Amazing service and styling! I was styled for a trip to Italy. when I got to Positano, I got lots of compliments on my outfit and swimsuit. I truly felt so stylish in the outfit I got from Nubia. Thank you to the owner! read more

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Fantastic shop! The owner gentleman made the experience very comfortable, he was extremely helpful, lots of recommendations and suggestions. Thank you! read more

It's an excellent selection of swimwear, footwear and accessories specifically for women. I am not a woman, but I do enjoy when my wife and her friend can find a broad selection of what they need. Keep in mind that it is a tourist town with tourist prices and you will have the right expectations. We stopped in on a downtown stroll. It was a colder week, so we weren't necessarily expecting to get anything, but even us guys were impressed by all they had to offer. Tons of swimsuits, hats, shoes, bags and more. It was all neatly displayed and organized. The owner was also there and available for questions. We didn't end up purchasing anything but it was our top option if we did. I overall found the prices to be rather steep, like a beach bag for over a hundred dollars. It was all quality, however, so I suppose it just depends on what you are looking for and what your needs are. For a shop near the beach, they offer a lot. read more

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Terrible Customer Service Experience: The owner is rude and unfriendly! I purchased a hat of which he had plenty of and less than a week later tried to exchange it for a different hat same price of which he also had plenty of AND I was even going to buy additional Items and then he would not exchange or offer a credit or allow me to switch the item, he is a very short sighted owner and unfortunately I will not shop in this spot or recommend it again. I come down on a regular basis please consider your customer service for future in todays culture it's a turn off not to be able to make such a simple change! Very unfriendly service experience read more

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Great variety of suits and tops that fit big breast and support! I live my bikinis from here! Staffs helpful and knowledgeable and steps from the beach:) read more

I've been here a couple of times and the service is great! Workers are very nice and helpful, I mean it's pricey but the swimsuits are gorgeous and very well made. Great selection of swimsuits, swim shorts, one pieces, bikinis, sarongs, etc. It was very worth it read more

Amazing customer service, the woman helping us made sure we felt comfortable for our entire stay!

The owner was arrogant. My friend was injured by the stores shelves that fell on him and the owner decided to yell. We tried to help him clean up and instead he acted immature and kept yelling. Meanwhile he never cared about the injured child. I will never go there again. read more

They were very rude. A stand fell on my friend and they yelled at him for the fall. He was injured.

I'm writing on behalf of my wife and her happiness with this store. She has always had difficulty finding bikinis because she is a curvy girl & needs to buy separates. We stumbled across Nubia while visiting Capitola about a year ago. The saleswoman was very helpful and found the right sizes for her immediately. The lady even helped with adjusting the bottoms so that they fit my wife perfectly! Yesterday, we went back to Nubia because my wife "needed" more bikinis. (Apparently my wife needs a different bikini for every day we spend at a resort!) Again, we were helped by the same saleswoman and she was fantastic. She suggested a new Brazilian style bottom that had just come in and my wife fell in love with it. It looks amazing! I read some other comments about the prices. Unless you are buying cheap swimsuits at a department store, you are going to have to pay a little bit of money for quality bikinis. Most of my wife's bottoms were about $85-90, but they gave us a deal because we bought several. These are quality suits that last for years, so it's a good investment. I tend to be cheap, but I think that the prices at Nubia are spot on for what you are getting. Great suits, new styles and incredible service! read more

I walked in with my daughter (7) and the sales associate was very personable, friendly, and helpful! She gave us many options to try and let her pick out a scrunchie when we were checking out. Price was more on the expensive side but the quality is excellent + my daughter was very happy with the whole experience. Shop was clean, tidy, and organized. Very well lit and options for kids, tweens/teens, adult and plus size. read more

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The latest and hottest high quality swimwear. Excellent sizing selection and the owner is skilled at helping you find the perfect selection for your body type. I'm so excited to wear my new bikini and webbed coverup dress. read more

As a larger woman, buying swimwear can be traumatizing. No really. I walked into this store and Sandy, who is an expert and a magician, fitted me with 4 suits that fit great and looked great. She knows her inventory inside and out, she knows what size you need by looking at you, and she knows how to adjust straps so that a suit you thought didn't fit suddenly fits great! I highly recommend this store if you're looking for a suit, no matter what your size. First time I've had fun shopping for suits and I bought 2! read more

This is the best place in Santa Cruz area to get a designer swimsuit. I treat myself to one every summer and wouldn't go anywhere else. I did have to knock one star off for the customer service. They didn't offer me any help. And were only friendly to me once I got up to the cash register and they realized I was making a purchase. I expected a little more then that. read more

I did some shopping here for my long vacation that ended before it even started thanks to COVID-19. I honestly don't do a ton of clothes shopping and try to limit my consumerism but the bathing suits here were so pretty. I'm assuming the lady who helped me was the owner. She was incredibly patient and helped me try on suit after suit. I was so surprised at the adjustments she could make to fit the suit properly to my body. Who knew?! Ladies, take note, you could have a perfect bathing suit and if it's not adjusted right it might not be doing you justice! Or, you could think something doesn't fit you, not knowing you just have to change a couple things, loosen a strap, move a few strings. I had a wonderful shopping experience! Since I do usually try to shop consciously, my only critique would be, it would be nice if they had a section of fair-trade and/or eco friendly suits highlighted in the store. read more

Excellent selection of swimsuits and attentive staff. The female staff member that assisted us was very proactive and knowledgeable of sizing and style. read more

Ive come here twice, and I drive 40 minutes from Monterey just for this store. They have an incredible selection of styles and colors for sun bathing or heavier activities like diving. The owners are always beyond helpful and make sure you find exactly what you need. A little on the pricier side but the quality is worth it! read more

If you want the very best experience buying quality, fashion forward swimwear, head in to Nubia and ask for Barb or Yoko. You will be treated to experts who know what looks great on your body-- take advantage of that and try on what they show you! Like a wedding dress, some things you'd never expect will look good on you can end up being delightful, and this team know how to make you look and feel your best. They listen and won't stop until you're happy-- without being pushy or aggressive. Don't be daunted by the prices-- 1. You are paying for quality and these suits last for YEARS with proper care. 2. they are always having great sales and often will bundle things up for great deals. I love everything I have bought here and have such a delightful collection of beautiful, high-quality swimsuits-- and appreciate the excellent service I receiving finding what looks best on me read more

Love love love this shop! Thank goodness there is still a quality brick and mortar where you can go in, touch and physically try on gorgeous swimsuits. A high level of customer service really shows how much these ladies truly love what they do. Thank you!! Can't wait for your new Summer collections!! read more

My daughter and I went to this store last weekend August 13, 2022 when we were in Capitola, it was close to closing time. These two young ladies (wish I had gotten their names) were working and greeted us with a smile and were so kind. They helped my daughter which is big chested and hard to fit, find a swimsuit. They made her feel comfortable and we left there feeling happy and taken care of. I felt like we were at Nordstrom's. Not sure who these ladies were but WOW what customer service!!!!! We will for sure be visiting this shop when we return to Capitola. Thank you!!!!! read more

Fell in love with this shop!! The owner, knows his stuff- he was able to fit our girls group for bikinis that we all look great in! He knew his fabrics, all the trends and was a pleasure to shop with. Can't wait to go back for more suits! read more

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I usually don't like to be helped during a bathing suit journey. Let's face it, it's truly a journey: finding matching tops and bottoms when you're different sizes for both, feeling good or bad about whatever you ate the night before and then ultimately having to show the sales lady your choice. It's a daunting task for us women!! I usually try to fly under-the-radar and sneak into a dressing room and avoid all help...Nubia was different for me. The sales lady was super sweet and not over-bearing like most other places. I ultimately found a new style top that I'm very excited about--a top I would not have found or tried on without her help. They have a style for everyone there. I got a darling suit for a great price. Now all I need is a pool and a drink! Thank you, Nubia!! read more

I wish I could share the positive reviews the others have. First of all, I can't deny them that the selection is great and they carry really cute suits and great brands. Based on that alone, they should get 4 stars. I just thought the service was terrible. I came in excited to buy swimsuit and about to pay around $150. However, they acted like they didn't want to help me. When I asked for a small, she came back and gave me a medium, either thinking I wouldn't notice, or because she wasn't paying attention herself. Offered no suggestions, no help, not friendly. I left feeling awkward like I had annoyed them by asking for sizes. read more

One thing I have noticed is that as I've gotten older and my body has changed, I absolutely hate shopping for swim suits. I was dreading this task, so I decided to go to a place that specializes in swim suits. I was very pleasantly surprised. They pointed me in the right direction (ok, I'll say it: it was the section with one pieces for women who have something to hide) and suggested styles for my body type. The woman who helped me brought several suits, and I ended up buying one that she brought me. It really accentuated what I wanted to highlight and glossed over what I didn't want people to see. I can see how some people might find this approach pushy, but it was exactly what I wanted/needed, and I left feeling confident. read more

This is by far the best place to get a swimsuit. They have a large selection of bikinis, one pieces, cover ups and beach accessories. The people that work there are experts in swimsuits and are more then willing to help you find something flattering. They carry a huge selection of brands year round. It is especially helpful for vacations when you need a suit out of season. read more

This is the only place I buy swimwear. All the bikinis here are gorgeous. The only problem is they are very expensive, but I feel like I can understand why. You pay for quality. The staff can be a little pushy at times, but I've found I appreciate their attention. Yes they want to make the sale, but they also want to make sure you find the perfect bikini. They pay attention to what you say you're looking for and then try their best to find options for you that meet your requirements. Great store. read more

A huge variety of great quality swimsuits will be found here. But the best thing about Nubia, is the great customer service. I showed up at closing time and was met with very friendly and willing employees who searched for the perfect suit for me. I never felt like a bother. Definitely give this cute shop your business. read more

My all time fav bathing suit store. Barb makes bathing suit shopping fun instead of agony. Wonderful staff. I've been shopping here for the last three years. Super cute, high quality bathing suits. Tops up to at least 40G. read more

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Gorgeous suits and fabulous service! Highly recommend shopping at Nubia if you need a nice swimsuit. They carry quality brands and are very patient helping customers find what works well for their body type. They even have a nice space heater for the dressing room so you don't feel chilled while trying things on. Sandy helped me and was amazing - loved her "old Hollywood" glamorous choices for me an ended up with everything I need for my vacation including a darling cover up dress and sassy swim skirt that will do double duty at the pool/beach and for happy hour. Again, if you need a suit that delivers style and function and you want a great shopping experience GO TO NUBIA SWIMWEAR IN CAPITOLA! read more

I spent over $400 on two bathing suits. Less than two months later, one of the bottoms broke. I went back to the store to see if they would exchange or fix it and they acted like it was my fault the material broke. The male worker was very rude and I will never shop there again. Such a shame because I had good customer service when picking out the suits. However, if the merchandise can't last more than two months, I can't shop there. read more

This place was great! I came in looking for a bandeau top bikini since I wanted a suit to wear prior to my wedding, and I don't want to get tan lines since the dress is strapless. They gave me lots of help with trying to find a suit, and even helped me to find a suit that I would have never have tried on without some prodding - and it turned out to look great on me, so I bought it. They even gave me a discount for the second suit I bought! Yipee! Overall - service was great, selection was great too. Great shop. read more

This is hands down the best place to buy a bathing suit. I'm pretty sure I will never buy a suit anywhere else. They carry high quality brands that are worth every penny and the salespeople are experts at helping to pick out a flattering suit. Don't just go in and browse through the suits, because you can't really tell what it looks like on a hanger. Tell the saleswomen what you're looking for and they will help find something perfect. At first I wasn't sure about the suit I was handed to try on and would not have picked it myself, but I LOVED it when I tried it on. They really know what they're doing. There are tons of hot brazilian bikinis to choose from and lots of other styles too (american, tankini, etc). I bought one suit and then came back a few weeks later to buy another one and they told me if I bought a third I could have 50% off, so I did! I love my new bathing suits and don't think I'll want to wear any of my other ones again. read more

We live right around the corner from here and finally had time to spare and check out the little shop today. Super cute bathing suits. As my girls and I walked into the shop, the worker ( I'm assuming is the owner) didn't say hi, she looked at us like she was disgusted with us being in her store. I have never felt such hate from anyone around the other surrounding shops. Just here, we were always greeted with a warm smile at the other surrounding shops. I usually pay the same amount for swimming suits like the ones she had. So my intentions were, if I find something I like, I would of purchase. My 7 year old found some swimming suits for her size. And the lady walks over and looks at me and says those are only for 2t to size 10 in girls, in a rude manner. Didn't offer to help us or anything. Although she has good reviews and I had high hopes of purchasing a swimming suit from here. But because of how the associate treated us. I cannot get past the horrible assumptions that she might have had of us...maybe she thought we were low class individuals that were not intending to purchase anything..?? I make over six figures a year and at the time walking into her store I was dressed pretty decent..don't understand what her issue was..maybe she was having a bad day..I would hate to pull out the racists card. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt and I might come back to purchase a swimming suit, because I love the styles and materials. But if I get the same attitude, I will not give them my business or refer others. read more

This place is absolutely the best. Both the owner and her husband were there and sales associate Barb was the one who helped me. She was attentive without being pushy, made me feel comfortable and helped me try on 10 suits is about 20 minutes. Both Barb and the owner listened to my likes and dislikes and found me more suits to try all that were my style & size, while I was in with my first picks. This store has been in Capitola village for ages and I hope it never leaves, my go to place for luxury bathing suits and lounge wear!! Left suit in hand & totally satisfied. Keep up the great work ladies, I'll see you in June! read more

I've been shopping this store for more than 30 years because I LOVE it! It's worth the 2.5 hour drive. The service is unmatched and again, I never leave empty handed. Thank you ladies for all of your help read more

Decent selection of top brands. Service is hit or miss-if they feel like you're a guaranteed sale the staff will be pleasant enough. I have bought three suits from this place over the past five years. That said, all sales are final! This establishment is banking on the tourists who have extra spending money. I would suggest doing the research along with price comparisons online before you invest a couple hundred dollars on a suit from this store. You could save yourself a lot of money. read more

We had an issue with a bathing suit barely worn but had been 6 months since purchase... We brought in the bathing suit and the company was happy to replace and made it so easy.. Made me feel good about buying quality suits that they stand by. Anna Provines read more

They have the best bikinis and most helpful staff! If you're looking for designer suits that are great quality and will last you for years then you will love Nubia! The staff will also help you adjust the suit to fit you perfectly! I defiantly make a trip over he hill just to buy a suit at Nubia read more

Lots of nice swimsuit and great customer service. A bit costly but they last a while. Great style and quality.

I always forget about Nubia for swimwear but so happy I remembered! The lady was so helpful and helped me find exactly what I wanted! I felt like I could say exactly what I felt and she would bring me a new suit. Thank you Nubia! You made me feel so comfortable in a place that usually feels uncomfortable. read more