Summer has made its way to San Diego, inspiring beach prep in every sun-loving lady.

You’ve been hitting the tanning salon. Your bikini wax is scheduled. Your sun block is stocked and your beach bag has your latest reading material. But unless you’re heading to Blacks Beach you need one more thing before lounging near the surf. They don’t call it bathing suit season for nothing. Look unique on the beach with a slimming style from these top swimwear boutiques in San Diego.

Discover the top ten boutiques for women’s swimwear in San Diego.

Sun Splash Swimwear – Pacific Beach
Sun Splash is a crucial stop for the woman hunting down the perfect bikini. Besides having an extensive selection and fantastic customer service, Sun Splash has all the classic favorites along with this season’s hot picks - like these Vix styles pictured.

Fables by Barrie – San Diego
Local designer Barrie Kaufman produces look-at-me bathing suits in nautical and old school inspired designs. The essential suit for those who like to look sexy under the sun the retro fabulous way. Find Barrie’s Fables at THREAD.

Sunny Skys Bikinis – Cardiff
A long time establishment in North County, Sunny Skys bikinis has an incredible selection of swimwear and beach attire for local women. To top off your seventies inspired two-piece or hip tankini purchase, you can even pick up a quality on-trend hobo bag. (pictured below)

Swoon Chic – Poway
Cutesy, themed and sexy, you can find a fun selection of patterns and colors as well as some firey one pieces at Swoon Chic.

Anna Brazil – Pacific Beach
Ahhh Anna. For the women who love to show it, Anna Brazil can provide you with a variety of bum flaunting pieces.

Gone Bananas Beachwear – Mission Beach
This Mission Beach classic is a one-stop shop with its incredible variety. All the rage designs and designers crowd the store, giving you thong options, rainbow choices and styles for days.

The Good Life – Ocean Beach
A store with many beach goodies, you can pick out a fabulous bathing suit while getting terrific customer service from the owner.

The Bikini Shoppe – Mission Beach
You can’t ask for more bikinis in more fabulous prints and styles. They also have a fantastic range in sizes that includes a 34 E top.

Bird Rock Bikini – La Jolla
Although smaller than the others and on the pricey side, this boutique has a great selection of gorgeous designer bathing suits with all the needed beach accessories.

Dale’s – Coronado
Dale’s brings you a maze of swimwear selection and accessories for your every beachy need.

Insider Tip: We love Sauvage in La Jolla and Intimacy at Fashion Valley. Find all the hottest Sauvage brand suits at their La Jolla boutique (only sells Sauvage). Find a suit perfect for your shape at this Oprah recommended bra boutique (limited selection).

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