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Car washes in Capitola, CA
Four car washes in Capitola, California — two self-serve car washes and one tunnel car wash. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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Shell
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Which kind of wash in Capitola?
In Capitola you can choose between two self-serve car washes and one tunnel car wash.
In a hurry? The tunnel at Splash Car Wash gets you through in minutes.
Self-serve in Capitola
Self-serve bays in Capitola: Bay Ave Self Serve Car Wash and Splash Car Wash — you hold the wand, you set the pace.
Card or tap accepted at Splash Car Wash.
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Keeping a car clean in Capitola
Bugs, bird droppings and tree sap etch into the clear coat faster in the sun. Washing them off within a few days matters more than how often you wash.
With your own wand and your own timing: Bay Ave Self Serve Car Wash and Splash Car Wash.
Gas station washes and brands
Brands with a wash in Capitola: Chevron (one), Shell (one) and Splash Car Wash (one).
Capitola in numbers
With roughly 9,600 people (2023), Capitola counts one listed wash per 2,400 residents.
Not here, but close
Nearest touchless car wash: AJ's Chevron Mart & Car Wash in Soquel, about 1.2 miles northeast.
Capitola and the rest of California
California counts 4,717 listed car washes in 623 places. The most are in Los Angeles (407), San Diego (145) and Fresno (87).
Questions about car washes in Capitola
How many car washes are there in Capitola?
Four car washes are listed in Capitola, California, including two self-serve car washes and one tunnel car wash.
Where can I wash my car myself in Capitola?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Bay Ave Self Serve Car Wash and Splash Car Wash.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Capitola?
Chevron (one), Shell (one) and Splash Car Wash (one).
Car washes around Capitola
Closest neighbor with car washes: Soquel (CA), about 1 mile away with two listings.
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Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake