El Estero
590 Fremont St., Monterey
(831) 373-1801 elesterocarwash.com
It takes lots of sponges and air fresheners to survive in car-wash land. No one has done it better or longer than Monterey’s El Estero Car Wash. This car spa has been topping our Best Of list for 21 years, making it a dynasty destination for dirty cars and their owners. Even waiting is a breeze. While Herbie is out getting his Full Service Car Wash ($14.95) or Magic Clay & Camuba Wax ($89.95), you are perusing the rows of greeting cards and accessories, sipping complimentary coffee, watching TV and sitting inside or out.