Self Storage – Poway

Poway Provides Peace and Quiet with Easy Access to Nearby Cities

Poway is a peaceful community on the outskirts of San Diego, nestled between Escondido and Scripps Ranch. Residents enjoy mild weather — like much of the region, Poway experiences warm summers and mild winters — abundant outdoor space, highly rated schools and plentiful job opportunities.

Although Poway feels pleasantly removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, Interstate 15 conveniently connects it to San Diego’s amenities. Additionally, San Diego International Airport is 24 miles south of the city, providing access to destinations around the globe.

At the center of town is the 700-acre Poway Business Park, which was built to support light and industrial manufacturing, warehouse and distribution and research and development businesses. It hosts 500 businesses and 18,000 employees. Top employers in Poway include General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Geico Direct and the Poway Unified School District (PUSD).

PUSD includes 11 schools serving 36,000 students. Other educational opportunities near Poway include San Diego Miramar College and Palomar Community College. Whether you’re in Poway with family, for business or for school, it’s a great place to live, work, learn and play.

Quick Facts About Poway, CA

San Diego County
Incorporated in December 1980
Median family income: $107,000
Area: 39.4 square miles
Number of housing units: 16,364

Things to Do Near Poway, CA

San Diego County is one of the most geographically diverse in the nation with mountains, sandy beaches, shrubby grasslands, wine country and dense cityscapes. It’s easy to experience these different terrains using Poway as your home base.

One of the more popular adventures near Poway is the Mount Woodson Trail. This 7.6-mile out-and-back trail begins at Lake Poway and ends with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for “potato chip rock,” a boulder that looks like a favorite salty, deep-fried snack. It doesn’t taste as delicious as a bag of Lays (sorry to disappoint), but it does offer plentiful photo opportunities.

Not far from the famed potato chip rock is the Mount Woodson Golf Club, a public golf course set in a rugged, mountainous setting. Between holes two and three is a 450-foot wooden bridge that winds through the picturesque natural landscape and canyons. Fortunately, in Poway, nearly every day is the right weather to tee up.

Another outdoor destination is the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center at Pauwai, a 5-acre archaeological site, offering insights into the region’s Indigenous inhabitants. Visitors can learn about the Kumeyaay-Ipai way of life, see a replica of an ‘ewaa (native Kumeyaay house) and discover Morteros, grinding stones that were left behind by the ancient community. There are also ramadas and native gardens to enjoy.

The Poway Center for Performing Arts is another place to experience San Diego County’s unique cultural offerings. The Center hosts art shows, plays, concerts and community-based productions. The state-of-the-art facility also provides a high-quality performance space for PUSD students. It’s one of the best spots in town to see theater or live dance, so make sure to check the schedule for upcoming performances.

End the day at one of the many wineries dotting the hills surrounding Poway. For instance, there’s Bernardo Winery, which originally opened in 1889. They produce wine from locally sourced grapes, including syrah, petit sirah, zinfandel, viognier and sangiovese, available for tasting on site. Guests can also explore the historic winemaking facility, still standing in the winery’s courtyard, and see century-old redwood barrels.

Poway Storage Supports Your Family or Business in San Diego County

If you’re seeking storage units in Poway, we can help. Our facility is centrally located near neighborhoods Old Poway, Rancho Encantada and Sycamore Estates. Storage West’s Poway customers appreciate the range of unit sizes, drive-up units and the free move-in truck that’s available with any rental.

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