South Beach
The well-known Brazilian flip-flop (thong) brand serves up lots of different colors and styles (with plenty of recognizable Disney characters for the kids…
Must-see shopping in Florida
Miami
The best indie bookstore in South Florida – with branches across town – is a wonderful place to stock up on your beach reading material and see authors in…
Gulf Coast
Part gift shop of quirky handmade goods, part gallery of local artists, part showcase of Gulf Coast authors, the Blue Giraffe is a good spot for a South…
Miami
Bloom is a tiny women's boutique that carries stylish, flattering clothing – perfect for a wardrobe update. Tops with embroideries, colorful maxi dresses,…
J&P Cycles Destination Daytona Superstore
Daytona Beach
Just north of Daytona Beach at the Junction of I-95 and US 1, this is the place to go to gear up for Bike Week: you're bound to find something to make you…
Palm Beach
If you want to fit in with the no-socks Palm Beach set, head straight to this high-end slippers and sandals shop. Wedges made from woven raffia…
Wynwood & the Design District
Base is a stylish menswear boutique with handsomely tailored button-downs and well-fitting pants, Herschel bags and satchels, minimalist necklaces, high…
Downtown Miami
Just north of Bayfront Park, this touristy shopping and entertainment hub on the waterfront has chain stores like the Gap, Victoria's Secret, Crocs and…
Wynwood & the Design District
This artfully designed store has merchandise you won't find elsewhere, including lovely handblown vases, embroidered clothing, Mesoamerican tapestries,…
Miami
Your one-stop shop for spiritual and metaphysical needs, this shop has books, cards and components for those interested in Zen, Buddhism, Hinduism, Wicca,…
South Beach
This attractive shop, carrying mostly men's wear, on Lincoln Rd has lots of stylish gear for a wardrobe update. Herschel bags, high-tech outerwear by…
Upper Keys
Specializing in pottery, painting and sculpture, the Old Road Gallery embodies the Key's most creative side. After browsing the shop, take a stroll…
Little Havana
One of the best and most striking collections of the classic traditional guayaberas (Cuban dress shirts) in Miami can be found in this shop. Prices are…
Palm Beach
Handcrafted leather sandals from Neapolitan brothers Fabio and Pier Paolo Tesorone. Classic styles are embellished with glittering laminates, coral and,…
Miami
Sweat’s almost a stereotypical indie record store – there’s funky art and graffiti on the walls, it sells weird Japanese toys, there are tattooed staff…
Wynwood & the Design District
You'll find all manner of treasure-trash at this sizable thrift store on busy Biscayne Blvd: men's and women's clothing, accessories, books, CDs, records,…
Miami
If you're interested in Haitian culture, this Haitian bookshop specializes in English, French and Creole titles and periodicals, with thousands of great…
Downtown Miami
This outdoor shopping and dining complex has helped revitalize the Brickell neighborhood, with a range of boutiques, outdoor restaurants, cafes and bars…
Space Coast
With live music, classic cars and a warehouse jammed with everything you could possibly need for a day at the beach, the massive 52,000-sq-ft Ron Jon is…
Miami
In upscale Coral Gables, the Village of Merrick Park is a great place to while away a few hours (and not a few dollars). It has dozens of appealing shops,…
Miami
This cluttered little upstairs store is a fun place to browse, with all manner of eye-catching and collectible Americana. You'll find comic books, records…
Walt Disney World
Design a personalized My Little Pony, build your own light saber and create your own tiara at one of the best toy stores anywhere. You'll find old-school…
Sarasota
A dozen or so hip galleries occupy quirky, parrot-colored bungalows in this artists colony. The most lively time to be here is during the art walk on the…
Daytona Beach
With more than 1000 booths and 600 vendors, this gargantuan market is one of the world's largest. Fans of garage and car-boot sales will not want to miss…
Downtown Miami
This excellent bookstore has a small branch in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The cafe is a big draw, as is the small farmers market…
West Palm Beach
Just south of town along S Dixie Hwy, between Belvedere Rd and Southern Blvd, this strip of shops over several blocks has more than 30 antiques vendors…
Key West
For a downright shopping party, bring along your favorite six pack and settle in at the tasting bar, where the entertaining staff use double entendres to…
Gulf Coast
The Tin Shed really is that – a big shack with a corrugated roof, decorated with brightly painted nautical buoys and flags. Inside, you will find –…
Key West
This place is well stocked with high-end beauty products, eclectic jewelry, clothing and housewares. Look for decoupage plates and paperweights by John…
St Augustine
Used bookstores are always a great thing, and this shop is no exception. The cobbles and stucco of the old town somehow amplify the attractive mustiness…
Northeast Florida
Get your bargain on in this excellent vintage shop with a clever name (doubly so; the owner's name is Tori Poor). Need some weird gifts or accessories,…
Little Havana
The Bellos family has been making high-quality cigars for over a century. Stop in this tiny welcoming shop to see the hand-rolling in action, and pick up…
Gulf Coast
Yes, this is an enormous mall complex, but as outdoor mall complexes go, it's quite attractive, and an easy place to take the family if they need to lose…
Tampa
Tampa has its share of malls, but for upscale trends and fashion, seek out this outdoor complex, in the lovely Old Hyde Park neighborhood in South Tampa…
Fort Lauderdale
One of America's largest malls, Sawgrass brings on the 'shopper's paradise' cliché. It has 350-plus name-brand stores and outlets, so budget a whole day…
Key West
This small, welcoming gallery features paintings (and a few photographic prints and sculptures) by some 30 different artists. There's also pottery,…
South Beach
Cute vintage boutique that carries labels from Gucci (ballerina shoes, little leather bags), Diana Von Furstenberg (leather slingbacks), Versace (silver…
Orlando
Family-owned, friendly and with plenty of samples of the iconic Florida fruit, as well as jams and kitschy souvenirs. Look for the building shaped like…
Miami
Fantastically upscale and frankly expensive clothing for wee ones – if the kids are getting past puberty, look elsewhere, but otherwise they’ll be…
Little Havana's Official Souvenir Shop
Little Havana
Craftmakers and artisans sell some of their wares at this tiny shop in the epicenter of Little Havana. You'll find paintings, prints, beaded bracelets …
