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.

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.

Brickell City Centre was an unexpected stop that wasn't originally part of my plans. I was actually…read moreon my way to Bayside when my Uber driver suggested I check out Brickell instead. I'm so glad I took the recommendation. First and foremost, downtown Miami is nothing like it was over 10 years ago. The transformation is incredible. The skyline is filled with stunning high-rise buildings, beautiful hotels, clean streets, and the entire area feels modern, upscale, and safe. It's immaculate and a completely different vibe from South Beach. After visiting, I can honestly say my next trip to Miami will likely be centered around Brickell instead. As for Brickell City Centre itself, it's an impressive, world-class shopping destination. The mall is beautifully designed, spotless, and home to just about every luxury and popular retail brand you can think of. The selection of shops and restaurants is excellent. Most of the dining options are located on the upper level, although you'll find additional restaurants scattered throughout the mall. The open-air design, connected by escalators, makes it easy to navigate, and there's even a movie theater on the top floor. The center is divided into the East and North Blocks, which are well connected. My only complaint was getting an Uber after my visit. Finding the mall was easy, but getting picked up was another story. I waited over 15 minutes because the app repeatedly directed my driver to a different pickup location. I was standing outside the East Block near the Nespresso boutique, yet my driver kept being routed toward the North Block near Bally. If you're planning to use Uber or Lyft, allow yourself some extra time and double-check the designated pickup location before requesting your ride. Other than that minor inconvenience, Brickell City Centre exceeded my expectations and was one of the highlights of my trip to Miami.

I had never visited a city center on this scale before, and Brickell City Centre was impressive. It…read morefeels like a massive open-air mall with covered walkways, which makes it comfortable to explore even in the heat or rain. There's a wide range of stores catering to different budgets--from typical mall stores to high-end luxury shops. The center offers a good mix of shopping including clothing stores and beauty retailers. I am not sure about the restaurants and cafes, since I have not explored the whole mall. I did see a restaurant, Starbucks, and a boba shop that I visited. I visited several stores during my trip, and overall, the service was friendly and welcoming. Dior stood out in particular, as the staff were attentive, offered samples, and created a more engaging shopping experience. The other stores I visited were also pleasant and accommodating. Overall, it's a cool place to walk around, shop, and hangout for a day.

Lincoln Road isn't just a street--it's Miami's catwalk, circus, and living time capsule rolled into…read moreone. I've been coming here since the days when Howard Austin Feld had his shop here, when you could still park on the street and the crowd felt more local than curated. Back then, it was quirky galleries, mom-and-pop shops, and artists setting up easels by the fountains. History matters here. Originally designed in the 1910s by Carl Fisher (the same guy who basically invented Miami Beach), it was later reimagined in the 1950s by Morris Lapidus, the legendary architect behind the Fontainebleau. He turned Lincoln Road into a pedestrian mall--a radical idea at the time--that gave Miami Beach its own open-air Broadway. For decades, it was where retirees fed pigeons, musicians played for tips, and snowbirds people-watched under the palms. Today? It's glossier. Trendy flagship stores, outdoor cafés charging $9 for a latte, and enough selfie sticks to arm a small militia. The pigeons have been replaced by pickup artists--guys working the crowd like it's spring break year-round, angling for phone numbers from beautiful women in sundresses. Depending on your vibe, it's either comedy gold or background noise. But here's the truth: Lincoln Road is still Lincoln Road. The fountains still splash, the architecture still hums with mid-century glamour, and the people-watching is world-class. From models strutting past with shopping bags to a family of tourists melting under the Miami sun, this strip remains Miami Beach's beating heart.

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.

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.

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.

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

We have been here so many times since the Design District was built. We love coming here to see the…read moreart work and sculptures, the luxury designer stores, the restaurants, and even a few more affordable stores like Sephora. You will see a mix of locals and tourists enjoying shopping, art, and dining, especially in the evenings. It is a very walkable place. It's also good for people watching. I have good memories from our dining experience at Tiffany's when they were here in April 2024. We want to dine at Dior's rooftop soon. Our favorite eatery there so far is Michael's Genuine Food & Drink. In case you are interested, the flagship stores for major fashion houses are Balenciaga, Dior, Gucci, Celine, and Louis Vuitton for clothing and accessories, and jewelers are Cartier and Harry Winston. Rolex also has a store here but it is not their flagship. There are many more high-end stores there for you to visit. There is a parking garage near by as well as street parking and private lots if you can find them.

Luxury shopping places, lot of branded shops. There's a food court nearby, expect higher price as…read morethis is the place for rich people

Romeo was absolutely great! He helped me a lot with the parking situation and went above and beyond…read moreto assist me. He was incredibly helpful, kind, and made everything so much easier. I really appreciate all of his help and would definitely recommend him!

Excellent mall with multiple floors and various different businesses. I liked that the parking…read moregarage is high enough to allow you to go to the floor with the store you're intending to visit. There's also free parking on the 1st floor, but get ready to fight with overly aggressive people for a spot. I probably won't return anytime soon though because leaving the mall is an actual nightmare with traffic.

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)

After 3 years of living in the Miami area, I made it to the Village of Merrick Park and I'm glad I…read morefinally did. I love the open mall concept and while it is a bit outdated, it still keeps its charm and beauty. I enjoyed the natural light, cleanliness, the big hallways and principally the gardens. I would come here only to enjoy the gardens and snap some good pictures. As for the stores, I think they have a good selection. I'm looking forward to return to the village, whether it's to Nordstrom or any of the other stores within.

Whole visit was spoiled by parking ticket for reverse parking which is safer and easier in a very…read morebusy and tightly designed car park. There are other more welcoming malls where parking is free.