Top 5 Shopping Spots Near Palmetto Estates

1) Cutler Bay South Dade Shopping Center

18403-18519 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33157

Wanna knock out your groceries, grab a bite, and sneak in a little retail fun without driving all over town? Here's where you do it—Cutler Bay South Dade Shopping Center, just 8 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

Sitting right on South Dixie Highway and a quick mile north of Southland Mall is Cutler Bay South Dade Shopping Center, a local shopping center spread out over 225,000 square feet of open-air convenience.

And we're telling you, it's making life easier with everything you actually need in one spot.

Here, Publix, Ross Dress for Less, Petco, Five Below, Chuck E. Cheese, and Harbor Freight Tools anchor the plaza, while a rotating mix of smaller tenants rounds out the experience. 

There's also Staples for office supplies, GameStop and GNC for the specialty shops, plus familiar faces like Subway, Crumbl Cookies, Massage Envy, and OrangeTheory Fitness tucked in between.

Stock up, snack up, or squeeze in a workout—this Cutler Bay staple covers the bases and then some.

2) Point Royale Shopping Center

19101 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157

Not every shopping trip needs to feel like a marathon through a packed and massive city mall, especially when you have a plaza like Point Royale Shopping Center with the right mix of everything you need, just 8 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

A go-to for those who'd like to trade the chaos of big-box shopping for a more grounded selection, Point Royale Shopping Center is led by Planet Fitness, which draws the gym crowd, Panera Bread, and Chipotle to keep lunch lines buzzing, and Rainbow and Sally Beauty that add a little flair to your day. 

Meanwhile, Burlington and Winn-Dixie are there for your errands and indulgences, if you ever need to buy something on your way home from a workout or a time-out! 

After all, retail therapy counts as recovery, too, right mamas?

3) Colonial Palms Plaza

13605 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176

What do Cutler Bay, Kendall, and Palmetto Estates have in common? They might have plenty, but we're pretty certain that one is their shared love for Colonial Palms Plaza, a longtime retail favorite with nearly 190,000 square feet of shopping and dining just 8 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

Anchored by Marshalls, HomeGoods, Old Navy, PetSmart, and Panera Bread, the plaza offers everyday value with a mix of fashion, home, and lifestyle. 

Meanwhile, outparcel options like Visionworks, Xfinity, Checkers, and Miller's Ale House expand the lineup, making it easy to pair errands with a quick meal or service stop.

It's not the largest center in the area, but Colonial Palms Plaza is consistent, convenient, and directly across the street from The Falls—so more choices are always right next door.

4) The Falls

8888 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33176 

If luxury labels and lush scenery sound tempting, look no further than The Falls, an awe-inspiring destination of shopping, dining, and entertainment, just 10 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

Spread across 55 tropical acres accented by lush foliage and cascading waterfalls, The Falls is an open-air center offering more than 100 specialty stores comprising high-end and mainstream favorites, including Apple, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Hollister, L'Occitane, Macy's, PacSun, Pandora, Sephora, and Zales.

A diverse mix of restaurants and cafés also joins The Falls, along with entertainment like Regal Cinemas and Life Time, a luxury health and fitness club that doubles as a resort-style retreat.

For your retail spree, night out, or even a wellness recharge, you can count on The Falls to make indulgence ALWAYS feel effortless.

5) Southland Mall

20505 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 

Pining for the buzz of Miami's big-name shopping districts? Skip the drive to Brickell or Miami Beach for a familiar experience closer to home at Southland Mall, just 12 minutes from Palmetto Estates.

Formerly known as Cutler Ridge Mall, this enclosed regional center brings together nearly 100 stores under one roof, where you can expect a mix of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands like Aéropostale, Bath & Body Works, Charlotte Russe, Claire's, DSW, Foot Locker, and G by Guess, plus plenty more lining its wide corridors.

Once the shopping bags start piling up, the dining options will step in—from sit-down restaurants to fast-casual bites and snacks for on-the-go fuel. 

Regal Cinemas and Five Below round out the lineup, since we all know that a day isn't complete without entertainment or a new trinket FIVE...err..find.

What more could you ask for?