Review #949 2026-013…read more My 14 YO daughter made her high school's jr. varsity swim team in her freshman year, & needed to get her swim gear before the end of 01/2025 for the official practice sessions. WHS Warriors partnered with The Swim Guy for swimsuits, swim parkas, goggles, etc. The Swim Guy is located in Lawndale, off Inglewood Ave. & 159th St., conveniently near the 405 Fwy. It's a family-owned, comprehensive swim shop that offers a vast selection of swimsuits & trunks, swim parkas, accessories (i.e. goggles, caps, fins, etc.), & training aids for competitive & recreational swimming, & water polo. Upon entering, the shop is crammed from floor to ceiling of all things water. On the right just behind the entrance, is cubby-shelves stocked full of sale items. Further in, there's racks & racks of swimsuits & trunks. Swim accessories are located along the left wall past the front desk/register. They carry known swimwear brands such as: Arena, Jolyn, Nike, Speedo, etc. While we know H's size (stands 5'4" with medium build) different brands may differ in size so we asked for help to try a couple of suits. The staff member was definitely experienced. He gave her a once over & gave her a size 32 1-piece suit to try on; it fitted perfectly! As a just in case, I asked to see a size 34, which also fit but not snug. He said new swimsuits may feel tight initially but will "stretch" slightly after 1 - 2 swims & conform to the body once the fabric relaxes; the tightness is crucial for performance & drag reduction (maybe that's why competitive swimmers having shaving parties before their swim meets?). We (me & H) both agree that size 32 looked to be/is a better fit than size 34. Not knowing how committed my daughter is, we only bought the required practice & competition swimsuits, WHS logo swim cap & sweatshirt hoodie. I wanted to get her the parka, but it was $150+ (comes with the school's & swimmer's name embroidered) & I don't want to invest in one if she's not swimming her HS career. We put our order in just a couple days before the WHS swim team's deadline; H's order arrived just a couple of days before the first official practice. The Swim Guy's prices are somewhat high since this is a team group sale; they had a guarantee order of practice & competitive swimsuits & trunks, & swim caps in addition to sweatshirt hoodies &/or parkas. The staff are knowledgeable & friendly, particularly the guy that worked with H's sizing... he gave really good advice on the swimsuit fit & care post swims. Most items are final sale, & generally do not accept returns or exchanges, especially with school team orders since they're customized. Make sure to double-check sizing & personalization details before placing your order! And be sure to inspect your order immediately upon arrival for any damages or issues! If the item is defective, damaged, or the wrong product was received, contact them at: info@theswimguy.com ASAP so they can resolve the issues & make things right. We didn't have any issues with her swim season order, or this current season's water polo order. She's on the swim team again for her sophomore year, & will be stopping by in a couple of weeks to try on swimsuits; she grew an inch or 2 since winter & her upper body is broader from her water polo season (joined JV as a sophomore). The Swim Guy is my daughter's WHS swim & water polo teams go-to for competition & practice gear, offering customized & reliable service. Outside of the required school gear, we purchase her recreational swimsuits & accessories elsewhere at a more affordable cost except when TSG has sales on overstock or past season items.

I needed some goggles and hand paddles so I stopped into the store. Craig got me all setup with…read moresome goggles that won't hurt my eyes (no more raccoon eyes) and some swim paddles that fit my hands perfectly. It was a better price than the one I saw online. I don't need a new swimsuit but if I did I'd look here. They have many racks of different brands, types and sizes. This is where you want to go.

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE. I got an email from them stating they will resolve this…read more I am amazed at the exceptional customer service! I will continue to patronize my boutique bikini store!

Great place lots of choices and selection. The carry Love Shack Fancy dresses which are so…read morefeminine, beautiful and I adore. Lots of styles, colors, varieties. The staff is helpful, fun and kind. I think they can work on making the dressing rooms a little fancier for the price they charge for the items but overall an amazing place. Great people, location is a hit spot near the pier so stay for lunch after. Amazing place. 5 stars!

Dive N' Surf has the most amazing staff who are so gracious, friendly, helpful and with expert…read moreexperience and knowledge that can help customers. The selection is diverse and expansive. They run sales once in a while that feature great discounts and deals. I'd recommend Dive n' Surf for your amphibious activity needs, including of course surfing and anything you might need with the beach and ocean they probably have here.

My favorite Dive shop in California. No waiting for fills. Wonderful staff. They always try to go…read moreabove and beyond expectations.

Not only one of my favorite brands because everything fits perfectly and looks super cute on. But…read morealso... Great customer service at this specific location! So friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Made my shopping experience even better!

JANET IS GREAT! She helped me pick out a bikini and earrings for my bday at the beach!! I'm so…read morehappy she was there to help bc I was pressed for time. Will come back!

The women here are so helpful and patient and informative when helping with bra fittings. There was…read moreplenty plus size options available. I highly recommend this place for anyone who may require more support and may feel a bit shy or timid. I'm so grateful for the all the staff here who helped my friends.

EVERYTHING. They figured out what I needed and provided. I spent more than I wanted to but it was…read moreworth it for sure.

Your return policy is stupid for the tags! When the item isn't even worn or used. Won't be…read morepurchasing from your company from now on

The manager here Bianca (not 100% sure that's her name) but she's the asian girl that's the best…read moreway I can describe her but is HORRIBLE at customer service. She has no mannerism and is very rude and makes me not want to shop at this store. They make it SO difficult for you to return anything, and her in specific will not make it work for you. It's like she wants to give her customers a hard time because I've gone back on two occasions and had the same experience with her. If you want better customer service and someone to treat you with respect go to the manhattan beach one - they are must nicer and actually helpful with their customers.

Great custom made bikinis. Super cute, great fit, and wonderful quality. you will be sure to get…read moretonz of compliments with any of Tashion La's designs, they work with you to get exactly what your looking for.

Best bikini maker I have ever come across loved what she did for me she made my bathing suit just…read morethe way I wanted it