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Bay Photo Lab

4.7 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews

715 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.

Directions (831) 425-1100 Visit website

Photo, film and art printing spot with friendly service and a selection of frames.

Film developing at Bay Photo Lab

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Developed in-house Not stated on their site
Returns your negatives Not stated on their site
Scanner Not stated on their site
Turnaround Not stated on their site
Cheapest develop price found No price published

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What Bay Photo Lab offers

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What customers say

Such great service, photos have a quick turnaround time and they do really good quality developing. They also are very fairly priced and the people that helped us were so kind and friendly!

★★★★★ — Raina, 2023-11

They Walked me through everything I needed to do and know to get my film developed. They also had a great assortment of different kinds of film

★★★★★ — Charlie, 2025-08

Take any photo here, and took old 8mm film to get converted to film to my email. Great customer service.

★★★★★ — Andre, 2025-10

Great place! Staff were knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Lots of choices for everything at affordable prices! My pics turned out great so I'll be coming here more often.

★★★★★ — Austin, 2023-12

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Hours & location

Opening hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday Closed

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Getting there

715 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Phone: (831) 425-1100

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