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Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.
While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Malibu, CA offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.
Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.
Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:
We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.
Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.
Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.
Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.
Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.
We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.
Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.
If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level
We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.
With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.
Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.
Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.
At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.
Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.
When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.
Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.
Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.
If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.
With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.
Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.
You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.
Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.
Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.
You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.
Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.
We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.
With our mobile storage containers for rent in Malibu, CA, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.
We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Malibu, CA, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.
Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.
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You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.
You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.
With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.
No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.
We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.
While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.
Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.
Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.
Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.
Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.
Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.
You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.
Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.
Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Malibu, CA. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.
Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.
Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.
When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.
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909.948.7700MALIBU, CA — Weather experts are predicting another wet weekend ahead as rain from another atmospheric river hitting Northern California is expected to sprinkle over Malibu after Thursday night.In comparison to more recent storms in the city, this rainstorm is predicted to be much weaker and also warmer as temperatures start to climb up about four to eight degrees according to the National Weather Service.In Malibu, there is a 94 percent chance of rain on Friday with a high of 59 degrees, but dryer and warmer conditions i...
MALIBU, CA — Weather experts are predicting another wet weekend ahead as rain from another atmospheric river hitting Northern California is expected to sprinkle over Malibu after Thursday night.
In comparison to more recent storms in the city, this rainstorm is predicted to be much weaker and also warmer as temperatures start to climb up about four to eight degrees according to the National Weather Service.
In Malibu, there is a 94 percent chance of rain on Friday with a high of 59 degrees, but dryer and warmer conditions in the low-60s are expected to follow on Saturday and Sunday.
"This will be a much warmer system with snow levels rising to at least 8000 ft which would greatly increase the risk of flooding as snow melt would combine with the heavy rain," NWS said.
For months now, Los Angeles County has been pelted with heavy precipitation and, more recently, snow in some areas. According to the National Weather Service, this winter has been the county's 11th wettest since records began in 1877.
Over the last three months, Downtown L.A. has gotten 17.71 inches of rain. The county's wettest winter was recorded in 2004-2005 with L.A. seeing more than 29 inches of rain, NWS said.
Additionally, the past three months in Los Angeles have had the coolest winter temperatures since the winter of 1978-79 with an average daytime temperature of about 65 degrees.
With all the rainfall, the county's drought conditions have significantly improved. Before the rain began in December, Much of the county was classified to be in a severe drought, with some eastern areas of the county experiencing dryer conditions.
After the dramatic rainstorms, including the atmospheric river that hit the county at the very start of 2023, the whole county has seen drought conditions drastically improve with areas in the Santa Monica Mountains classified as having little to no drought.
"The stormy pattern this winter hasn't only put a dent in the drought, it will eliminate it by the time spring evolves into summer," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said.
With everything from salsa dancing classes to gen-ed requirements, the Malibu Campus is shaping up to be a community institution.|Updated Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 12:18 pm PTMALIBU, CA — Now that Santa Monica College's Malibu Campus has been up and running for about a month, the institution's leaders are making the rounds across the community to network with residents and spread the word about the college's offerings.Alice Meyering, associate dean of the campus, delivered a presentation at the Malibu City Council mee...
|Updated Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 12:18 pm PT
MALIBU, CA — Now that Santa Monica College's Malibu Campus has been up and running for about a month, the institution's leaders are making the rounds across the community to network with residents and spread the word about the college's offerings.
Alice Meyering, associate dean of the campus, delivered a presentation at the Malibu City Council meeting Monday, where she shared some facts about the campus.
Here's some essential information about Malibu's newest community institution:
The campus is already popular
The SMC outpost began welcoming students for the spring semester on February 13 and currently has 450 people enrolled across four different educational models.
It's not just for traditional students
While 70 percent of the campus' students are traditional ones, who graduated high school within the last five years, SMC leaders are making sure there's something for everyone in Malibu.
In addition to credit-bearing courses, the Malibu campus offers noncredit classes for career advancement and emeritus enrichment classes for older adults.
There's diversity in the most popular classes
Given the high proportion of traditional students, Meyering said general education requirements like elementary statistics and reading composition are among the most popular courses.
But electives and enrichment classes are also popular, including general psychology, film appreciation and both beginners and intermediate salsa dance.
It's all in-person
All of the courses offered at the Malibu campus are in person, and Meyering said that means there's a robust on-the-ground presence of dedicated staffers at the building.
Angela Bice is an administrative assistant who works closely with Meyering.
Media resources assistant Carla Brown works to troubleshoot classroom equipment, manage digital information and maintain the campus' website.
Student services specialist Janet Kleinman works with people through the registration process and designs surveys to gauge student interest.
Sergio Velez is the dedicated campus security officers and Robert Escobar is the building's custodian.
Community building is crucial
Meyering said the campus is about so much more than just a place to take classes.
"Santa Monica College hopes to add more to the Malibu community," she said. "Our hope is with a little more time, we will be able to provide meaningful public programming that everyone can enjoy and appreciate."
Meyering and her team have been busy forging partnerships with local nonprofits, public schools, Pepperdine University, businesses and the Malibu Library.
An open house at the campus will be held April 22 from 12:30-2:30 p.m., 23555 Civic Center Way.
The building will also host the Malibu State of the City address on May 3.
MALIBU, CA — The relentless stream of atmospheric rivers ravaged California's roads, leading to thousands of potholes on freeways, highways and surface streets across the Golden State. If it seems worse than usual — it is.From a pothole on an overpass that sent debris flying onto the 5 in Glendale in mid-March to several large potholes that develop...
MALIBU, CA — The relentless stream of atmospheric rivers ravaged California's roads, leading to thousands of potholes on freeways, highways and surface streets across the Golden State. If it seems worse than usual — it is.
From a pothole on an overpass that sent debris flying onto the 5 in Glendale in mid-March to several large potholes that developed on State Route 71 in Pomona that damaged 30 vehicles, snarled traffic for miles, and prompted several nights of closures to repair, navigating the storms has been anything but pleasant.
According to Caltrans, the unrelenting nature of the winter storms and early spring have provided precisely the conditions that are ripe for potholes to form.
"When it rains or snows, you get water that seeps through cracks in the pavement, then the base layer in the soil underneath the road becomes saturated," said Allison Colburn, a public information officer for Caltrans. "This eventually leaves a void underneath the road. So when vehicles drive over the cracked pavement, repeatedly...the surface then breaks and collapses into the void."
The city of Malibu has repaired 218 potholes since Jan. 1, according to city spokesman Matt Myerhoff.
On a wider scale, Caltrans' Los Angeles and Ventura county district has seen crews fill north of 8,000 potholes between New Year's Day and March 20 — a figure nearly three times higher than the same time last year.
Caltrans actively monitors roads across the region during storm events, and crews respond as possible to the hundreds of reports filed by drivers.
"They're basically prioritized by the availability of resources, but also the priority of how bad the damage is," Colburn said. "A small pothole that's maybe not causing any damage or issues, that's going to be prioritized behind a large pothole in the middle of a lane."
Spot a pothole that needs repair? You'll need to go to the agency which maintains the particular road.
The city of Malibu maintains city-owned streets. Residents can report potholes to the Malibu Public Works Department at 310-456-2489, ext. 391 during business hours, by emailing mpublicworks@malibucity.org, or by calling all the city’s 24/7 hotline at 310-456-2489, ext. 311.
For drivers who spot a pothole on state roads, Caltrans said using its online customer service request portal is the best bet.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works maintains roads in unincorporated areas, such as those just outside the city limits in the Santa Monica Mountains. The department has a pothole repair form on its website.
Drivers who believe their vehicle was damaged by a pothole on a state road, and that Caltrans was responsible, can seek compensation from the agency, but Colburn cautions that getting a claim approved is not a sure thing.
"I want to clarify that under California law, Caltrans does not insure vehicles for damage on our highways," Colburn said. "There is a driver responsibility component here. Drivers in California must exercise caution on all roads and have car insurance to cover liability and property damage. In limited circumstances, Caltrans may be statutorily responsible for damage to a vehicle."
For damage valued up to $10,000, drivers can submit a claim online. Anything higher is handled separately by California's Government Claims Program.
For damage incurred on Malibu roads, residents can use the city's online claims form.
MALIBU, CA — Several Southland eateries — including one in Malibu — earned coveted spots on Food & Wine's first-ever "Global Tastemakers" rankings, which enlisted readers and experts alike to scour the globe for the best eats and drinks, from cozy neighborhood spots to Michelin-rated staples.The publication worked with research firm M&RR to survey readers through the end of last year and tapped 150 industry professionals to nominate some of their favorite places in the U.S. and beyond.The ...
MALIBU, CA — Several Southland eateries — including one in Malibu — earned coveted spots on Food & Wine's first-ever "Global Tastemakers" rankings, which enlisted readers and experts alike to scour the globe for the best eats and drinks, from cozy neighborhood spots to Michelin-rated staples.
The publication worked with research firm M&RR to survey readers through the end of last year and tapped 150 industry professionals to nominate some of their favorite places in the U.S. and beyond.
The rankings cover several types of "best," from bars and restaurants to airlines and airport menus and hotel and cruise options.
Here are a few areas where SoCal excelled.
Los Angeles claimed three of the top five spots in the "10 Best Restaurants in the U.S." category. Leading off the list in second place is Wolfgang Puck's Merois, with a menu that draws from cuisines in Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore and Mongolia.
"This glamorous restaurant on the rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood proves that Wolfgang Puck has still got it," Food & Wine writes. "With draped fabric creating a tented effect, chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offer sweeping views of Los Angeles, the gorgeous interiors set the tone for sophisticated, thoughtful dishes."
In L.A.'s Arts District, the Michelin-starred Camphor earned the number three spot, with reviewers highlighting the fusion of French techniques and South Asian flavors. In fourth place with two Michelin stars is Providence, helmed by Michael Cimarusti, which Food & Wine said may offer up the best seafood in the city.
"Cimarusti sources the best quality sustainable seafood from American waters, turning the raw material into artful and delicious dishes," reviewers write. "The menu changes often, but you might get a gently cooked Pacific oyster topped with Champagne butter and caviar or salt-roasted Santa Baraba spot prawns."
When it comes to ambiance, L.A. knocks it out of the park. Merois and Camphor return to the list, ranking as the second and third-most ambient restaurants in the country, joined by Providence at number five and Nobu Malibu at tenth.
Overall, Food & Wine ranks Los Angeles as the fourth-best city for food in the nation, trailing only New York, New Orleans and San Francisco.
"You never know when you're going to run into a pop-up led by a famous chef, which is part of the city's unexpected and magical energy," reviewers write. "From barbecue (a scene that's experienced a semi-recent boom in the area) and inventive food trucks to iconic taquerias like Mariscos Jalisco, there's variety and range outside the usual Hollywood hot spots."
San Diego nabbed the ninth spot on that list, with reviewers shouting out Matsu, Addison, Raised By Wolves and Jomaru Korean Hot Pot.
"San Diego hasn't always been known for its food scene, and that's why we're so excited to see it chosen in this year's awards," Food & Wine writes. "Many of the city's hottest restaurants have experienced an evolution in the scene — Matsu, a modern Japanese joint from Chef William Eick, is a great example, as it was originally a pop-up before opening its doors in the Tremont District."
And it's not just fine dining, but street eats, too. When it comes to food trucks, L.A. and San Diego more than hold their own. Los Angeles ranks second for American food truck cities, behind only Portland, with reviewers salivating over taco truck fares from Simón, Mariscos Jalisco and Chingon Catering. Yeastie Boys' bagels and Kogi BBQ's kimchi quesadillas also earned a shout.
San Diego is the seventh-best city for food trucks, with Food & Wine especially keen on the ceviche, fish tacos and fish burritos from Kiko's Place Seafood and the Korean barbecue and gourmet burgers slung at the Super Q Food Truck.
"Sunny days and gorgeous sunsets make it easy to post up almost anywhere to enjoy a meal or snack," reviewers write. "Whether diners are in the mood for classic Southern California dishes or international cuisine, San Diego's food truck scene is sure to satisfy any craving."
Malibu beachgoers will be able to see the pinky-sized sea creatures on the shore as they migrate to SoCal's warmer waters.MALIBU, CA — The shores of Malibu are overrun with hundreds of squishy jellyfish-like organisms known as Velella velella, or By-the-Wind Sailors, and marine biologists cautioned beachgoers against touching them.What looks like one of these little creatures is actually a colony of hundreds of polyps that come together to form the By-the-Wind Sailors, according to Nona Reimer of Dana Wharf Sportfishing...
MALIBU, CA — The shores of Malibu are overrun with hundreds of squishy jellyfish-like organisms known as Velella velella, or By-the-Wind Sailors, and marine biologists cautioned beachgoers against touching them.
What looks like one of these little creatures is actually a colony of hundreds of polyps that come together to form the By-the-Wind Sailors, according to Nona Reimer of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching. The organisms feed on algae and zooplankton in the water and are commonly eaten by ocean sunfish.
Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Aquarium Programs and Operations Director Melissa Wu said the onslaught of the creatures is normal around this time of year as they come to warmer waters. Wu said these incoming sailors are likely coming north, and they have been reported in both Los Angeles and Orange County waters.
“They don’t come into shore a lot, so it’s cool when we see them,” Wu said.
Related to jellyfish and Portuguese Man O’War, By-the-Wind Sailors also have stinging cells, though the ones washing ashore aren’t as potent to humans as they could be, according to Wu.
Though marine biologists don’t recommend touching or picking up the pinky-sized organisms, Wu said their stinging cells won’t be as strong if they’re seen on the beach. Wu said as they wash ashore, the organisms fire their stinging cells until they eventually run out.
“Once they beach themselves they start to die,” Wu said. “As they’re dying they’re not regenerating those stinging cells.”
The little creatures are classified as hydrozoans, a subgroup of cnidarians, and are most often pelagic, meaning they tend to reside in the open sea. More commonly, the wind-riders are found in the more tropical waters of Baja California.
Because of their size, the By-the-Wind Sailors are at the mercy of the winds and tides as they move around in the water, Reimer said.
If you happen across one of the By-the-Wind Sailors, Wu said it’s best to report them to lifeguards and leave them be. Reimer said it’s okay to hold them by the sails on top of the creature but to avoid touching the stinging tentacles at the bottom of the organism.
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