Whether vacationing or living in South Beach, sometimes nothing is more therapeutic than a good shopping spree. Since there are quite a few malls within proximity to South Beach, below we have listed our top four shopping outlets to ensure you get the best finds and the best deals.

The Design District

Look no further for high-class shopping. The stunning outdoor mall located in the heart of midtown Miami features high-end designer stores such as Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Tom Ford, Valentino, Tory Burch, Celine, Prada, and Oscar de la Renta, to name a few. Also notable are its high-end jewelry stores such as Tiffany, Rolex, Omega and Harry Winston.

There are even a host of wonderful restaurants in the area to sample some of Miami’s finest cuisine.  Such restaurants as Michaels, Mandolin, MC Kitchen are constantly mentioned among the top dining establishments in South Florida.

Aventura Mall

Located just under 20 miles north of South Beach, this shopping destination is a nice way to escape the city for a few hours. Since it is conveniently located right next off of the S Bus, you don’t need a car to get there.

The mall has over 200 retail stores and restaurants. Some of the most popular stores are Michael Kors, Macy’s, Lush, Louis Vuitton, J Crew, Henri Bendel, Gap, Free People, Coach, Bath & Body Works, Aldo, New York & Company, Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch, NYX, Alex and Ani, Cotton On, GNC, Nordstrom, and many more mid-range retailers.

In terms of eateries, you can enjoy Bobby’s Burger Place, The Cheesecake Factory, Earls Kitchen + Bar, and Texas de Brazil.

Sawgrass Mills Mall

Known for its unbeatable bargains and factory outlet stores, Sawgrass Mills Mall is perfect for bargain shoppers.

You can save on brands such as 7 for All Mankind, Armani Exchange, DKNY, Converse, Ann Taylor, Barney’s New York, Calvin Klein, BCBG Max Azria, Samsonite, Ugg, Versace, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, and more. There is also a movie theatre and arcade to entertain your little ones while you get the deals.

Once you work up an appetite, indulge in ice cream at Bertoni Gelato Cafe, grab a warm pretzel at Auntie Anne’s, or have an upscale meal at Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar.

Lincoln Road Mall

Look no further than one block from the SJH South Beach for one of the most popular shopping destinations in the world.   While there are tons of name brand stores on the world famous strip, it has become more well known for the boutique stores and wonderful dining options along the way.  It’s the perfect place to shop, eat, drink or simply people watch!