I've a subscription here to keep my GX looking great. Even when there is a long line, it moves…read morequickly. The wash is effective and gentle, I trust it to not scratch my paint. There are humans that do a prewash at the beginning so problem areas (like the back of an SUV) get washed well. They have clean and slightly wet rags and vacuum available for self service after the wash all included with the wash. For an extra charge they will hand finish the wash and they do a great job!

It was convenient and my car got cleaned. Price was ok…read more Not too much more to say other then Yelp should not force you to write a long review.

This is the fourth time I've brought a car to Beach Cities and the first time for my newest baby. I…read moregot the hood and bumper wrapped with PPF, the rest ceramic coated, and windows tinted all in one stop. Lucas was chill, professional, and informative. Scheduling was easy, with good communication and follow-through. I wouldn't call it a bargain, but the price is fair for high-quality work that set me up for years of easy and effective car care. In a world where everything seems to go downhill and most companies cut corners on customer service and satisfaction, Beach Cities is one business that has maintained high standards and quality over the years. Thanks, guys.

Initially, I had a great experience with Nate and his crew when they tinted my Mercedes Sprinter…read moreconversion van. The tint looked excellent, and I thanked Nate personally when I picked it up. Once I got home, I discovered significant damage on the driver and passenger door panels that had been removed for the tinting. The panels were pulling away from the door frames. Four clips on each door were either missing or broken. Three bolt-covering end caps were missing and the rest were installed incorrectly. A bolt was missing from the passenger panel. The plastic was scratched and jagged where it had been pried off, and the black rubber pillar window seals had razor-blade cuts. I even found a razor blade left on my seat. I contacted Nate that same day with photos and videos. He would not take my calls, but he did text to apologize and offered to repair the damage. He explained that his most experienced tech had called out and two younger techs worked on my van. I agreed to give them the opportunity to correct it. Days went by with no follow-up. After multiple messages, Nate said his expert tech had "fallen off the face of the earth" and suggested his "plastic guy" repair the damaged panels. I was skeptical, but he promised to schedule the repair soon. Then more days passed with no communication. At no point would he speak to me on the phone. After eight days, I went to the shop in person. Nate was not there, but his brother inspected the van and agreed the work was unacceptable, especially the cut window seals. He assured me they would make things right and said refunding the tint cost was the least they should do. A week has passed since then with no response. I had to take the van to the Mercedes dealership. They confirmed missing and damaged clips and improper reinstallation. They also said the damaged seals should remain watertight but are visibly compromised. I paid $350 for the tint and $758.13 out-of-pocket to have the panels repaired. The seals remain damaged. I genuinely liked Nate and his brother. Their shop is clean and they seem to care about quality. However, ignoring a customer after damaging their vehicle is unacceptable. There is another review describing a similar situation tied to personal issues Nate was having. That may explain things, but it does not excuse the lack of accountability. The tint quality was great, but if anything goes wrong, do not expect them to stand behind their work.

I recently brought my black Tesla Model 3 in for the Whaler's Reserve package ($99.99) and tipped…read more$30 because I know how hard the staff works, especially in the summer heat. I used to be a professional detailer at Mercedes-Benz, so I respect the effort that goes into this job. The staff was friendly, and the car was noticeably cleaner. The seats, carpets, and general interior looked good. However, for $130 total, I expected more attention to detail. The touchscreen still had fingerprints, the interior windshield had noticeable streaks in the sunlight, and a few areas could have used another pass. My Tesla was already well maintained, so I was hoping the extra time would go toward making it feel truly spotless. Overall, it's a decent car wash if you're looking for a good cleaning, but for the price of the premium package, I expected a more meticulous detail.

C'mon now! You would think a full service wash with a few paid extras guarantees a wipe down of…read moreyour dash and screen, but no. They even neglected to clean the driver side view mirror, but instead left it with the same dried water spots before the wash! Also found a dirty rag on the floorboard. Key here is to withhold a tip until you've had a moment to inspect the vehicle before driving off.

Easy to operate coin operated car wash. Everyone complains that the time given is too short, but if…read moreyou can't wash at least soap up the entire car in one go there's something wrong with you. Stop spending so much damn time and just do the job. You can get the soap on and rinse it in the average time. Pull over to the side dry it off and get out of there. Stop complaining.

It's open 24 hours a day, the equipment always works so you can do as good a job as you want to…read more They also have a high-powered vacuum system to get the inside of your car and anything else that you need to do. Plus there's space to pull your car through when you washing it and dry it off if you want to do that.

Easy to schedule and reschedule. The technician, Andres, did an exceptional job. Car looks nicer…read morethan when I first got it from the dealership. Will definitely be coming back for future details.

Vicente was excellent! He was incredibly thorough and did an amazing job detailing my car. He took…read morehis time, paid attention to every detail, and was very professional. My car was absolutely spotless when he finished--it looked and felt brand new! I'm extremely happy with the service and can't recommend Vicente and the team enough. I'll definitely be using them again soon!!

This was my preferred car wash. WAS…read more Checked their website for hours etc etc. Drove two cars over there for full detailing jobs, passing their competition along the way. AND FOUND THIS LOCATION CLOSED FOR THE DAY. This is a pet peeve of mine. Posted business hours should mean something. Yes, the weather was looking like rain later in the day, but here's the thing: Just post that you close in pending bad weather or BE OPEN. Guess who was open? The competition who happily took on the job and, pending the result, may have all our future business too.

The last two times I've been here the kid with the braces and piercings doesn't show you a menu. He…read morejust tells you a price. I ended up getting a car wash He just told me $33. I paid it. There was about five guys in my car cleaning it. My thought was this is great. Five guys man my car is gonna look amazing , NOPE left a $15 tip drove away to realize that it looked terrible. It didn't look like they did anything so I ended up going to splash going through their car wash and then using their towels and vacuum to clean my car. For $33 I would've expected a little bit more very disappointed will not be back!

Listen, I'm sharing the most embarrassing before pictures of my car just to show you how quality…read moreand detailed the service is here by Gustavo. I have never detailed my car, just done quick cleans at car washes in town and was always disappointed. That's until I found Caribbean Mobile Detailing. The service was excellent, starting with quality communication shortly after following their instagram account. He asked me about my specific needs and got me scheduled promptly with a quote that is more than fair for the level of quality he delivers. He was kind, professional, and delivered quality that made me feel confident that I made the right choice hiring him. You will not be disappointed, if you have been interested in detailing but worry your car is too far gone just look at what Caribbean did for me and my car!

Gustavo was amazing. My car was a mess inside and outside, and he came on time and worked…read moretirelessly until my car looked and smell like new. The prices were more then fair considering the value of work. I would recommend Caribbean Mobile detailing to everyone!!! It was truly a wonderful experience. Thank you Gustavo!!!

Did an incredible road trip from Los Angeles, to Joshua Tree to Yosemite then Sausalito and made my…read moreway down to Monterey but took a stop to Santa Cruz where I came across this AMAZING detail shop and a very hospitable and kind gentleman, named Santos, who took great care or my vehicle and took sometime to chat with myself & my girlfriend! My car was not in bad shape but the dirt roads of Yosemite thrashed my new tires and just putting that much distance overall, my car needed some TLC. He answered my questions about the services he provides & offered what I thought was a great price- seeing as how there is not many places in the area that do hand car washes. He also gave great life advice and made us feel very welcome in Santa Cruz! I'm not sure if I will be heading back up for a road trip anytime soon but I ABSOLUTELY WILL be making a stop here again if I do! You just don't get great service like this all the time let alone anywhere!!! If you meet this man, he will take care of you and make you feel comfortable not just communicating with you but provide great service at the same time!

Great job, great price. Clear communication, definitely recommend trying them out. It's the only…read moreplace I use now.

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'.

Always cleanish always not hung up judgement always help a bro sis out mentality…read more Always knowledgeable employees mostly no dummies in there Always helpful Courteously Respectful professional And good quality fuel And good height to choose from cases not painful shops And no bathroom baloney No issues in their heads about bathrooms Real people Fine treatment They have a cut above quality to being customers friendly Love SHELL

Just spent 12.99 for a car wash, WORST EVER !! I have used…read morethis service numerous times before. The the prior result was always adequate. I tried calling the station to complain, only option was to leave a message and hopefully get a return phone call. Otherwise never going there again.