Aventura Mall will always have a special place in my heart…read more Growing up in Miami Beach we often would take the S bus down to Aventura and just hang out. Back then, the S Bus would drop you off at the entrance of the food court and the mall was just 2 floors but look at Aventura Mall now! Completely unrecognizable to the Mall I remember as a teen. Especially since it seems like the average stores I remember are gone and it's all Prada, Gucci, and luxe stores now, but I'm not gonna knock it too much as I took full advantage and stocked up on my Nespresso pods while I was here. At least they still have JC Penny's. I was able to find a Miami Hurricanes shirt to bring back to my dad as a gift. They also have a Joe and the Juice store which I always stop by when I'm here and get a green tonic from them. I have to admit; I like how they revamped the food court so that its modern and has a wide variety of options. They even have a ramen kiosk! We also stopped by the new Eataly store, how can you not right? We didn't eat anything there, but I took advantage and bought some items they had priced on sale. In all honesty, I could see myself coming to Aventura often if I still lived in South Florida. I've always it made it a point to come here when I do visit and will probably continue to do so in the future.

Just a beautiful mall with the best Boutiques! If South Florida had a crown jewel for shopping, it…read morewould absolutely be Aventura Mall. From the moment you arrive, everything about this place feels elevated. The scale alone is impressive--it's not just a mall, it's an experience. You'll find an incredible lineup of designer and luxury boutiques, alongside popular brands, making it easy to go from high-end splurging to everyday shopping all in one visit. Whether you're browsing or on a mission, the selection here is unmatched in South Florida. What truly sets Aventura Mall apart is the variety. The store mix is perfectly curated--fashion, beauty, home, accessories--you name it, it's here. And it's not just about shopping. The dining scene is just as strong, with a wide range of restaurants and cafés that make it easy to turn a quick trip into a full day out. From casual bites to more upscale dining, everything feels thoughtfully selected and consistently high quality. Parking--something that can make or break a shopping experience--is refreshingly easy here. There are multiple garages and plenty of spaces, which is a huge plus, especially for a destination this popular. You never feel like you're fighting just to get in the door. The entire mall is beautifully designed, clean, and well-maintained, with a modern, open feel that makes walking around enjoyable. There's also an upscale, energetic vibe that makes every visit feel a little special--whether you're shopping, dining, or simply strolling. This is, without a doubt, my go-to mall in South Florida. I absolutely love coming here--it never disappoints. If you're looking for variety, luxury, convenience, and a polished shopping experience all in one place, Aventura Mall delivers every single time.

Lincoln Road Mall is a must stop when you're either visiting Miami Beach, visiting from out of town…read moreor just to have a nice night out. There's a lot of potential to be an even greater destination spot and lots of events and activities. Live music is often played on the weekends. Excellent variety and options for food and desserts along with shops and stores and even art galleries! Most parts of Lincoln Mall are clean and almost every restaurant will offer outdoor seating while providing great service. Great destination with easy parking around and overall spot for dining, shopping and leisure and perfect to relax and people watch. Great mix of high end stores and regular boutique stores to cater to every person.

Shopping street in Miami Beach, there are many restaurants, galleries, bars and shops. It's a good…read moreplace to visit after you leave the sandy beaches for food, clothing pharmacy and grocery. You can see Mr Pink statues and other things to take pictures. It's the mini version of Waikiki, has similar vibes.

The vibe the food, and the drinks were amazing, service was attentive and friendly management is…read moregreat with checking on you, the pasta is absolutely delicious and my daughters loved their food, and the tiramisu was delicious. Thank you and we will be back again especially to check out the weekend brunch.

I absolutely love this shopping center! The Saks outlet is a hidden gem with fantastic luxury items…read moreat discounted prices. I also enjoy taking fitness classes here--both Yoga Six and Orange Theory Fitness are great options. On weekends, my family and I love dining at the restaurants or grabbing a sweet treat from Menchie's with our daughter. It's a great place for families!

I enjoy going to the Shops at Midtown because there is a good selection of stores to choose from,…read moreare conveniently at one location, and have the extra large parking garage attached to it. They have many popular shops there like Target, Nordstrom Rack, ATT, Ross, HomeGoods, Bath & Body Works, Carter's, Guess, Journey, Marshall's, Men's Warehouse, and many more. There are also restaurants like Tap42, Carrot Express, Chipotle, Starbucks, Five Guys, FK, Ichimi, Subway and many more. The restaurants and shops are affordable for all with good discounts. It is conveniently located off I95 at the Miami Ave exit. Just take a right turn and go straight a block or two. You can go left or straight, it's on your left if you go straight. Enjoy the shopping!

A great way to shop -- an outdoor, walkable, contained 4-block area larger and more inviting than a…read morestrip mall, significantly smaller than a outlet mall, with the right balance of select stores from household needs (Target, Home Goods, West Elm) and leisure retail (Party City, Nordstrom) along with fast-casual to dine-in restaurants to a barbershop, drycleaner and cafe. Along the east of of the quadrant are high and mid-rise condo buildings. The offshoot of New York urban design touched with Florida living. Orig Post 12/14/14 #dodrinkdine

Flamingo Plaza is a historic shopping center located on the corner of E 9th St and E 10th Ave in…read moreHialeah. It opened in 1956. In 2013 the center was renovated with some cosmetic work on the outside including new stucco and paint. Flamingo Plaza is known as a destination for bargain shoppers. It is the place to go when you need some retail therapy. One end of the plaza is anchored by Fresco Y Mas supermarket and the other end by Marshall's. In between are several thrift stores and discount retailers selling marked down beauty supplies, clothing, and household goods at stores like Citi Trends and Family Dollar. When you get tired of shopping you can grab a bite to eat at an authentic Cuban restaurant. The center attracts over 35,000 people a week. For well over 50 years, Flamingo Plaza has been a mecca for those looking to save money.

Pros: a great shopping center with several thrift stores and some convenience shops, they also have…read morea Marshall's. Free parking. Cons: for some of the thrifts, I recommend going on the week day because the lines can be insane (specially at Red, White, and Blue)

Biscayne Commons is a 120,000 square foot outdoor shopping mall located in North Miami on Biscayne…read moreBoulevard. The mall is close to a Sole Mia, a future mixed use development with residential housing, a hotel, and a university campus. Publix, ULTA, and Petco are the anchor stores at Biscayne Commons. Retail stores include Bath and Body Works, Jetset Miami, and Keo Eyewear. You can dine at TGI Friday's, Oishi Thai, 1000 Degrees Pizza, and La Birra Bar. My friend and I came to the shopping plaza for the pop up shop Max'd Out Donuts by Miami's donut king, Max Santiago. Santiago is known for his time at the Salty Donut where he created the famous brioche dough and for opening Batch, the Cookie company in Ft. Lauderdale. He has consulted on opening donut shops all around the world. Until the permanent store opens in Biscayne Commons, you can follow Max'd Out Donuts on Instagram to order boxes which can be picked up in front of the soon to be opened store. This was my first time visiting this shopping plaza and it seemed upscale and well kept. There is a fountain near where the donut store will be. There is a nice mixture of the kinds of stores people need, along with services, and dining. Parking is easy and plentiful. I'm sure once Max'd Out Donuts opens, I'll be stopping by whenever I am in the area.

I enjoy shopping at Publix at the Boscayne Commons location. The store is huge and clean. The…read moreselection is typical for Publix but the difference is the fantastic bakery and sandwich areas.

If you're at Bayside Marketplace, definitely do the Miami Skyline Boat Cruise to see the…read moreMillionaire's Homes, it's such a vibe. Just don't go with the first person selling tickets since there are plenty of options to choose from. The views are beautiful cruising through Biscayne Bay past Hibiscus Island, Star Island, and even Al Capone's old mansion. You can grab a drink on board and just relax and enjoy the ride. There are also a bunch of restaurants, shops, and little spots to grab souvenirs like keychains, T-shirts, and bags, which is perfect if you're visiting. Just keep in mind parking can get pricey, starting around $7 an hour. Street parking is cheaper (about $5), but it can be a bit confusing.

We had to come here as it was the departure point for a cruise. It is an open-air mall + large…read moreFerris wheel + Hard Rock Cafe entertainment district. If you are searching for touristy restaurants or loud outdoor bars or souvenir shops, or just like super-aggressive salespeople who confront you in the aisles, this could be the place you are looking for. Parking in their deck was expensive - $10 for an hour, $20 for 2 hours, and $30 for up to 8 hours. I didn't want to go once and I don't want to go back.

I can't believe I didn't know about this place. It's perfect. The atmosphere, the menu, everything…read more So happy to have found it. New favorite spot.

first time coming to Ironside for the Daybreaker dance party and yoga event the space was a great…read moresize for all the yogis that showed up to get a beautiful sober morning yoga session in. then afterwards they had a dance party with a special guest DJ, they even allowed parents to bring their children to partake in the event. This place is eclectic and artsy just the perfect spot of Zen.

Midpoint Shopping Center is a very busy smaller shopping mall just north of MiMo District and the…read moreintersection of busy 79th St and Biscayne Blvd. Originally it was the first suburban shopping mall in Miami. It has been remodeled and updated. Most of the stores have great bargains, lower prices, and merchandise you won't find elsewhere. Their hours are 9am to 9pm. Midpoint is on their way home and an easy stop to make. This is a selection list of the businesses here in no particular order of importance: 1. Sabor Tropical Supermarket 2. dd's Discounts 3. McDonald's 4. Rainbow 5. Goodwill 6. YouFit 7. Domino's pizza 8. Family Dollar 9. CVS Pharmacy 10. Guarapo Juice Bar & Coffee 11. Escape Nails 12. Many others There are also dental offices, eateries, and various other businesses. Lots of parking available including wheelchair accessiblability. You will find that most of the store employees,are friendly and helpful. It's a great little shopping center that is well cared for.

Poor service and very rude staff. I went to the liquor store just to buy 305 menthol cigars. The…read moremoment I step up to register the cashier started telling me to leave; it wasn't after hours and I hadn't said anything yet. I requested 305 cigars but, he throws down 305 cigarettes which I didn't realize until I tried to pay and he complained that it wasn't enough and began repeatedly saying get out. I try to explain that I wanted cigars not cigarettes but he just continued telling me to leave. A simple 'we're out of stock' would've been fine. The grocery store next sell cigarettes and cigars for a better value and are more professional.

So I love to go to Nordstrom Rack in Aventura but this particular time I purchased some Tory Burch…read moreshoes on August 16th, not even a month old. So I decided to wash them because of some dirt, but when I did, the green color bled on the cream color. She were done. I called Nordstrom to explain and the guy went to go look at the shoes in the store and I asked is this normal for these shoes. Of course he did not know and that was fine, but then he said what do you want us to do. I told him I don't know and that is why I called.. I said ok and hung up. he worked in the shoe department because I was transferred to the shoe department.

Nordstrom rack is always going to be a hit for me. High end fashions at a very good price will…read moreforever be my vibes. I stopped in to find a pair of "comfortable" heels for a dinner this coming week and found that and a pair of sneakers and spent under 30 bucks thanks to my $10 Nordstrom note credit on my shopper account and the clearance markdowns. The service is always good as well as the staff is helpful and even point you to things you may have missed. Add them to your shopping go to if it's not already!