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.

One employee threatened to have me escorted out of the store after I made a return using a family…read moremembers membership. I was publicly embarrassed and humiliated. I still think about this experience when I'm laying in bed 3 years later. So I'm writing this review.

I believe it's (8) pumps, the station's a quarter mile from the freeways and has the least…read moreexpensive gas by almost $1/gallon. So I paid cash for the cheapest price and filled up my tank. The attached convenience store is small but has the basics. Everything to like about this Valero station - and the owner is polite. On the corner of Ocean & Franklin in Santa Cruz.

No restrooms for customers, despite the State Law requiring all gas station to grant restroom…read moreaccess to their customers if their business is within 660 feet of a "major highway". California 1 most certainly qualifies as a major highway - they built the damn Golden Gate Bridge just to connect two sections of it! I've never encountered another gas station that does this. I guess I'm done with Valero, and not just the one in Santa Cruz. If they're in violation of this law, they're probably in violation of others. Who knows? Maybe their gas is illegal too, just like their gas station. I can't take that chance, so I won't be putting it in my truck anymore.

i live near the chevron mission st santa cruz. i have chevron card love chevron gas…read more crap "service" station!!! this station is owned managed by out of town owners who obviously don't care how often their crappy equipment breaks, or if the pumps read actual chevron cards. they say safeway credit $$ are honored. but you put in the information it says you can use the safeway discount but the price does not reduce. pump would not read actual chevron card. so i went inside and 3 times it said safeway discount applied. back to the pump and no discount. clerk said i had to pay cash not chevron card to get discount but big sign 3" letters says chevron discount cash/ chevron card. i've put up with similar problems at this particular chevron station for years. no more, screw the absentee owners and their faulty equipment. i will drive 10 miles to avoid this station. they are horrible in every way. goodbye crappy chevron on mission.

Don't get me wrong. the actual gas here is DECENT, but it's the "food mart" part thats horrible…read more Theres numerous incredibly rude employees, insulting me and my friends for what we wear, side-eyeing us for no reason, and laughing at us for buying certain products. Theres a few of them who talk shit about customers in spanish and laugh, and the store always smells like weed or cigarettes. Also, the majority of products are damaged or opened, cans with dents, chips with tears, etc. Would not recommend.

I was a little bit misled about the price, because although the Waze prices had been updated the…read moreprevious day, per-gallons were shooting up quickly at the time. So I thought this was going to be the cheapest gas in the area. It is not. However, the prices are competitive, and it's near the 1. Compared to most gas stations this close (and convenient) to the highway, Sav-On Gas is a steal. Ocean Street also has quite a few restaurants and fast-food places, so if you can turn your quick stop for gas into a full refueling stop if you so choose. My pump was a bit slow, but it wasn't terrible. The man working here when I came was efficient, but he didn't say much.

On my way back home from Monterey, I stopped here to get gas and the prices were surprisingly…read morebetter than other locations. I didn't go inside to pay, just paid at the pump with card, but overall it was a pretty standard gas experience, just considerably better priced. Not to mention, easy to get back on the highway. Overall, it helped me get my tank full to head home and covered me for the week. It seems like a popular place everyone heads to, always a good sign!

This place has seen better days. Bathroom is in need of repair/ attention. Product selection is…read morelimited in shop and higher priced than typical c store pricing. Gas pumps work acceptably. If looking for just gas, place is fine but I would avoid shop.

Asked to use the bathroom tried lying just like subway did where i got food next door and said it…read morewasnt working. Extremely rude about it. Could of just said it nicely

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.

Stopped here to get gas this morning and the sign read $6.42/gal. (Credit card price) for 89…read moreoctane. Started pumping and around the 7 gallon mark realized at the pump they were actually charging $6.52/gal. Unfortunately, at 5:30 am, the walk in/store section was closed so I couldn't even bring it to their attention. A classic case of Bait and switch. Tried calling the number listed and it said the number was no longer in service.

Nice little gas station and convenience store…read more Stopped in one evening to pick up a few cold bottles of bottled water. Steady stream of folks coming in here to buy soda and stuff. Pretty close to the Hampton In hotel - so very convenient. And they accept Amex - unlike the little twit gas station/convenience store right next door to the Hampton Inn hotel.

Quick easy propane fill up with fair prices. Fast service and eays to get to. Minimum 1 gallon.read more

One of the best prices on the block. No penalty for using a credit card. Quake in and out. Old…read moreequipment, but it worked.

This station was kind of iffy before but has gone WAY downhill over the past few months. Cement is…read moresticky and smelly from urine at the pumps. There are no paper towels and window washing tubs are nearly empty and always dirty. The garbage containers are all overflowing. I have seen employees smoking out front of the mini mart. I have reported these issues to management but nothing seems to change. They say it's because of the homeless in the area although neighboring businesses don't seem to have the same level of deterioration. I refuse to use this gas station in future -- even if I can't access my Safeway Loyalty points. Not worth it!!

My wife and I stop for gas today, Saturday 8/30 at 1:15pm and the cashier, this ladie on her late…read more40s, at least she looks like that or even older, who refused to give me her name, first gave my wife the wrong change and tried to avoid it but after recounted the register money she agreed to to her mistake??? And then unless I dropped $10 bill somewhere on the gas station premises which I look around it, I am petty sure I gave $35 and she claimed I only gave her $25. I'm not making a big deal over $10 but her miscounting cash twice with the same customers just imagine through the day. And then her manager step in and also refuse to give me her name but act surprised when I told him she gave my wife wrong change. I am making a formal complaint with the corporation but double check the charges and changes.