Shopping

Miami-Dade is a shopper’s paradise, with a combination of breezy open-air venues and cool enclosed malls. Shoppers can choose from the latest haute couture and prêt-a-porter fashions to antiques, jewelry, fine art and more. The shopping possibilities go on and on . . .

Miami Central
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd.
(305) 577-3344
Shopping and sightseeing go hand-in-hand at open-air Bayside Marketplace, where you’ll find street performers, live music and even boat tours. Browse among more than 100 specialty shops, including Gap, Victoria’s Secret and the Disney Store, or relax in the Hard Rock Cafe or one of the outdoor cafes, bars or restaurants. Secured self-parking and valet parking are available.

Central Business District
Bounded by I-95, NE 5th Street,
Biscayne Bay and the Miami River
(305) 379-7070
The Central Business District (CBD) in downtown Miami is home to more than 3,000 retailers, including department stores, unique specialty shops, national chains and more than 300 restaurants. Metromover serves the CBD.

Jewelry District
NE 1st Street, btwn. NE 1st Ave. and Miami Ave.
Downtown Miami is known especially for its electronics, sporting goods,
luggage, shoes and jewelry. The Jewelry District is a popular destination for people shopping for the perfect piece. Metered and lot parking are available; merchant validation is offered at four municipal garages.

Miami Design District
Btwn. NE 36th and 41st Sts.,
N. Miami and NE 2nd Aves.
(305) 573-8116
Designer showrooms share quarters with business offices in this 18-square-block center for home furnishings design. In addition to the showrooms, you’ll find art galleries, photography studios, antique shops, restaurants, cafes and travel agencies.

Coconut Grove
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave.
(305) 444-0777
Lively CocoWalk combines 38 shops with restaurants, outdoor cafes and a 16-screen cinema in a Mediterranean-style, open-air complex. Retailers include Victoria’s Secret, Gap, Banana Republic, B. Dalton, Express and Blockbuster Music and Video. The three-level center also includes restaurants, clubs and more. Secure covered parking is available.

Streets of Mayfair
2911 Grand Ave.
(305) 448-1700
In the heart of Coconut Grove, this exciting center includes shops and boutiques, as well as nine restaurants and sidewalk cafes, including Iguana Cantina. Streets of Mayfair also offers the Improv, Oxygen Lounge and other clubs. Metered, self-parking and valet parking are available.

Coral Gables
Miracle Mile
SW 22nd St., btwn. Douglas and Le Jeune roads
(305) 446-1657
This charming four-block stretch showcases galleries and boutiques, accented by fountains, plazas and archways dotted with bougainvillea. You’ll find moderate to high-end shops, restaurants and
cafes. Services include florists, hair salons and ATMs. Garage and metered parking are available.

Airport Area
Dolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th St.
(305) 365-7446
Dolphin Mall offers a new world of shopping, dining and entertainment. Located five miles from Miami International Airport at the intersection of the Dolphin Expressway (836) and the Florida Turnpike, this 1.4-million-square-foot mall offers eight anchor stores and more than 150 outlet shops, including OFF 5th – Saks Fifth Avenue, Mars Music, Burlington Coat Factory, Old Navy and The Athlete’s Foot.

Mall of the Americas
7795 W. Flagler St.
(305) 261-8772
Anchor stores at this value-oriented mall include T. J. Maxx, Linens N’ Things, Old Navy, Marshalls and Home Depot, plus more than 100 specialty stores. The stores are accompanied by an international food court, 14-screen AMC movie theater and video arcade. Services include an ATM, two hair salons, a one-hour photo store and a postal service. Free parking is offered.

Miami International Mall
1455 NW 107th Ave.
(305) 593-1775
With a strong cosmopolitan flavor, Miami International Mall lives up to its name. Most of the merchants are bilingual, and stores run the gamut from European high fashion to American brand-name products. The mall’s 200 specialty stores are anchored by Burdines, Dillards, JCPenney and Sears. Services include salons, alterations, a drugstore, an ATM, a full-service restaurant and an international food court. Free parking is available.

Miami South
Dadeland Mall
7535 N. Kendall Drive
(305) 665-6226
Dadeland Mall, on North Kendall Drive, between U.S. 1 and the Palmetto Expressway, boasts more than 175 stores housed in elegant surroundings. The largest Burdines in Florida, Saks Fifth Avenue, Limited/Express, Lord & Taylor and JCPenney anchor the mall, which also includes a Thomas Kinkade art gallery, one-hour photo service, ATM, travel agency, hair salon, optometrists, two full-service restaurants and a food court. Covered parking is offered; valet service is available.

Downtown South Miami
Btwn. Sunset and Kendall drives
More than 250 businesses, including antique stores, art galleries, boutiques and specialty shops, bookstores, markets and bakeries, are located in this pleasant community. Popular shopping streets are SW 72nd and 73rd streets, SW 57th Avenue and Dixie Highway.

The Falls Shopping Center
8888 SW 136th St.
(305) 255-5883
The Falls Shopping Center is home to Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and more than 100 shops, a 12-screen movie theater, cafes and restaurants set in a magnificent waterscape with tropical foliage. A bank and an ATM are nearby. Free parking is offered.

The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive
(305) 663-4222
This upscale retail and entertainment complex is located at U.S. 1 and Red Road. Offerings include Barnes & Noble, Virgin Megastore, GameWorks, an IMAX theater, NikeTown, Z Gallerie, a 24-screen AMC Theatre and an array of specialty shops and restaurants. Garage and valet parking are available.

Town & Country Center
8505 Mills Drive
(305) 274-7982
This shopping facility occupies 75 acres that include a six-acre lake. More than 100 shops and stores are divided between an enclosed mall and a half-mile-long strip mall. Town & Country is a value-oriented shopping center anchored by Ross Dress For Less, Sears and Linens N’ Things. Nine full-service restaurants and a food court offer international dining. Also offered are a pharmacy, dry cleaning service, 10-screen theater, indoor carousel and ATMs. Free parking is available.

Miami Beach
Lincoln Road
Btwn. Collins and West Aves.
An oddity in auto-oriented Miami, this pedestrian mall at the north end of South Beach has a trendy charm, with an eclectic mix of art galleries and studios, antique and interior design shops, apparel, gifts, electronics, bookshops, cafes, restaurants, coffeehouses and theaters. Services include banks, salons, markets, postal and printing services, florists, opticians and more. Enclosed parking is available.

South Beach
Bounded by Fifth and 23rd Sts.,
Alton Road and Ocean Drive The trendiest spot in Miami, South Beach is the heart of the Historic Art Deco District. It’s best known for its colorful art deco hotels, nightclubs and great dining. This is the place to go for cutting-edge fashion, jewelry, home furnishings, gifts, collectibles, beachwear and more. Major shopping streets are Collins and Washington avenues.

Aventura
Aventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Blvd.
(305) 935-1110
This shopping center includes more than 200 shops and boutiques, restaurants, a 24-screen cinema and services. Anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, Sears and Burdines, the mall is also home to Cheesecake Factory, Paramount Grill and Johnny Rockets. Free motorcoach service to and from downtown and Miami Beach hotels is offered five days a week. Covered garages and optional valet parking are available.

Loehmann’s Fashion Island
18711 NE Biscayne Blvd.
At Biscayne Boulevard and NE 187th Street, this unique open-air shopping and entertainment center features specialty items not available anywhere else. Among its offerings are elegant boutiques, fine restaurants, charming outdoor cafes and a 16-screen AMC cinema. Free parking is available.

Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Ave.
(305) 866-0311
Elegance is key to Bal Harbour Shops, home to Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and many famous European and American designer shops, including Chanel and Gucci. Discover continental cafes in a tropical garden setting, artworks by modern masters at Bal Harbour Gallery, plus choose from beauty salons and a travel agency. Enclosed parking is offered.

Miami Northwest
Main Street Miami Lakes
Main Street, btwn. 67th and 68th Aves.
(305) 556-2212
This European-style shopping village comprises two blocks of specialty stores, three full-service restaurants and the Don Shula Hotel & Golf Resort, plus a 10-screen
theater complex. Services include a dry cleaner, hair salons, postal service and travel agency. Banks and ATMs are nearby. Street parking is available; free parking is located behind stores.

Broward County
Festival Flea Market Mall
2900 W. Sample Road
Pompano Beach;
(954) 979-4555
Below-outlet prices are the attraction of Festival Flea Market Mall, where more than 850 stores, booths and kiosks offer new, brand-name merchandise. An eight-screen movie theater, video game room, full-service beauty salon, international food court and farmers market are also featured. Complimentary valet parking is available on weekends.

Sawgrass Mills Mall
12801 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Sunrise; (954) 846-2300
Sawgrass Mills, 10 miles west of Fort Lauderdale, features more than 300 retail outlets with names such as Off 5th – Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Ann Taylor Loft, Last Call! The Clearance Center from Neiman Marcus, Disney’s Character Premiere, Kenneth Cole and more. More than 30 popular eateries and restaurants include Rainforest Cafe and The Cheesecake Factory. Valet parking and shuttle buses are offered.

Prime Outlets at Florida City
250 E. Palm Drive
Florida City; (305) 248-4727
Located 30 minutes from Miami, where the turnpike meets U.S. 1, this upscale open-air center offers more than 35 manufacturers’ outlet stores, including Nike Factory Store, Mikasa, Nine West Outlet, Levi’s Outlet by Designs, Bass Outlet and Sunglass Hut Outlet. Covered walkways, a children’s playground, an enclosed food court and a customer service center are also offered. Free parking is available.