Our Story

Ola Chica designs began while I was on a surfing adventure in the tropical waters of the Hawaiian Islands. Since I learned to surf in Santa Cruz, CA, where wet suits and booties were mandatory, I never realized the importance of a good bikini. My first warm water surfing experiences were pretty embarrassing – I never failed to lose my bottoms while duck-diving or wiping-out.

I tried wearing surf shorts, but they felt restrictive. I tried surfing naked, but that’s hard to do everywhere and you end up with some uncomfortable wax rashes.

Unable to find a bikini fitting my strict requirements, I realized that I needed to have one made. I brought an old bikini to a seamstress and had her alter it and add a drawstring to the bottoms. It immediately became my favorite bikini! I was finally able to be completely in the moment while surfing and didn’t have to worry about losing my bikini, which improved both my surfing and my attitude.

I have designed and tested many different bikinis and the ones I have now are definitely the best. I am able to be completely in the moment, which is what it is all about!

Ola Chica bikinis became popular because they merge fashion with function — our bikinis are now made here in sunny California.

Ola Chica is “better than surfing naked!”

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