South Bay Shell

Not a problem here, you get in and out seems to be better than most was filling up late night and was moving quickly not to draw attention. But Rodondo beach is not a super wealthy area but be alert. So far so good.

This gas station has treated me really well. By that I guess I am happy that I didn’t get mugged or robbed? No, just kidding.
I really like that this station is just on the way as I embark on my long journey home. Gas prices are typically fair though it is on the prime cross streets of Artesia and Aviation.
The commercials are refreshing. No, not really at all. They can be a bit annoying actually since they play the same thing every 45 seconds. Jeez, I know that machines don’t have a conscience, but come on — I’m sure hey are tired of playing the same snippet over and over again.
Even that doesn’t take a 5 star review away from this place. It’s not like EVERY OTHER GAS STATION in America doesn’t do that.
In any case, aside from all the ranting, this is a good gas station, no sketchiness, in a prime location and I’m going to become for duke of this place one day. You better watch out — I Unilocal challenge you to a duel-​ke. A duel-​ke is a duel to become the duke of a location.

Got rear ended INSIDE THE CAR WASH but I am told there is no manager on duty and no one can call him because it is Sunday. Really?
I just want to talk with the manager — it looks like the car spacing is too tight inside the car wash. I insisted to get the manager’s number and was told he can’t be disturbed on Sunday. Told to call on Monday. Again, REALLY?
I asked what happens if someone gets hurt on the property on Sunday and the attendant says they don’t do anything. I asked car wash guy who do you call if you break your arm at work? He says no one, he will just go home. Really? I think the California Board of Labor would strongly disagree and would have a few words with the owner about training staff regarding emergencies.
This has been my convenient gas station and car wash since 2001 but I was compelled to call Redondo Police for intervention (no, NOT 911, just the main number). I waited for PD to show up and after a while the attendant stepped out and brought back a sheet of paper telling me to fill it out. I asked him who told him to give this form to me, did he just speak with the manager? He shrugged and said no. The paper was just a fax cover sheet from the Shell station.
Cop shows up but nothing he can do because it is civil matter and it’s the business’ policy. Understood. So when I asked attendant if I can take the fax cover sheet home, fill it out and fax it back, he said no. Really? Even the cop said to the attendant there is a fax number on the sheet, why can’t it be faxed in? Attendant says he needs it there. I declined and cop agreed.
I am a very easy-​going guy but I dug my heels in because it strikes me as a little crazy that a business open to the public makes the manager completely unavailable and inaccessible on Sunday. I own a business with employees and my managers are always available, and if they aren’t, then I make myself available.
So my car was rear ended in an automated car wash on a Sunday and when I ask to speak with a manager I get stonewalled with no concern from staff, told I can’t speak with the manager because it’s Sunday and told to call back on Monday. Am I over reacting? Maybe.
Sure I can take my business elsewhere but will it affect their business? Of course not and I prefer not to take my business elsewhere.
Is this a major issue? Of course not. I just think it’s unacceptable for a consumer-​facing business to stonewall a reasonable request to speak with a manager when there is a problem.

This gas station is conveniently located at the crossroads of my morning commute. In the city of Redondo Beach, it serves as my stop for gas and refreshments. The gas prices are comparable to other stations in the area, and they always have my favorite iced tea in stock. They also have the small chocolates I used to buy at my old (now defunct) study café in Westwood. These two items add an energy boost in a time when I am juggling increased workloads in both business and school.
The staff here is friendly, and the place is kept clean. The restroom is always presentable, and everything is well stocked. They also have a mechanic station and a car wash, but I haven’t used those.
A great place, they have me as a regular.

I went to the South Bay Shell in Redondo Beach, CA on 9÷9÷2015. It was my 1^st time there. I did not go there to buy gas (I was in my Tesla). I stopped to buy car items and snacks (my total bill was $ 11.95). Plus, I took photos.

As an update to my last post — my husband did go back to the gas station to request reimbursement for the new tire. We were informed by the manager, who was nice enough, that his hands were tied because the gas station owner denies liability and refuses to reimburse us (even though the manager said that the video of our car entering the gas station showed that there were no problems upon entrance). Also, as you can see from my photo, a hole like that doesn’t happen without a driver noticing right away!

Here is a short review for a quick stop. Easy to get in easy to get out. Easily located of of Artesia. Not a lot of road trip snacks to choose from. Have a guy behind counter and another standing there in middle of store watching. That’s it. Have a great day!

Their car wash broke my driver’s side mirror off but, Chris the owner, was a nice guy and had it fixed for me free of charge so I am a happy customer.

Two different pumps authorized my credit card and turned on, but no gas came out. Went inside to report the problem and the attendant immediately asks me «Where are you from?»
Ummm…really dude? I know I’m from Baltimore but does that really impact my ability to get gas from your gas station?
Then he tried to say I was using an international card (I wasn’t) and to try again (a third time). Useless. I went down the street to Mobil and won’t return here again.

This place can be difficult to get in and out of, especially when there is traffic (which is always) but it is clean and they have a car wash. I only wish they sold diesel.

well, it’s gas!
i neither love it nor hate it… i just need it!
lmao

I really like that there is a car wash with this station. It can get busy at times due to its popular location.

My credit card has been skimmed twice at this location and then charged to various fake businesses like proflowers, pc mag, and a telecommunications company in Oklahoma.
This is the only place where I have physically used the card.
If you need to buy gas and use your card go inside to pay.

If you’re planning on using the Ralphs Reward discount, and are using your phone number (if you don’t have a card). Be persistent. It kept saying that my alt id was not valid. It ALWAYS does this at least 3 – 4 times. Usually by the 4^th attempt it’ll recognize it.

I’ve never gotten a worse car wash before. I went there on my way home and thought the $ 10 car wash would be good. They don’t have towels to dry with. My car was dirtier than when i went in and had water spots everywhere within 3 minutes of driving out of the wash itself! Terrible car wash. No pre wash before going through the wash itself. Employees couldn’t care less and they don’t give refunds. I’ll never be returning here. Save your money and go to the one at the 76 station on rose crans at least they towel dry it for you.

convenient $ 5 car wash.
there are free vacuums on the side.
bring your own towel because the wind blower wont blow your car completely dry. After you towel dry the car, which takes about 1 min … you car will be pretty clean.
easy, fast and cheap.

The car wash here is horrible. The supposedly spot-​free rise leaves spots all over your car. They use to have guys who would hand dry your car but they got rid of them so you have to bring your own towel and do the job yourself.
I have gotten the $ 5 wash a few times but decided to try the $ 10 wash to see if it was any better. It wasn’t and didn’t fully clean my truck. When I went back in to get another time through the cashier refused. Horrible experience.

This station was a relief. We were driving down PCH looking for a gas station. The tank wasn’t empty, and that was a good thing because it was several miles before we turned down Artesia and found this station. My bf almost forgot this station here. We had a gift card, so it was nice to finally get to use it. This place was convenient and not crowded. Great deal!

4 Stars
Cheaper (just by 2 cents) than Chevron down the street… AND they also still have the latches on the pump so I don’t have to stand there and hold the pump the whole time.

The other day I went to the Starbucks near my home and it was closed for some strange reason, then I remembered there was coffee at the Shell station just a few blocks away.
I normally don’t get coffee at gas stations but I had my mind set on a cup of joe. What I found out is that it is no longer Fox Hollow coffee here but (IIRC) Paulo.
There is a full service coffee house inside the station. I spoke to the owner and she put my name down for a free cup of coffee next time I come and she said that she is very particular about her coffee house. The coffee is only Italian, the flavorings are from France, she will not have those flavor packets like you find else where (that stuff is garbage anyways) AND she has fresh pastries and muffins that do not have trans fats AND are Kosher too.
I had a non-​fat latte and it was excellent! Don’t be thinking it is going to be cheap because it is at a gas station because the prices are comparable to Starbucks but well worth it.
I came by yesterday early evening and it was closed so I am assuming it is only open in the morning.