4 Best Shopping Destinations in South Florida

South Florida is not just a sunny reprieve for snowbirds sheltering from cold winters. Its residents are some of the most well-heeled in the country. To cater to their demands, a variety of luxury brands from all over the world have anchored themselves in the area.

If you want to enjoy an opulent shopping experience, South Florida style, visit one of these shopping behemoths along a coast-hugging stretch from Miami to West Palm Beach.

Aventura Mall

19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura

Sandwiched between Miami and Fort Lauderdale is one of the must-visit shopping malls in South Florida and the country. Aventura Mall is a thorough catalog of luxury. Its 2.8-million square footage contains more than 300 international luxury boutiques (Burberry, Emilio Pucci, Tiffany Co.) and over 40 restaurants.

The architectural opulence alone — Italian porcelain flooring, continuous indoor skylights, and 25 “museum-caliber” art pieces — makes the mall worthy of a visit. Regular shoppers also enjoy Aventura Mall with the whole family. The Rainbow Valley Playground provides hours of fun for kids, while the family pup can socialize with other dogs at Jessica’s Dog Park.

Bal Harbour Shops

9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour

Spread across 450,000 square feet, Bal Harbour Shops’ open-air layout is known in Miami for its glamorous and secluded air. Found in the quiet and affluent village of the same name, Bal Harbour is a convergence of everything luxury. 100 luxury and upscale brands (Chanel, Prada, Versace) are spread across its three floors, and shoppers can leisurely browse in the midst of a calming scenery of palm trees, fountains, and koi ponds. Shoppers pausing from a spending spree can sit down to a delightful meal at Carpaccio (Italian), Makoto (Japanese), Le Zoo (French), or in other choices of restaurants in the mall.

Miami Design District

Miami

Searching for the best shopping malls in the Miami proper will lead you to the Design District, an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood between Midtown and Wynwood. Over 120 luxury and designer brand stores populate the highly walkable district. The likes of Bottega Veneta, Cartier, Christian Louboutin, and Hermes have established flagship stores here and cater to an exacting clientele who can afford to indulge in the district’s white-glove shopping experience (complete with a personal shopper and complimentary delivery service).

Even if you’re just window shopping, the Design District’s many restaurants, art galleries, and memorable public art (Fly’s Eye Dome) offer an alternative pleasure to retail therapy.

Worth Avenue

Worth Avenue, Palm Beach

Located in the third wealthiest zip code in the country (33480), Worth Avenue in Palm Beach is one of South Florida’s most exclusive and historic shopping stretches. Designed by the architect Addison Mizner in 1918, the “Rodeo Drive of Florida” spans three straight blocks of luxury shopping and exquisite dining.

A European charm pervades the avenue’s Mediterranean Revival alleys, courtyards, and pedestrian areas, making it feel as sophisticated as it is exclusive. After getting excellent service at renowned brands like Betteridge, 120% Lino, and Chanel, rest your feet and treat your taste buds to a pistachio gelato or limoncello sorbetto at Piccolo Gelato along Via Mizner.

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