The Swim Guy

Best place in LA for all swim gear. Great prices, lots of inventory, friendly staff, swimwear for all shapes and sizes. Chris the Swim Guy rocks it. Thanks Chris!

Popped in here over the summer on the way to Hermosa with my daughter. I had her for the weekend but she forgot to being her swimsuit, I Unilocaled it and was on my way. i was greeted and led to a huge assortment of girls swimsuits to meet EVERY budget, well practically any way. The guy who helped was informative, didn’t try to sell me crap I wasn’t looking for explained that there actually is a difference in swimsuits and directed us to what would be ideal for a beach day, as opposed to a swim meet. ya dig? I wish I could remember the guy’s name because I love showing love when I have a good customer experience, but I have a horrible memory.

SO happy I came here, Craig (the swim guy) was amazing. I had no idea what my husband needed and came in and Craig took care of everything. Great prices and so friendly !! Definitely coming back

Talk about multitasking at its finest… i not only needed a swim suit and swim cap but also needed moving boxes… The Swim Guy checked off all my errands for me! Their customer service is top rated and the owner even recommended a couple movers for me to hire, which i did! Because of their great service and friendliness I also rented a Uhaul Truck for them for my move. I’ll definitely be referring them to co-​workers, friends etc… because you never know who will be in the market for a new swim suit and moving boxes at the same time. :)

Had to make a last minute move and these guys were so helpful. Got the truck and boxes at a great deal. I’ve also used this place to buy my last SUP board and that’s when I learned they also offer Uhaul service. Highly recommend you give them a try.

So glad I stumbled on this great find. I usually get swimsuits off of
but have been finding that the prices have not been as great as they used to be. Was able to get two Nike cut-​out back suits for $ 80 plus tax in fun designs. Great selection of suits in a variety of brands, cuts, sizes, and designs. Very helpful staff.

I love the Swim Guy! Not only do I get my kids swim gear from him I also handle our team’s uniforms from him. He has made it so easy to order team gear, from T-​shirts to tech suits. He is available to me whenever I have a question about different items, answering my emails immediately and my phone calls. The best part is that he is a one stop shop for our team. We order T’s, hoodies, suits, bags, sweats, shorts, etc. The fact that we can get all of the swag is great and that is what the kids love. Thank you Swim Guy!!!

Great and convenient uhaul
Service. Craig was very helpful, I highly recommend The Swim Guy for a U Haul rental.

I usually go to the Swim Guy location in Santa Monica off Pico but I was in the area of this location and needed swim gear.
This store is operated by two brothers. Each run a store Individually.
I forgot this specific store owners name but he was very helpful in helping me find the right sized fins and right goggles. He was very knowledgable in products as well which is always great.
This location is bigger than the Santa Monica location and seems to have more varieties as well.
This location also a lot of parking available too.
Overall everyone who works here is super nice and helpful. They have many different styles of suits and colors as well. Plenty of styles of backpacks and goggles as well.
The best location and company to come for swim suits and swim/​water sport accessories.

Craig — I want you to be aware of the poor customer service that is in effect friday when your employees were looking to begin their weekend. My boyfriend made an online reservation, admittedly late on Friday and even called before confirming online. He politely requested that your staff remain open so that I could pick up the Uhaul just as you closed at 6pm. We were told that 6pm was your closing time, I also called and reiterated and pleaded that I would be 1 minute late but if he could stay open, my rental was urgent and we would really appreciate his effort. He rudely responded that he has a swim practice in the morning and his coworker has someplace to be at 6pm. I literally arrived at 6:01 and was greeted by a locked door. The same employee that was on the phone phone opened the door and rudely said «I told you to get here at 6:00pm». I was shocked by how insensitive these guys were and the fact that I drove all the way from Montebello in traffic and was late by 1 minute and they couldn’t have taken an extra 5 minute to get me in and out. I fully respect work hours but I have seen banks/​federal establishments stay open post work hours to accommodate it’s customers. Employees should always be mind fold that customers come first and that extra effort is always appreciated and that our voice also now can/​should be heard via apps like, Unilocal!Very disappointed.

My entire team was fitted by The Swim Guy. He helped us in SOOOOO many ways from suggestions of colors, using our logo, getting our team TYR Bucks. There are no words to describe how he was helpful. I have coached other teams and have worked with other vendors and I can honestly say, this was the easiest, most stress-​free experience I have EVER had with ANYONE. If I could post pictures of our products, I would, but I was NOT disappointed. Mike, thank you for making the beginning of our season AMAZING and I am looking forward to spreading the word and doing business with you in the future!
Tiffany Q.
LAUSD Swim Coach

This review pertains to the renting of a UHAUL from this business.
I went there a total of two weekends and was met by a very unhelpful staff of one gentleman who was the only member on hand to help out on the UHAUL’s and the swim shop. The first time I went there, he promised me a military discount (which I showed my ID for and repeatedly asked if he needed to enter it in, to which he said no). When I returned the vehicle a much more helpful woman told me that unfortunately because the first gentleman didn’t enter in my ID info, that I’d not be able to get the discount. I asked if she could call the manager but she said he was in church and unable to answer the call. She did ensure me that the next time that she’d help me out and make sure that was entered in properly.
I went there for the second weekend to rent a vehicle and the woman (I think her name was Lauren) was very helpful and showed me how she entered in the ID and that I would certainly get the discount this time and if she needed to she would call the manager. I returned the vehicle to my dismay, Lauren wasn’t working and only the gentleman was behind the desk. There were 15 people in line and it took FOREVER to be helped. I made sure that he checked my truck out to which he informed me that my tank wasn’t full enough (I had just filled it up), I went to the gas station to fill up the tank and came back to then wait again in a LONG line. Then after all of that, the gentleman said that he wouldn’t be able to get me the discount because he couldn’t find the ID number (which I had given before and watched Lauren type in). I was met with rudeness and a bothered attitude as if I was at fault for wanting to ensure my discount was met. Of course when I asked whether or not he could contact the manager, he replied, «no I can’t, he’s at church».
Overall, a terrible experience and a pathetic way to run a business. I would never suggest anyone rent a vehicle from this location again.

Man, I’ve been in here twice in the last 6 months looking for something, and both times the woman working in the store has referred me to Sport Chalet. I’m not looking for anything out of the ordinary, and I get that this store doesn’t keep every single item in stock, but for crying out loud don’t refer me to the very most expensive store in the area. Maybe she doesn’t know who her competitors are, or maybe she’s afraid if she refers me to another store I won’t come back. This store has got some good deals, but I also shop based on good service. Not sure if I’ll try my luck here a 3^rd time.

I arrived at 11am to pick up a Uhaul from this place only to find out they were in no hurry to open up the doors. Finally about 11:15 they opened and as I tried to pick up a uhaul truck they wouldn’t let me because I had a reservation for 12. The customer service was just absolutely terrible. If Uhaul wouldn’t have charged me a cancelation fee I would have left immediately. Never using their service again.

We love The Swim Guy!!! They always have the best selection and have the best prices in town!!!
We will no longer shop for our swim wear anywhere else.
The staff is helpful, knowledgeable and super friendly!

Oddly enough Best Place To Rent A U-​Haul in the South Bay! On top of it a Generations owned Shop Local Family Business, the daughter helped me out and couldn’t have been nicer. They do not rip you off for a huge deposit and hold for days and she put together an estimated charges for me that turned out to be right on the money! But the best part was I went for the Pick-​Up and was expecting the usual skinty Foreign Import but I rolled out of there in an immaculate Ford 150 with only 800 miles on it! It even had a groovy «The Swim Guy» decal on the back. Next day I met the owner Craig who keeps all his vehicles in top shape for his swim teams and creates really cool promotional items as well. Moving can be stressful but at The Swim Guy, you walk out with a big smile on your face.

I love the swim guy. Whatever you need for swimming and other water sports he pretty much has. I pove how they have competition suits in the store as well as everyday suits (like for the beach). Also the GREAT DEALS that are given at the swim meets and in the stores for the suits and other apparel. I love this place EVERYONE should visit and support!!!

What can I about this place that probably hasn’t already been mentioned? They do have lots of swimwear but no wetsuits. And well I was in n out of the place since thats all I was looking for :/
Dude working was real nice and helpful though

** This review pertains to the UHAUL Rental portion of The Swim Guy since this location is listed as an authorized UHAUL rental facility **
This UHAUL rental location (which is also a family owned swim shop) was a very small operation that was severely mismanaged — there was only 1 employee behind the counter (he was polite) who was simultaneously ringing out customers with store related purchases while also helping UHAUL rental customers like myself (and the 4 other customers in line behind me). The experience was average at best given the lack of staff on a seemingly busy Sunday afternoon until the owner of the store strolled in and decided to assist — and to my surprise that’s where the experience got even worse!
Being that I myself work in the service industry, I would hope that the owner would be polite and courteous to his customers. Unfortunately I, and the customer before me, were instead met with a snarky attitude and a sense of burden to him. I slightly overheard him talking with his employee behind the counter that the truck they were giving me had absolutely no gas in. Upon walking me to the truck, I asked the owner himself if I overheard correctly, and instead of simply confirming or apologizing for the inconvenience, he responds with «duh, that’s what he and I were just talking about.» Not exactly the type of respect (or lack thereof) that you’d expect from a business owner.
In regards to the lack of cleanliness, there were empty cans of Red Bull still in the cabin behind our seats (likely left behind from the previous renter, but still shows a lack of proper equipment management from staff).
The nail in the coffin for this lackluster experience would be my final invoice. I specifically took pictures of the vehicle’s mileage both before I left the lot and when I returned it for drop off. Guess what? The final invoice shows that they charged me for extra mileage that I didn’t drive!!! Given that mileage is only $ 0.79 per mile, I didn’t even bother with the headache of disputing the charges — who knows what kind of push back I’d get from that. I figured it’s best to just cut my losses and walk away from the situation since my actual move was successful at the end of the day.
To make my final point, I’ve never written a negative review because I’ve never had the need to until now. Perhaps it was just my luck of the draw and caught the owner on a bad day. But if you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t say you weren’t warned!

I have had several killer shopping sprees here! (at least thats how I felt) The prices are beyond reasonable. The owner Craig is very informative and goes beyond his means to satisfy any requests.
Before our summer trip to La Paz I ran in just to try my luck and scan the racks for a bikini! SCORE not 1, not 2 but 4 brazilian bikinis that provided less coverage than most American brands. I also took with me a Sporty, well manufactured suit by Roxy.(better, more supportive for water sports).
This location never ceases to amaze me. With Xmas around the corner Craig and Sean (employees) pulled a couple of Snowboarding pants out as options for gifts.
My boyfriend is an avid snowboarder and the last time I stopped in for the suits I mentioned Id be back in October. (Great customer service!!!) I ended up only getting 1 pair of pants and he was Ecstatic at the (price) most of all. considering the quality. Yaay he loved his gift!
I also noticed there was a Cookie Sale inside of the store «cookies for a Cure». ALL the PROFITS are donated!
This Owner is obviously involved with the community and really does care about his business!
Ill be back!