If you're going to be living in Pembroke Pines, Florida from now on, it's inevitable that at some point you're going to need to buy something that you can't get at a women's online clothing store. Sooner or later you'll have to venture outside the house to pick up groceries, furniture, toys, gifts, clothing, or supplies. Pembroke Pines is situated in one of the prime tourism hot spots in the state of Florida, so it's within reach of a lot of great shopping malls. There are even a few within the city limits. Just so you'll know what you're getting into, here's an overview of the shopping destinations in Pembroke Pines and area.
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
This upscale shopping mall wasn't designed just to sell staples to local residents but also as a tourism draw that represents much of the Fort Lauderdale area. Here you can find 400,000 square feet of top level shops and restaurants selling everything from organic baby bedding to the latest in surfing gear. Some of the retailers you'll find at Pembroke Gardens include: Banana Republic, Coldwater Creek Spa, Barnes and Noble, Dockers San Francisco, Maui Nix Surf Shop, Jones NY, Golf Galaxy, Swarovski, and Lucky Brand Jeans.
Pembroke Lakes
While Pembroke Gardens focuses on the upscale retail demographic, the Pembroke Lakes mall has something for everyone. Whether you need to visit Sears for a replacement front license plate bracket, get a hair cut at the Hair Cuttery, stop by for a quick meal at the food court or have a longer sit down meal with the girls before going on a major clothes shopping spree, this is the mall for you. It contains such American mall staples as Victoria's Secret, Macy's, Payless Shoes, Kay Jewelers, Hot Topic, J.C. Penney, the Disney Store, the Gap, Dillard's, GNC, American Eagle, and Build-a-Bear.
Village Square and Stand-Alone Shops
The Village Square on Hiatus Road may be the perfect place to stop in quickly on the way home from work if you need a few groceries. While it may lack the largeness and all-day appeal of Pembroke Lakes or Pembroke Gardens, it does have several useful stores. There are also a number of stand-alone shops and big box stores scattered throughout the city. The Wal-Mart in Cooper City is a great place for everything from toys to household items while you'll probably want to visit the local hardware shop if you need an instant water heater.
Fort Lauderdale
If you're up for a real retail expedition, the major tourist destination of Fort Lauderdale is only a half-hour drive away. There you'll find a shopping mecca consisting of enormous malls like the Galleria and stylish outdoor boutique districts like Las Olas Boulevard. Bargain hunters will also delight in the Sawgrass Mall, the world's largest discount mall, and the massive Swap Shop flea market, which is a great place to pick up everything from custom crafts to used hand garden tools. Malls can be reached by car, public transit and water taxi, so there's really no reason not to go.
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