8931 Magnolia Ave, Santee.
On Magnolia Ave, the main north–south street through Santee — which means most of East County can get here without touching a freeway. Open seven days a week.
Drive on over.
Getting here
Magnolia Ave runs the length of Santee, so the directions are usually just "get on Magnolia and keep going". Coming up from El Cajon, stay on Magnolia north and you'll reach us without a freeway. From Lakeside, head west and drop onto Magnolia. From La Mesa and the Grossmont side, Mission Gorge Rd or SR-125 both put you a few minutes out.
Everything happens on site — pull in, we take it from there, and you wait inside rather than hunting for street parking.
Hours
- Monday – Saturday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Online booking: open until closing, every day
The last appointment of the day is set so there's time to finish the work properly — if you want a late slot, book it online rather than chancing a drive over.
While you wait
There's an air-conditioned indoor lounge with real seating, a cooler of cold drinks, snacks and candy, and Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Most washes are done while you wait, so the usual routine is: sit down, cool off, and we come get you when the car's ready. Detailing takes longer — plenty of people drop the car and we call them.
Ask for a punch card
Our loyalty punch card earns you a free wash on your 8th visit. If you don't have one, ask at the counter on your next wash and we'll start it.
We're the East County hand wash.
Car Wash in El Cajon
Straight up Magnolia Ave from downtown El Cajon — no freeway needed.
See the drive →Car Wash in Lakeside
The closest 100% hand wash to Lakeside — worth it for a dusty truck.
See the drive →Car Wash in La Mesa
A short hop up SR-125 or Mission Gorge Rd for a wash with no brushes.
See the drive →Pull up to a slot that's already yours.
Book online before you drive over — it takes under a minute and there's nothing to pay until the work is done.