Shop ‘til you drop! Make sure to read this guide to Sawgrass Mills Shopping Mall when you plan your trip. Get useful coupons, directions, and shopping tips to make the most of your trip to Sawgrass Mall.
About Sawgrass Mills Mall
Sawgrass Mills Mall, home to over 350 name brand stores and outlet shops, is centrally located in the South Florida region. From low budget to high-end luxury, Sawgrass Mills Mall has you covered with the most popular items in clothing, electronics, jewelry, and much more. Shop, dine, or simply enjoy the surroundings in the largest outlet and value retail shopping center in the United States. Enclosed and air-conditioned, Sawgrass Mills Mall offers a comfortable and friendly shopping experience for people of all ages.
Mall Hours
Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 9:30pm
Sunday 11:00am – 8:00pm
Mall Services and Amenities
*Free Wi-Fi
*iPhone and Android App (for directions and discounts at your favorite stores)
*Shop N Drop (safe and secure delivery options to both Miami and Ft Lauderdale airport or designated countries around the world)
*Complimentary wheelchairs offered (first come, first serve)
Getting to Sawgrass Mills Mall
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There are many ways to get to Sawgrass Mills Mall from Miami or Miami Beach, but none easier than booking your trip through Language On. Keep reading to decide how you will get to Sawgrass outlet malls.
Driving
Do you have a car or a rental car? Well, then there’s not much to worry about. You can leave at any time of day but we recommend that you avoid the rush hour in the morning or the afternoon and early evening. Don’t worry there are hundreds of shops and restaurants to keep you there long after the evening rush hour is done.
One way from Miami Beach the trip will take approximately 45 minutes one hour with in light traffic, at a distance of 38 miles.
If you need to rent a car, one of your best option is to visit Sixt Rent a car only a few minutes from our school on Washington Avenue. If you are a student of Language On, show some proof and receive a 10% discount!
Public Transportation
Well now, that’s quite a question and you probably shouldn’t even try this. If you don’t have the $20 to spend on a nice airconditioned shuttle bus, then you probably shouldn’t be spending money at one the biggest outlet malls in the USA. But here goes, for you brave souls.
- From Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, you will need to hop on bus 103 towards C – Downtown Miami, and get off at the Downtown Bus Terminal.
- Get on bus 77 towards 77 to NW 199 St and get off at Golden Glades Park and Ride.
- Take the 441 Breeze (bus) towards US 441 and get off at US 441/NW 12 S.
- (Finally) hop on bus 36 towards Sawgrass Mills.
- After hopping off your last bus you will have to walk 8 minutes to enter the mall
All of this bus hopping will take you a total of 3 hours and 31 minutes, if everything goes smoothly. Remember, you need to do this on the way back too!
Shuttle Bus
We save the best for last! Why pay for gas and drive, when somebody else can do that for you! Book round trip transportation in an air conditioned bus from Language On in Miami Beach for only $20 (Normally, $30) There is no catch. Just email us with your reservation request to receive a 33% discount on the Sawgrass Mills Mall shuttle bus.
It’s time to shop!
“Help, where should I start?”. Keep reading to learn some great Sawgrass shopping tips from one our most experienced shoppers.
Shopping Tips
Sawgrass Mall is so big that it’s sometimes hard to know where to begin. So, here are some shopping tips to get you started. There a few large discount department stores within the mall which offer many different brands all in the same location. Prices are often reduced by up to 90%. Start off by checking out Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or Burlington Coat Factory to find your favorite brands heavily discounted.
Trust us, this may take a few hours and before you know it, it’s time for lunch. There are numerous restaurants and cafe’s scattered throughout the mall. Some student favorites are Chicken Connection in the west-end food court or the more vegetarian friendly Garden Food Court in the east-end of the mall. If you’re just feeling like a cup of coffee, stop at Starbucks to recharge yourself.
Most of the serious shopping takes place after lunch, of course. Finished with the discount superstores you need to get the specialty items that you came here for. Here are some of our top picks for your specialty items:
- Adidas
- Armani Exchange
- Banana Republic
- BCBG
- Coach
- Ferragamo
- Gap
- Gucci
- Guess
- Hugo Boss
- Lacoste
- Michael Kors
- Nike
- Samsung
- Victoria’s Secret
- and hundreds more!
Sawgrass Mills is famous for shoppers seeking the best deal. As an outlet store, all of the hottest name brands are represented with 100% authentic inventory from the latest fashion trends. Girls, are you looking for the expensive purse that never was available at the price you wanted? Guys, are you looking for the watch you always dreamed of wearing on your wrist? Sawgrass has it all. Mom and Dad, are you shopping for the kids and you have a tight budget? Get the absolutely best value at Sawgrass Mills.
Dining at Sawgrass Mills
It’s not all about shopping for clothing and materials at Sawgrass. Some people come just for the food! With dozens of options to choose from, ranging from burgers to bok choy, and everything in between, Sawgrass Mills will satisfy any craving you may have. With multiple food courts offering walk-up service and hot meals, you can’t go wrong. Not all food options are “fast food” at Sawgrass, though. Outside of the food court, you will find nearly a dozen dine-in restaurants with wait service. You have popular restaurants like the Rainforest Cafe, Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Changs China Bistro, and Johnny Rockets! Find a delicious meal, also at a very reasonable price. We promise, you don’t have to leave hungry if you don’t want to!With so much to choose from, Sawgrass Mills can make anyone’s head spin. Our students always return to school with stories of their adventures of Sawgrass. Whether they ran out of time or didn’t have enough hands to carry their purchases, it’s always fun to share.
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