Moving to Clermont, FL: A Practical Moving & Storage Guide

By Sunny Storage Team

Clermont, in South Lake County west of Orlando, is known for its rolling hills, chain of lakes and miles of trails. If you’re relocating here — from across the country or just across the metro — this guide covers the practical side: getting oriented, timing your move, and using storage to make the transition smoother.

Getting oriented: the roads you’ll use most

Two roads shape daily life in Clermont: US-27, running north–south, and State Road 50, running east–west toward Winter Garden and Orlando. Many shopping and service areas sit along these corridors, including Clermont Landing, the retail plaza near US-27 and SR-50.

Neighborhoods and nearby towns

Clermont includes many established and newer communities, such as Greater Pines, Summit Greens, Skyridge Valley, Hartwood Reserve and Kings Ridge. Neighboring towns — Minneola, Groveland, Montverde, Mascotte — and the Four Corners area are all part of the broader South Lake picture. Visit at different times of day to get a feel for traffic and commute before you commit.

Life outdoors: lakes, parks and trails

Outdoor space is one of Clermont’s biggest draws:

• Parks: The City of Clermont maintains 22 parks plus the Clermont Historic Village, all with free admission. The most widely used include Hancock Park, Palatlakaha Park and Waterfront Park.
• Waterfront Park (100 3rd St.) sits on Lake Minneola, with the Clermont Boat Ramp just east at 140 East Ave.
• Trails: The 5.2-mile paved Clermont/Minneola Trail runs along Lake Minneola from West Beach into Minneola. Clermont’s South Lake Trail sits at the halfway point of the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail and connects east to the West Orange Trail.
• Recognition: The city reports it was designated a Trail Town by Florida’s Greenways and Trails System in 2018.

If you’re bringing bikes, kayaks or paddleboards, plan where they’ll live — many new residents find garage space disappears fast.

A practical moving timeline

6–8 weeks out

• Declutter: sell, donate or toss what you won’t move.
• Get quotes from movers or reserve a truck.
• Measure your new home; decide what furniture fits.

3–4 weeks out

• Start packing rarely used rooms first.
• If closing dates don’t line up, reserve storage now so you’re not scrambling.
• Gather supplies (boxes, tape, bubble wrap, mattress covers).

1–2 weeks out

• Set up utilities and internet at the new address.
• Update your address with USPS and important accounts.
• Pack an “open first” box: chargers, toiletries, documents, basic tools.

Moving week

• Move items going to storage first, so your home move is lighter.
• Keep important documents with you, not in the truck.

When storage helps during a move

• Gap between homes: Sold before you bought? Storage bridges the closing gap.
• Staging a home for sale: Removing extra furniture can make rooms look bigger.
• Downsizing: Store pieces while you decide what fits the new place.
• Renovating on arrival: Keep furniture safe while floors or paint are done.

Florida humidity matters if belongings will be stored for more than a few weeks. Wood furniture, electronics, photos and documents usually do best in climate-controlled storage (see our climate-controlled storage guide). Our size guide can help you pick the right unit.

Storage close to where you’ll be

Sunny Storage is a brand-new facility at 1140 Hooks St, Clermont, FL, just off US-27 and State Road 50, next to Clermont Landing and minutes from Historic Downtown Clermont. We offer climate-controlled and drive-up units on month-to-month leases, gated controlled access, online reservations and packing supplies at our office. Call or text (786) 475-1690.

Reserve a Unit

Sources

1. Sunny Storage website — location, US-27/SR-50, Clermont Landing, neighborhoods/towns served, unit types, month-to-month, gated access, online reservations, supplies, phone: https://sunnystorage.com/
2. City of Clermont, Parks — 22 parks + Historic Village, free admission, most-used parks: https://www.clermontfl.gov/247/Parks
3. City of Clermont, Boat Ramps — boat ramp 140 East Ave, east of Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola: https://www.clermontfl.gov/343/Boat-Ramps-Fishing-Piers
4. City of Clermont, Clermont/Minneola Trail — 5.2-mile paved trail from West Beach: https://www.clermontfl.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/ClermontMinneola-Trail-36
5. City of Clermont, Trails — South Lake Trail halfway point of Coast-to-Coast Trail; Trail Town 2018: https://www.clermontfl.gov/252/Trails
6. Clermont Post, trails guide — Waterfront Park address 100 3rd St; connection to West Orange Trail: https://clermontpost.com/walking-and-biking-trails/