There are two Bikini Islands within half a block of each other on Campbell Parade. One (this one!)…read moreis a clearance store and the other stocks the non-clearance stuff. In fact every third shop on Campbell Pde seems to at least stock swimwear if not a specialty beach gear shop. Bikini Island has a really good range, with tops and bottoms sold separately- for those of us who don't fit the pre-set size standards imposed by swimwear designers or who like to mix & match. The clearance store stocks some of my favourite swimwear designers (Zimmerman, Tigerlily etc) as well as Bikini Island's own label which is decent and pretty cheap! If you end up at the beach without swimmers it's not going to break your wallet to pop in here and pick up a new costume and they also stock towels, goggles - most things you'd require for a day frolicking on Bondi Beach.

I really don't like shopping for swimsuits but stopped in for a hat and noticed the high quality of…read morethe material on suits and returned next day. SO thankful I did! I literally walked in, told lovely Tess sales woman, exactly what I was looking for, and in less than 5 minutes I had the best looking and fitting bikini I have ever owned! Not only that but she taught me how to fit the fabric to work for me!!! It was truly the best shopping experience I have had in the longest time! I'm sending all my friends to see her now! Thank you!!!

Me and Moo is the kind of place where you want everything. It does simple, earthy, relaxed style so…read morewell that it inspires you to invest in your casual wear. This is the place to find that 'perfect' white t-shirt or pair of jeans. Labels like Jac + Jack, Jbrand, Velvet and American Vintage line the walls or live on the old wooden table in the middle of the store. This sort of effortless chic does not come without a price tag. You could be looking at upwards of $100 for a basic singlet. That said the fit will be amazing, the cotton may be blended with cashmere and the quality impeccable. It is possible to grab a piece of Me and Moo for a little less - I find their scarves are reasonable starting at approx $40.

The Big Swim may be an annual ocean race from Pearl to Whale beach, dating back to 1974, but in…read moreBondi it doubles as a swimwear store. And a pretty darn good one at that. With an enviably good position right by the beachside Campbell Parade, this business has been cracking on for over 21 years. Who would have thought selling swimwear by Sydney's most iconic beach would be big business?! It's actually quite modest inside - and be prepared to fight the tourists - but the range is great. They stock Seafolly, Roxy, Watersun, Sunseeker and of course, Speedo. And bikini fans will be happy to know they sell separates, with tops ranging from A to F cups and bottoms from size 8 - 24. Buying swimmers can be a pretty traumatic experience - but with 21 years under their belts, The Big Swim have seen it all - and they're happy to help.

Need a new bikini to rock at the beach this summer? The Big Swim has you covered. What is small in…read moresize makes up for the incredibly large swimwear collection that lines the walls from top to bottom inside. Stocking all shapes and sizes, cuts and styles, you would be hard pressed to not find a bikini you love in here. If you need help, the lady who runs the store knows body shapes and will be happy to put forward her two cents. The bikinis are on the pricier side of the scale but that never stops me from walking out of here with 2 or 3 new bikinis. You can never have too many, right?

Tuchuzy is like the mecca for Bondi style, so if you want it, come here. Tuchuzy specializes in…read morestocking the latest, greatest labels and trends. Head to toe fashion and accessories are stocked here - you can get anything from sunnies to shoes. Labels fall in and out of favour with Tuchuzy but featured lately is the likes of Bassick, Ellery, Friend of Mine and cult shirt label Equipment. Price wise you'd be surprised that there are some reasonable rates here - last summer I picked up a 'by johnny' skirt for $110. Overall a must visit if you're meandering up Gould Street.

Really fun pieces by many designers (local and international). They have small selection of jewelry…read moreand shoes too. A must when you're in Bondi.

This particular U-TURN is ridiculously overpriced. Whoever marks things here is missing a few…read morescrews. Store is otherwise fine.. but I may as well go to the Anglicare next door where clothes are 1/3rd of the price and my money goes to charity!

It seems that each U-Turn Recycled Fashion store sells a completely different range of clothes…read more Stupidest statement in the world? Perhaps. I mean, of course they sell a different range of clothes - it's people's second hand clothing, the chances that the people of Bondi have the exact same past wardrobe as the people of Surry Hills, in a similar range of sizes and colours, are extremely slim. Yet, I still think it's a valid point to make, as in comparing the U-Turn Bondi stock to the U-Turn Surry Hills stock, there is a distinctly different theme to the clothing. Whereas the Surry Hills U-Turn Recycled Fashion stocks a range of what's-old-is-new-again vintage dresses and accessories, U-Turn Bondi isn't a vintage shopping experience, but rather is an experience in rifling through your rich friend's clothes that they are getting rid of. The shop is replete with designer dresses discarded after last season, many with original tags still in place. I even came across a dress from this season's range, tag still in place, $100 off what the dress would have sold for only a month or so earlier. Whilst tags are more expensive than at your local Vinnies or Salvos, and whilst I don't feel like the rummaging has already been done for me here, it is worth a look - if just to find an extremely good bargain on this or last seasons dresses that someone has tired of prematurely. Just don't expect to find any sweet vintage purchases here.

Between the Flags is located directly across from Bondi Beach and sells beach and leisurewear, most…read moreof which have the store's logo and Bondi Beach emblazened across the front. I wasn't planning on buying any clothing when I arrived to Bondi Beach ready to do the Coastal Walk, but I came woefully unprepared weather-wise. Blame it on my being in Hawaii for too long and thinking I wouldn't need to be wrapped up to spend a day at the beach. It was incredibly windy that day; great weather to go for a coastal walk, but I knew I'd freeze my arse off in my short-sleeved tee. I had to buy a sweater. I looked around at the numerous clothing stores lining Campbell Parade, and decided that Between the Flags offered the best quality shirts and sweatshirts. If I had to buy a sweatshirt, I wanted to buy one that was stylish and durable enough that I could wear it again on my next trip to a cooler weather destination. I found Between the Flag clothing to be soft and comfortable, something that you would love to wear on a cold day and feel warm and snuggly. The sales associate was helpful and friendly. She told me a bit about the clothing available and gave me time to browse the store. I chose a few items to try on in the dressing rooms. I decided on a grey sweatshirt that had Bondi Beach written in gold on the front. My sweatshirt kept me appropriately warm during my walk along the coast which was particularly cold and windy for a Spring day in Sydney. It also rained later that day so I had no regrets buying that sweatshirt. Some drawbacks are that Between the Flags apparel is pricey and that it has limited sizes. There are other stores that sell cheaper sweatshirts, but I did not think they looked or felt as good as Between the Flags. I am petite and curvy and managed to find some things that fit me. The largest sized piece of clothing goes up to around a US size 12. I recommend Between the Flags if you happen to find yourself in my predicament and need additional clothing before spending the day at the beach or going on the Coastal Walk. It is also a nice place to shop if you are looking for a Bondi Beach shirt as a souvenir that is of high quality and will last a long time. I still have my sweatshirt and hope to get good use out of it for years to come.

Don't we all like playing dress-ups? Doesn't wearing certain clothing evoke a new personality? Well…read morei think it does.... that's why if you feel like getting in touch with your inner Bondi Beach Life Saver - then this is the place for you.... Between the flags is a clothing store that features a lot of stereotypical Bondi Beach wear....They have hoodies, singlets, swimwear and a category called "LIFESAVERS" - where you can dress up like a lifesaver... The prices fluctuate depending on whether or not its the summer season...I do think you get better deals in winter.... Prices start from about $30.... and I think the items in the store make for a good gifts... I find the quality to be good....so I'd say good value for money... They have clothes for men,women and kids.... enjoy your shopping experience...

Not much of a swimmer but need bathers for a dip in Bondi Beach of a pool party? Well why not head…read moredown to Cozzie Shack which have super discounts on swimwear. Expect to pay very little for a swimsuit and if you're not big into swimming - there's no need to spend more. Like with all things, what you pay for is what you get.... I wouldn't expect your bathing suits to last forever - but for the casual dip it's quite good. They have a massive collection - with variety of colours, sizes and shapes. The sizes vary from 8 - 16 and pretty much an colour you're looking for is there.... When I visited they were selling everything from $15 and they had some pretty nice stuff.... I can't say it will be like that when you visit, but I would maybe stop here first to see what they have before going to more expensive places to buy. A fun store with a fun collection...

After a long day of tanning ourselves in the sun, my friends and I decided to explore the rest of…read moreBondi Beach and its surrounding shops. After quite a few failed attempts of entering shops and leaving almost immediately after seeing their price tags, we happened to come across a small swimsuit shop with 'everything for $10' sign plastered on its window. Unable to believe our eyes, we entered the shop expecting to see hideously disgusting one pieces and ridiculously large sizes, and instead were shocked to find decent, fashionable cozzies of all styles and in our sizes. Needless to say, every single one of us left that store with a crisp white Cozzie Shack shopping bag to carry our brand new bikinis.

I was lucky to just be passing this store as it opened. Initially thinking this was just another…read moreshoe and clothing street wear store, I was happy to find after talking to the sales-assistant that Gideon shoes are an ethically made, not for profit shoe, clothing and music store that sells its gear in order to help its 'street uni' drop-in centre for kids. The Street Uni can help kids with their homework, offer counselling services and also dance and music facilities to help kids channel their creativity into something positive. Now the store sells shoes that are all made in Australia, most of which are sneakers in both hi and low cut options. Prices are generally between $140 - $250 for them too, which is pretty damn good considering they're made in Australia. Gideon shoes also have a small clothing section, that includes ethical knit wear from label 'first born' and a small but intersting musical collection. Go on and check 'em out.

Cane Toad high-tops! Yeah that's right, someone is finally making good use of this blight on our…read moreenvironment beyond the cheesy cane toad skin purses you get in Chinatown. This shoe-shop is more ethical than Giselle Bundchen could ever dream to be, with all profits going to the Noffs Foundation's Street University for marginalised kids in Western Sydney. Shoes are handmade in almost all Australian materials- including the afore-mentioned cane toad and kangaroo- under sweatshop free conditions. I would kill for the pink "Cane Toad Cull" high-tops and sadly, at around $500 a pair I would probably have to. Obviously sweat-shops are what keeps prices down so please note, I am not complaining about the prices I'm just sad that I can't afford them! If you can, go to Gideon Shoes and buy some super-sexy ethical footwear or buy me a pair. I need a hipster shoe-gar Daddy with a trainer fetish.

Bondi surf co is not your typical surf shop for people who just want the latest trend of board…read moreshorts or a cute bikini or budgie smugglers, don't get me wrong, the Bondi Surf Co do sell all those things,; but this is a Surf shop for serious surfers, hence they are the place you go if you really want to surf, rather than just look like you surf. They offer a wide range of surf boards varying in brands and styles so serious surfers can find boards tailored to their surfing requirements. Also they offer a board hire service, so tourists, this is where you can test your surfing expertise. But yes, for everyone else they have all the beachwear you may need, so if you forgot your thongs or lost your sunnies you can find them here. Conveniently they are also directly across the road from the beach.

Cheap board hire, though terrible service and low-quality products (e.g. damaged surfboards). Most…read moreimportantly, the staff was rude and inattentive to many of the customers' needs. In particular, I had the displeasure of interacting with an employee (pacific islander, brunette hair, overalls) who felt her job was less important than the SMS messages she was tending to. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back to this location, and highly recommend others go elsewhere.