Wilshire Chevron

I came to the Chevron with a friend because he was looking for very specific cigarette that he smokes. The first thing you notice if the store is very clean and neat. It’s orderly in a way that you don’t typically find too much in a gas station. Maybe that’s because it’s in Santa Monica or maybe the owner simply likes his stuff clean. Either way I would rather a store look like it’s workers have OCD than one that looks like crap.
When we walked in we asked the cashier immediately what we were looking for. She smiled and told us unfortunately they were all out of that brand for the moment and we’re waiting on their restock to come later that day.
What a bummer. They would’ve gotten a 5^th star had they had it. We then asked where the next nearest gas station or corner store it was and she gladly told us where. We think her and was on our way. This was a pretty good experience for them not to carry what we were looking for.

Employees here always so nice and helpful. Great selection of snacks
And drinks. Looks like someone won $ 100,000 lottery here. Always see people scratching away and trying their luck. Store is clean and organized.

My experience with this gas station is beyond ordinary. I normally don’t write reviews for gas stations but because they left such amazing impression on me, I decided to do so. They were very attentive, polite, helpful and fun that I decided to make his gas station my regular stop from now on. The attendant whose name was Karen politely and patiently taking car of each customer with a beautiful smile and made every single person in line feel so special as if she knew them for months. Their restroom was super clean too which is very unusual for a gas station. I really hope that they stay this way all the time.

What an oasis in the middle of a desert! I always fill up here and stock up on their yummy high-​end goodies when I am passing through LA. There is one lady who works there who has the biggest, warmest smile! She brightens my day. Karen (I think) Shout out to the management because she worked through her pregnancy and I was happy to see her smiling face again after she had the baby. You don’t see that every day! Highly recommend this place.

I normally don’t write reviews for gas stations but because they left such amazing impression on me, I decided to do so. They were very attentive, helpful and fun. The attendant whose name was Karen patiently took care of each customer with a beautiful smile!
They have Mexican soda wish it’s really hard to find in stores I had an amazing experience and I will be making this a regularly stop

Who knew that one could really like going to a gas station? I love this place. The staff may change from time to time, but they’re consistently good and friendly. Azam is a stalwart. Karen is bubbly, friendly and efficient. Joseph and Bardo are great. The owners are even cool. I visit this shop several times a week and feel like I’m among almost-​friends. This is a well run shop.

I like going to the gas station with the best special customer mind a girl named Karen has the best care is always friendly attentive smile happy place :)

I really like this gas station best customer service always respectful and friendly! I don’t always give a 5 star but this is a well deserve 5 star the prices are great considering that is in down town santa monica! I like all the employees there! specially Karen, She has a beautifully personality. Always smiling and clean!

This is sad to admit but this Chevron is one of my favorite places. I work nearby so the location is great and convenient. They have great prices and deals on food and drinks. The fridge carries tons of high-​end things, like Chobani yogurt and packaged hummus and sandwiches. Energy drinks are 2 for $ 4 always. They have a ridiculous international candy and chocolate selection, a definite treat.
But the best part is the staff. The people that work there are so friendly and always striking up conversations. The manager is so incredibly nice and accommodating. He handles cranky customers with ease, you can tell his employees respect him, and he caters to customers. If there is something you want that is not in stock, he’ll go to the back to get it for you. If they don’t carry it, they’ll order it for you. Big surprise from a gas station. I almost don’t want to tell people about it so it doesn’t become crowded!

I usually don’t give 5 stars easily but this place with nice staff worths lot more stars!
The employees are sweet and friendly.
Ray, the manager, is very helpful.
The environment has great positive spirit with nice music on that gives you great energy specially if combined with warm and fresh coffee in the morning.
Go to this place and treat yourself, then go biking at the beach close by!
Highly recommended !!

Great service, helpful staff. The candy selection is so good. The attendant came out and pumped my gas while it was raining and offered me free coffee. Very happy environment

Contrary to some previous reviewers this gas station has very good prices.
Considering that this station is in the heart of downtown Santa Monica on a very busy east west road, the prices are at most 10 cents more per gallon than the cheapest gas you’ll find within a couple miles (maybe 12 or 15 cents), but is that dollar really gonna be worth leaving the beach and having to drive back through LA traffic to park your car or get on your trip?
This spot also doesn’t have more expensive gas for using a credit card. Cash or credit it’s all good. (this review was written using premium gas as the standard, prices could be slightly different for regular)

I don’t really look at the price of gas when filling up; I’m more about convenience. But this chevron is priced very high (most probably because of its proximity to Santa Monica beach). So, of price doesn’t really matter, it’s a full amenity gas station that will satisfy all your needs.

Normally, I don’t review gas stations, but I wanted to comment that the other day while riding my bicycle, I stopped in for the first time to buy something and there was a super happy and helpful clerk behind the counter.
He was so happy and helpful, articulate, and great attitude that I thought that I was in the Beverly Hills Neiman Marcus.
How great life would be if all Gas Station clerks where like this.
I could not tell if this was a momentary aberration, or if the manager hires a better crop of clerks here than you normally find at gas stations in the LA area.
On the flip side, this is an expensive Chevron Gas Station and we never fuel up here. It’s expensive very upscale Real Estate next to the beach in high tax Santa Monica are some of the problems. There are a lot cheaper Chevrons not too far away in LA. But they do well with the Celebrity clientele that are not concerned with gas prices, and people that don’t know or follow prices.

Needed gas late one night and there was the Chevron — thanks Waze! Anyway, it was bright and the pumps worked. Even bought a snack inside the snack shop. The cashier was friendly and efficient. All good.

Always way expensive! Would be better off driving an extra 1 mile for up to $ 0.20 cheaper a gallon gas. Also seems like the crazies are always out here. That might actually the one saving grace about the place.

Not many choices near the beach for fuel. This place is easy in and out, and has a decent store inside. Also has air for your tires.

What’s there not to like? (other than the prices)