Shopping · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Shopping in Fort Lauderdale
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Pictured: Flamingo Gardens, Fort Lauderdale · Photo: Dtobias, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Shopping ranges from boutiques on Las Olas to one of the largest outlet malls in the US at Sawgrass Mills, with beachwear and marine gear everywhere. Best souvenirs: Key lime products, Cuban coffee and Marine and nautical gear.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 0
- Top souvenir
- Key lime products
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Where to shop
Las Olas Boulevard
Independent boutiques, jewellers and galleries along the city's main strolling street.
Sawgrass Mills
A huge outlet mall in Sunrise, with discounted brands and an open-air dining section.
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
A traditional mall between downtown and the beach, off Sunrise Boulevard.
What to buy
Key lime products
Key lime candies, cookies and pie kits travel well.
Cuban coffee
Ground espresso and a stovetop coffee maker from a local Cuban bakery.
Marine and nautical gear
Boating supply stores around the Intracoastal sell everything from deck shoes to fishing gear.
Local art
Prints and paintings from Las Olas galleries and the FAT Village arts district.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Las Olas and Downtown
Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas runs from downtown to the ocean.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
Market · Sunrise
Sawgrass Mills
A very large outlet mall in Sunrise, about 25 km west of downtown, with hundreds of outlet and full-price stores plus an open-air section of restaurants, the Colonnade Outlets.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Smoked fish dip, Conch fritters and Key lime pie. Waterfront fish shacks, marinas and seafood markets around the Intracoastal and in Dania Beach. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Las Olas and Downtown | $$$ | Restaurant terraces, galleries and the New River Riverwalk |
| Flagler Village | $$ | Murals, breweries and new apartment towers just north of downtown |
| Hollywood Beach | $$ | Brick-paved Broadwalk with cafés, cyclists and small hotels |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip about 18–20% at table-service restaurants, $1–$2 a drink at bars, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares, and a few dollars for beach chair attendants and Water Taxi crews. Some restaurants include gratuity automatically.
- Cover up with a shirt or cover-up when you leave the beach for shops and restaurants.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September; the busiest months are January–March.
- February: Las Olas and beachfront art fairs (seasonal, usually winter)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for couples, food lovers, shopping and first-timers
Las Olas and Downtown
Restaurant terraces, galleries and the New River Riverwalk
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Fort Lauderdale?
Key lime products, Cuban coffee, Marine and nautical gear and Local art.
+Where is the best shopping in Fort Lauderdale?
Las Olas Boulevard: Independent boutiques, jewellers and galleries along the city's main strolling street.