Shopping is a major attraction in Fort Lauderdale, with one of the world’s largest outlet centers, Sawgrass Mills. The Swap Shop is another money saving center which is the largest indoor-outdoor flea market in South Florida. For upscale shopping and one of a kind creations, there is the premier Galleria shopping complex and the unique Las Olas Boulevard. Round off this shopping paradise at Broward Mall and the nearby Festival Marketplace for even more variety.

Beach Place - 17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard / Fort Lauderdale / 954-764-3460
This three level shopping center is literally steps from the beach. Besides the wonderful selection of stores and restaurants, this center offers live musical shows every day of the week. Shops include: Big Dog Sportswear • Candles ën Such • Destination Fort Lauderdale • Eclectia • Express • G.B.X • Glow Star • Maui Nix • Ritchie Swimwear • Sun & Leather • Sunglasses Hut • Toni Bijoux • Tropical Cigars • White House Black Market Restaurants include: Cafe Iguana • Cheeseburger Cheeseburger • Coffee Beanery • Fat Tuesday • Haagen Dazs • Hooters • Howl at the Moon • LuLu's Bait Shack • Max's Oceanfront • Sally O'Brien's • Sloppy Joes

Broward Mall - 8000 West Broward Blvd./ Plantation / 954-473-8100
Broward Mall is another fantastic shopping experience, come and enjoy the following fine stores. Shops include: August Max • Bombay Company • Bostonian • Burdines • Casual Corner and the Petite Sophisticate • Charlotte Russe • Dillard's • Disney Store • Express • Florsheim Shoes • The Gap • Gymboree • JC Penney • Lane Bryant • Motherhood Maternity • Naturalizer • Nine West• New York & Company • Radio Shack • Sam Goody • Sam & Libby • Sears • Urban Planet • Victoria's Secret • Waldenbooks • Wet Seal • Zales. Restaurants include: Auntie Anne's • Cajun & Grill • Caribbean Cafe • Cinnabon • Cozzoli's Pizzeria • Edo Japan • Gloria Jeans Coffee • Great American Cookie Co • Haagen Dazs • Nathan's Famous • Panda Express • Ray Jay's Garden Café • Ruby Tuesday • Shelly's Deli • Subway

Coral Ridge Mall - Oakland Park Blvd and US 1 (Federal Hwy) / Fort Lauderdale / 954-537-2700
Featuring over forty stores and a movie theater, this mall also features several events including car, sports and antique shows. Stores include: Bath & Body Works • Famous Footwear • FYE • Home Goods • Marshalls • Old Navy • Payless ShoeSource • Target • TJ Maxx. Restaurants include: Einstein Bagels • TCBY

Dania Historic Antique Shopping District - Downtown Dania Beach, Federal Highway (US 1)/ Fort Lauderdale/ (800) 903-2642
The Dania Historic Antique Shopping District is just minutes from the airport and is home to dozens of antique dealers and shops. You are sure to find collectibles or unique treasures. While strolling through the shops, stop in and try some homemade ice cream at Jaxon's famous Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Restaurant and Country Store, or grab a treat from Jimmie's Chocolates. Shops include: Antique Center Mall of Dania • Antique Fancies • Dania Beach Main Street, Inc. • Doe's Treasures • Glass Antique or Not • Iris Fields of Dania • R. Cook & Co.

Fashion Mall at Plantation - 321 N. University Drive / Plantation 954-370-1884
Fashion Mall at Plantation offers world class shopping experience with a wide selection of stores and restaurants. Shops include: Ann Taylor • Bath & Body Works • Brookstone •Caché • Diamonds in the Grove • Enzo Angiolini • Express • FranklinCovey • Gap • Learner New York • The Limited • Lord & Taylor • The Limited • Macy's • Rinaldi Shoes • Sunglasses Hut • Talbots • Victoria's Secret • Yellow Strawberry. Restaurants Include: A Slice of Italy • Barnie's Coffee & Tea • Brasserie Max • China China • Cilantro's Grill • City Deli West • Great Steak & Potato • Gyros & Kabobs • Ragin' Cajun • Santels Grill.

Festival Marketplace - 2900 W Sample Road / Pompano / 954-979-4555
With 500,000 square feet of merchandise and 800 vendors, you are sure to find everything you are looking for at the Festival Marketplace. There is also a spectacular farmers market, an arcade to keep the kids entertained and food court. Vendors include: 9.99 Shoe Palace • ABC Kids • Anything Goes • Better Mens Clothing • Cheap & Chic • Clothes Tree • Cosmetic Beauty Supply • Designer Swimwear • Executive Leather • Happy Accents • Interior Zone • L&V Apparel • Laughing Lizards • Lingerie Factory Outlet • Palm Beach Accessories • Shoe Factory Outlet • Sock It To You • Splash Swimwear • Sneakers for Less • Touch of Elegance • Wholesale Leather

The Galleria - 2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard / Fort Lauderdale / 954-564-1015
Steps from the beach is one of the largest and most popular malls in the area, The Galleria, and it is truly a first class shopping experience. with over 150 stores and restaurants. Shops include: Ann Taylor • Banana Republic • Bebe • The Bombay Company • Burdines • Chico’s • The Coach Store • Dillard's • Discovery Channel • Footlocker • Gap • Godiva Chocolatier • Lillie Rubin • The Limited • Neiman Marcus • Nine West • Pearle Vision • Pottery Barn • Saks Fifth Avenue • The Sharper Image • Victoria’s Secret • Williams-Sonoma. Restaurants include: Auntie Anne’s • Gloria Jeans Coffee • Great American Cookie • Red Star Tavern • Treat Boutique

Las Olas Boulevard - Las Olas Boulevard / Fort Lauderdale / 888-4-LASOLAS
Whether you’re in the mood to shop at a chic boutique or dine at one of the many restaurants, Las Olas Boulevard is “the” place to go. There are several art galleries, upscale boutiques, eateries featuring a choice of cuisines and also historic landmarks. Make a point to check out Las Olas Boulevard. Galleries & Shops include: Aldo’s European Men’s Boutique • Casa Chameleon • Club West Casuals • Dazzles Boutique • Flora Ottimer’s Children’s Shop • Ibiza Las Olas • Joe Picasso’s Pottery Studio • La Boutique / Las Olas Bootery • Las Olas Fine Arts • Lyca Blu • Maus & Hoffman • Mind’s Eye Gallery • Museum of Art • Needlepoint Originals & Paradise Gallery • New River Art Gallery • Objets D’Art • Pauline Pocock Antiques • Seldom Seen Gallery • Shades of Light Gallery • Silver Street International • Stranahan House • Underwraps Intimate Apparel • Uzzi Amphibious Wear • Zola Keller Clubs & restaurants include: Bar Amici Restaurant • Big City Tavern • Café La Bonne Crepe • Cathode Ray Club • The Cheesecake Factory • Grill Room on Las Olas • Indigo Restaurant • Japanese Village Steakhouse • Las Olas Cafe • Le Café de Paris • Mancini’s Italian Restaurant • Mango's • Mark’s on Las Olas • Noodles Panini • O'Hara's Pub & Jazz Café Samba Room

Oakwood Plaza - 3900 Oakwood Blvd / Hollywood / 954-981-1000
Looking for shopping and entertainment in one place the, Oakwood Plaza has a few big name stores, a 14 screen theater, Laser Storm and Dave & Buster's. A great place to visit if the sun gets a bit too hot or when the sun goes down! Stores include: Avenue • Barnes & Noble • Famous Footwear • Just for Feet • Kmart • Marshalls • Old Navy • Rave • Ross. Restaurants include: Hollywood Ale House. Starlite Diner.

Outdoor World Bass Pro Shops 200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania (954) 929-7710
A 160,000 square foot showroom dedicated to everything for the outdoor enthusiast. There is athletic gear, boats, golf, camping, fishing, hunting, and archery equipment. Inside there is a waterfall, an archery range, a shooting range, an aquarium and Islamoradora Fish Company restaurant.

Pompano Square Mall - One Pompano Square / Pompano Beach / 954-943-4683
Pompano Square Mall will give make you feel as if you are shopping on a tropical and sun-filled outdoor street, and with over 80 retail shops, including Budines and JC Penney, there is something for everyone. Call for current store listing.

Sawgrass Mills - 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd / Sunrise / 954-846-2300
Noted as Florida’s largest retail and entertainment center, Sawgrass Mills has about 400 name brand outlets and stores and over 30 places to eat. Plan on spending a good amount of time here since it covers approximately two miles! Stores & services include: American Signature Home • Ann Taylor Factory Store • Banana Republic Factory Store • Bass Shoes • bebe • Bed Bath & Beyond • Bose • Bostonian Clarks Outlet • Burlington Coat Factory • Calvin Klein Company Store • Carter’s Childrenswear • Casual Corner Outlet • Corning Revere • Disney's Character Premiere • Etienne Aigner • Fossil Company Store • Gap Outlets • Geoffrey Beene • Hugo Boss Factory Store • J. Crew • Jockey • Kenneth Cole Outlet • Last Call from Neiman Marcus • L'eggs/Hanes/Bali/Playtex • London Fog Factory Store • Mikasa Factory Store • Motherhood Maternity • Nordstrom Rack • Oakley Vault • Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet • OshKosh B'Gosh Outlet • Perry Ellis • Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store • Ron Jon Surf Shop • Samsonite Company Store • Sharper Image Outlet • Timberland • Urban Planet • Vans Outlet • Westport, Ltd. • Wet Seal. Restaurants include: The Cheesecake Factory • Two Food Courts • Legal Sea Foods • Rainforest Café • Wolfgang Puck Cafe

Swap Shop - 3501 W Sunrise Blvd / Fort Lauderdale / 954-791-7927
The "World's largest indoor/outdoor entertainment and bargain shopping attraction." Open 365 days a year and free to the public, the Swap Shop includes an outdoor flea market with antiques, vendors selling brand name items, a circus for the kids, amusement rides and a drive-in theater featuring 13 screens.

Southport Shopping Center - Southeast 17th Street Causeway & Cordova Road / Fort Lauderdale / 954-930-0800
Since there are more than 48 shops including a grocery store, pharmacy, souvenir shops, restaurants, and specialty stores, you will not have to travel too far from the beach to find what you need. The trolley and water taxi provide transportation to the shopping center if you are not within walking distance. Shops include: 67 Wine & Spirits • Clothestime • Bluewater Books & Charts • Payless Shoe Source • Hallmark. A few restaurants include: H & E Marina Deli • Southport Raw Bar.