This is a really small, and more expensive gas station in town. I only come here to avoid the crazy lines at the gas station off of Casitas Pass. Friendly staff, clean gas station and store, and they have air around the front. This is a close walk to vons and many other stores if you need to use a restroom. read more

Way more expensive than other gas stations. Incredibly dirty. Old pumps. Go somewhere else.

Very rude graveyard shift man. Refused to let customers use the restroom and claims it's out of order but he's a liar. Lazy and rude. No wonder this business only has 1.5 stars read more

When entering at 9:00pm I asked to use the restroom. They had multiple signs saying "only customers paying" were able to use the restroom. My family spent lots of money on gas. We brought the receipt to the cashier named Rodel as-well with another man who did not give his name and did not have a name tag who would refuse to let us use it. They claimed that the floor was wet due to cleaning and to wait 15-20 minutes and so we did. But when waiting for a whole 30 minutes we asked again and they claimed the floor was still wet. After asking multiple times they would simply refuse and tell us to go to McDonalds restrooms but McDonald's was closed to go inside, only drive-through was possible. They also claimed that they would simply only throw water in the restroom to clean it, doesn't seem so sanitary especially for two workers to be working at the same time. After a full 45 minutes we decided to leave despite being unable to use the restrooms. Don't come here ever! read more

This station is terrible. From the moment she walked in there's an atmosphere of mistrust. They don't even keep the you have to go and buy the cup from the register, but that's me getting really nitpicky. What really bothered me was I was harassed by the store attendant when I was just trying to answer a question he kept interrupting me and after four times I had had enough and I told him have a nice day and I left, but apparently it was my fault. Did I call corporate? Absolutely, am I gonna call the store manager you better believe it, do I think anything is gonna happen. Absolutely not. read more

I got gas, went inside to ask them to turn the air on, and they said I had to pay for air when there is a literal sign that says the state law says they have to provide fuel to people who buy gas lmao stupid gas station read more

The gas stations clerks are rude especially the Asian lady with crutches. No wonder she has crutches. Asked for air and she said it's out of service. Owner needs to check California law. The air station did not have a sign saying out of order. Guess what?? 10 mins later I see the gas station guy putting air in his tires while I was arguing with the dumb b**** read more

perfectly respectable gas station experience five stars and such. Had tissues for only 75 cents good value.

I stopped for gas and the gas pumps are completely mangled. Hopefully fully it is safe to abuse my card, scammer's dream. Arco you can do better! read more

ARCO - A mangled gas pump - Gas Stations Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I Purchased $40 worth of gas and a water at this gas station and they refuse to let me use their restroom. They say it is out of order and if it truly is they should get it fixed. I also asked them to warm up a burrito that they had for sale, the kind that needs to be warmed up, and they said they don't have any way to warm it up which I doubt! A gas station that wants to make money from its patrons should have a working restroom that is clean. They should also be a little more friendly. Avoid this Gas station at all cost! read more

ARCO - Restroom out of order! - Gas Stations Near Me - Carpinteria, California

These people need to hire someone that has respect, the late night dude who works there is extremely rude, young man doesn't know how to act with customers. Doesn't say a word if you asked him a question, gives attitude. and act like he doesn't give a s*** read more

This is a small gas station right off the 101. The location is why I come here. It can be hard to get in and out of due to popularity and the convenience store is small. I have never tried to use the restroom but I have bought lots of snacks from here and they always have a reasonable selection. The convenience / inconvenience are the reason I give this 3 stars. Stop is clean and I haven't had a problem with the pumps nor the employees. read more

2098 arco Gad stations at Redlands I was not able to use the bathroom Staff were rude read more

I used the restroom and waited outside till the person inside came out and handed me the key I went inside to return the key and the manager a short old Hispanic lady that claimed to be the manager was really mad that I used the restroom she literally threw the key with disgust at the floor and said some rude comment I confronted her about and she pretty much blew me off and walked to the back ignoring her actions read more

Small station located right off Casitas Pass exit and the 101. This station is relatively cheap in comparison to the surrounding gas stations and by at least .20 cents. Not many pumps, but we didn't have to wait. Easy peasy... There are neighboring fast food joints in the vicinity so if you have a craving there is a McDs. read more

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DOn'T buy here!! The clerk on duty on 3/8/22 at 6:10am refused service for a damn cup of coffee!! He was rude and had no cause to refuse service for a coffee! YET the homeless man out front had a cup of coffee!! read more

I need air in my tire and they told me I had to give them $1.50 for air. in my 40 years of being alive I never had to pay for air. So I drove down the street to the next gas station and look!!!! free air. F@CK THIS PLACE NEVER GO HERE!!!!!! read more

They claim they have no bathrooms. Tell you to go to McDonald's. State of California requires bathrooms at all gas stations near a major highway. Will report code violation to Santa Barbara County. I am sure there is a disability violations. read more

The clerk was super rude. The sign says paying customers can use the restrooms. Well, we were paying customers and she lied and said the bathrooms were being cleaned. read more

ZERO STARS! Don't get gas or shop at the Arco station in Carpinteria! The short male cashier is a THIEF! Guy tried to short change me 10$ on gas then tried to play stupid once I had to go back in there and call him out in front of everyone and in front of the manager/owner. Then I had to prove my innocence like if I was the one trying to get over on them! Thankfully the manager/owner was there and looked at the cameras and caught the THIEF lying! Otherwise the THIEF wasn't going to give me my 10$ back! This guy is most likely doing this to other customers and stealing from the store so watch out! More detail what happened - That THIEF heard me clearly say 35$ of gas and I paid with two 20$ billS = 40$ so my change was 5$ back. When I went to pump gas the pump shut off at 25$! The THIEF tried to steal my 10$!!! Then acted stupid like he didn't know! HE GOT CAUGHT!!! I will NEVER come back and I suggest you do the same! Not the first time I've had problems with this specific employee, he's extremely rude! read more

On 10/9/2022 at 1:14pm I handed my friend a $100 bill to pay for $20 of gas on pump 6. Down the road I asked for my change and said he didn't get only. I called the station and explained what happened and the male cashier got shitty with me. I called the next day for the supervisor explained what happened and she said she would look at the video. Never got a call back so I called and now we're waiting for a supervisor or some someone higher up. Cashier's Drawer was not over $80. I guess they have a thief working for them read more

It is against the law to charge for using a credit card: The law in question is Section 1748.1 of the California Civil Code. It says that "no retailer in any sales, service, or lease transaction with a consumer may impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means." read more

I pumped gas here and requested to used their restroom and they said we have no restroom...I should give my business somewhere else....I gave a big FAT 000000000000 read more

this place sucks a pregnant lady needed to use the restroom and they refused to her when they have a sign that said restroom for paying customers only, what a rip off. read more

They won't let you use the bathroom even if you buy things. The staff is rude. I recommend avoiding this place if you can help it.

This location has no restrooms for customers is dirty and has the highest prices for an Arco that I've seen i

The worst gas station in the area. The employee was high as a kite, slurring his words and acting inappropriate towards customers. Derogatory comments to customers. He was handpicking people to cash out and ignoring others. We after purchasing gas and food items we asked about the restroom. The employee was very short saying it was outside but it's always in use so not to bother trying. He refused to give us a key. He had the cash register open and when i gave him cash he didn't put it in the register. Very strange behavior. I walked across to IHOP and immediately the manager pointed to the restroom and i asked him how he knew and he says the ARCO employees always send people over because they don't want anyone using their facilities. He said people are always complaining about how horrible the guys are over at ARCO. So do yourself a favor and avoid this gas station at all costs. read more

We went here to fill up gas tonight. The pump had a note had to pay inside. Next thing I know the gas attendant in the office physically assaulted my husband and fell hitting the ground. The gas attendant should be fired for striking a customer. I recommend everyone to avoid patronizing this gas station. read more

If you want to pay at the pump here is the deal: 1. They have an ATM/"pay here" kiosk instead of just swiping your card at the pump. You enter which pump number you want to pay for. 2. The kiosk will only take debit/ATM cards and not actual credit cards. 3. There is a 35 cents fee to use the kiosk. read more

The bathroom here never seems to work. I was just told "Oh, someone's in there." Then it's "Someone has the key." Then they say "Oh we're cleaning it" but of course they aren't. It's very annoying. Two stars because it's easy on/off the freeway, otherwise I'd never come here. read more

Several of the pumps do not have working debit card machines. You wouldn't know this until you've spent 5 minutes trying to get it to work. Management could post "not working signs" to make it easier on us, but they don't seem to care. Its been several weeks now with the same broken debit card machines. read more

They have all you could need in the store even a IHOP right next to it and clean place but only eight pumps so be patient. The bathroom is outside on the right and dirty and slippery from the sink's leaking pipe. read more

Who other than Randy Burgher checks in at a gas station? Well I guess I do ! We always stop at this Arco on the way up to Northern California or on our way back from Santa Barbara because the gas is comparatively inexpensive , they play decent music through the sound system and it's got a semi tropical vibe . I swear even the light is different here . However cars are always jockeying for position at the pump and some drivers are less polite than others . Inside the building you have your usual array of junk food motor supplies and sundries . No bathroom either . You'll have to walk to McDonald's across the street or IHOP . Chair pose or Utkatasana is always a good idea in public restrooms . read more

Worst customer service I have ever had, extremely rude cashier who when I suggested he not be rude to his customers, literally yelled at me to "shove it up my ass". Will never go here again and would encourage others to do the same. read more

ZERO stars actually. I drive by this "convenient" stop every single day. I will NEVER spend my money there again. They have, absolutely, the worst customer service. read more

Standard gas station with snacks and beverages; nothing particularly good or bad about that part. Big downside is that there is no restroom which is a must for a gas station. read more