Arco is the 2nd largest gas station chain in California (behind Chevron), with over 1,000 stations (though not in the top ten nationally). California is Arco's biggest market, with over 60% of their stations in the state. My wife and I have found that Arco seems to consistently have lower prices than the national brands, and if a Costco is not available, come to an Arco if possible. It wasn't that long ago when the stations did not accept credit cards (even at the pump), though they do now (but often with higher per gallon prices, negating any credit card rewards). This location is one of many gas stations/restaurants right off the I-5 freeway in Santa Nella. It was the first gas stop since leaving DTLB, and the 10.931 gallon fill-up of 87 octane was $5.66 per gallon. It was a modern self-service with a payment card tap option, which worked fine with our Costco Citi CC. Brief history: created with merger of Atlantic Refining (an early part of Standard Oil) and Richfield Oil (an early petroleum company founded in LA in 1905). Was first to launch on-site food stores tied to gas stations, with ampm in SoCal in 1978. Acquired by BP/Amoco in 2000. Sold to Tesero in 2013, which was acquired by Marathon Oil in 2018. read more

ARCO - 6/7/26 - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Nella, California

This review is based solely on gas purchase. Hands down, the cheapest compared to all other gas stations nearby. I compared and saved at least $0.40/gallon. Who wouldn't want that? Until I find better buys when it comes to fuelin' up, this is THE gas stop to make when doing runs between SoCal and NorCal. read more

ARCO - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Nella, California

Not bad, plenty of gas pumps and restrooms were ok. Located off I-5 in Santa Nello, same exit as the Anderson's Pea Soup place and just north of 152. Can get pretty windy outside versus other stops along I-5. Quick in-and-out using Arco gift card to get a good price on gas. Not too crowded as well. read more

Another gas station, I like places where its clean and I feel safe, I don't shop around for the best prices I shop for convenience and there are plenty of stations around to fill my preferences when it comes to filling up the vehicles. I'm not one for food at some of these places (diet thing) but the food sure smells good. Enjoy read more

So glad I found this gas station along the 5 freeway. The gas prices here are much less than any other station miles along the highway out in the middle of no where. Close to 50-60 cents per gallon difference. If you can hold off and plan your trip, you'll save a bundle. Keep on Yelp'n! read more

Had a pocket full of cash, so BOOM no $0.35 from me, suckaaaaaaaas! No, seriously, it's just cheap gas. If you think I have something more to say about an AM/PM in the middle of BFE, you dramatically overestimate my creative juices. read more

Place is ok all the am pm feel a little sirty to me. I usually go to shell and those are very clean. I just came here cause i was almost ouyt of gas but i hate the 35 cent fee and is never super clean. read more

ARCO - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Nella, California

Good location, good price, plenty of islands make this an oasis to the road weary traveler and car. Morgan Freeman VO: That's all there is, nothing more to see here, move along now.... read more

ARCO - What more can i say? This is a great location, great gas prices, and it has working, clean restrooms. - Gas Stations Near Me - Santa Nella, California

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Sally: Flo! What do you have at your store? Flo: I have gas! Lots of gas! [Mater and Ramone snicker] Sally: OK, boys, stay with me. Yeah that scene from the movie Cars popped into my head as I was contemplating what to write for this review. This is just such an apt description for this particular place. Pro Tip: Cash saves you a $.50 debit fee to get gas... This gas station has a rocken AMPM store attached. This store has all of the typical c store stuff that you would anticipate finding in a place like Santa Nella... Hot Dogs, Burritos, Sammies, Slurpees, soda, gatorade/powerade, rockstar/redbull, etc... Dont forget a few candybars and some random knick knacks for gifts or stupid things to wear like a trucker hat that would say "instant asshole just add alcohol" or some other lovely thang. The bathroom is cleaned a few times a day whether it needs it or not *it always does doesnt it?* None the less the store itself is usually fairly clean and well kept... Overall its typical for where and what it is. Worth a stop in if you have cash or are a fan of Arco... read more

I need a break from driving so I'm gonna go ahead and write a report on the bathroom at this gas station. If you're like me, you need to stop and pee after a long drive on the five freeway. The price of gas is cheap and the bathrooms are operational. However,if dirty walls and doors bring you down, don't go. The owners of this gas station need to maintain the whole bathroom's cleanliness using soapy water (and maybe even some bleach) and clean the walls with those white scrub sponges. read more

Today the Santa Nella AMPM lost a long time customer. Ok so I stop at Santa Nella every time in drive between Sonoma county and LA. It's the perfect place to fill up my gas tank and maybe grab a coffee. I've had decent experiences on my many stops at this ampm. In fact, I did this trip so many times one year that one employee started recognizing me. He was seemingly their only employee and he was great. Today, however was not so great. My nice employee is long gone and a very rude one has taken his place. I went in with my boyfriend for coffees and a Danish. We had one full punch card and another with two stamps. I was stoked for my free coffee, of course. I had earned those stamps! The cashier wouldn't accept my punch card. He said that it had been hole punched instead if stamped (on two spaces) and was therefor not valid. He said people could be punching their own cards. Well sir, I don't know about you but I don't have a slurped shaped hole puncher at home. Look I understand that policies change and that people are shady but jeez guy. There's no reason to be super rude about it. All in all, there's a loves right next door. I recommend you stop their for your gas and coffee needs. Their employees will actually act like they want your business. read more

So stingy with the Air machine. I watched the owner turn down a customer saying "not for people who only buy 6 dollars of gas". For something Meant to be Legally free for all who buy gas? Then as I'm pumping gas I watch him walk out and put a 'OUT OF ORDER' sign on the machine right in front of them. How rude, can't even help someone air up their tires for a safe trip. Never coming here again. read more

After asking to use the air machine after purchasing gas, we were given two tokens, (about 60 seconds of air)then told we need to buy 40 dollars of gas to get more, after I told him law requires it be free for any customer, he said quote "no cause you only bought 6$ of gas" AFTER I HAD BOUGHT 20$ OF GAS., and even if had gotten six bucks of gas it shouldn't matter, especially Unable to leave safely with low tires. After complaining and showing him the sign that requires him to supply air and water, he brought out a sign that said out of Order and placed it on the perfectly fine air machine we were using. even worse, before that he flat out lied to us saying there was no more tokens with a whole container of them right next to him wich he was giving us two at a time. Horrible service to my mother who's been getting gas here for over 16 years. Oh and I can't forget to mention they told us to get air from another gas station, after we purchased gasoline from theirs. Sad to see them treat my mother like that, ill never go back, & they've lost a 16 year customer because neither will she. read more

Bait and switch = GUILTY! OK, you drove up to this Santa Nells oasis of gas stations and fast food venues. So, naturally, I looked for the cheapest 87 level gas. Hey! ARCO offered gas for just 2.63. Drove up here and navigated my way through all the venues here. Then I tried pulling up to a gas pump. Hey what?!!! Only expensive gas for sale here. "Only top tier gas for sale here." No 87 gas for sale here even though we advertised it to you on our sign, but we lied. Please, sucker, buy what we have. All the gas pumps. Try across the street @ LOVE's for cheaper gas with no bait and switch insults and games. read more

Traveling from Chico back home to SoCal, we stopped here for gas and snacks. No disel? Next time, I may check out the one across. read more

The gentleman here with the beanie is so kind and friendly, thank you for your service and kindness! Merry Christmas

I just purchased your gas at thiS ARCO station pump 13, spent $20 and my gas gauge barely move. I am too far away to turn around but has anyone else experienced this today? read more

My favorite place to put gas and By the coldest drinks in Santa Nella you can also get propane fill up ice and more the staff is very friendly. read more

Cheapest gas in Santa Nella for the past couple years. This is the best place to stop for gas between LA and Redding. Pilot and TA have bigger mini marts, but you can't beat AMPM for gas prices. You are going to need cash to avoid the debit card fee though. If you have to use credit then you might as well go for Pilot as an alternative. read more

This Arco was an easy stop on I-5 with lots of pumps and clean bathrooms with a changing table for the little ones, which can sometimes be difficult to find in some gas station bathrooms. Lots of snack choices as well. Could have done without the pushy waterless car cleaner salespeople near the pumps though, but they are not there all the time. read more

For the frugal traveler, this is frequently the cheapest gas between LA and the Bay. Lots of pumps, too, so there's rarely a wait. The bathroom is usually a quick in and out, as well, though I can only speak for the men's room. However, like all Arco stations, I miss being able to pre-pay cash at the kiosks, more so here than other locations, as there is a pretty hefty walk from the pumps to the often lined register and you have to do it twice. read more

This town is beautiful and the gas price is the best probably in California. The gas station itself is super clean, and the employees were really friendly. I saw a customer who needed a jump, and the turban Sikh guy went out and helped out. They always have really good deals on the hit food. And the coffee is always fresh, and if it's not, they'll make a fresh brew on the spot. read more

This place cheats you out of your money. We stopped pimping gas cuz the car was full and the meter kept running. It kept going for at least $2. I went in to tell them and thy denied it. Saying it was stopped now. And it was only $50.48. Then when input the pump back it jumped another $0.02. So when I went in I said ok... $50.48. And he only have me change for $50.50. And couldn't say anything. They are crooks here. read more

Driving from Anaheim to the Bayarea. Needed gas and was very hungry. Most of the pumps where out of order and the pay stations didn't work. I didn't have cash and they didn't accept my debit cards. I went inside to get a hotdog and the mustard was very watered down. When I checked out, the cashier wasn't friendly at all. He only told me my total. He ignored the other customers too. One lady wished him happy new year and he made a noise like. What ever lady. "Humph" Never returning. Thanks for nothing. read more

THIS PLACE !! It's an ARCO. Get your gas the night before because in the morning it's over run with commuters. From a5 am till about 7am . The smell of hungover people and pot in the air over power the smell of gas. Always a lower price in gas around town in general. read more

Best gas prices, clean restrooms, courteous service. Coffee was fresh in the afternoon.

This is the shittiest gas station. You have to go to an island to pay. You can't use a credit card. $0.35 fee to use debit card. Gas pump didn't stop properly and got gas all over the side of my car. Island was out of receipt paper when I went to get my receipt. NEVER AGAIN. read more

Very nice staff. I had a problem with the cash machine at the pump and they were helpful and straightened everything out, no hassle. Best gas prices. Toilets are always clean. They sell fresh fruit for snacks. I alway gas up here when on the road. read more