Review #949 2026-013…read more My 14 YO daughter made her high school's jr. varsity swim team in her freshman year, & needed to get her swim gear before the end of 01/2025 for the official practice sessions. WHS Warriors partnered with The Swim Guy for swimsuits, swim parkas, goggles, etc. The Swim Guy is located in Lawndale, off Inglewood Ave. & 159th St., conveniently near the 405 Fwy. It's a family-owned, comprehensive swim shop that offers a vast selection of swimsuits & trunks, swim parkas, accessories (i.e. goggles, caps, fins, etc.), & training aids for competitive & recreational swimming, & water polo. Upon entering, the shop is crammed from floor to ceiling of all things water. On the right just behind the entrance, is cubby-shelves stocked full of sale items. Further in, there's racks & racks of swimsuits & trunks. Swim accessories are located along the left wall past the front desk/register. They carry known swimwear brands such as: Arena, Jolyn, Nike, Speedo, etc. While we know H's size (stands 5'4" with medium build) different brands may differ in size so we asked for help to try a couple of suits. The staff member was definitely experienced. He gave her a once over & gave her a size 32 1-piece suit to try on; it fitted perfectly! As a just in case, I asked to see a size 34, which also fit but not snug. He said new swimsuits may feel tight initially but will "stretch" slightly after 1 - 2 swims & conform to the body once the fabric relaxes; the tightness is crucial for performance & drag reduction (maybe that's why competitive swimmers having shaving parties before their swim meets?). We (me & H) both agree that size 32 looked to be/is a better fit than size 34. Not knowing how committed my daughter is, we only bought the required practice & competition swimsuits, WHS logo swim cap & sweatshirt hoodie. I wanted to get her the parka, but it was $150+ (comes with the school's & swimmer's name embroidered) & I don't want to invest in one if she's not swimming her HS career. We put our order in just a couple days before the WHS swim team's deadline; H's order arrived just a couple of days before the first official practice. The Swim Guy's prices are somewhat high since this is a team group sale; they had a guarantee order of practice & competitive swimsuits & trunks, & swim caps in addition to sweatshirt hoodies &/or parkas. The staff are knowledgeable & friendly, particularly the guy that worked with H's sizing... he gave really good advice on the swimsuit fit & care post swims. Most items are final sale, & generally do not accept returns or exchanges, especially with school team orders since they're customized. Make sure to double-check sizing & personalization details before placing your order! And be sure to inspect your order immediately upon arrival for any damages or issues! If the item is defective, damaged, or the wrong product was received, contact them at: info@theswimguy.com ASAP so they can resolve the issues & make things right. We didn't have any issues with her swim season order, or this current season's water polo order. She's on the swim team again for her sophomore year, & will be stopping by in a couple of weeks to try on swimsuits; she grew an inch or 2 since winter & her upper body is broader from her water polo season (joined JV as a sophomore). The Swim Guy is my daughter's WHS swim & water polo teams go-to for competition & practice gear, offering customized & reliable service. Outside of the required school gear, we purchase her recreational swimsuits & accessories elsewhere at a more affordable cost except when TSG has sales on overstock or past season items.

I needed some goggles and hand paddles so I stopped into the store. Craig got me all setup with…read moresome goggles that won't hurt my eyes (no more raccoon eyes) and some swim paddles that fit my hands perfectly. It was a better price than the one I saw online. I don't need a new swimsuit but if I did I'd look here. They have many racks of different brands, types and sizes. This is where you want to go.

They don't seem to have a good selection anymore. Always come a few times a week leading up to…read moretheir 50 Cent sale, and I noticed the employees hoard their carts with the good stuff and then when you grab an item off the cart, they stare at you. Meanwhile, every department is disorganized.

This Ross is located next to TJ Max and shares parking with Home Depot…read more The store had been reorganized and I asked an employee to direct me to the women's fitness tops. He pointed to a section which didn't have any, and I eventually found them a few rows down. This store is always messy and unorganized for some reason.

Placed an order online that included express 2 day shipping, it has been almost two weeks and…read morenothing has arrived. I've emailed the company six times to follow up with no response.

From the owner: Aprils Closet provides a wide selection of affordable women's clothing, lingerie, jewelry, and many…read moreother accessories with new styles to come. April personally hand picks her products. Backed by a full scale research of all her manufacturers of their ethical business practices, quality control, value, and reliability to become your ultimate purveyor of a must have looks in fast fashion around the globe.

I had a great experience at Nordstrom Rack. Stephanie helped me select a pair of Ray-Ban…read moresunglasses, and she was extremely patient, professional, and helpful throughout the entire process. I asked a lot of questions about the different styles, sizes, and which pair looked best on me, and she took the time to carefully answer every one of them. Even while handling other responsibilities, Stephanie stopped what she was doing, opened the display cases, and made sure I was able to compare different options so I could make the best choice. Her customer service was excellent, and I truly appreciated her kindness, patience, and attention to detail. She made the whole shopping experience enjoyable and stress-free.

The good: I found so many cute and trendy purses, jewelry,…read moreshoes and accessories. They had many sunglasses for under $30. They sold purse brands like Furla and Marc Jacob's. I got a hot wheels dinosaur toy, mermaid Barbie toy, two pairs of kids Adidas shoes here. Their men's clothes looked trendy. The shopping carts are small and easy to maneuver with cup holders and a hook for purses or backpacks. There was plenty of parking. The bad: I wanted to browse the store more but couldn't with two toddlers. I always get asked if my email is correct at checkout. It isn't. But every time I try to correct it, it doesn't allow me to at the store. The interesting: They had interest crocs sandals I've never seen before.

Mary, who owns the shop, is the most kind and generous person. She will bend over backwards to help…read moreyou get just the right set-up for your surfing needs.. I have purchased wetsuits, surf leashes, wax, and my latest custom surfboard through her! It also makes you feel great to support LOCAL (women-owned) businesses!!

We met the owner Mary on Doheny beach at the surf shop- she told us about her other store. When we…read moregot there it was not open - the lady at the salon next door called her and MRy came and opened the store just for us! I didn't spend very much but she treated us like royalty.i have never met a nicer person she is so fried my and gave me her number as we talked about real estate too. I only wish her the best ! Check out this shop I. Town or at Doheny beach when in. Dana point!

This store is so gh3tto. This review is for the customers that were present here at the store…read moreearlier this week 6/14/26. Not sure what brought in the crowd but I believe it's the FIFA soccer games going on this month...a lot of foreigners or people that looked like they weren't from around this area swarmed the entire store. A lot of Span!sh speaking people were there and were completely rude, and just plain loud and obnoxious like they weren't out in public. They were talking so loud and literally shouting at each other back and forth between isles when they can just talk normally next to each other but they were shouting from different directions. Screaming kids running around the stores and these same people were just letting them do as they please. One of them even yanked a tag in front of my face to look at the price while I was looking at some handbags and I looked at her and she pretended she didn't see me and walked off. Just ghett0 rude and obnoxious like they don't have common manners.

This Ross has gotten so much better. Last time I was there it was a mess, dirty and so…read moredisorganized. But now it is great and I am happy to give them 5 stars. The prices are great and they always have sales. They bring in new stuff all the time so we have been back a few times. The selection of, well, everything is great. They have something for everyone. It is not just a clothes store. Last time we were there my daughter bought me the nicest vase and at a great price. The photos do not do it justice. It has all these pink flowers and each one is raised and it is made so well. I just love it. The service is great. Now there can be a line but it moves fast. They know where stuff is and although they don't know every single thing in the store, they will tell you where you might find it. We will be back again.