Del Mar Coin Laundry

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed an old coin slot machine tucked behind the laundromat’s counter. Curious, he fed some quarters in and pressed a button—only to hear the familiar ding of winning coins. Since then, customers started reporting strange occurrences: their clothes would come out perfectly sorted by color or size, while others found unexpected items like vintage postcards or old letters among their laundry. Word quickly spread around town, and soon Del Mar was crowded with people hoping for a lucky spin. One day, a neighbor dropped off her husband's dress shirt by mistake. When she picked it up later, not only was it spotless but also paired with a brand-new tie that matched perfectly! She tried returning it, thinking it might be stolen, but the owner smiled and said, 'Welcome to Del Mar—it's our little secret.'

2. At dawn, when most laundromats are quiet, a delivery driver heard soft tinkling sounds coming from Del Mar Coin Laundry's empty hallway. Curious, he peered inside and saw an ancient washing machine spinning in slow motion, as if dancing to its own rhythm. As he watched, a little coin dropped into the slot, and the machine chirped softly before starting another gentle cycle. Startled, the driver called out, ‘Hello? Is anyone there?’ A voice from behind replied, ‘Just doing my morning stretch, pal.’ Turning around, he found an old man with a twinkle in his eye, drying his hands on a towel. ‘Oh,’ said the driver, relieved. ‘I thought maybe it was some sort of ghostly laundry!’ The neighbor smiled and shook his head, saying, “Next time, knock first.”

3. At midnight, when Del Mar Coin Laundry closed its doors, a delivery driver heard faint whispers coming from inside. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw an old lady folding clothes in mid-air. The delivery driver called out, ‘Ma’am? Is everything alright?’ But she didn’t respond, just kept folding clothes with a smile on her face. The next morning, no one could find any trace of her—except for a note left on the counter: “Thank you for your patience.”

4. At dusk, while loading boxes into his truck, a delivery driver noticed something glinting through the laundry room window. Curious, he peered inside and saw a small coin slot machine, spinning gently in the corner. As he approached closer, the machine emitted a soft jingle, as if inviting him to play. Smiling, he inserted a quarter from his pocket—only to see it disappear into thin air. Turns out, Del Mar Coin Laundry was more of a magical place than anyone knew. From then on, whenever someone needed their clothes washed urgently, they’d whisper, ‘I’ll drop off my laundry at Del Mar,’ knowing full well that their clothes would return clean—and maybe even with a little luck.’