You may have to leave town to find bathing suit-appropriate weather, but you don’t have to venture outside Bay Area limits to find great swimwear made by an independent designer.

Here, some of our favorite swimsuits available locally and made by indie designers in San Francisco, Oakland and elsewhere:

This black one-piece suit made by San Francisco designer Wreck ‘N Sew and sold by San Francisco online indie retailer Light Vision spices classic up with a cute bow and zipper in back.

The tie-neck Maria bikini by East Bay label AnaZara makes an impact in red and black.

AC Clothing and Bags by Amy Cools offers this retro-minded keyhole two-piece online in her etsy shop.

Made in Brooklyn by indie label mociun, this is another suit sold by San Francisco online indie retailer Light Vision. This print one-piece is partially made from soy fiber and organic cotton.

And while the 2009 collection has yet to hit the web site, you can always make an appointment to view current looks or order up a custom bathing suit in the Mission at Zoe Bikini.

Keep reading SF Indie Fashion for more great fashion and news from local designers and boutiques….