Welcome to the machines. Wow, The Laundry Room on Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz is a clean, well lighted place. So ultramodern it makes me want to wash my clothes more than once a month. Most coin laundries are run down and a little depressing, but not this one. It's shiny as a new penny. The shenney new washer and dryer machines run on cards that you put money into using another machine. They have even another machine for buying detergent and softener and all that - and another machine next to that for snacks and cold drinks. There are comfortable tables and chairs for people to work and read and hang out. Or you can nip next door to Brady's and get tanked up. And if you don't wanna do your own laundry, they'll do it for you. The crowd here ranges from fresh-faced college students to smiling elderly people and all kinds of rascals in between. It cost me about $10 to do one load last night And then I realized I'd forgotten some things. But that's cool because I wanna go back there and do some writing work. read more

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I was unsure about any laundry location on cleanliness, however I was very pleased with this business. It was small but roomy with choices on I believe 3 sizes of machines. 1) it was well kept up and clean 2) a young man was working there and was very helpful AND polite when I had a couple questions 3) it was reasonably priced 4) it had a sink close to machines for conscience to was hands etc 5) it had ample places to sit and wait 6) it had outlets to be able to charge one's phone while waiting The only thing that I don't recall seeing was a restroom for use, however I may have missed that! I would highly recommend this location, I believe one would be very pleased. Keep up the good work there "The Laundry Room" read more

Easy to use, clean, and comfortable space. Newer machines. No one was there. Would recommend read more

clean, neat location with helpful and friendly staff... great when needed to do a big load of sheets and towels after hosting friends read more

Always clean and the staff are always so helpful and cheerful. The laundry room is the best!

The place is clean/feels safe, the staff is nice, and there are always machines available (at least at the times I've gone) highly recommend if you are looking for somewhere to do laundry that doesn't feel scummy and is super close to the beach. read more

This the cleanest laundry mat! The staff were incredibly helpful and worked hard the entire 2.5 hours I was there. It was sweet to see regular customers come in and greeted by name and welcomed. It was a pleasant experience... especially since my washer was out of order! I highly recommend The Laundry Room. read more

Excellent new machines! Very clean! Owner is often on site to answer questions & assist with their pre-paid card service. For me there's only a couple drawbacks: limited parking, gets super crowded & possible wait times, folding tables are narrow & surround inside building parameters (nice window views tho) bur isles to pass thru are behind you, often requiring you to move your cart around to allow person to pass by. (Little cramped) Otherwise a. Wry well-oiled machine! read more

Best laundry place I've ever been to highly recommend washed a large rug came out perfect

I take my laundry to be done. Unreal how much effort is put into the process of perfect cleaning and fold! I work medical job, very busy career. They keep me looking great! Saves me so much time! I love each staff member that treats me with such respect. Thank you always read more

Wow. This place!!! This is the place. We we're escaping the LA fires and hoteling up here in Santa Cruz for the week. We had two loads of dirty clothes. Never been to a laundromat before. The experience was incredible from the moment we walked in. Norma helped us get laundry cards and explained the process. We put our clothes in the washer and left. She took care of transferring our clothes to the dryer so we could go to our restaurant. She took care of everything and removed the delicate items to our bag before drying the rest. This is a safe, reliable and excellent place for people who like high quality service. read more

Very reliable responsible and valuable Laudry EVER in Santa Cruz.The stuffs are very friendly,decorations are very modern and comfortable.always have someone easy to get help. read more

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Very helpful staff for newcomers. Had a great experience. Accidentally grabbed someone's laundry basket and they were even nice. read more

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First off who has quartz countertops at a laundromat the laundry room. This has to be the cleanest brightest laundromat ever. It doesn't smell like bleach or fabuloso . Digital washers / dryers, charging areas, and available parking in the rear. what more can you ask for? The washers go for $3.50, $5.50, and $7.50 The dryers are 25 cents for 8 minutes read more

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Very clean and staffed with friendly workers. Easy to use machines. Cleanest laundromat I have ever used!

It's clean, it's run efficiently, all the machines work! If you have to do laundry this is the place to go! read more

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We are in the process of moving and are temporarily without laundry machines. John and the crew at The Laundry Room came to the rescue! We dropped off 30 pounds of clothing Saturday night and by Sunday afternoon it was ready for pickup. Prices are reasonable, facility is modern and clean, and staff is extremely pleasant! Do I even go back to doing laundry myself? We shall return! read more

This is the best laundromat in the whole wide world! So clean. Always attended. Lovely owners. Can't recommend enough. Really great environment to clean your stuff in!!! read more

Best "Laundry Room" ever! I have never seen anything like it! We don't have worthy laundry mats on the west side, and I wanted to wash some big blankets so did some research & found them!!! I don't go to laundry mats much, but I will never go anywhere else! read more

What An amazing space! We came because it was rated number one on Yelp and so we expected a nice space, but totally Surprized! It was beyond clean, it sparkles!! The staff was super helpful! We pulled into a parking space and looked at each other and went "Did you bring the soap??" Oops:) Not a problem. Fixed us right up with the appropriate washer for our oversized comforter and even offered to switch it to the dryer if we didn't get back from our lunch (At Betty's:) in time. While there were quite a few happy folks doing their laundry, there was still plenty of machines ready to go. They also offer to wash, dry and fold your laundry if you need that service. They are new owners who bought the place 2 years ago and have completely remodled with *all* new machines. Check them out if you need this type of service read more

Looked up on Yelp and this was the only laundromat with 5 stars so I thought I'd check it out. Staff very attentive and noticed I was waiting for a washer. Directed me to an open washer and was able to get in/out in no time. Very clean and not one machine was out of service! Definitely recommend!! read more

This is one of the nicest laundromats in town. My only issue with them is that there have been dogs running around inside the laundromat the last few times we've used it. The last thing I enjoy on my clean blankets is dog hair and dander. Please leave your dogs at home. read more

Fantastic service, fast turnaround. Nothing but good things to say about this place! Such people of integrity!

The laundry room is the only laundromat I have ever used where it is clean every time I went. All the machines were working and I always felt safe. It is so clean and well taken care of and manned the entire time they are open. They use cashless machines where you purchase money on a card and use that to pay for your laundry. The community and owners even donated over 350 loads of laundry when people were evacuated during the area wildfires. After returning to my home, once it was safe, I felt an urge to continue doing my laundry there and still have my Laundry Room card when the need arises. Kudos to the new owners who show their love and respect to their customers/patrons. read more

Clean and convenient. I don't usually use a public laundry but felt it was a bit expensive. But again, i don't have a lot of comparison.

I highly recommend this place. My husband was working the fire restoration and needed his laundry done. I came from out of town and this was the first place that popped up on the map. I am SO glad I came here. The owner was onsite and happy to greet and help everyone. It was so clean and had a nice vibe. You want to go somewhere clean to clean your laundry and this place is just the s read more

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I was there yesterday for the first time and used one of the 60# washers to wash a lot of rug/comforter type items. It was the best laundromat experience ever. All the older 5 star reviews still apply!!! (I always worry that places will deteriorate over time but the Laundry Room is still tops!) read more

It's a very nice laundromat but there are some pros and cons. PROS: The Laundromat is super clean and the washing machines tell you electronically how long a load will take to wash. You can buy a laundry card to work the machines. The prices were great. There was a vending machine full of supplies for laundry. The staff were nice and helpful. There is small parking lot in the rear of the building. CONS: The place is not that big. It has about 6 large capacity washing machines and a lot of dryers. (I went at 2pm on a Friday afternoon and the place was busy and felt kind of cramped) To get to the parking lot you have to take a couple of one way streets to get to Cypress and the parking lot in the back. I would recommend you go early. read more

I really like this laundromat as you can use the PayRange app to pay from your phone and don't need coins. Also, they have many washers and dryers, it's clean and at a decent price. read more

I was only in the front half of the business & it was very clean. Two employees were working @ the time. The downside IMO is they don't accept quarters, credit or debit card or mobile pay directly @ the machines. You must put money on one of their cards to use at the machine. I didn't know this & so I got help from an employee & told them I wanted to dry something really quickly & that I only had 50 cents. Since I've done laundry before @ other laundromats I know that 50 cents gets you at most 10 minutes. The employee thought it was really strange that I only wanted to dry something for 10 minutes & said "Well that's only about 10 minutes". I told them yes I know how long it will be & that it doesn't matter because that will be long enough for what I need. They said "okay but it still may not be dry by then" I left & came back before the 10 minutes & heard the employee more or less saying like what was I doing going there to only dry something for 10 minutes. For this area I recommend using the laundry mat next to the Bagelry. read more

Super appreciate the people who work here. I do the drop and stack service and they always do a great job and are super warm. Great service that really helps when I'm too busy to get to the laundromat. read more

My washing machine at my house is broken so I went to The Laundry Room for the first time and couldn't have had a better experience! The staff were so sweet and helpful, and they even helped move my load out of the washer for me. I felt safe enough to leave my clothes in the washer and run a couple errands, whereas at other laundromats i've been too nervous to leave my clothes out of my sight! Will definitely be back next time my washer breaks! read more

One giant washer fits 8 loads of laundry. The workers are all super helpful and kind. I actually feel safe here as opposed to other laundry mats where there are creepy people lurking around at times. Overall, I have had great experiences at The Laundry Room. 10/10 read more

I love The Laundry Room. There is always someone on duty. The machines are kept very clean. They will even remove your wet laundry and put it in a basket and set it aside if you decide to get a delicious burger or drink at Betty's Burgers across the street, and lose track of time. The owner is so nice and pleasant. Unfortunately, the woman who works next door in the beauty shop is not so pleasant and nice, and doesn't seem to realize its that as CUSTOMERS its OUR money that keep these businesses and employees employed! Be aware that she will come storming out "on her break" into the parking lot and very aggressively ask you if you are parking in "Her" lot to due business with her, or The Laundry Room. So be careful for the watch dog. Her tone and attitude will cause you to go on the defensive, but don't let her intimidate you from using The Laundry Room, and Betty's Burgers. read more

Because the Laundry Room deserves two reviews: 2) The Laundry Room Will Change Your Life Manifesto: Ah, the Laundry Room. This place is my weekly upper. Mood lifter. Happy place. Etc. The CBGBs of suds. The St Barths of bubbles. The French Laundry of ... laundry! (I'd even call it a church or a temple, if those places weren't such dirty words themselves, considering the piles of darkness & denial .... . But I digress....) Maybe you're feeling a bit grumpy about healthcare. Maybe you're seething about foreign or local policy! Maybe the state of the planet is getting you so down you can't think of a good reason to get up in the morning. If you live in Santa Cruz, get up and come here. Sit down at one of the counters that line the giant crystal clear windows. Let the sparkling morning light dazzle the blues right out of your brain. I'd recommend coming here just for the mood lift.(One time I literally said out loud, to a friend on the phone, "im at this laundry place and I swear even if I had a laundry room in my own apartment, id still come here to do my laundry." The lady near me chuckled in full agreement.) A couple blocks from the pacific ocean in one direction and the verve roastery/ Pacific Edge climbing mecca in the other, just the location of the Laundry Room has a magic energy flowing through it that more woo-woo people than myself can explain. It also literally has that exhilarating cross breeze blowing from the front door to the back (you can park either on seabright or in their back lot) that makes it smell like you're on a cliff side in Big Sur. Mostly, tho, it's because of the people who own and run this joint. And that fact -- that humans can actually make small things matter and that this actually makes us feel better -- is the real moment of clarity, even if for an hour a week, even if just in the form of a place that absolves you of your literal stains & stinks. If you do this on a Sunday morning, chances are you'll see me. I'm the one gleefully doing my laundry. (And I usually hate doing laundry, or any kind of menial chore, on a beautiful day off, or on any day, frankly.) I'm not alone. Everyone who works here and everyone who comes here to wash their laundry is cheerful; it's so weird. I mean, you're doing your laundry! Maybe it's because the thingy where you can use your credit card to charge a laundry card (that gets *registered* in case you lose it) is easy to use. Maybe it's the washing machines? Always super clean, and organized by size so you can do just your undies, if that's all you've got, or your big Ikea rug. Tons of basket carts. Maybe it's the attendants? There's at least one attendant if not two, and I don't know where they find these people, but these people are sweet, cheerful, genuinely helpful. One time I saw one of them (maybe the owner? A grown man) teaching another one of them (probably a new employee? A very young woman) how to fold bottom sheets so the scrunchy corners don't bulk up so much as you fold them. Gentle, kind, made some joke that cracked them both up. He should give classes in how dads should talk to their their teenage kids, I swear it would make the world a happier place. Plus, give them some essential folding confidence! Sometimes just a glimpse of the right stuff in one context sets our sights and moods higher for everything else. How you talk to your kids. How you water your plants. How you face the day knowing that the piles of dark and dirty stuff in your life don't have to overwhelm you. We can learn to face these times the right way, and we can even, I think, fix them. But only if we accept that the little stuff matters. And learn that, with the right leadership and the right support structures, there is fun and joy to be had facing and fixing the little stuff. Not just despite but because it is so little, and therefore so very much in our own hands. read more

i came back to seabright for a family matter and stayed very close to The Laundry Room so it was a no brainer that we should do our laundry here. i became a man in the santa cruz mountains in the early 1980's... the next morning, my gorgeous dark haired beauty needed to be dropped off at work, the laundromat now known as The Laundry Room. it may have had the same name back then, i just don't know. it was then, as it is now the best laundromat in the world. immaculate. affordable. convenient. AND THE SEABRIGHT DELI IS RIGHT NEXT DOOR! mmmmmm read more

The Laundry Room actually makes doing laundry an enjoyable experience. The card system is simple and efficient, the staff are *incredible*, and the owner is humble, gracious, and charming. The atmosphere is friendly and honestly kind of calming. I had an issue with my card that was totally my own fault, and without hesitation they addressed it and even gave me some credit, which they did not have to do. Shoutout to both Sophia and the owner for helping me so promptly and generously. They've earned a customer for life. Highly recommend you come check this gem out. read more

This is a great neighborhood gem. Owner and staff are very helpful. I took a few down comforters and large cotton rug to be laundered and the job was done in a few hours for a very reasonable price. Recently remodeled and super clean. read more

I arrived at 7:58 am on the dot when I noticed that several people had been let in through the back door. I watched as they allowed two people take over 6 machines. At 8 am which is their advertised operating time, there were no longer any large machines left. I alerted both attendants that it was only 8 and asked if there was a change I should know about. They both responded by describing the free for all, fight club, that is the laundry room at opening. I have never been the best man, and have made several mistakes as a youth, but even I could not comprehend a place without some sense or morality. I have never witnessed a system other than a judicial one, agree that their system is broken and refuses to fix it. The positive impact of human decency and compassion for other individuals does equal revenue and it's a shame that you cannot fathom that. I urge ownership to WORK to correct these shortcomings as they lead to better efficiency, revenue, and above all else a returning customer. Until then, people visiting should be ready for a fight to the death over a soulless machine. As I write I stare at semi dry clothes. A woman timed my washers along with hers and stood over me as I emptied each one. I simply refuse to fight, refuse to be rude. And for that reason and that reason alone; I will never return. Good luck with you business, I wish you much success. *Thanks for the condescending reply and for proving my point. I wish you much success. read more

No one ever plans for a fun time at the laundry mat but this place is great for getting your stuff clean. Nice layout. Friendly attendant. Different size washers and dryers to handle your big stuff. And it's nice and clean inside. Def recommended! read more