Self Service Car Wash

Car Washes in Santa Barbara, California

3.5 (135)

Category	Car Washes
Address	220 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Area	Santa Barbara, California
Google rating	3.5 (135)

Hours

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

About Self Service Car Wash

Self Service Car Wash is one of the car washes listed in Santa Barbara, California. The business is registered at 220 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open Open 24 hours. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. No phone number is listed for this business, so the Google Maps link on this page is the best route for directions and any contact details Google has on file.

Its Google rating is 3.5 out of 5 from 135 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

Santa Barbara is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Traffic in Santa Barbara peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Customer Service a month ago

Took my $5 and didn't give any change - there is a phone number listed there, but no one answers - so I just got cheated out of $5!

David Olson 2 months ago

Owner only cares about $$$. He told me off for "hand washing my car" even though I explained I was detailing spots with a clay bar mitt since the brush can't remove stubborn grime. I understand you run a business but there's a clear difference between someone detailing vs bucket washing (also mind you that I came here around 7:30am as to be able to do a thorough cleaning without holding up people behind me). His dismissive tone made it clear he wants people to leave his car wash unhappy and with a dirty car after paying $12. I have been coming here for car washes for a while. But now I'm taking my business somewhere else. Hopefully he doesn't own the other self service in town.

summerlandmary 7 months ago

Sunday, February 1st,2026. I went to my favorite car wash. I started with $12. The dial didn't work. I got $12. worth of nothing. I tried $4. more. I put a sign on the slot 3rd from the left. I wrote broken and roto for Spanish speakers. There was a number to call. Of course it didn't work. I used the one next to it and I hope my sign saved other customers. I'm an old lady and $16. is a lot for me.

Julie LeComte a year ago

Be very careful. A few days ago I went to that place to wash my RV class B, a large van. Their first wash system has a staircase that makes it easier to wash the top of the car. I put quarters for $4 inside the payment system; it never started. I tried everything. I asked people. It never started. I lost $4 to those creeps. There is no phone number and no one to call; nothing. You have to be lucky to be able to wash your car I guess. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone. THIEVES!

OcP_Fact finder_Info Sharer 2 years ago

No frills but very dated DIY car wash with a number of washing and drying stations. Everything is coin operated with no time meters so you have to learn by experience. Visited during our road trip in June 2024. In the morning there no attendants for assistance if needed. Pumps are ok but you need to know what you are doing. Full deep cleaning may take more than 2 cycles. Only advantage is it is fairly accessible and is 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Self Service Car Wash located?

Self Service Car Wash is at 220 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, in Santa Barbara, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Self Service Car Wash?

Self Service Car Wash is listed as a car wash.

What are the hours of Self Service Car Wash?

Published hours are Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Self Service Car Wash open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open Open 24 hours.

How is Self Service Car Wash rated on Google?

Self Service Car Wash has a Google rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 135 reviews.

Are there other car washes near Self Service Car Wash?

Yes. Santa Barbara also has Dalee Car Bath, Fuel Depot and The Point Market, Luxus Car Wash among others; see the full list of car washes in Santa Barbara at the bottom of this page.