care and provided suggestions for the best way to approach ensuring everything was safely padded and protected especially since I had a lot of fragile items. Very professional and great people overall. I was suggested this moving company through work and they didn’t disappoint! I’ve gone with other moving companies before, and for the local area, Movers By The Sea has been the best hands down. Worth every penny!
Grace J.
16:33 27 Apr 26
Friendly Movers are doing great job.Making our move stress free
Greg J.
16:29 27 Apr 26
Red carpet movers
Andrew J.
16:29 27 Apr 26
Great movers! Rolled out the red carpet
Lauren R.
16:27 27 Apr 26
Movers by the sea were great! Fast, efficient, and made sure our belongings were safe. Thank you! :)
Zachary S.
18:13 25 Apr 26
Movers by the Sea made our move so easy! Extremely professional. Movers were on time, efficient, communicative, and very friendly! Kenny, Damon, Celso, and Orion crushed it! Would definitely use them again!
Amie A.
22:32 24 Apr 26
Movers by the sea was absolutely fantastic for our in-town move. They worked hard and were incredibly careful with walls, floors, etc. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat!
Susan L.
23:51 23 Apr 26
We had such a wonderful experience with Movers by the Sea! Rich did such a wonderful job and was so friendly and helpful, we would hire them again anytime! Thanks Rich, appreciate all your hard work!
dax4564
23:48 23 Apr 26
Bryce worked so hard the entire time during our move! Never stopped until he was done! So impressed by Movers by the Sea! Highly recommend!
Taylor L.
23:38 23 Apr 26
Kenny and Tito took such amazing care of our belongings! They were so friendly and accommodating, especially with my dog and fragile antiques. I would hire anyone from this company again in a flash, but Kenny definitely knows how to lead his team, it was very impressive! Thanks again Kenny and Tito!
Susie M.
22:42 21 Apr 26
I don’t usually write reviews, but this one is beyond deserved.Movers by Sea made what could have been one of the most stressful days feel smooth, organized, and honestly… taken care of from start to finish. Moving is never easy, especially with a full household and so many moving pieces, but this team showed up with professionalism, efficiency, and such a positive attitude.Charlie, Celso, Phillip, Alfonso, and Clayton were absolutely incredible. They worked nonstop, handled everything with care, and treated my home and belongings with real respect. Not a single complaint, not a moment of rushing or carelessness.Thank you again to Charlie, Celso, Phillip, Alfonso, and Clayton—you made a big day feel manageable, and I’m so grateful.
Caroline L.
19:51 21 Apr 26
Great experience. The team was efficient, professional and friendly.
Painting and Vino North County San D.
18:17 20 Apr 26
Fantastic crew. Unloaded our 26 foot truck fast and safely. Highly recommend this crew.Orion and Clayton are Top Notch.Thank you!!
Adam G.
22:02 17 Apr 26
This is the best moving company around. Incredible professionals who exceeded expectations. Highly recommended
Zulma G.
17:42 17 Apr 26
Best movers around! Extremely friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this company for anyone moving needs! We found our new moving company and will be using these guys for any future moves!
Jeremy A.
21:54 11 Apr 26
Our movers for this company were Mikey and Clayton. They were incredibly professional and communicative, and they took great care moving our newly made tables and bench. Pricing was amazing and the company maintained good communication throughout and was very accommodating with scheduling. We would absolutely use Movers by the Sea again, and would be thrilled to work with Mikey and Clayton again!
Jane O.
18:59 11 Apr 26
Great team of movers! Super efficient, friendly, careful professionals. Thanks for making our move easy . Kenny, Richard, Bryce and Charlie were all great. Jane
JANE H.
18:12 11 Apr 26
Great movers! Happy, professional, careful guys showed up on time and were efficient. Thanks do much! Jane and Jeff
Bruce H.
23:45 10 Apr 26
Movers by the Sea moved us from Encinitas to Carlsbad. Kenny, Bryce.Tito,Austin, Charlie and Celso were timely and extremely careful with our property. Thanks for a great move!!
Bailie H.
20:58 05 Apr 26
My moving team was on time and very efficient. Celso, Bryce, & Austin were all very polite and made our experience easy!
Stacey L.
17:04 04 Apr 26
Guys were awesome and super helpful! They moved fast but took precautions not to break anything. Took particular care moving my Peloton. Great experience with Kenny, Bryce, Rich and Charlie!
Debbie G.
17:10 03 Apr 26
This is a good company, they are taking great care helping my daughter, Kady Flores move while her husband is deployed there in the San Diego California area. I'm grateful for the great care they are taking with her stuff. GREAT JOB MOVERS BY THE SEA!Thank you 😊 🙏
Samantha N.
16:58 03 Apr 26
Very polite, careful, and thorough. Highly recommend.
Aimee S.
02:14 03 Apr 26
Excellent work ethic, very polite and accommodating. Smoothest move ever!
Miracle R.
02:14 03 Apr 26
The very best movers we have ever had! Fast, efficient, caring! Don’t waste your time with anyone else!
Kay C.
19:06 01 Apr 26
Movers by the Sea has moved my household four times so far and I’ve been consistently satisfied working with them. Johnnie and Yeah Elena are delightful on the front end and the crews have always done a great job while keeping can-do positive attitudes, no matter how challenging the situation. I think of them as family and wouldn’t hire anyone else!
John S.
21:19 31 Mar 26
The Movers By The Sea team (Kenny, Tito, Richard, and Bryce) are highly communicative, diligent, asks good questions, are very kind and works hard. This is our second time using Movers By The Sea, and we continue to be happy with them. They treated our boys so kindly and Kenny made them feel important and seen. We can't wait to use them again in the future.
Brittany S.
21:16 31 Mar 26
Our movers, Kenny, Tito, Richard, and Bryce, were so helpful, quick, thorough and kind. We appreciated the way they went above and beyond.This is our second time using Movers By The Sea, and we wouldn't use any other moving company in San Diego. They remembered us from our previous move and I feel like that speaks volumes about how deeply they care about their customers.
Suzanne A.
19:29 30 Mar 26
Orion and Clayton were fast, efficient, kind and respectful. I would highly recommend this service to other people I know
Bradley R.
18:21 29 Mar 26
Dealing with the belongings of a loved one is never easy, but Mikey and Orion made a difficult day much smoother. They were incredibly respectful and efficient while moving my Mom's furniture out of her assisted living facility. Their care and professionalism were truly appreciated by our whole family. We couldn't have asked for a better team to handle this job. Highly recommend!
SK8S 4 P.
22:49 28 Mar 26
Good experience 10/10 recommendation
Stacy T.
00:20 28 Mar 26
Highly recommend this Moving company! “Movers By the Sea” will always be who I call. Kenny was our lead with a brother Richard and Bryce, Charlie, Austen & Clayton.Everyone of them were so Kind and helpful with big smiles. Well organized and full of great advice and happy to do things our way.We had a huge move!! 23 yrs of raising our family of 7 which is now 31 people. . . We needed a great company for such a Big move!!Thank you Alena in the office and Estimate by John too!Saved us!
Brent T.
22:18 27 Mar 26
Their guys were courteous, efficient and great to work with
Annette A
21:53 23 Mar 26
Excellent movers, these guys are phenomenal. I highly recommend them. So helpful, friendly and did awesome job for us.
Mia K.
18:52 22 Mar 26
Had a great experience with Mikey, Celso, and Arthur - communicated efficiently on their arrival (and was early which was great!), they packed all of my belongings securely and were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend :)
Jorge M.
18:28 21 Mar 26
Best decision in using Movers by the Sea, quick load up, and unload, super friendly team. Mikey, Bryce, Tristen, Celso were great!
eric K.
15:31 21 Mar 26
The crew from Movers by the Sea did an excellent job moving my 1920s upright player piano. It’s extremely heavy and also delicate. They took great care of my family heirloom. Shout out to Kenny, Aurther, and Austin.
Bry
18:52 19 Mar 26
I've done 3 moves with this company, and it's been a great experience every time. Elena is extremely quick and responsive, and she was quickly able to get an appointment at the last minute when I was in a bind. Chris and Mikey were very professional and got the job done fast with multiple pieces of heavy furniture.2026 Update: Used them again, awesome service as always. Orion and Tristan were diligent and careful, great service. Very fast, were able to move me on 12 hours notice.
Jeffrey E.
23:52 16 Mar 26
Great experience! They packed everything very well, so nothing is damaged. They were fast safe well mannered. I would recommend this Company to anybody. 💪😊
Jenna N.
23:18 15 Mar 26
We’ve used Movers by the Sea twice now and both times they have been outstanding. Kenny, Celso, Bryce, and Charlie were right on time (which I must say all other movers I’ve used have been late), so hard working, super efficient, polite, and just all around a great team. We had A LOT of stuff and moved to a place with a bunch of stairs with tight hallways and they made the move a breeze with the most positive attitudes. Very grateful to this crew.
Zach R.
21:07 15 Mar 26
It’s our second time using Movers By The Sea! Very happy with their service. Very professional and efficient. Will use them again if/when we move in the future.
Trevor Hoffman #.
19:03 14 Mar 26
Damon, Mikey, and Kenny did an excellent job helping us move! Very careful and helpful throughout the entirety of the process! 100% recommend and will use for future moves! Thank you very much!
Abbie De V.
02:47 07 Mar 26
We couldn’t be more grateful for the group of guys that helped us move, we couldn’t have done it without them. They were kind and respectful, all while working incredibly hard. We will definitely be recommending them to anyone we know that plans to move.
Todd C.
02:38 07 Mar 26
They moved so efficiently were wonderful, considerate, and fun to work with. They were resourceful and got the job done!
Terry A.
18:37 06 Mar 26
Professional in every way! Confirmations and follow-ups to every detail by text and phone calls. They were quick, thorough and were happy to follow my instructions and needs. Workers were all detailed in their work. I would use them again in a heartbeat! Thank you to Charlie, Austin, Phillip and Davon, Movers By The Sea, for getting the job done ✅!
Petr P.
02:45 26 Feb 26
Kenny, Bryce, Clayton, and O’Ryan did great! The movers did an amazing job, making our day completely stress-free. We’ll use them again.
Ashleigh E
02:57 21 Feb 26
Awesome experience and the 2 that did it were amazing!! They were efficient and attended to what I wanted where!! Would definitely have them move me again!! Highly recommended!!
Joyce M.
20:04 20 Feb 26
Movers by the sea were amazing! They were efficient and quick. I appreciated Orion and Tristan’s help and kindness. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to others.
Ken S
19:39 20 Feb 26
Outstanding process for quotes and scheduling. Team was extremely professional and wonderful. They moved custom furniture that required special handling and detailed planning. Highly recommend and this is the only moving company I would use!!
Craig B.
18:12 18 Feb 26
Kenny, Charlie and Clayton did an amazing job picking up and setting up a table for my home. Appreciate it!
Emily S.
18:41 17 Feb 26
Kenny and Celso were awesome and did a great job moving some extremely heavy and awkward items for me. They showed up right on time and did it for a very fair price! Thank you guys for all of the help.
Phyllis A.
14:48 16 Feb 26
Charlie and Celso were on time, professional and friendly. That handled my furniture with care.
Shea
20:59 14 Feb 26
Everyone involved made this such an easy process from Elena in the office to Johnny providing a free walk-thru for quote and a huge thank you to Anthony, Damon, and Samijel who did the heavy lifting. Would recommend to anyone looking!
Industry B.
20:58 14 Feb 26
The absolute best moving team in SD! Incredible team, absolutely professional and a very calming presence. Damon, Samijel, and Anthony are the best.
C B.
03:07 13 Feb 26
Kenny, Charlie, Richard, and Brice handled our move. They did a fantastic job and we highly recommend Movers by the Sea. Respectfully of property and took good care of us and our belongings!!
Amy H.
01:12 13 Feb 26
The movers were fast and careful- a jolly group of 4. Quickly got our storage space emptied and everything back in the house. Would recommend!
Collin B.
21:49 12 Feb 26
Great team of 3 guys and big truck. Moved all our stuff and had 3 different locations. Will use them again. Good communication, on time and finished job in good time.
Lisa F.
22:53 08 Feb 26
Great! Really nice and diligent!Thanks Mikey, Tristan and Davon!I’m sure I’ll see you again!
Jaime S.
19:52 06 Feb 26
Outstanding Service – Highly Recommend Movers by the SeaWe had an absolutely fantastic experience with Movers by the Sea, and I can’t say enough good things about the team — Kenny, Clayton, Richard, and Tristan were truly exceptional.From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and incredibly respectful. The crew worked quickly without ever feeling rushed, handled all of our belongings with great care, and kept everything clean, organized, and protected throughout the move. Communication was clear, attitudes were positive, and they treated our home and furniture as if it were their own.What really stood out was how seamless they made a typically stressful process. No damage, no chaos, just a well-coordinated, hardworking team that clearly takes pride in what they do. It’s rare to find service like this anymore.If you’re looking for a moving company that shows up on time, works hard, and delivers outstanding service, Movers by the Sea is the one. Huge thanks to Kenny, Clayton, Richard, and Tristan — you guys were amazing!
Kerry T.
21:19 03 Feb 26
Thank you so much for moving our piano and making it easy and seamless!
Matthew Z.
21:41 01 Feb 26
Best money I’ve spent on a long time! Cheers Tristian and Orion!
Heather C.
19:55 31 Jan 26
5 STARS!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mikey, Anthony, Bryce and Celso were incredibly professional, fast, neat and friendly. Packed everything with great care, put mats down to prevent damaging floors and never stopped moving. They removed a lot of the stress off moving amd made it so quick and easy. I will never use a different company again - do yourself a favor and try Movers by the Sea for your next move.
Stephanie L.
18:28 31 Jan 26
Fast, friendly, and efficient. They executed a hard move on a busy street in record time. Thank you!
aaron S.
03:03 31 Jan 26
Kenny, Clayton, Orion, Bryce, Misha, and Davon did an amazing job for us today. From arrival, the team did a professional job wrapping things up and organizing all of our items in the trucks. Everything was on time and all of the workers were so nice and friendly. By far, the best movers we have used! Highly recommended.
Charity A.
02:07 30 Jan 26
Amazing crew! Fast, efficient, friendly and no extra fees!! Thanks for all your help and making our move go smoothly!
Graham H.
00:08 29 Jan 26
Kenny and Clayton were genuinely awesome. Super thoughtful, attentive, and careful with my things. Also punctual and communicative. This is my second time using the company and they’re the best movers I’ve used in 6 or so moves around the country in the last 5 years.
Maureen B.
00:20 23 Jan 26
This just happened!Had an amazing experience moving today with “Movers By The Sea”. Very professional and organized.
Brent L.
02:35 18 Jan 26
Highly recommended! Kenny, Clayton, Bryce, and Charlie were incredibly helpful and did a wonderful job with our move. Would not hesitate to reach out again for any future moves we make.
Sasha G.
02:41 12 Jan 26
They did a great job. Everything was flawless. Clayton and Kenny did an amazing job. 3br/2ba and it was quick
Emily
21:49 10 Jan 26
I would highly recommend this company in the future. Kenny, Austin and Tristan worked quickly and efficiently. Their communication and teamwork made the process seamless. They kept a positive attitude and smile even when the move got hard. They were able to move heavy furniture up 3 stories!! Very good and reliable company. The even included tv boxes and wardrobe boxes.
Hannah S.
22:09 08 Jan 26
We used Movers by the Sea for our move from Oceanside to Fallbrook and had such a great experience. Their pricing was fair, everything went very smoothly, and they were super flexible with our day and timeline — which made a huge difference during a busy move.They helped with both our large furniture and smaller items and placed everything exactly where we needed it without rushing or cutting corners.The whole crew was incredibly friendly and positive, even with my two toddlers running around the entire time. They were patient, helpful, and made the day feel way less stressful.Huge shoutout to Kenny, Clayton, Austin, and Tristan — such a great team. We’d absolutely use Movers by the Sea again and highly recommend them!
Tess S.
18:02 07 Jan 26
Kenny, Clayton, and Austin did a fantastic job. I would absolutely use Movers by the Sea again.
Christopher B.
20:43 05 Jan 26
Great move, Tristan and Austin arrived on time and were very friendly! Would recommend.
Paola K.
20:40 04 Jan 26
Charlie and Austin were super helpful and efficient. They went above and beyond. 100% recommended.
Robert V.
02:21 03 Jan 26
Amazing movers, we highly recommend working with them. Kenny, Charlie, Tristan, Clayton, Bryce and James are all professionals, thank you.
Stephanie W.
00:08 30 Dec 25
We hired movers by the sea for our new kitchen moving. Kenny, Celso, Charlie, Austin, James & Phillip & their team were AMAZING! They were so fast, efficient, careful, and helpful in our huge move. I mean we could not be more grateful- thank you!!!
Alisa P.
20:34 28 Dec 25
Kenny, James, Phillip, Clayton, Bryce, Ghasson were awesome! They were mechanized, friendly, and made an otherwise stressful moving day a great day. The office staff were super communicative and provided a lot of great moving resources too. Highly recommend! Thank you!
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