San Mateo Beacon

Good prices for the area. Pumps work 24/​7, even when staff is gone. Friendly staff. And they sell iPhone 5s chargers (woot woot!) lol.

Ahhhh!!!
A little symbol lit up on my car’s dashboard this morning and I wasn’t exactly sure what it meant or what I was supposed to do!
Thanks to the Internet and my car owner’s manual, I learned that it was the symbol for low tire pressure and that I had to put air in my tires. I’m not very knowledgeable when it comes to cars, okay?! Anyway, I researched how to put air in your tires and as silly as it may sound… I felt a little nervous about doing it.
I headed to San Mateo Beacon to attempt to fix my tire pressure problem. When I arrived, I told the gas station clerk that this was my first time putting air in my tires so if it takes me awhile… the clerk would know why.
The clerk was very kind and let me put air for FREE even though it usually costs $ 1.00 (quarters only). Thank goodness because it took me more than a dollar’s worth to get the job done…
I’m happy to report that my tire pressure light went off after I put air in the tires. I guess I did it right! Yay! If anyone needs help with putting air in their tires, feel free to ask me because I’m an expert now. ;)
Also, THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN to the clerk who helped me out and gave me free air!!! Thanks for being so nice and understanding! :)

I recently stopped by to get some gas here (man, the gas price sure is cheap), and got my car fluids checked for FREE! Went inside the store and noticed that they got a wide selections of snacks, from chips to chocolate. The guy who works there is very friendly, he even offered me a free bottle of water while i was waiting for my car, getting some gas.
If you’re looking for great service and cheap price, this is the place to go. I’ll fill my gas again there the next time i’m around the area.

I’ve never reviewed a gas station before, but if I’ve ever found a gem it’s this one. The outside is pretty average but they have an awesome shop!!! I went in to the shop to get change and I noticed how many great food products that they had, like kinder eggs and other kinder chocolates! I will be back in the future.

I love this gas station so much! I study at CSM, and I always fill up here before heading up north for home. The friendly service and low prices are what keep me coming back! Not to mention if you completely fill your tank, you’ll get a free drink! Such a sweet deal, and a perfect way to make loyal customers, like myself! (:

Face it, the only reason you come here is for cheap gas. Oh, and it has to be low price gas that has quality enough not to turn your engine into your next recycling project. I’m happy to say that this Beacon location should fit the purpose quite nicely!
And if you didn’t know already Beacon gas stations are owned by Valero.
If you’re going to buy gasoline along with some other things, like gum, then be sure you give them your card up front before you pay for the gasoline. The reason is they have a minimum charge a $ 5. So if you want to combine everything on one payment you have to plan ahead.