Arrive at Our Cardiff Location
Drive up to our service entrance — no appointment needed. Choose from our full menu of washes and detailing options.
Car wash & auto detailing · Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Premium car wash and auto detailing at 820 Birmingham Drive — every car washed 100% by hand, never by machine. Serving Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and all of North County San Diego since 2003.
Hand car wash vs. express tunnel
Express car washes drag spinning brushes across your paint — that's where swirl marks come from. At Cardiff Car Wash the soap, the wash, and the dry are done by trained hands with a mitt and a rag. A full-service car wash, inside and out, in about 30 minutes.
A mitt, a rag, and a person. Never a brush.
Salt air and road grime, rinsed off the frame.
Floors, mats and seats. Every visit, included.
Blue Coral sealant on every Platinum wash.
Premium brightener, then a deep-black tire dressing.
Weather turns? Bring your receipt back within 24 hours.
How it works
Whether you're cruising the coast or commuting through Rancho Santa Fe, our hand wash services deliver a spotless clean with no shortcuts.
Drive up to our service entrance — no appointment needed. Choose from our full menu of washes and detailing options.
Our team of experts hand-washes, vacuums, shampoos, and details your vehicle with precision and care.
In just 15–30 minutes, your car is cleaned, dried, and shining. Ask about adding wax or interior treatments!
The math
One Platinum hand wash is $29.99. The membership costs less than two — everything past your second wash is the good part.
Unlimited car wash membership
Wash as often as you like — Gold unlimited for $49/month, Platinum for $59/month. No contract, cancel anytime, and your first wash is today.
Unlimited Gold Washes
Unlimited. Even after 2 washes.
Unlimited Platinum Washes
Unlimited. Even after 2 washes.
On the lot in Cardiff
No stock photography — every car here was washed at our Cardiff car wash, 820 Birmingham Drive.
★ 4.5 · 173 Google reviews
So far so good! Starting bringing my brand new performance model Y here. I love that it’s a hand car wash and they do everything for you!
Haven't had my car washed in years and one visit made it look like new and for only $29.99! Great value, great experience, fast service. Easy location and will come here again!
The best hand car wash and customer service — ask for Roni he’s the best
Really good service my car was absoluty nice and clean. They was really fast and friendly.
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Five minutes from Encinitas and an easy drive from Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Carlsbad — Cardiff Car Wash is the full-service hand car wash and detailing shop for all of North County San Diego.
Joining is easy
820 Birmingham Drive · Cardiff, CA 92007. Open 8 AM – 5 PM · Every Day.
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