This is a Fine Art photo of the famous "ELEPHANT CAR WASH sign in Santa Barbara, CA. Welcome to the Elephant Super Car Wash Experience! Through the Western states from Washington to California these car washes were signature businesses that held the reputation of being “The best car washes in the West. On Saturdays it was a family event to drive through the long tunnel while your car was being hand washed. The last known operating 'Elephant Car Wash' was in Santa Barbara, CA. It may still be open today, because of the extreme novelty of having your car carefully washed by professionals. There is a big difference from the automated clean car to the car that has been thoroughly hand washed.