10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Clearwater

Westfield Countryside Mall is one of the largest and most popular shopping malls in Clearwater. The huge retail and entertainment complex is located northeast of the city centre on U.S. Route 19. It covers over 1 million sq ft of retail space, with over 150 stores across 2 levels.

Its current anchor stores include Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack and Whole Foods Market. The mall also includes a 12-screen movie theater, a full-sized ice-skating rink and numerous restaurants. It’s considered one of the most popular shopping malls in the city serving an astounding 9 million customers a year.

The Cleveland Street District is the main thoroughfare and entertainment strip in Downtown Clearwater. The vibrant street has several retail shops, entertainment venues and a selection of restaurants.

Cleveland Street is pedestrian-friendly, thanks to wide palm tree-lined sidewalks. One of the highlights of the district is Blast Friday, a free food and craft festival on the last Friday of every month. It hosts a market and live music in front of the Capitol Theater building on Cleveland Street. It's a great place to pick up unique art and crafts, as well as enjoy entertaining shows.

The Pelican Walk Plaza is a stylish shopping mall on the bustling Mandalay Avenue near Clearwater Beach. The complex offers a different experience to regular malls, with a range of more exclusive boutiques, bars and restaurants.

One of the standout stores is Hogan’s Beach Shop, a sports memorabilia store that specializes in wrestling clothes and gear. There’s also a great gift store called Frenchy’s Off The Hook, where you can pick up all your Clearwater souvenirs and beachwear. You can find a selection of pubs, takeout restaurants and even an escape room within the plaza complex.

Clearwater Mall is a classic shopping mall in an open-air complex, nearby the coast of Old Tampa Bay. The mall covers almost 75 acres, with over 100 retail stores and restaurants. It’s a great place to go for clothing, shoes, homewares and beauty products.

Some of the most well-known stores include Target, Lowe’s, Sketchers, PetSmart, Michaels and Costco. You can find popular dining options such as Smokey Bones Bar and Broil and Saki Endless Sushi. The open-air complex is built around a large carpark with palm tree-lined walkways.

Sunset Point 19 offers a wide range of homewares and clothing brands. The strip mall is located on U.S. Route 19, one of Clearwater’s busiest intersections. It’s not as large as some of the other major shopping malls in the city, but the quality of stores and brands attracts plenty of shoppers.

Popular retailers at Sunset Point include Barnes and Noble, Cost Plus World Market, Bed Bath and Beyond, Old Navy and Hobby Lobby. There are limited food and dining options, but you can find 2 restaurants, Teriyaki Madness and Mr and Mrs Crab, as well as a couple of takeout options outside the mall.

Dunedin Downtown Market is a local food, crafts and music event that takes place in Pioneer Park. The market is around 3.5 miles north of Clearwater’s city centre. The market runs seasonally from November to June on Friday and Saturday mornings.

Plenty of vendors at this local market offer fresh produce, handmade crafts, artwork, jewelry and hot food. It’s a great place to wander on a weekend and support local businesses and artists. You can also find some live music and local musicians playing while you shop.

Oddities and Antiques offers a unique shopping experience in Clearwater. This antique store is located to the south of the city centre, on Clearwater Largo Road. Whether you're interested in purchasing or not, the store is still worth checking out for it's incredibly bizarre and interesting ornaments.

The store is owned by Frank Miranda, who collects the eccentric items from his many travels. It’s all kept in a crowded old house that you can spend hours sorting through and constantly finding new items. The collection includes creepy dolls, skulls, old medical equipment, antique furniture and 1-time collectable décor pieces.

Mandalay Avenue is the main thoroughfare on Clearwater Beach Island. The wide road is lined with hotels, bars, restaurants and retail stores. It’s a lively place, particularly in the evening when the bars and restaurants begin to fill up. Whereas during the day, it’s a popular shopping strip for beachwear and summer vacation essentials.

Popular stores along the avenue include Ron Jon Surf Shop, Waves Gift Store, Freaky Tiki Surf Shack and Surf Style. In between these surf shops, you'll find many good restaurants and bars, including Jimmy Hula's, Spotted Donkey Mexican, and Jamminz Bar.