Bubbles by the Sea

Rating: 3.1 / 5 (93 Reviews)

Bubbles by the Sea is a Car Wash located in Bubbles by the Sea, 301 S Arnold Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Listing Status: Verified & Active | Last data verification: Mar 10, 2026
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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open (Open 24 hours)
  • Tuesday: Open (Open 24 hours)
  • Wednesday: Open (Open 24 hours)
  • Thursday: Open (Open 24 hours)
  • Friday: Open (Open 24 hours)
  • Saturday: Open (Open 24 hours)
  • Sunday: Open (Open 24 hours)

Reviews

Jason Hicks - Customer Review Photo

Jason Hicks

Sometimes it works. Never spot free water. Horizontal spray pattern instead of vertical. Back lot is horrible. It could be a nice car wash.
4 years ago
Steve C. - Customer Review Photo

Steve C.

A little run down , but still worked.
3 months ago
Donnie C - Customer Review Photo

Donnie C

Wasted money paying for a wash. Didn’t realize they used painters tape to fix a water leak. I paid to be completely soaked bc they’re too cheap to fix a hose
a year ago
Tony - Customer Review Photo

Tony

We couldn’t fin a car wash and needed a wash after a few high wind and rains. Our car was filthy and sticky and needed a quick clean. This was a stop that filled the need and was easy to do yourself.
4 years ago
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Ryan Ellenson

Don’t wast your time or $. Went to use vacuum and decided to give car a quick wash. Wash was okay, but vacuum had virtually no suction. Pictures are after vacuuming for 4 minutes. Hopefully this can be fixed.
3 years ago
Royville Ballers - Customer Review Photo

Royville Ballers

Just got a terrible wash. Little water pressure left vehicle nearly as dirty after 8+ min of rinsing with "high pressure" soap and water. Obviously no maintenance is ever completed at this carwash.
3 years ago
Brad Doucette - Customer Review Photo

Brad Doucette

$4.00 to spray soap and water on my Harley Trike, nice price. Two of the four bays were broken. The bay I used had a lot of sand on the ground. They should be sprayed clean everyday
2 years ago
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Carol Khoury

Really cute name! It’s open and that’s a plus. I googled another one up the road that was closed. It didn’t have tire cleaner in the 2nd bay. Was disappointed there wasn’t a drive through wash with brushes that does the whole thing for you. You can’t beat $2 for a wash. Accepts $1 and $5 and coins in the bays. Has vaccuums and do it yourself wash stalls. Overall helps get some dirt off. Convenient car wash to the beach area.
5 years ago
Alexander Kalvin - Customer Review Photo

Alexander Kalvin

The car wash itself was what you expect from a do it yourself. The vacuums could really use replacement nossels I scratched my nav screen using it. However the lady running it came out twice once to tell me stall five was better than the one I was in, and to give me money back after. Was using a vacuum that she said wasn’t having good suction today without me even asking. Solid customer service.
4 years ago
Robert Ainsworth - Customer Review Photo

Robert Ainsworth

Pulled up with my wife to wash her car.. just finished spraying the car after only being there 5 minutes.. another customer asked us if we were done to my response I said that we are almost done just wanted to take a minute to dry the car before driving thru the dirt. Instead the owner comes out and says that we need to move... the customer behind us literally just showed up and immediately had an issue with waiting a minute for a spot. Im a local who uses this wash all the time for our 2 vehicles. Definitely don't recommend there is better car washes in the area. Especially ones that won't ask you to move your car immediately after being there. Including ones that aren't surrounded by dirt and unfinished pavement.🤷‍♂️ Updated after owner response: there are 3 spots at your business that are in use. We were the last of the spots to arrive. The person behind us couldn't wait 2 minutes for any spot. The issue was I set the equipment down and within 1 minute was asked to leave unless I continued use. I still had 1 minute on the machine that was paid for because I didn't finish my time. I understand that you want to be fair but you jumped straight to the customer who was waiting for however long he told you he was instead of asking me any questions and just telling me to move. I dont respect that out of any business. This is my review of the experience you provided. I'll be taking my business else where and just want others to be aware of how your business operates.
Edited 3 years ago
David Bramm - Customer Review Photo

David Bramm

This corner car wash is old school. They are trying to make it with construction all around. This is a pressure wand DIY place and they are very nice. I wanted to get salt and sand off my new car prior to heading home. There was a brief wait while the wand was repaired and they apologized constantly for the small leak in the handle. Fine people trying to make it in a tough business; you should give them a try.
4 years ago
Erika B. - Customer Review Photo

Erika B.

Stopped here to wash my van. Everything worked and happy with what I got for the money
a month ago
Tyler Kabat - Customer Review Photo

Tyler Kabat

Nothing here is functional. I might offer to buy the place and restore it.
3 weeks ago
Dave King - Customer Review Photo

Dave King

Absolutely one of the worst car washes I’ve ever used, this place is a ripoff and a waste money. Don’t go there because nothing works no soap no tire cleaner!
5 months ago
Timur Khabibullin - Customer Review Photo

Timur Khabibullin

Think twice before going there. Every time this carwash is stealing money. For more than 1 year of washing my car here, I have never seen wax, shampoo, or conditioner. Just water! $3 minimum deposit. Prepare $4 or $5 because this car wash will steal your money anyway. Always dirty. After you finish, your car will be wet again because everything is leaking. One time, I damaged the car underneath, trying to leave the car wash. Only for trucks! If you have a brand new, shiny, and expensive car, DO NOT GO THERE. The new owner, as a previous one, does not care. This car wash must be closed forever. Dear owner, please refund my money that your carwash stole. I left a lot of money using this outdated and not reliable carwash.
2 years ago
Evan Didier - Customer Review Photo

Evan Didier

1 star for it having water and it was shaded. Low pressure water didnt work. It wasnt 2 dollars. It was 3. Honestly is better for taking pictures it even isnt great for that.
4 months ago
Kody Capps - Customer Review Photo

Kody Capps

Water works. Thats about it. Only high pressure worked in one bay, other bays didn't have pressure, and the soap didnt work in any. Did not clean our vehicles in the slightest.
4 months ago
Shannon Thomas - Customer Review Photo

Shannon Thomas

This place is terrible. The car wash has no soap and most of the equipment doesn’t work. It’s basically only good for rinsing your car off. Definitely not worth $3 — it should cost $1 at most. I don’t recommend coming here.
5 months ago
Michael Stephens - Customer Review Photo

Michael Stephens

DANGEROUS!!! This shouldn't even be called a car wash. Electric wires hanging twisted together so low. I noticed it because the metal wet wand hose/bracket got stuck by hitting it. One out of 3 quarters registers but still takes them. Soap barely came out so it's just water. This is the absolute worst "car wash" I've ever been to.
3 years ago
Rob DuPree - Customer Review Photo

Rob DuPree

Started the wash with a CC, but deposited $3 in quarters to add time. Charged my CC for full time and there was no coin return as if someone intentionally removed it. To top it off, there was barely any soap and no wheel cleaner
3 weeks ago

Contact

Address: Bubbles by the Sea, 301 S Arnold Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Panama City Beach, FL Panama City

Phone: 18508197354

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