Silver Sands Outlet Mall

The Nation's Largest Designer Outlet Mall

Posted on 9/29/2011

Besides The Emerald Coast's fame for our award winning beaches, championship golf courses and deep sea fishing excursions did you know that Destin and Miramar Beach have also become known as a major shopping destination? Ocean Reef is pleased to share our neighborhood here in Miramar Beach with the largest designer outlet in America known as the Silver Sands Outlet Mall. It is not a little known secret anymore. This thriving shopping mecca attracts over 7,000,000 visitors per year and it is only a "stone's throw" away from our main office on Emerald Coast Parkway. Shoppers come from throughout the southeast and other parts of the nation to take advantage of huge savings of up to 75% off regular retail prices from first class, internationally known designer stores. Many of our Ocean Reef guests have started a tradition of sorts to do some power shopping at the Silver Sands Outlet Mall while they visit us. They are attracted by the huge variety of national and international designer stores that represent the best in the world. It is really amazing that little Miramar Beach, FL has the same fine retail establishments that can otherwise be found on Fifth Avenue in New York, Michigan Avenue in Chicago or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Besides the big designer names, the main attraction here is that everything is "on sale" with substantial savings that cannot be found at any of these other locations. Our visitors take full advantage of this opportunity while they're here by completing annual shopping lists for Christmas as well as upcoming weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, back to school clothing for the kids and of course themselves.

Over 100 stores carry designer names for men, women and kid's apparel and accessories including some of the following great names: Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Baby Gap, Children's Place, Banana Republic, Bare Essentials, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Carters, Coach Factory, Cotton On, Crewcuts (J Crew for kids), DKNY, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Guess, Haggar, Izod, Jockey, Jones New York, Kasper, Lacoste, Levi's, Michael Kors, Nautica, Nike, Nine West, Oshkosh, PacSun, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue, Strasburg Children, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Van Heusen and White House Black Market just to name a few.

Designer Shops sporting footwear include such names as: Allen Edmonds, Bass, Cole-Haan, Dooney and Bourke, Johnson & Murphy, Journeys, Kenneth Cole, New Balance, Reebok, Rockport, SAS, Saucony, Skechers USA, Sperry Top-Sider and  the Stride Rite Keds outlet.

Many ladies are drawn towards such specialty shops and cosmeticians such as: Bare Essentials, Crabtree & Evelyn, Cosmetics Company, Designer Fragrances, Juicy Couture, L'eggs, Maidenform, Motherhood Maternity, Perfumania, Swarovski, Waterford Wedgewood and the Zales Diamond Outlet.

A few of the other specialty stores which are popular include: Bose, Corningware-Corelle-Revere, Earthbound Trading Company, Fossil, Harry & David, Le Creuset, Movado, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Sony, Sunset Hut and the Kitchen Collection.

There are also a number of restaurants, cafes and grills at Silver Sands in case you need a bite to eat or cool refreshment to help revive you during a hard day of bargain hunting. These include Camille's for sandwiches, wraps and smoothies; Carrabba's Italian Grill for delicious Italian specialties, an extensive wine list and decadent desserts; Jimmy Buffet's Cheeseburger in Paradise for bodacious burgers and cool cocktails; Ciao Bella for authentic pizza and pasta dishes; Destin Gourmet for New York style hotdogs and Polish sausages; Mrs. Field's Cookies for warm, melt in your mouth comfort food; Panera for fresh artisan breads and sandwiches and the San Gelato Cafe for Italian ice cream, sorbets as well as specialty coffees.

Many events are held at the Silver Sands Outlet Mall throughout the year to provide fun diversion for members of your whole family. For the remainder of 2011 these includes as follows: Autumn Tides Month throughout October where shoppers can redeem $300 of store receipts for a free limited edition print by renowned local artist Donna Burgess. The annual Trick or Treat Walk is held on Halloween, October 31st, where kids can go in costume to get goodies from store to store. On November 20th the annual Evening of Giving is scheduled with live musical entertainment, costumed carolers, refreshments and the lighting of the Christmas tree. This event kicks off the nightly Holiday Lights Concert which goes thru New Year's Day and centers upon the Christmas tree as it displays dazzling light theatrics that are synchronized to favorite carols. Tickets of five dollars each provide additional exclusive discounts at the stores and a chance to win one of two $500 shopping sprees. Funds raised for this event benefit local charities for children. Santa arrives on December 3rd via the Emerald Coast Sacred Heart Hospital helicopter since his reindeer are presumably parked to rest after their long ride down from the North Pole. There will be a fun parade to celebrate his arrival with refreshments and photo opportunities, the proceeds of which will benefit Sacred Heart Hospital.

Now that you know where to shop, allow Ocean Reef Resorts to provide you with two great choices for nearby accommodations.

One of our popular condominium offerings in Miramar Beach is the awesome Amalfi Coast. This top rated resort sits on over eight and one half acres with 120 yards of private, gated beach front complete with an observation gazebo that sits on a towering sand dune looking down upon the jewel toned Gulf. Two pools sit side by side separated by a row of palm trees and nestled against a lagoon that is highlighted by a pretty fountain. The expansive pool decks are connected to the gazebo's beach access point by a long, wooden pedestrian bridge. There are also lighted tennis courts available for play during the cooler evening hours. Spacious vacation rentals are available with from one to three bedrooms and can sleep up to ten guests since most hallways also include bunk alcoves for the kids.  These units are nicely decorated in all styles with nine foot ceilings, fully equipped kitchens, open living and dining areas and large balconies with gorgeous views of the twin pools, lagoon and the gorgeous gulf beyond. Check out our website photos of each to see which one suits you and your family best.

If you want a private, single family residence that is in the center of everything but still seems like a century away from the 21st century, then you should look into the Gulfside Cottages. This private little enclave is tucked away right off Scenic Gulf Drive and is a world unto its own. Two, three and four bedroom homes are available, completed in architectural styles that exude charm and heartwarming nostalgia. White picket fences frame landscaped yards and gardens with homes that have high columned porches, breezeways or balconies. Old Florida style tin roofs accent pleasing pastel colored exteriors. There is a nice private pool just for the small community of homes that comprise Gulfside Cottages and the private beach is just a minute away by barefoot! The names of these special cottages pretty much sums up a description what to look forward to while staying here: Bird of Paradise, Destination, Eden's Estate, All 4 Fun and Skinny Dippin. (You may want to try that last one after midnight and only in the gulf since you don't want to scandalize the neighborhood!) Seriously, this neighborhood looks more like the kind of place where a pitcher of cold lemonade is sitting on the front porch with the sweet scent of fresh cookies coming from the kitchen oven. You may "time travel" there and check out our photos to see which one you like best.

No matter where you decide to stay, Ocean Reef is here to serve you and yours with outstanding vacation rentals. Be sure to make out your annual shopping list for Silver Sands before you go and feel free to drop by our office for a cold soda while you're in Miramar Beach. It will be our pleasure to welcome you to enjoy not only our famed beautiful beaches but also the super sensational shopping.

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