A perfect car wash if your car is already clean or you like unpleasant customer service!…read more Sigh, I actually had a very positive view of this place, and would recommend them as a nice place to get gas, but unfortunately today we tried the car wash. I was really excited, it seemed high tech and nice, and was excited to make it my go-to. Unfortunately it did not get the car clean (even with the highest level of wash available), and when we got back home we saw there were black speckles on about 8 of the body panels on our pretty new and recently waxed car. This was handily the worse wash we have tried in the area. I wasn't worried because the other places we had dealt with recently would just send us back through if there were any problems, so we headed back over to the wash to help them make it right. When we got there I described my problem, and there was clearly stress about it so this was not the first time it had happened. The person who seemed in charge wanted to see it, so I took him out and showed him the speckles fully expecting an easy solution. Unfortunately he rather brusquely informed me that it was only on a small area (8 body panels is apparently small) and that he could offer to let me buy a towel for something like another 3 bucks so that I could clean it myself. Are you serious? You're going to try to upsell on a customer retention issue?!? Absurd. When we looked around we noticed signs advertising towels for your car wash implying that they were for finishing the job not drying the car. This was not the first time they had had this conversation. I went home and used my own towel and quick detailer to finish they job they failed to do, and most certainly wiped the 4 dollars extra worth of wax upsell off on the 8 body panels that I found myself having to clean by hand having payed for an automatic car wash an hour before. So the way I see it: 3 stars for a below average wash at a slightly lower price than some, minus one star for trying to upsell me and asking me for my labor to get the job done, and minus another star for the bad customer experience/ attitude. Even a simple apology and explanation that touch less car washes have advantages but also technical limits would have avoided everyone reading this review, but that's not what happened:-/ Really unfortunate, we liked this place, but I don't see any reason why we should support a place that does this kind of stuff.

Pretty solid washes here. Definitely one of my favorites in the area as drive thru washes go. I…read morehaven't tried all of them though, there are more that seem to be showing up in the last year or two. I prefer to do drive thrus rather than the hassle of getting out of my car while it gets washed but that's just me!

Whenever I am in Santa Cruz, I usually try to fill up at this gas station. The location is…read moreconvenient, the pumps are easy to use, and I have never had any issues here. The station is usually clean, and the whole process is quick, which I really appreciate when I am just trying to get gas and keep going. The service is also good there, the staff is friendly, and they usually keep everything moving quickly. Prices are reasonable compared to some other places in the area, and overall it feels like a reliable spot. Good gas station and one I like to use when I am nearby.

Convenient, near our hotel and the MissionSanta Cruz. $4.49 for regular gas. Cheaper than most gas…read morestations around.

Every time I go into this gas station I have such a warming sensation in my heart . I absolutely…read morelove it here , the people are awesome, foods great , beers always cold .

Most of the time, I have a perfectly fine experience coming here. However, a couple times in the…read morelast few weeks, I've purchased a $1 super lotto from a pre-filled slip, and a beverage, when a particular guy is working there. Brown short hair, clean shaven, kind of slim, maybe 5'10", in his 20s or 30s. Both times he said, with a totally straight face: $20 for the lotto (which was actually $1 if you recall), and then whatever the price of the drink was. And quickly doing the math in his head, he verbally added $19 dollars to the grand total without missing a beat. When I looked at the register seeing the real total (which of course was $19 less than what he said), he deadpanned "just kidding". He did this exact same thing to me two different times in the span of a couple weeks. Seems very sketchy. Benefit of the doubt: I suppose he really could've been "just kidding", but if so, not funny at all and pretty poor taste to be trying that joke on paying customers that you don't know. Especially if you have no comedic demeanor or delivery with it. Keep an eye on this guy.

Pain at the Gas…read more Despite what a lot of non-believers might think, Costco gas is fantastic, and I've never had an issue with it. In fact, my 240k-mile Subaru has been run almost exclusively on Costco gas thanks to the proximity of my work to a Costco Gas Station. Their gas is rated Top Tier™, and that isn't a meaningless proclamation, as TT means a higher quality of gas. Even Consumer Reports agrees: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/top-tier-gasoline-worth-the-extra-price-a7682471234/ The Good: * Costco gas is almost always the cheapest in the area regardless of where you live. They intentionally run it at 20-30¢/gal cheaper than the market average because they use it as a loss leader. * One of the few Costco gas locations that carries diesel. * 5% cash back on the Costco Citi card is kind of hot, especially considering our gas prices as of late. The Meh: * No amenities here like paper towels and window washing equipment. Hell, you're lucky they even have garbage cans! * Members Only. But I mean honestly, does anyone in The Bay *not* have a Costco membership??? The Ugly: * The Santa Cruz station is priced 50¢/gal higher than San José gas stations. I guess that's the schlepping the petrol down the hill tax. Conclusion: Inexpensive, high-quality gas. Not much more one can ask for.

Quality/Quantity - Good to see crime is lower here with less things locked up…read more Also noticed that Costco last week changed from Pepsi to Coke, see pictures. Bought a bunch of stuff I do NOT need. Looks like an $8 theme today, lol. See pictures. As this is a late review, I just left the Carson City, NV Costco and they have not started marking down their stuff yet. But you already know that because you are following :) Decent selection of micro brews, but not really local, so I skipped. Atmosphere - Overall consistent. Nothing too different that stood out. They have most, if not all the departments - Tire, food court, gas station, pharmacy, optical, hearing aids, etc. I should have checked their gas prices... Service - Self service. Price - Reasonable, inexpensive. But I always end up buying stuff I do NOT need..... So for me it was a little wasteful. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location since 1994. Congrats on all your success since 1976, since Price Club. Now you are the 5th largest retailer in the world and #10 on the Fortune 500. 804 warehouses worldwide, with 558 in the US. 1980 IPO. 1993 Price Club and Costco merger. 1997 Rebrand all locations to Costco. 2020 105.5 million members.

They totally have gas here…read more And chips too Sometimes it's dark, usually at night. But that's okay...

"If gas gets any higher, I'm cutting a hole through the floorboard and Flintstoning this bitch."…read more~@FillWerrell on Twitter During the daylight hours this is the best place in Santa Cruz to buy cheap gasoline. Valero is typically $.05 to .10 cheaper than the rest of the stations in town, and that's good when you're living on a budget. There's almost never a line and you have the Corner Store right there if you need road trip food like beef jerky, sunflower seeds, Pringles, and iced tea. You can also pick up firewood, windshield washer fluid and other assorted sundries as well. However at night this place becomes a hobo boxing ring. Maybe it's just me, but I've seen more than one fight between homeless people here. I'm thinking about selling tickets to watch the matches. It might go something like this: "Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the main event of the night, here at the Valero Gas Station in beautiful midtown Santa Cruz, California! Presiding over this match we have our fine Valero Boxing Association judges and the referee, who is also the cashier, John...(pause for applause) Now in the red corner weighing in at 142 pounds- 145 if he hasn't had a bath in a few weeks, with a professional record of 37 wins, 27 by way of biting off the other guy's nose and 5 loses the current Valero Station Champion, from Torrence, California but living in Tijuana Mexico, please welcome Armandooo 'Mondo' Garciaaaaaa (pause for applause), his opponent in the blue corner foaming at the mouth and weighing in at 143 pounds with a professional record of 45 wins, 38 knockouts and 3 loses, from Scotts Valley, California, please welcome 'Craaaaazy' Shaaaane Jeffersooooon! LET'S GET RRRRREADY TO RRRRUMBLE!" Needless to say the place is a little scary at night. Save yourself the trauma of possibly seeing a homeless man with his pants down and get your gas during the daylight hours. Just sayin'.

I have been going to Steve's Union for 30 years. They even fix flat tires all day. The remodel is…read moretop notch, too. They sell propane, and it's easy to get to across from Dominican Hospital.

I've tried a few tire places around Santa Cruz usually it's about 15 - half hour (or longer) just…read moreto get seen, and the vibe isn't great. Steve's 76 was the complete opposite. I pulled in with a tire that needed a quick repair, explained the issue, and about five minutes later I was back on the road. No hassle, no runaround just someone who jumped on it and did the job right. The guy who helped me was and friendly and kind and easy to talk to, generous with his time, always smiling and he made me feel totally comfortable. If you need it done, you need it done fast. You don't want to wait. This is the place to go. Five stars. New go-to in Santa Cruz.

I got a bag of nacho Doritos in a Doritos bag because I was craving it. I started eating them and…read morerealized that it was off brand chips in a Doritos bag, totally a scam, at double the price of a normal bag!

For the most part as consumers, we look at stopping for gas at the gas station has a pretty basic…read morefunction of our daily commute's. Some gas stations offer conveniences such as carwashes, window washing items, or just basic pump and go. When I am traveling, my preference is always to stop at a gas station that offers something more than pumping and go. I prefer having a convenience store attached to the gas station in case I'm looking for something to drink, some gum or perhaps even a quick snack. Cleanliness is always a huge plus. This particular Valero's has a convenience store, and unhappy people that work there. We stopped to get gas, and walked inside to pay and grab a quick drink. The cashier was extremely unpleasant, and it was very clear not only was unhappy to be there, but he was clearly inconvenienced by us making a purchase. After we paid, we went out to pump the gas and the pump was not even ready for us to use. We had to walk back inside, and ask for him to turn the pump on. Literally standing there waiting for what felt like eternity, but was probably about two minutes or so until he decided to turn the pump on. No one else was there, so it should not of been an issue. The station itself is pretty basic, and snacks were at a minimum. The station was also fairly clean, as far as gas stations go. My issue at the station, was the attitude that the attendant had, and why it seems to go unnoticed. Clearly, he has worked there for a while and it doesn't seem to be an issue for management. As expensive as gasoline is, I certainly plan on going somewhere else, rather than spending my money in a place where it doesn't seem to be welcomed

what a waste of time. They have the Apple Pay logo on there gas pumps, but it doesn't actually work…read morewith Apple Pay. You have to go inside to ise apple pay. Also the rotten Robbie saver club is truly rotten. They time out your PIN after a couple months of inactivity such that you have to reset everything. this involves a 15 minute diversion in your life making contact with their Technical Support and resetting of the passcode through their phone tree. shop a local, locally owned gas station, such as todd's across the street (gas & shop). hias has the brand new blue pumps that do accept Apple Pay at the pump itself. His rate for paying cash is the same as rotten Rob's cost if you use their saver club, so there really isn't much sense in having their card linked to your bank account that way.

After arriving to Santa Cruz from Sacramento in a moving van, we needed to fill the old gas tank…read morefor the return trip. Found this gas station near our unloading point and was happy to see the "cheaper" prices! But let's face it, gas just isn't cheap anymore, but at least this place offered lower prices than some nearby gas stations. Having to fill a truck size tank, made paying at the pump a little bit easier. Writing reviews about a gas station is not likely to be read by most people who are only searching for a nearby station and not particularly interested in individual experiences.  But as a loyal Yelper, I always feel compelled to write something about a business that I patronize.   As far as gas stations go, they fit the bill as being a good, solid filling station. Mini Mart within the building, a spacious lot with multiple pumps available, and conveniently located on a busy street corner where they provided cheaper than usual gas prices.