1711 Front Street, Oceano CA 93445
“My family has shopped here consistently for two years now since we moved close by. We love the Oceano Market. Gas is always cheaper than anywhere else in town. It’s convenient. They have all the essentials we might need in a pinch when we can’t trek to the grocery store. They even have a small section for medicine that is great for when we’re sick and need something like Gatorade or Tylenol. They even sell birthday candles! On top of having everything we need, the employees are amazing. Always friendly and up for a chat(or not if we’re in a hurry). They have rules that, in my opinion, keep the place tidy and running smoothly. Don’t dump your drinks on the concrete by the gas pumps. Don’t park at the pumps if you’re not pumping gas, there’s parking behind the building. And be considerate to those working. It’s simple.”
542 5 Cities Dr, Pismo Beach CA 93449
“I have had my vehicle smog @ 76 for several years now….I keep coming back because it’s great customer service very reasonable price….close walking distance to Cali-fresh, Starbucks very convenient.”
550 West Tefft Street, Nipomo CA 93444
“Finally, they put up Enter and Exit signs so all of the cars are CLEARLY directed which way to go. People would go crazy, blocking cars in, getting frustrated , exchanging unhappy words (to put it nicely), just not a happy place to visit. But....we want our gas points since we've been spending so much for our groceries in the Vons store. And we only have 2 options for groceries in Nipomo, right?”
550 West Tefft Street, Nipomo CA 93444
“One of the most affordable gas stations on the central coast! If you are an Albertsons/Vons shopper you can use your grocery 'rewards' for discounted gasoline! I have personally saved up to $1.00 per gallon!!!! Did you know that if you use any debit card you can save an ADDITIONAL 10 cents per gallon?? With gasoline being well over $6.00 per gallon, we ALL could use a break!”
515 Orchard Road, Nipomo CA 93444
“I love their Caldo do Res! It's not easy to find, so pleased to find this place after moving to Nipomo in July! Oh, my daughter and SIL loved their carne asada burrito and torta! And, great prices.”
684 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach CA 93433
“Great place. They give 10¢ off on a gallon with a debit card or cash. They also have the widest selection of wine, beer & liquor at excellent prices. The staff is very friendly.”
610 Mesa View Drive, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“Cashier took time to check on me when my car overheated seeing if i needed help. Stations off the hill don't even do that so. Big kudos for that! Thank you!”
610 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“Went in today for gas and ended up getting a coffee too since my usual spot was closed. Ive been coming here for years because its always clean and the staff is pretty friendly. The only thing is the parking lot can get kind of tight when its busy, which is most of the time. Other than that its solid for a quick stop and always has what I need.”
460 W Tefft St, Nipomo CA 93444
“Good enough mini-mart to stop in. We needed a restroom and some snacks on a long trip. Bathroom was fine. At first I appreciated that they had some hot-foods like cup noodles but their hot water dispenser said out of order, which wasn't that helpful. Parking was easy, and the store is stuck to a McDonalds so you can walk through from one to the other easily. Good selection of snacks, drinks and coffee. I'd stop here again.”
542 5 Cities Drive, Pismo Beach CA 93449
1294 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“My go to gas station. New pumping equipment looks nice and cleaner. Prices varies are reasonable. I always pay cash so I get the lowest amount per gallon. Credit card will be the last resort. Friendly cashiers. Downside for me is just that it's hard to enter or exit from it sometimes.. I recommend wait for a few hours to get gas to avoid traffic so if you have the same issue as me it wouldn't be a problem.”
100 Barnett Street, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“honestly i was bracing myself for something really generic or overhyped, i figured it would be fine but not much more than that... but then everythiing was actually super good and the staff were so nice and laid back, it caught me off guard. i got something simple and it just hit the spot perfectly, better than i expected for sure. the vibe in there is really cool too, it feels like a place you could just hang out for a while.. im already thinking about when i can go back”
501 W Tefft St, Nipomo CA 93444
“Stop by by for gas and use the restroom. Everything is normal as a gas station. Clean, For the restroom just need to ask the Clark for the key and it’s outside. They have a carwash as well.”
591 5 Cities Drive, Pismo Beach CA 93449
“Poppy's on Five Cities Dr and forth in Grover Beach has a great customer service plan with credits and gas discounts. Nice selection of goodies at reasonable prices.”
1490 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“Gill's has good gas prices. Especially helpful as the price of gas is high with no let up in sight! There's only 4 pumps, but the competitive gas prices make it worth circling the block if there's no available pump immediately. The little Foodmart has a great selection of drinks and snacks, so it's a convenient place to stop if you need to stock up or fuel up.”
340 5 Cities Dr, Pismo Beach CA 93449
“I have visited this location many times as it is an easy stop for Food and Gas. Never been a fantastic stop, just more convenient than anything. This past weekend was a nice change for that. I had a great experience with Suzanne. She was kind, thoughtful, and provided a welcoming experience when I first arrived. As long as they have her, this location will be special. Congrats Chevron, you have a Superstar on your team.”
200 5 Cities Dr, Pismo Beach CA 93449
“This is one of the best shell gas stations in San Luis Obispo county. It’s the owners. Amazing customer . The mom she is super women - what’s amazing is their son. Arvind !!I’m blown away with his customer service. Kudos to the parents and to Shell station Pismo beach for having a good team. Kudos to ARVIND. I will travel to put gas at this location”
1284 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach CA 93433
“Always clean and plenty of pumps for fuel. Room for trucks with trailers and RVs. Car wash for vehicles is nice after a trip to the beach. Inside the market has a great selection of snacks and drinks for the road. Both hot and cold food is available if you are on the go. The staff is always kind and welcoming when you walk in. The driveway has plenty of space for bigger vehicles to maneuver around and fill up all your toys. Bonus points for meeting fellow travelers going to the same places.”
222 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“That little green dinosaur has come a long way. Download Dinopay from the Google Play store, add your card. You have to have at least $75 to use the pay function. Keep an eye out for seasonal promo advertisements, they pop up on the homepage and can add another 15¢ off. Thank you Sinclair, y'all been hooking me up on my travels ✌️”
1080 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe CA 93434
“We went into this Chevron last Friday. We normally don’t stop at this one due to the prices, however, every time we’ve used this station we are greeted by Patricia.. she is an incredibly friendly and very professional lady. I had a million questions.. she patiently and politely helped. THANK YOU CHEVRON for having such amazing staff. Give Patricia our best”
99 South Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach CA 93449
“What I think is that customers should come in and see for themselves. Everyone had a chance to stay some choose not to. Some did not want to confirm with new rules. The owners are a nice young couple who are trying their best. They have brought in new merchandise and the store is spotless. I have worked here for 5 years and we do our best to please all people. I know if you come to me with a problem I try my best to solve it. I am one of the morning shift and would be glad to meet you.”
525 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“We had to get gas as always. It's TurkeyDay 2023 today & I want to give a shout-out to the cashier Luke who's having to work but still maintained a good attitude when we made a mess with the coffee by accidentally overfilling a cup.He was saying don't worry about it while I was trying to clean it up.He hopes he gets OT since it is his regular shift & still is cool with customers - he made a few suggestions even when he knew I was also looking for a snack.I'm old enough to know having a good attitude with customers is how you go far in this life.(oh, and the coffee was good too)?????”
251 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande CA 93420
“Overall station is clean & efficient. The staff is friendly & professional. The car wash is a hit & miss as far as how good it cleans your car. Thank you”
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