Must-see shopping in Miami

  • Nomad Tribe

    Wynwood & the Design District

    This boutique earns high marks for carrying only ethically and sustainably produced merchandise. You'll find cleverly designed jewelry from Miami-based…

  • Taschen

    South Beach

    An incredibly well-stocked collection of art, photography, design and coffee-table books from this high-quality illustrated books publisher. Check out…

  • Polished Coconut

    Miami

    Colorful textiles from Central and South America are transformed into lovely accessories and home decor at this eye-catching store in the heart of Coconut…

  • Books & Books

    South Beach

    Stop in this fantastic indie bookstore for an excellent selection of new fiction, beautiful art and photography books, award-winning children's titles and…

  • First Flight Out

    Miami

    Inside the CocoWalk shopping gallery, this place sells vintage Pan Am gear – leather satchels, luggage tags, T-shirts and passport covers with that iconic…

  • Alchemist

    South Beach

    Inside one of Lincoln Rd's most striking buildings, this high-end boutique has a wild collection of artful objects, including Warhol-style soup-can…

  • CocoWalk

    Miami

    Credited for reviving Coconut Grove during the 1990s, CocoWalk is one of the alfresco malls here that houses ubiquitous chain stores, and is perhaps …

  • Marky's Gourmet

    Miami

    A Miami institution among Russians, Russophiles and those that simply love to explore global cuisine, Marky's has been going strong since 1983. In-the…

  • C Madeleine’s

    Miami

    The queen of vintage Miami, C Madeleine’s is more than your standard used-clothes write-off. This is a serious temple to classical style, selling Yves…

  • Guantanamera

    Little Havana

    In a central location in Little Havana, Guantanamera sells high-quality hand-rolled cigars, plus strong Cuban coffee. It’s an atmospheric shop, where you…

  • Sunset Clothing Co

    South Beach

    A great little men's and women's fashion boutique in Sunset Harbour for stylish gear that won't cost a fortune (though the merchandise isn't cheap either)…

  • Upper East Side Farmers Market

    Miami

    For a taste of local culture, stop by this small farmers market held each Saturday in the Upper East Side's Legion Park. Here you can meet some of the…

  • Frangipani

    Wynwood & the Design District

    You'll find great gift ideas at this inviting little shop on Wynwood's busiest thoroughfare. Handmade napkins, vintage Berber baskets, etched drinking…

  • Art by God

    Wynwood & the Design District

    Gifts of the earth await purchasing here – choose from fossils, minerals and semiprecious stones in elaborate jewelry, or indeed full-size giraffes, lions…

  • Supply & Advise

    Downtown Miami

    Supply & Advise brings a heavy dose of men's fashion to Downtown Miami, with rugged, well-made and handsomely tailored clothing plus shoes and accessories…

  • Little Havana Visitors Center

    Little Havana

    One of the best places in Little Havana to browse for gift ideas. You'll find beautiful (but riotously colorful) Hawaiian-style button-down shirts, Panama…

  • Havaianas

    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…

  • Books & Books

    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…

  • Bloom

    Miami

    Bloom is a tiny women's boutique that carries stylish, flattering clothing – perfect for a wardrobe update. Tops with embroideries, colorful maxi dresses,…

  • Base

    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…

  • Bayside Marketplace

    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…

  • Malaquita

    Wynwood & the Design District

    This artfully designed store has merchandise you won't find elsewhere, including lovely handblown vases, embroidered clothing, Mesoamerican tapestries,…

  • Celestial Treasures

    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,…

  • Base

    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…

  • Havana Collection

    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…

  • Sweat Records

    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…

  • Out of the Closet

    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,…

  • Libreri Mapou

    Miami

    If you're interested in Haitian culture, this Haitian bookshop specializes in English, French and Creole titles and periodicals, with thousands of great…

  • Mary Brickell Village

    Downtown Miami

    This outdoor shopping and dining complex has helped revitalize the Brickell neighborhood, with a range of boutiques, outdoor restaurants, cafes and bars…

  • Village of Merrick Park

    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,…

  • Retro City Collectibles

    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…

  • Books & Books

    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…

  • Cuba Tobacco Cigar Co

    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…

  • Consign of the Times

    South Beach

    Cute vintage boutique that carries labels from Gucci (ballerina shoes, little leather bags), Diana Von Furstenberg (leather slingbacks), Versace (silver…

  • Boy Meets Girl

    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 …

  • U Rock Couture

    South Beach

    U Rock is the quintessential South Beach clothing store. Loud, flashy and in your face, it resembles a mangled clash of rhinestones, tight clothes,…

  • Ricky’s NYC

    South Beach

    This South Beach standby boasts hundreds of tacky gifts (boxing-nun puppets), pop-art paraphernalia and, well, ‘adult’ accoutrements of sex toys, games,…

  • Bal Harbour Shops

    Miami

    A classy scene boasting Prada, Gucci, Chanel and Saks Fifth Avenue outposts. Bal Harbour is located about 3 miles north of North Miami Beach.

  • Eyes on Lincoln

    South Beach

    Offers an impressive collection of glasses, sunglasses and optical accoutrements. It's a fun place to browse.

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