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Customers think Costco’s first standalone gas station in SoCal is ‘really strange’ — here’s why
By Nina Joudeh Published June 30, 2026, 3:13 p.m. ETSee more of our coverage in your search results.
Add The California Post on GoogleCostco’s first standalone gas station in the US has opened up in Southern California, and while many drivers are eager to buy cheaper fuel, some shoppers feel the new location is missing the key features they’d hoped for.
Despite excitement about the gas station opening, many social media users pointed out it doesn’t offer diesel fuel, propane refills or a car wash.
The members-only station in Mission Viejo marks a major shift for Costco, which has traditionally operated gas stations alongside its warehouse stores.
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“This is really strange,” a Reddit user wrote. “I expect all those things and electric car chargers and a food court if you’re not even going to have a Costco [warehouse] to shop at.”
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“No diesel is really disappointing,” another added.
The fuel-only location replaced a shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond at 25732 El Paseo and is open exclusively to Costco members — meaning drivers without a membership card are turned away.
Others welcomed the new location, saying it could help ease the congestion at nearby Costco warehouses, where packed parking lots and long lines often make a quick fuel stop difficult.
“The one down the road is a nightmare with space and crowds,” someone wrote.
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“If this is just a dedicated gas station, it might help alleviate it. I go sometimes to just get gas and this will make it easier for me and my hubby to visit.”
The Mission Viejo station is drawing customers with lower prices, selling gasoline for $4.79 per gallon.
According to AAA, the average price of regular gas is $5.35 per gallon in Orange County and $5.48 per gallon in Los Angeles County.
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The opening comes just days before California’s statewide gas tax rises on July 1. The tax will increase by 2.2 cents per gallon, from 61.2 cents to 63.4 cents.
Costco is also building another standalone gas station in Hawaii in Honolulu’s Kapālama Kai neighborhood at Dillingham Boulevard and Colburn Street.
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Although details surrounding the project remain under wraps, the location is expected to open sometime in 2027.
Costco operates an estimated 920 warehouse locations across the US, in addition to its standalone Mission Viejo gas station. The company’s gas business accounted for about 10% of total revenue in 2025 through 747 fuel stations worldwide.
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The retailer also expanded gas station hours nationwide in June 2025. Stations now operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, while Saturday hours run from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday hours from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Neil Saunders of GlobalData previously told the Daily Mail the standalone concept could succeed because of Costco’s “wildly popular” cheap gas prices.
“Costco is building a new stand-alone location in Orange County to help manage demand that can’t be serviced at the station by its store,” Saunders said. “If successful, there are other locations where this could be implemented.”
It’s unclear when, or if, Costco will expand the fuel-only concept beyond those two locations.
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The best 4th of July deals on Apple, Yeti, Casper and more
Right now, you can save up to 65% on mattresses, outdoor furniture, ACs and summer clothing.June 30, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT
Mili Godio
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The Fourth of July is almost here, and if you missed out on getting your favorite items on sale during Prime Day, this is a great time to buy them at a discount. Many of our favorite brands and retailers are offering deep discounts of up to 65 percent during the holiday weekend, and now is a great time to score deals on mattresses, patio furniture, ACs, outdoor gear and summer clothing.
I’ve covered sales as an editor at NBC Select for nearly six years, so I know what actually makes a deal worth buying. Below are some of the best July Fourth deals I’ve found so far, and I’ll update this list with new deals throughout the remainder of the week.
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Best bedding dealBrooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set$159.20$199.00BrooklinenLearn more
Best accessory dealAthleta All About Mini Crescent Bag$18.99$49.00AthletaLearn more
Best tech dealApple AirPods 4$99.00$129.00AmazonLearn more
Best travel dealLands’ End Medium 5 Pocket Open Top Canvas Tote Bag$29.96$39.95Lands' EndLearn more
Best beauty dealShark Beauty SpeedStyle Pro Flex Hair Dryer System$149.99$249.99AmazonLearn more
Best grill dealTraeger Grills Pro 34 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker$499.00$729.99AmazonLearn more
Best mattress dealCasper Snow Cooling Hybrid Mattress$1,900.00$2,720.00CasperLearn more
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Best July Fourth deals
Apple AirPods 4
$99.00$129.00AmazonNow 23% off$129.99Target$129.99Best BuyIf you hate the feeling of rubber eartips in your ears, the AirPods 4 are a great, lightweight option with a semi-open fit that’s relaxed and comfortable. They get up to five hours of battery life on a single charge and 25 more hours with the charging case. You can use them to ask Siri questions and they use voice isolation to make phone calls easy to hear. Since they don’t have noise cancellation, they’re also great if you prefer having some environmental awareness
Yeti Hopper M Series Backpack
$260.00$325.00AmazonNow 20% off$325.00Dick's Sporting Goods$325.00REIYeti is currently discounting a ton of products on Amazon, including this soft-sided backpack cooler. It can fit up to 36 cans or 22 pounds of ice, and its durable exterior resists water, leaks and punctures, according to the brand. It also weighs less than three pounds when empty, which makes it easy to haul back to your car after a day at the beach. I love taking this cooler on beach trips and tailgates because the straps are comfortable and it feels light, even when it’s filled to the brim with snacks and drinks.
Brooklinen Classic Percale Core Sheet Set
$159.20$199.00BrooklinenNow 20% off$189.00AmazonThese are some of our favorite bed sheets because they’re cooling and great for hot sleepers. They’re made from 100% long-staple cotton and come in sizes ranging from twin to California king. Since they’re made with a percale weave, they have a crisp and cooling feel to them, making them a great option for summer months. The set comes with a top sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases.
Traeger Grills Pro 34 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker
$499.00$729.99AmazonNow 32% off$499.99$729.99Home DepotNow 32% off$499.00$729.95Ace HardwareNow 32% offThis wheeled Traeger grill has a shiny bronze hood that covers over 800 square inches of cooking surface area and has an extra grill rack to keep cooked food warm. It also comes with a food thermometer to help you take the temperature of meat and poultry and make sure it’s safe to eat. Plus there’s a small screen above a dial that lets you adjust the temperature of the grill and see the temperature of the probed food.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow with SPF 40
$27.30$39.00UltaNow 30% off$39.00Sephora$39.00Kohl'sAs a beauty editor this is my go-to tinted SPF this summer; it’s lightweight and easy to blend, so I don’t have to worry about it looking cakey or sliding off throughout the day after sweating. It also has a great amount of coverage, which means I can skip foundation during the warmer months, and comes in 30 shades.
Casper Snow Cooling Hybrid Mattress
$1,900.00$2,720.00CasperNow 30% offIf you’re in the market for a cooling mattress this summer, this one from Casper is a great choice. It has the brand’s Snow Technology, which cools you down for over 12 hours as you sleep, according to the brand. It’s also made from soft memory foam and has a medium feel, so it’s snug in the middle between soft and firm.
Anyday 12-Piece Glass Round Dish Set
$180.00$225.00AnydayNow 20% offI’m a huge fan of Anyday’s cookware because they’re highly durable, freezer-, microwave- and oven-safe, and they double as food storage containers. NBC Select commerce editor Cory Fernandez also has the Anyday dishes and loves using them to make brownies and cakes in the microwave. This set of 12 comes with different sized glass containers and accompanying lids.
Waterpik Cordless Pulse 3100 Water Flosser
$32.99$49.99AmazonNow 34% offThis cordless water flosser has a rechargeable battery and an indicator that lets you know when to plug it in. Its removable, dishwasher-safe reservoir holds enough water for about 45 seconds of flossing, and the device comes with two flossing tips.
Lands’ End Medium 5 Pocket Open Top Canvas Tote Bag
$29.96$39.95Lands' EndNow 25% offThis medium-sized canvas tote is great to take on any outing, whether you’re taking a trip to the beach or simply running errands. “I have plenty of random canvas tote bags, but the Lands’ End Canvas Tote is by far my favorite. It comes in plenty of cute colors and the material is thick, durable and can definitely handle heavy groceries, shopping days or anything else you’re carrying around,” says NBC Select associate social media editor Caitlin Cusack.
Shark NV501 Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum
$199.99$329.99AmazonNow 39% off$199.99$318.06Home DepotNow 37% off$215.99$299.99WayfairNow 28% offThis upright vacuum has a detachable pod (so you can move it more easily around your space) and a detachable nozzle to clean upholstery, furniture, stairs and more. It has swivel steering to help maneuver in and out of small spaces and tight corners, plus it has LED headlights to show you exactly how much debris and pet hair it picks up. The vacuum comes with an upholstery tool, a dusting brush and a crevice tool.
Shark Beauty SpeedStyle Pro Flex Hair Dryer System
$149.99$249.99AmazonNow 40% off$149.99$249.99UltaNow 40% off$149.00$249.00SephoraNow 40% offTake your hair from wet to dry to styled with this hot tool, which regulates its temperature to prevent heat damage, according to the brand. It also has a scalp shield mode that lowers the air temperature when you’re drying your roots. The SpeedStyle is lightweight and it has a folding handle, making it compact and travel-friendly. It comes with multiple attachments, including a concentrator, diffuser and frizz-fighting tool. Plus, when you add an attachment, the tool automatically adjusts its heat and airflow level accordingly (you can manually change settings, too).
Blink Outdoor 4
$104.99$299.99AmazonNow 65% off$104.99$299.99Best BuyNow 65% off$104.99$299.99Home DepotNow 65% offThis pack of five mini outdoor cameras livestream footage to an app, so you can monitor the outside of your home and even hear and speak to visitors. The app also sends you motion and person detection alerts. Each camera comes with two batteries that power the device for up to two years, according to the brand.
Athleta All About Mini Crescent Bag

$18.99$49.00AthletaNow 61% offIf you’re planning a trip this summer and need a travel-friendly way to hold your essentials, consider this mini Athleta crossbody bag. It can fit your phone, wallet, keys and other small essentials, and it has adjustable straps to get the perfect fit. The larger size, which you can convert into a handbag, is also 40% off.
Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0

$18.90$31.00AmazonNow 39% off$20.99Target$21.00NordstromKey ingredients: lactic acid, salicylic acid | Quantity: 70 padsThese viral Medicube toner pads are a favorite among our NBC Select editors. They’re dual-sided: one side is textured to exfoliate, while the other, softer side soothes and hydrates your skin. While they were at a slightly lower price during Prime Day last week, we still think this is a good deal.
Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
$8.00$10.00UltaNow 20% off$10.00Sephora$10.00TouchlandOur NBC Select editors love Touchland’s hand sanitizer sprays because they’re easy to use, portable and smell great. Plus, they don’t dry out your hands or leave a chemical-like smell like most hand sanitizers do.
Best July Fourth sales
Below, I rounded up the best July Fourth sales to shop right now across retailers and brands. I’ll continue updating this throughout the holiday.
- Target: Up to 40% off swimwear, tech, sunscreens, shoes and more through July 4
- Best Buy: Up to 45% off tech, home appliances and more through July 5
- The Home Depot: Save on grills, lawn care, outdoor furniture and more during its Red, White & Blue Savings Event through July 8
- Ulta: Up to 40% off during the Big Summer Beauty Sale through July 11
- REI: Up to 50% off outdoor gear and apparel
- Wayfair: Up to 70% off sitewide
- Lowe’s: Up to 45% off select major appliances
- Macy’s: Up to 60% off summer items through July 5
- Lands’ End: Up to 70% off sitewide using code POOLPARTY
- Crate & Barrel: Up to 60% off furniture, cookware and more
- Pottery Barn: Extra 20% off sale items
Best July Fourth furniture sales
- Lovesac: Up to 40% off sitewide through July 5
- Joybird: Up to 50% off ready-to-ship items and up to 35% off sitewide through July 7
- Koala: Up to 30% off sitewide
- Sundays: Up to 25% off select items during its Long Weekend Sale through July 5
- AllModern: Up to 60% off outdoor furniture, decor and more
- Article: Up to 40% off select furniture items
- Castlery: Up to 40% off select items through July 5
Best July Fourth apparel sales
- Lulu’s: Up to 30% off sale items and swimwear using code TIME2SAVE
- Athleta: Up to 60% off during its Semi-Annual Sale
- Gap: Up to 50% off shorts, tees, swim and more during its Summer Sale
- Gola: Up to 50% off select styles through July 5
- Lululemon: Up to 30% off during its Summer Sale
- Merrell: Up to 40% off select styles during its Summer Sale
- Comrad: Up to 65% off sitewide using code JULY25
- Poppy & Peonies: Up to 70% off through July 5
- Reima: Up to 50% off sitewide through July 6
Best July Fourth mattress and bedding sales
- Brooklinen: Up to 25% off bedding, towels and more
- Casper: Up to 35% off sitewide
- Naturepedic: Up to 20% off mattresses and bedding
- Purple: Save up to $800 on mattresses and bases through July 7
- Boll & Branch: Up to 40% off select styles and up to 20% off sitewide
- Amerisleep: Up to 40% off bed frames, mattress toppers and more
- Serta: Save up to $900 on mattresses and adjustable base sets through July 7
- Beautyrest: Save up to $1000 on select mattress + adjustable base sets through July 7
- Tuft & Needle: Up to 25% off bundles through July 7
- Garnet Hill: Up to 70% off sitewide
Best July Fourth beauty sales
- Dolce Glow: Up to 20% off sitewide through July 4
- Athena Club: Up to 20% off sets through July 7
- iRestore: Up to 50% off select red light therapy devices and bundles through July 6
- Dermstore: Up to 40% off sale items using code EXTRA10 through July 9
Best July Fourth home and kitchen sales
- Caraway: Up to 40% off cookware bundles
- Papier: Up to 30% off sitewide through July12
- Current: Up to 30% off grills and grilling accessories
- Yellow Leaf Hammocks: Up to 25% off sitewide
- Solo Stove: Up to 20% off select cooking gear
Best July Fourth travel sales
- July: Up to 30% off select travel bags
- Samsonite: Up to 40% off select luggage and sets
- Delsey Paris: Up to 20% off curated travel bundles, luggage sets and accessories through July 5
Best July Fourth baby and family sales
- Newton Baby: Up to 25% off
- Lalo: Up to 35% off select items through July 6
- Baby Brezza: Up to 30% off through July 6
- Love to Dream: Up to 30% off select items through July 12
Why are these July Fourth deals worth it?
The Fourth of July historically offers some of the lowest prices of the year on big ticket items like mattresses, outdoor furniture, grills and major appliances. All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff has tested. I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I only included ones that:
- Are 20% off or more
- Are at their lowest price in at least three months (with the exception of last week’s Prime Day deals)
- Are highly rated with at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m an editor at NBC Select who has regularly covered major sale events, including July Fourth, Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, since 2021. For this article, I spent weeks searching for the best Fourth of July deals based on our past reporting and editor-tested products.
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