Shopping · Miami · United States
Shopping in Miami
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Miami shopping ranges from luxury flagships in the Design District and Bal Harbour to Lincoln Road's pedestrian mall, Little Havana's cigar shops and big suburban malls such as Aventura and Dolphin Mall. Best souvenirs: Cuban coffee, Hand-rolled cigars and Guava sweets.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 5
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Cuban coffee
Where to shop
Miami Design District
Luxury fashion flagships, design showrooms and public art in a few walkable blocks.
Bal Harbour Shops
An open-air luxury mall at the northern end of Miami Beach.
Lincoln Road
A pedestrian shopping street in South Beach with mainstream brands and café terraces.
Aventura Mall
A very large mall north of the city with department stores and a public art collection.
Brickell City Centre
A modern open-air mall with shops and restaurants in Brickell.
Markets
Lincoln Road Farmers Market
A Sunday market on Lincoln Road with produce, plants and food stalls.
What to buy
Cuban coffee
Bags of Cuban-style espresso and a stovetop cafetera from shops in Little Havana.
Hand-rolled cigars
Little Havana's cigar shops roll cigars on site; check your home country's import limits.
Guava sweets
Guava paste and boxed pastelitos from Cuban bakeries.
Art Deco prints
Posters and books from the Art Deco Welcome Center shop on Ocean Drive.
Key lime treats
Key lime cookies, sauces and pie kits from speciality shops.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · South Beach
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road is a pedestrian mall running across South Beach, lined with shops and outdoor restaurant terraces.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
- Free
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Design District
Miami Design District
The Design District packs luxury fashion flagships, design showrooms and restaurants into a few blocks of striking modern architecture, with public art such as Buckminster Fuller's Fly's Eye Dome and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, which has free admission.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Architecture
- Free
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Cafecito and colada, Croquetas, Pastelitos and Key lime pie. Ventanitas, the walk-up coffee windows of Cuban cafés and bakeries all over the city. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Beach | $$$$ | Grand resorts and a beachfront boardwalk north of South Beach |
| Brickell | $$$ | Glass towers, rooftop bars and Miami's financial district |
| Downtown Miami | $$ | Bayfront museums, the arena and the cruise port |
| Wynwood and the Design District | $$$ | Street art, breweries and luxury design stores north of Downtown |
| Little Havana | $ | Calle Ocho, Cuban coffee windows and domino games |
| Coral Gables | $$$ | Mediterranean Revival streets, the Biltmore and the Venetian Pool |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip about 18–22% at restaurants unless a service charge has already been added (common on Miami Beach), a dollar or two per drink at bars, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares, and a few dollars per bag for porters and valets.
- Cover up away from the sand; swimwear alone is not acceptable in most shops and restaurants.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September; the busiest months are December–March.
- January: Art Deco Weekend festival on Ocean Drive (usually mid-January)
- February: South Beach Wine & Food Festival (usually late February)
- March: Calle Ocho Music Festival in Little Havana (usually March)
- March: Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week (usually late March)
- November: Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College (usually mid-November)
- December: Art Basel Miami Beach and satellite art fairs (usually early December)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for nightlife, food lovers, shopping and culture
Wynwood and the Design District
Street art, breweries and luxury design stores north of Downtown
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Miami?
Cuban coffee, Hand-rolled cigars, Guava sweets and Art Deco prints.
+Where is the best shopping in Miami?
Miami Design District: Luxury fashion flagships, design showrooms and public art in a few walkable blocks.
+What are the best markets in Miami?
Lincoln Road Farmers Market.