This is a nice upscale shopping village in the Brickell area of Miami downtown right on Miami…read moreavenue. There are several nice restaurants where you can enjoy a nice relaxing meal while people watching the crowds passing by, there are also many other businesses that cater locals and some tourists, for example (list is just a sample of the store in this village), at&t baru latin bar berkshire hathaway realty blo blow dry bar blue martini candela gastro bar edward beiner eyewear face, brow & beauty bar fedex office kanu pet la fitness signature club massage envy spa north italia novecento oxxo cleaners p.f. chang's china bistro pepito's plaza publix rawjuce razzledazzle barbershop regions bank rivareno gelato shake shack starbucks coffee subway t-mobile toscana divino So, we went into several of the stores, and it really felt like a secluded village away from the hectic traffic and noise of Miami avenue. Nice setting. I believe this shopping village is enjoyed best at night when the restaurants are packed and the bars are busy with patrons.

The place has improved a lot over the past year with the new businesses coming in now. Everything…read morefeels more organized, safer, and much better run, and they've also reduced a lot of the homeless-related issues you see at other outdoor retail spots. The only downside is the nightclub crowd at night, but that's a general Miami issue. Overall, it's been a big improvement.

There is so much construction at Coconut Grove parking on Friday afternoon was difficult. But…read morehappily we found pool seating under a big umbrella at the Coco walk.. The music played on the waterfall called us. Coco Walk is an upscale bit bohemian outdoor shopping mall with retail shops, popular eateries & a theater amid an outdoor courtyard. Marvin's, Mister 01, Koko's and Sweet Greens are my favorites.

Designed in Spanish architecture, Miami's Coconut Grove opened in 1990 as a premier open lifestyle…read morecenter with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. It was popular with tourists and locals until a decline in the 2000's due to more attractive competition in the area. After being sold several times it underwent a major renovation by Federal Realty and partners. The north wing of the mall was demolished to make way for offices. The Cheesecake Factory, Fat Tuesday and Victoria's Secret were replaced with independent boutiques, offices, and community spaces to better fit in with Coconut Grove's bohemian urban village. Other features added included a large open-air plaza, foliage, a mini waterfall, trees and a modern design intended to blend in with the surrounding Coconut Grove neighborhood. I came to Coconut Grove to attend the King Mango Strut Festival and while standing on the sidewalk in front of CocoWalk I saw a beehive of activity. I hadn't been here in years and I was surprised to see how nice it is. After the parade I stopped in to check it out and left impressed wit hthe changes that have been made. Cinepolis, the movie theater has stood the test of time and it is now joined by 3D Botanico Gin & Cookhouse, Brows, Blue Mercury, Chase, Chop, Coco Cigars, Edward Beiner, El Bagel, Europann-USA, Eva, FP Movement, Gas Bijoux, Infinity, Misterpi, Montce, Narbona, Planta Queen, Skinlab by Barba, sportive, Sushi Garage, Sweetgreen, School of Rock, The Spot Barbershop, and The Oyster Bar. In addition to beauty services, classes, dining, and shopping they also offer events in the courtyard like story time, music, and Pilates. After the parade I enjoyed an ice cream cone from Salt and Straw in the tropical, open-air courtyard. The lush landscaping, outdoor seating, and relaxed urban-village feel make this pleasant place in the Grove to hang out and pass time. If there is one large drawback to CocoWalk it would be that finding affordable parking in the Grove is always a challenge.

I love coral gables! Miracle mile is a street of shops and restaurants that's located in a historic…read morebeautiful city. I love coming here and walking around. There are great restaurants here to check out Giralda street is now closed off and there are so many new restaurants that you can actually join. It is nice to sit in the middle of the plaza and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer from the local restaurant. although Giralda is off miracle Mile, I still consider it part of the mile. On the mile there's always different things to do. There's always some festival or happening that keeps the community engaged with their own city. They have great happy hours, and a lot of options for a cheaper meal or a cheaper cocktail. I definitely suggest this area if you want to hang out go out and feel safe. There are always police around fire rescue and the community is nice.

Downtown Coral Gables & Miracle Mile Miami is an excelente place to walk with many different types…read moreof shops, unique galleries, cafes and restaurants of all types and tastes. Also you have plenty of parking and extended sidewalk space. We came Saturday to the Art Festival and we found a big crowd but safe and clean. Easy parking 1 block away from the event at reasonable prices. Live music with several different acts. Lots of vendors with a wide range of pricing, there was something for everybody. Overall a fun, positive and refreshing experience!!

I used to come to Bayside all the time as a child as it was the one place that my parents brought…read moreall their friends and family when they would be in town. I remember it always being lively with all different kind of shores and with music. When I recently went, during the daytime, it was not as lively but full of tourist. Some of the stores from back in the days were still there with some new stores. There was even a part that looked like a small carnival. The carnival part is new and a nice addition to this memorable place. This is definitely a place to come and hang out, especially if your a tourist or want to have a touristy day in your city.

It's been many years since I've been prior to this past weekend. There are plenty of eateries and…read moreshops to explore while people watching and walking around. The parking garages charges a fee depending on the amount of hours. Wait, you got to pay to park while spending money at the marketplace? That makes sense. The places my daughter and I went to were Crocs, Margaritaville, and It's Sugar. We saw the Sky View Wheel while we were eating dinner and it looked pretty cool. There was a lot of people when we went on a Saturday night in the main areas of the marketplace. However, I still can't get over that it cost something to park in the Bayside garages since they figure all the other parking garages charges a fee as well.

I have been here a few times. I caught a show at the…read moreImprov. I also attended an event at SuViche. There is adequate parking but going in, you do have to scan a code. I found paying for the parking to be a breeze. Later in the night, the parking garage can get hectic so keep that in mind as you try to leave

Terrible. Whoever is in charge should really rethink the new QR code driving in and out of the…read moreparking garage. It is absolute chaos. The website is wonky. I put in my license plate number on the website and everything else they asked. It wouldn't take. Several times. I happened to have my second phone with me today which rarely happens. That one worked. It took so long to leave this parking garage today at the end of my visit. The app said I owed $9 but when I leave it is $10.50 because of some silly fee. They should just put it on the app. Be honest. Say what the person really owes. I come here about once a month but I won't anymore. Unless someone wants to come here and I cannot convince them to go to a more logical place that has better parking. Some of the restaurants are great but there are no interesting stores in my opinion. So, after eating, you pretty much leave unless you go for ice cream. I will take my business elsewhere.

Palm Court is a pedestrian mall in the Miami Design District. It was designed by Japanese architect…read moreSou Fujimoto and Aranda/Lasch and it takes its name from the 50 palm trees surrounding a 7,000 square foot plaza that is an event space used for private functions, fashion shows, and music events. Influenced by Miami's unpredictable weather and sudden rain stores, Fujimoto created two levels of shops that all face the plaza. Long thin sections of blue glass were attached vertically to the facade around the store fronts and they are intended to evoke the image of rain. The glass also creates a kind of curtain that partially encloses the corridors in front of the stores on both floors which Fujimoto calls "small streets". About the design Fujimoto said ""My inspiration was the strong sunshine and the rainfall showers, and to try to integrate them together to create these kind of crystallized showers of sunlight. This is the first for me to use glass not as a window, but more like a half-object to create the architectural space and the first time for me to use color as well." Fujimoto ususally works in white but after visiting Miami he thought that blue would be a more cooling color. The shops lining the courtyard are the type high end designer stores I could never afford selling expensive jewelry and watches. Fendi has a store here as does Pucci, Bvlgari and Piaget. While I don't buy it is still fun to people watch and window shop. If you are looking for food or a drink you can visit the MIA Market, Itamae, Baccarat Boutique BBar & Lounge, and Madlab Creamery. There are also carts and tables set up everywhere selling alcoholic beverages and treats. There is a very nice public restroom next to Baccarat. What I love most about Palm Court however is the art. In the center of the court is geodesic done called Buckminster Fuller's Fly Eye Dome. If you park in the garage you come up through the dome into Palm Court. On the second floor is a giant bust of Modernist architect Le Corbusier who uses the ground as his drawing board. My favorite place to relax In Palm Court is in the web of hanging chairs by German designer Konstantin Grcic that are in front of the MIA Market. Palm Court is an innovative and eye catching destination in the Design District where art, food, architecture, and fashion all come together under Miami's sweltering skies.

Can someone say dream event venue?…read more I first came to Palm Court, specifically the indoor event space, for CreativeMornings. It's perched high upon the plaza with large windows that provide a great view of the Design District. The space itself is very bare bones which makes it great for programming geared towards cultural endeavors. More recently, I came to a SOBEWFF event, Croquetas & Champage, that took place in the plaza area. The palm trees, unique sculptures, and stores lining the courtyard create for a really cool atmosphere, especially at night. A reproduction of Buckminster ("Bucky") Fuller's "Fly's Eye" marks the center of the plaza, while everywhere you look, you'll find a new piece of eye candy to marvel at. There are plenty of shops all around selling things I certainly can't afford, but you are in the Design District, after all. For eats, I've visited Michael Schwartz's Ella Pop and really enjoyed it. There is a Palm Court parking garage with 4 hour parking for $3, as well as valet parking for $5. Palm Court, I will be back!

A loss wouldn't really help my team's chances of being champions of the league... but a Wynwood…read more The hipsters are here, but in the case of the Block, it's a good thing. Not having a Starbucks is actually a good thing, so. Local stores is exactly what Wynwood Block has. In fact it's all local in here. If that alone isn't enough to give a 5 star rating, just look at the insane designs and truly unique visuals of this mall. I've never seen anything like it. If more shopping centres looked like this, I'd visit more shopping centres.

REVIEWER # 2 Besides…read morethe Wynwood Wall, the Wynwood Block is a shopping center filled with creativity! Wynwood Block opened recently in Miami (Opened 2014) and takes up a whole city block on 2nd Ave. The block definitely defines their presence by having tons of beautiful creative artwork surrounding the area. The exterior has a raw concrete look, but the inside is colorful and bright, bringing out the liveliness in the area. There's a corridor that direct people from the main strip to the back area where there are tons of tables and chairs that are set up. The Block is set up to where patrons can walk and eat while they shop. I came here while visiting the Wynwood area and couldn't help but fall in love with the artwork and the beauty of this place! I found cute jewelry and clothing shops inside. There are furniture and coffee shops located inside as well. However, there is no Starbucks, so don't come here hoping to find local stores. This place stands out by offering patrons something they can't find anywhere else. I would definitely recommend stopping in here when in the area. This place is definitely one of my favorite places within the area, besides the Wynwood Wall!

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.