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By Erin Chambers, San Diego Editor

From sundresses and sandals to bikinis and boardshorts, we've got your ultimate guide to the best San Diego shops for summer gear.

Swimsuits

  1. Birdrock Bikini

    5651 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego, CA
    Upscale bastion for sun bathers carries designer swimsuit labels like Vitamin A, Aaron Change, Red Carter and more.

  2. Gone Bananas Beachwear

    3785 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
    From mix-and-match separates to teeny tiny bikinis, Mission Beach's famous swimsuit shop has covered stylish beachgoers for over 10 years.

  3. Sun Splash Swimwear

    979 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
    Trendy, pricey PB swimsuit shop features international designers and sporty styles all year long.

Surf Gear

  1. Ocean Beach Surf Shop

    4881 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
    Surfboards, boogie boards, and beach gear rentals, plus a selection of surf brand apparel, wetsuits and swimwear.

  2. Windansea Surfboards

    3780 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
    Providing surfers with quality boards and equipment since 1959. Complete surf needs from wetsuits to men's and women's beach apparel.

  3. Play It Again Sports

    1401 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
    Surfing on a budget? check out the great selection of used boards, leashes and wetsuits.

  4. Surf N Sea Custom Wet Suits

    1874 Bacon St, San Diego, CA
    Outfitting water sport athletes with wetsuits in all sizes. Spring and full body suits, specialty custom suits, booties and other accessories available.

Sandals

  1. Hilo Hattie

    301 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA
    Hawaii's most famous gift shop hits the mainland with a huge assortment of tropical beachwear, island foods, and gift items.

  2. Aquahine

    3689 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
    Surf gear and apparel just for girls in a shop that shares space with Cheap Rentals in Mission Beach.

  3. Clairemont Surf Shop

    6393 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA
    Surfboards, wetsuits, skateboards, clothing and snowboarding gear sold in this home-grown surf shop since 1976.

  4. South Coast Surf Shop

    5023 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
    Legendary surf shop remains the one-stop shop for local surfers, with boards, clothes, shoes, more.

Sunscreen

  1. Sephora

    7007 Friars Rd Ste 314, San Diego, CA
    Bright lights, red carpet and designer cosmetics bring Hollywood makeup essentials to the masses.

  2. Kiehls

    7007 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
    What began as an New York apothecary shop in 1851 now offers high-end skin and hair products across the U.S.

More Summer Fashion

  1. L A Rack

    1031 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
    Stylish, right-now fashions at bargain-basement prices set this Pacific Beach boutique apart from its pricey, designer neighbors.

  2. Rumors

    7835 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA
    Hip La Jolla boutique carries everything from trendiest denim lines to funky tops, handbags and accessories.

  3. L.A. Fairchild Boutique

    2029 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA
    Ever-popular Cardiff boutique stocks stylish designers and funky finds from up-and-comers, too.

  4. Neighbourhood

    4496 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
    Local designer threads meet vintage frocks and accessories on Park Blvd, plus DJ-spun tunes and original artwork.

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