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Merrick Park is my go-to mall when I just feel like engaging in a little retail therapy. Like the browsing kind, that usually ends with the most coveted purchases.
Anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, it features a collection of upscale stores. You know, the ones that will leave that rent-sized dent in your wallet if you let them. Although, on a recent visit, I noticed Victoria's Secret and Banana Republic, alongside the La Perla and Carolina Herrarra, naturally. And of course, let's not forget the addition of Borders for all us bookstore-fiends out there.
I love coming to Merrick on weekdays, or at random times, and finding the place almost desolate. But when I found myself there on a recent Saturday afternoon, I was shocked at just how packed the place can get.
Merrick's definitely a place to enjoy some people watching and the wonderful South Florida weather, as it's an outdoor mall. There's also quite a selection of restaurants where you can satiate your post-shopping hunger pangs, or just grab a drink to relax after an exhaustive "therapy" session.
Word to the wise - Nordstrom is the only place that'll validate your parking.
This appears more to be the place to be seen than shop. I had money to spend, but found the stores to have limited selections (more boutiquey) and not neccesarily the more exclusive merchandise I sought. I expected these stores to be smaller but offer selective much sought after items...not so.
And parking...horrific!
I absolutely love this shopping mall! There are 2 grassy areas for your doggie, plus some of the stores have doggie water bowls.
There are many high end stores (Adolfo Dominguez, Burberry, CH Carolina Herrera, Cole Haan, Diane von Furstenberg, Donald J Pliner, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, La Perla, Tiffany & Co., and Tommy Bahama) in this mall as well as more well known stores like A Pea In The Pod, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Babycottons, Banana Republic, bebe, BORDERS, Victoria's Secret, and Williams-Sonoma.
One of my favorite stores is a baby store called Liapela. It has really cute modern baby furniture and accessories.
Parking: you must pay.
I recently went shopping here for the first time in a while. Personally I find this mall to be high upscale. There are some great stores like Betsy Johnson, William Sanoma, and Anthropology. I think this would be a great mall if someone else was paying, or if you are looking to spend a little money on something special. The facility itself is beautiful and clean. Paying to park in the garage is quite cheap too.
For me the best thing at Marrick Park is Yard House!
I love shopping here, it's so nice and actually peacful for being a mall. Customer service is spectacular! I love coming here for a bite to eat as well.
I go often for the sheer pleasure of strolling through this mall without the major hustle and bustle of the rest of Miami's malls. Even if you cannot afford the high end prices of this mall, it's great to walk and window shop. They have accessible stores too like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Voctoria's Secret, Borders. Let's not forget that you can dine at the Yard House or at the Nordstrom Bistro. Shopping here IS a pleasure. On Sundays you can usually catch a band playing...usually a fusion of jazz with latin or Brazilian vibe! Parking garage is great being that it's fairly inexpensive and this is a lot for the Gables!!!! Go and enjoy a Saturday or Sunday stroll with family or friends or both or none!!
This is my favorite shopping area in Miami. Its one of the few places that you won't find Miami Trash (you know the ones I'm talking about). Really like that they opened a Banana Republic here. This is a great place to take a stroll and have lunch. Mariposa at NM is not to be missed.
You can always find parking here.
I went yesterday, saw they are doing an outdoor music series. Who says we don't have culture in Miami?
If you know what you need to get at the mall, parking is free in the garage if you are in and out in 20 minutes.
There is a car wash in the garage.
And yes, it's hot in the summertime.
We went there after hours to enjoy a quiet walk at night.
A park with palm trees, sculptures, fountain, bridge mixed with walking escalator and trendy shops.
A nice place for after dinner walk.
This is where I come when I'm feeling bored and hopeful that the mall gods will deliver a great deal.
I used to go to shopping centers predominated by designer boutiques because I thought it would depress me that I couldn't afford anything. But, I was wrong. Sometimes you can practically steal a designer find for up to 75% off.
My typical day:
Start at the Borders and pick up something with an interesting cover
Take a peek inside Bebe to see if there is a new top I can add to my "going out" collection
Cruise the wide selection of shoes at Nordstrom, go up to the third floor to validate parking (no purchase necessary).
Pit stop to Coach and refrain from purchasing another handbag
Quick step into Diane Von Furstenburg to pine over the newest colors
Snack break at The Grape for some tasty apps with glass (or 2 or 3) of wine
Jump into Betsey Johnson to scope the sales rack
End at Neiman's to plow through its sales rack.
While I walk to the garage, I look around and think about how there are so many other shops, spas and restaurants to explore
A beautifully laid out open-air mall. It was empty when i was there on a weekday (lunch time); lots of great stores, including my fave Anthropologie!
A Yard House will be opening in the next few months!
Gorgeous shopping center. Great selection of high-end/designer stores. Upscale clientele. Beautifully landscaped, and best of all, there's less kids than a typical mall!
If you've got money to spend, and keep the economy going, or if you're broke and want to enjoy fabulous window-shopping with gorgeous surroundings, then this is the place for you! ;-)
A great collection of upscale stores in Coral Gables.
While some might think of this outdoor mall as Bal Harbour South it is actually a different animal. Merrick Park has a residential side, yes some people really do call the mall home.
Merrick Park has an Equinox gym and a Borders bookstore so there is something for everyone. And the gym boasts healthy snacking options.
This is a great, alternative option for happy hour gatherings with large groups. The Nordstrom bistro is perfect for lunch with friends who work in the area.
There is limited street parking but if you're on a schedule then head to the garage.
Pretty mall in the heart of Coral Gables. It has many great qualities but there's too many flaws to it too. It's a perfect day for sunny days (unless it's July) but when it rains, it pours and then you're fucked because the mall is poorly covered. The people who designed it must have forgot that it rains a ton in Miami.
The Equinox there is an excellent gym and the Borders is a great addition. The Nordstorm's there is pretty good but can be a disaster at times too.
It's also tough to find parking and it takes a good 10 mins to get in and out of that mall so have plenty of time when you go to have a good shopping experience.
Wow... This is a beautiful shopping mall- there are fountains, palm trees, everything is impeccably clean and they have a nice mix of chain stores with designer (Bebe and Burberry). I enjoy going here and walking around... it feels like you're on vacation.
They have Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom too... I prefer the customer service at the make up counter at Nordstrom... they aren't as snotty, they are younger and more importantly, they take all credit cards unlike Neiman Marcus, who only takes amex!
My gym, equinox is in this shopping center. The only issue I have with it is that you must pay for parking each time you go. It's only $1 at the gym when you get validated but if you go everyday (I wish I did), that can add up!
The secret for the parking, at least Mon-Fri, is to leave your car parked on Ponce de Leon, the residential part where there are no meters and take the Coral Gables Trolley, which is FREE TOO!!!!! I can tell, I live right there. The North/South Ponce de Leon Boulevard Route runs along Ponce de Leon Boulevard from the Douglas Metrorail Station to Southwest Eighth Street. This service runs every 10 to 15 minutes from Monday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. On the weekends you can still park in the residential areas, it's a short walk to the mall.
The Mall is absolutely beautiful! My friend used to work in Nordstrom so i would go alot to visit and i couldnt get enough. A great mix of stores- from Tory Burch to Jimmy Choo to bebe to Victorias Secret! Its a mix of pretentious fashion and mall fashion- a little bit for everyone! Dont go on a rainy day as it is an outdoor mall. Make sure to get your parking validated!
Funny story- my boyfriend and i went here to visit my friend and on the way home we heard this awful crying coming form his car! It sounded like a dying bird. I was freaking out and thought some animal was gunna fall in my lap. We pulled over and checked all in and around the car and found nothing! My boyfriend finally popped the hood of his car and what do we find but the tinniest little kitten! Up until that point of my life i hated cats and was extremely allergic! I am still extremely allergic but i love "Kit kat"- thats her name- and it was so cool to rescue her! Shes too cute.
Maybe the next time you go you too can come home with a free pet!
Definitely for the foo foo at heart! The shops are the cream of the crop. Needless Markup .. I mean Neiman Marcus, Burberry, Harmont & Blaine, Betsey Johnson, delicious Jimmy Choo, and ::GASP:: my fav TIFFANY'S. So many more as well, I am not listing them all.. but you catch my drift.
We have found some GREAT deals when we have looked but you have to be in the mindset that you might spend a bit.
Now, this is the place to shop, or window shop and salivate and have a good lunch. Check out the reviews for the Nordstrom's Bistro.
This shopping area is probably the nicest shopping centers I've seen in a long time. Lined with high end stores, this place is set in a park like setting with a huge lawn area with fountains, trees, and benches in the middle of it all. You can definitely enjoy the nice weather as you shop on the multiple levels. They have a few nice restaurants too but not too many stores offer sales.
Normally I don't care much about shopping malls but this place has an incredible layout and is, for lack of a better word, beautiful. The shops are top notch and high end.
Spanky new and upscale enclosed outdoor shopping mall that rivals the famed Bal Harbour Shops.
People come here to do their expensive shopping and to dine in its numerous restaurants and cafes.
Photogenic place, visit it at least once even though there may not be much to do. Just stop by to eat at least to take in the beauty! I'm sure it will become lively as soon as the condos and lofts are filled up in this area.
Parking: $5; Metrorail station nearby with Coral Gables trolley that is able to drop you off here and take you back.
Classy and upscale shops. This is definitely a well needed mall in this community. It caters to the professional and wealthy communities around it. The shops are top notch and the restaurants are the best in the area. Definitely worth a visit, enjoy outdoor dining by or drink a bottle of wine in a breezy Miami afternoon, or enjoy lunch at the Nordstroms restaurant. A visit to Merrick Park will energize you and lift your spirits. Come see for yourself.
Burberry. Gucci. Neiman Marcus. Tiffany's. Diane Von Furstenberg. I prefer Merrick Park over Bal Harbour because the sales folks I've encountered were actually nice and hardly snobbish unlike BH. The Nordstrom's at this location has very good sales, more so then the Nordstrom at Dadeland, fyi. The place is laid out like a park so lotsa green space and open benches to just enjoy a beautiful day. And if you're only here for a quick perusal, try the metered parking thats on Ponce De Leon, on Sundays the meters are free.
This is a beautiful place to walk around in, and I'm sure it's an amazing mall for some people, but I wouldn't dare open my wallet here. It is very upscale and only has shops intended for the extremely wealthy like Gucci and Neiman Marcus. I did buy my mother a gift here once, but I've never shopped for myself here. I love the way it looks though and I like just sitting on the benches and taking in the scene.
relatively newer outdoor mall, several levels, nice ambiance. if you're comparing the store directory with Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour still wins hands down for upscale. however there are some stores here that are not at Bal Harbour, i.e. Coach, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Faconnable, Furla, La Perla
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