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Public Storage is the largest self storage company in the world and manages over 2,100 self-storage facilities located in the U.S and western European nations. The company boasts approximately 135 million net rentable square feet.

In the United States, Public Storage manages self storage properties in 38 states and an additional 19 million net rentable square feet of industrial and commercial storage in 8 U.S. states.

Renters can find the Public Storage self storage location nearest them by navigating the companies website and searching by ZIP code. This makes searching through 2,100 locations manageable and convenient. After all, the company has self storage, wine storage, boat storage, RV storage and more spread throughout the country.

Public Storage also has a toll free number that rings to their call center. I called this number and asked a general question, “Which states in the U.S. do you offer storage?” My experience was a little confusing and frustrating. After three or four sessions of automated options, I finally reached a customer service representative. She did not greet me when she answered the phone and I could hear her finishing a joke with her coworkers. When she did greet me, I asked her to give me a list of the states in which they offer self storage. She transferred me to the front desk.

The administrator at the front desk said I’d have to call customer service for that information, and then gave me the number I had just called. Again, I called the customer service number; after all, chances are I’d speak to a different representative than I had the first time.

Upon my second call to customer service, I asked the same question. After holding for a quick minute, the representative came back to the line and told me I’d have to look online. I asked again if she had a list of states and she said that she did not have access to that information.

While looking online is easy if you know the exact location you want, it’s difficult to browse locations because you must enter a city or ZIP code and state.

The navigational search provided by Public Storage lists each state in which they offer self storage, beginning with Alabama.

Did you know that the DeSoto Caverns were the first caves recorded in the U.S. and that cave graffiti was first found in the 1700’s? DeSoto Caverns are located in Childersburg, Alabama. The state provides entertainment to residents and visitors with various arts and cultural activities such as art galleries, museums and performing arts. Beautiful landscape provides many destinations desirable to travelers. The Battle House Hotel has been restored and takes visitors into the world of Alabama’s illustrious history, where Presidents, debutantes and history-makers have graced the halls. There are some 23 Public Storage locations in Alabama alone, making the ZIP code search quick and easy for users if you know the city you’re looking for.

Pubic Storage also offers self storage in Arizona with nearly 40 locations sprinkled throughout the state. The population of Arizona was approximately 6,305,210, as of 2006. The retail sales for Arizona have risen substantially, with 53.9 billion dollars in 2006, a 48.1 percent rise from 2005. Self storage in Arizona is a convenience to travelers and makes this favorite destination a convenient place to store boats and RV’s when not vacationing.

California hosts an amazing 395 Public Storage locations in most of the 12 regions of California that stretch from the beach and inland, from northern tip to southern border.

The Shasta Cascade region in Northern California offers a magnificent outdoor playground, perfect for boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming, jet skiing and hiking. The North Coast region has some of the most famous redwood forests you’ll see and offers dramatic coastlines at the edge of hundred foot high bluffs. The Central Valley is a landlocked region of California, but don’t let that fool you. The Central Valley offers vast wildlife refuges, historic sites and downtown districts that combine small town hospitality with California sunshine. Gold Country says it all in the name; it’s the historic district where you can find festivals celebrating the Gold Rush history. High Sierra has numerous national parks and Lake Tahoe, a favorite vacation destination. The Bay Area includes San Francisco and the city’s famous downtown dining. The Central Coast region is home to famous Highway 1, which offers dramatic views. The region also offers full flavored wines for which Public Storage offers wine storage at several locations. Orange County is the smallest region in California but offers as much entertainment as its neighbors with sunny beaches, shopping, amusement parks and plenty of palm trees. Inland Empire is directly east of Orange County and is just a short drive from Los Angeles and San Diego. The region boasts an historic downtown district and large shopping mall. The Desert region offers more to residents and tourists than its name implies. Famous towns such as Joshua Tree offer great adventure with hiking, rock climbing, biking and more. The San Diego region stays 85 degrees year round and attracts sun-seekers everywhere. This region is a beautiful destination to make your next home or vacation.

The regions of California each bring their own personality into the self storage industry, in turn, self storage offers niche storage wherever needed. The prices, amenities and specialties of the nearly 40 locations range from wine storage to RV storage, climate controlled storage to drive-up storage and more.

Public Storage has 76 locations within 15 miles of Beverly Hills, California and includes parking options. The company also has 31 self storage facilities within L.A., 16 locations within 8 miles of San Francisco and 9 locations within 10 miles of San Diego.

The company has over 60 self storage facilities in Colorado, approximately 15 locations in Connecticut, 5 in Delaware and 2 in The District of Columbia.

Public Storage has saturated the market in Florida with nearly 200 locations. Florida has attractions, beaches, boating and fishing, dining and nightlife, diving and snorkeling, downtowns, small towns, road trip tours, hiking and some of the best golf courses in the world.

The company has 13 storage locations in Miami and 25 self storage facilities near Hialeah. Palm Beach offers 8 locations within the city and 13 in nearby Boynton Beach. Towards the Gulf, Tampa has 6 Public Storage properties, 9 in Clearwater, 11 in Palm Harbor and between Bradenton and Bradenton Beach there are 8.

Florida’s sate capital is further up the Floridian Peninsula, in Jacksonville, where there are 8 Public Storage properties. On the western point of Florida’s coastline, Pensacola is home to 2 facilities, one of which offers parking, including RV parking, for as low as $14 per month.

Georgia is one of only 3 states that border Florida and has over 80 Public Storage locations. The bulk of the 83 facilities are in and around Atlanta, Georgia with 12 facilities.

Public Storage offers 7 storage facilities in tropical Hawaii, including several in Honolulu.

Other locations for self storage include Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. Illinois has nearly 130 Public Storage properties, with 33 of the 130 locations in Chicago, Illinois. Indiana has 26 of the company’s facilities, mostly near Indianapolis and Evansville.

Kansas has 22 Public Storage facilities centered around Kansas City. The company has storage in Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and Minnesota. Other states such as Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire are homes to the company’s market.

New Jersey and New York have a combined total of approximately 133 Public Storage facilities. The company also offers storage in North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Oregon.

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Carolina offer Public Storage to residents and visitors. Tennessee is also home to the company’s properties.

Everything really is bigger in Texas, including the number of storage units available. There are nearly 1,000 self storage properties located in the state, 247 of which are owned and operated by Public Storage. That’s nearly 25% of the market in Texas.

Texas is a hub of business, education and tourism. The state is a popular travel destination and it businesses thrive on the wide market, which includes Mexico. Latin America and Mexico often refer to the state as Texas, De Todo Un Poco Y Mas, which translates to Texas, A little of everything and more.

Public Storage also hosts self storage, RV storage and self storage parking, and wine storage in Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Each of Public Storage’s locations can be searched on various online directories or on the company’s own website. The Public Storage website allows a renter to reserve a unit online. However, the direct phone number of individual properties is not listed and a customer must call the toll free number, which goes to the call center, or search the information using another resource.

A customer is able to search for various unit sizes and prices as well as parking and RV parking. The site does not allow users to specify wine storage, so they would have to know which location offer wine storage or phone the call center.

Public Storage is a giant in the self storage industry and offers truck rental and storage supplies at each of their properties. They also have self storage in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and The United Kingdom.

Sarah Little

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