Where to Shop on Your Visit to Tampa Bay, Florida

One of the region’s popular shopping hubs is International Plaza. Since 2001, International Plaza has been home to many of the USA's biggest names in retail. Directly adjacent to Tampa International Airport, the mall is an excellent last-minute shopping destination. You’ll also find plenty of dining opportunities with an extensive food court and an excellent selection of restaurants and bars.

Where:
2223 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, Florida
(813) 342-3790

A short drive from International Plaza is Hyde Park Village. The neighborhood is close to Tampa's city center, but has an intimate, village feel. It’s a shopping destination with high-end, independent fashion boutiques and trendy cafés.

In central St. Petersburg, at the southern end of the Pinellas County peninsula, you’ll find Sundial. The downtown destination features upscale boutique-style fashion and retail shops, locally owned stores and restaurants. While you’re in St. Petersburg, you’ll also want to visit Haslam’s Book Store. Located in the Grand Central District, a couple of miles west of Sundial, Haslam opened in 1933 and once counted Jack Kerouac among its regular customers. Even if you’re not an avid reader, don’t miss it; Haslam’s is a historic shopping destination.

Where: 
Sundial:
153 Second Ave. 
St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 800-3201

Haslam's Book Store:
25 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 822-8616

On St. Armands Circle on the barrier island of St. Armands Key in Sarasota, you’ll find dozens of small, independent fashion outlets with an emphasis on Florida-style clothing. After filling your bags, you'll find great Florida seafood at several restaurants.