A-1 Self Storage - 16842 South Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704

4.4/5 - 125 Reviews
Location:
16842 South Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Office hours:
  • Mon-Wed: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A-1 Self Storage - 16842 South Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704

  • Climate-Controlled

    Protect belongings from temperature changes and humidity

  • Indoor

    Units are located indoors for added protection and convenience

  • Drive-Up Access

    Drive directly up to your unit for easy loading and unloading

    Not sure which size you need? Check our size guide to find the perfect fit.
    8x10 Self Storage 80 Sq. Ft.
    First Floor Access
    $156/mo
    8x9 Self Storage 72 Sq. Ft.
    Elevator Access
    $120/mo
    6x10 Self Storage 60 Sq. Ft.
    Drive-up Access First Floor Access
    $140/mo
    5x8 Self Storage 40 Sq. Ft.
    First Floor Access
    $98/mo
    4x14 Self Storage 56 Sq. Ft.
    Elevator Access
    $78/mo
    4x8 Self Storage 32 Sq. Ft.
    Elevator Access
    $68/mo
    4x6 Self Storage 24 Sq. Ft.
    First Floor Access
    $78/mo
    4x5 Self Storage 20 Sq. Ft.
    First Floor Access
    $74/mo
    3x8 Self Storage 24 Sq. Ft.
    Elevator Access
    $58/mo
    10x14 Self Storage 140 Sq. Ft.
    Elevator Access
    $178/mo
    9x20 Self Storage 180 Sq. Ft.
    Drive-up Access First Floor Access
    $378/mo
    9x13 Self Storage 117 Sq. Ft.
    Elevator Access
    $154/mo
    8x14 Self Storage 112 Sq. Ft.
    Double Elevator
    $150/mo
    10x24 Self Storage 240 Sq. Ft.
    Drive-up Access First Floor Access
    $378/mo
    No units are currently available.

    Amenities & features

    • Climate-Controlled
    • Indoor
    • Drive-Up Access
    • Retail Available
    • Onsite Manager
    • Contactless Renting
    • Security Camera
    • Gate
    • Kiosk Available
    • Parking
    • Credit Cards Accepted
    • Elevators
    • First Floor Access
    • Multi-Level Storage
    • Online Payment

    Customer reviews

    4.4/5
    Average rating
    125
    Number of reviews

    Read some helpful reviews of A-1 Self Storage, shared by real renters with genuine experiences and honest opinions.

    Cockroaches in unit stray cats pissing everywhere people working on their cars. Saw people doing drugs. Dog shit by my unit. But if I stay too long management is all over me threatening me with eviction. Worst storage place ever ... Read more
    The O. - 22 September 2025
    This place is so clean, quiet and calm. The storage units are well kept up with and clean. Jasmin helped me out today and immediately greeted me with a smile she was very informative and friendly. She knew exactly what I needed and when I saw the storage unit it met all my needs! Thank you Jasmin!! ... Read more
    Citlally M. - 30 August 2025
    Locham G. - 30 July 2025
    jorge h. - 28 December 2024
    Never had any problems until the past week. I was in building 5 unit 579A 6-26-24 I got a call from the property manager, Jasmine. I was notified that my storage unit "was tampered with and it looks like they weren't able to get in". At the end of the call she stated that she needed a key on file to work on getting the door fixed. I came in and talked to Jasmine and again insisted to have the key on file. Before I gave my key, I went to my unit just to check it out. I asked if there were any other units that were tampered with and she said that mine was the only one. I thought that was quite strange I went to my unit and I saw my unit was tampered with (they tried to pry the door open). I opened my unit and I saw everything was rummaged through. My bike and my camera were stolen. I was quite furious from what I saw and what was taken so I just locked up and went back to the front desk. I told Jasmine that my unit was broken in. I asked if I could see any video footage but I wasn't covered or insured so there's nothing I or A1 Storage could really do about it and that I would need to file a police report. There was not much sympathy but didn't think too much about it. I asked about when they would fix the door and she said it will be sometime within the week. Before I gave my key, I went back to my unit and took other valuables that they missed. I also put everything back and organized what was went through, locked up and went back to the office to hand Jasmine my key. I told her that the thing that was off was how they were able to lock the door with the metal shaft bent and my locks still in place 6-30-24 I came back around 6pm with my mom to my storage unit check my unit again just to take what other things that I could gather. After opening it up, my unit was rummaged through again. The door, lock/shaft looked to be the same as it was. It just boggled my mind how they were able to put it back without unlocking it. At this time I didn't want to assume but I was thinking maybe it was an inside job since they had my key and that I was told mine was the only one that was broken into. I was curious so I walked down neighboring units and I noticed a handful of units had their metal shafts cut open. My mom was worried for me so that's when I decided to just move out. Since it was already late, I thought to just do that the next day 7-1-24 I went into the office around 9am. The front door was closed and I called the number that was left on the door since it said they are on the property. Jasmine picked up and said that she'll be at the front desk shortly. She came in and she asked if I was the one that just called and showed me the red tag (tampered units). Seems like she remembers me from the week prior. I told her that my unit was broken into again. Again, no sympathy whatsoever, but I didn't need it. I then told her that there were 4 to 6 units that were broken into with the shafts cut. She looked frantic about the whole situation but who wouldn't if you're the only one managing the place. I asked if I could move out today and not be charged for the next month's rent since it is the 1st day of the month. She said I'm more than welcome to if I don't feel safe here. I was going to rate this place 0 stars but I thought granting me this deserved at least 1 star I started gathering my things and saw Jasmine, herself, working on replacing the shafts on the broken-into units. Made me wonder if she also calls the customers saying it looked like your door was tampered with but weren't able to get in I came across like 3 other people the day I moved out. I mentioned to them to be careful with the recent break-ins. I was glad I told them about it because they should know. However, Jasmine confronted me and asked me if I'm telling customers about the break-ins to not to do that because "it makes us look bad". Well, maybe they should have done a better job at securing the place. Btw, they should have door locks at the entry door of each building. I highly recommend to consider looking elsewhere ... Read more
    Michael N. - 3 July 2024
    Clean, friendly place with an on-site restroom and very generous access hours. Highly recommended, and I would still use them, however, the rate increases (as often as six months apart) resulted in my rent for a small unit more than doubling (to almost $140) over a little over three years. I reluctantly found a unit twice as large for half the price at a competitor. ... Read more
    Matthew W. - 7 June 2024
    This is the most dishonest storage company I have ever dealt with. We had to cancel our card due to fraud. A-1 charged us a bunch of unnecessary fees, which we paid and updated our card with them. The next month, they tried our old card again and added more fees again. ... Read more
    Adam D. - 5 November 2023
    I have had a storage unit at this location for several years. This place has been like a second home for my kids and I and I felt safe and secure with my belongings here. But honestly there was a time when things started to change and I wasn’t feeling as good about this facility as I had before. There started to be people hanging around all the time and every time I would come and need to use the restroom someone was always in there for long periods of time. I stopped coming around for awhile. But then recently I started to notice a big change. There was a new manager Juan. He came in and changed all of the bad things that were going on here and made this facility better than it has ever been. He is an awesome manager and made this place like a home again. Now people can feel safe and secure to have their belongings here and know that there is management here that truly cares and looks out for their customers. I would recommend this storage facility to everyone. ... Read more
    Lori C. - 20 July 2022

    About this facility

    This A-1 Self Storage facility, located at 16842 South Harbor Blvd in Santa Ana, provides a variety of storage options with small, medium, and large units to accommodate different needs. With climate-controlled units, this facility is ideal for protecting sensitive items from Santa Ana's warm weather. Whether you’re storing furniture, electronics, or documents, your belongings will stay safe from temperature and humidity fluctuations.

    The facility offers indoor units, drive-up access, and first-floor access for convenient loading and unloading. For those requiring additional flexibility, the property features elevators for access to multi-level storage spaces. Enhanced security measures, including security cameras, a gated perimeter, and an onsite manager, provide peace of mind. Parking is also available, making it a practical option for car and RV storage.

    With modern conveniences like contactless renting, online payment, and a kiosk available for 24/7 assistance, this facility is best suited for those seeking secure, flexible, and accessible storage solutions in Santa Ana.

    Price comparison

    See how this facility's unit prices compare to others in Fountain Valley, broken down by size.

    Small $97/mo
    Location minimum Location maximum
    $55/mo $282/mo
    Medium $215/mo
    Location minimum Location maximum
    $150/mo $416/mo
    Large $378/mo
    Location minimum Location maximum
    $234/mo $1499/mo

    Location & walkability

    This storage facility is in a highly accessible area with excellent walkability and public transit options.

    56

    out of 100

    Walk Score

    Somewhat Walkable

    Some errands can be accomplished on foot

    43

    out of 100

    Transit Score

    Some Transit

    A few nearby public transportation options

    66

    out of 100

    Bike Score

    Bikeable

    Some bike infrastructure

    Walk Score®: 56, Transit Score®: 43, Bike Score®: 66

    Neighborhood highlights

    Located near shopping, car wash stations, and other local conveniences, this storage facility helps you make the most of every visit.

    • Harbor-Warner

      Transportation 0.27 miles

    • Warner-Wintersburg

      Transportation 0.28 miles

    • Warner-Winterburg

      Transportation 0.28 miles

    • Warner-Harbor

      Transportation 0.32 miles

    • Jack in the Box

      Food & Drinks 0.33 miles

    • Harbor-Heil

      Transportation 0.34 miles

    • Los Caballeros

      Recreation & Entertainment 0.35 miles

    • 7-Eleven

      Grocery Stores 0.39 miles

    • Harbor Cleaners

      Shopping 0.4 miles

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The right storage unit size depends on what you plan to store and how much space you need to move around your items.

    5x5 or 5x10 units are great for smaller loads, such as chairs, lamps, small furniture pieces, boxes, books, and documents.

    10x10 or 10x15 units work well for larger furniture, bicycles, appliances, and the contents of a small apartment.

    10x20 or 10x30 units can typically fit the contents of a three-bedroom home, including large furniture and multiple appliances.

    If you’re unsure which size is best, a unit size calculator can help estimate the right fit based on the items you’re planning to store – helping you avoid paying for more space than you need.

    Climate-controlled storage units maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels, helping protect items from damage caused by heat, cold, or excess moisture.

    You may want climate control if you’re storing items that can be sensitive to temperature changes, such as furniture, clothing, appliances, paperwork, photographs, artwork, electronics, or wood and leather goods. These units are especially useful for long-term storage or in areas with hot summers, cold winters, or high humidity.

    If you’re storing durable items like tools or outdoor gear, a standard unit may be sufficient. When in doubt, climate control offers added protection and peace of mind.

    The facility at 16842 South Harbor Blvd is accessible during regular access hours, typically Mon-Wed: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Office hours and gate access times may differ, so it’s a good idea to check the facility’s posted schedule before your visit.

    To open your storage unit door, start by unlocking it, whether it uses a traditional padlock or a Bluetooth-enabled smart lock. Once unlocked, grab the bottom handle and lift or pull up the roll-up door until it’s fully open.

    If you’re using the unit for the first time, make sure the lock is properly removed before opening the door to avoid damage.

    Security helps protect your belongings while they’re in storage and gives you peace of mind between visits. Many self storage facilities use a combination of features such as video surveillance, gated access, on-site management, and well-lit premises to help deter unauthorized access.

    At A-1 Self Storage - 16842 South Harbor Blvd, available security amenities may include Security Camera, Gate, Onsite Manager, designed to help keep your items protected.

    Yes, most standard vehicles can be stored in self storage units. A 10x20 unit typically provides enough space for a car, while outdoor or designated parking areas may be available for larger vehicles.

    For safety reasons, most self storage facilities restrict certain items. These commonly include:

    • Hazardous, flammable, or toxic materials
    • Perishable food
    • Live plants or animals
    • Cash, firearms, or irreplaceable valuables

    Always check with the facility at 16842 South Harbor Blvd for specific restrictions and recommendations.

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