101 Town Center Parkway, Santee CA 92071
“tl;dr TIL my digital Costco membership scans at their fuel pumps. Smartphones do a lot more than I realize. Several rows x4 pumps available. As usual, shorter wait times or no waiting lines are near opening and closing hours. I forgot my Costco membership card. Talked to the attendant and she asked if I had the membership QR code on my phone and if it was registered, which I did and it was. She showed me the QR scanner next to the swipe card reader. A few moments later I'm fueled up and on to the next errand. Have the local membership desk help if you get stuck. Downloading the Costco app to your phone is just the first step to leveling up. You also need the digital membership card synched with your online Costco profile. Once updated, your'll have another digital tool at your disposal. Gas prices are hot garbage in the big 2026, especially in this part of California which is a dollar plus over the national average. Costco gas prices are still a better value than nearby stations around town and every bit helps in this inflated economy. Shoutout again to the friendly, helpful fuel station attendants.”
11427 Woodside Ave, Santee CA 92071
“It's a commercial or fleet oriented gas station, has good lighting too. It never seems crowded when I've passed by or went. The one thing I find a bit annoying is the lack of prices per gallon for the various fuels. No signs, displays, or even on the pumps themselves, let alone receipts. Perhaps because of the fleet nature of it?”
9750 Magnolia Avenue, Santee CA 92071
“Just got a drink on my way to work. The convenience store is run by Circle K. I remember a time when I was growing up nearby when the Circle K was down the street and had quite a bit more room, this one is kind of cramped. I wonder why they moved down here.”
8617 Cuyamaca St, Santee CA 92071
“Good food and very good customer service very helpful good variety of food I recommend this place for late night snacks versus 7-Eleven any day 7-Eleven's overrated and they're very expensive”
8617 Cuyamaca Street, Santee CA 92071
“THIS CIRCLE K IS OUT OF THIS WORLD, BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN & FULLY STOCKED WITH ALMOST ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF, FROM LIQOUR TO THE EARL OF SANDWICH. THE VARIETY OF GOODIES YOU FIND HERE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!THE BEST IS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY PROVIDE!!!! THEY GET A 5 STARS FROM ME!!!!”
10219 Mast Boulevard, Santee CA 92071
“Usually the best price in the area. Pump 2 doesn't take cards so use another unless you don't mind going in. Oh, be careful when pulling out onto mast, cars turning from town center park come out right before the exit and don't see you coming out. I've had a couple close calls.”
9750 Cuyamaca Street, Santee CA 92071
“Workers are always nice and me and my father always come here on our walks to get a drink. The Slurpee machine is almost always working and the store is well stocked. Good location and atmosphere too, best 7-Eleven I’ve even been to.”
9009 Carlton Hills Boulevard, Santee CA 92071
“This is the only place I buy gasoline. The prices are lower than most other top-tier gas stations, the facilities are well maintained, and the location is convenient. The window washing squeegees are always in their containers with clean fluid. My vehicle runs great on their Regular which contains a PEA additive similar to Techron. I like supporting local businesses.”
10919 Mast Boulevard, Santee CA 92071
“Friendly and courteous service. Gas priced reasonable compare to the other national brands. You will find four (4) pumps but no diesel fuel here. Get your propane gas refills here; it's cheaper than Costco's.”
9111 Mission Gorge Road, Santee CA 92071
“I having been visiting this location for more than a year now. The location during my visits is always clean in the morning time, there are two employees the same two guys almost every day including Sunday and Saturday morning visits that are just the nicest guys to have around. My new favorite thing is the Coffee and current free Muffin with rewards purchase, the Blueberry Muffin whoever makes them is on point. Since I dont drink coffee the git chocolate qualifies as well and I love a large hit chocolate on a cold morning. Keep up the good work everyone.”
9035 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee CA 92071
“Gas prices differ depending on Cash or Card, Nonetheless, it's fair if you don't have costco. The female attendants can handle propane refill (if its busy, express patience).”
8888 Magnolia Avenue, Santee CA 92071
“Pretty nice gas station with new pumps, and staff is pretty friendly as well, and it seems our car loves the gasoline here, although I will admit gas can definitely be a bit expensive.”
9312 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee CA 92071
“One of the cleanest stores in Santee now that it has different ownership. Owner is an awesome person and very professional. Definitely going back on the Reg. Usually best beer prices in Santee.”
9811 Mission Gorge Road, Santee CA 92071
“Love this place! Great prices on fuEL AND Smokes! And the graveyard attendant (Chris?) is super nice and helpful! Chevrons are always my favorite (Mobil a close 2nd)!”
7757 Mission Gorge Road, Santee CA 92071
“Great location, easy in, easy out. Convenience store has everything you need with very nice employees. Every type of fuel including E85. Car wash behind store works great on All cars and trucks.”
9251 Carlton Hills Boulevard, Santee CA 92071
“This is a great place at night there's music playing and the cashier's super friendly and very helpful a real stand-up guy and they're open for the better part of 24 hours unlike surrounding 7-Elevens which clothes and like midnight for 3 hours of cleaning you know they don't do 3 hours of cleaning you know anyways I highly recommend this place it's super festive very good”
9613 Carlton Hills Boulevard, Santee CA 92071
“Very clean, a lot of options to choose from in the hot plates are, a good variety of freshed baked cookies, the ladies behind the counter were friendly and very helpful as well as quick to get everyone checked out.”
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