Sawgrass Mills is an enclosed, air-conditioned shopping center in Sunrise, Florida, with more than 350 stores and a large outlet-shopping selection.
It’s about 16.8 miles by route from Ocean Mile Hotel, making it a regional shopping trip you can plan around the mall’s hours, parking, and dining areas. For a shopping visit, consider Ocean Mile’s Fort Lauderdale stay as your base.
- Location: 12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323
- Shopping: More than 350 stores, including outlet and value retailers
- Luxury outlets: More than 70 at The Colonnade Outlets
- Regular hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
How Sawgrass Mills is laid out
Sawgrass Mills combines a large enclosed shopping center with The Colonnade Outlets, its separate collection of more than 70 luxury-brand outlets. The center sits at the crossroads of West Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road.
Use a mall directory to orient yourself before setting off between stores. Directories are placed around the center, including near Super Target, Burlington, Lacoste, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, and the West Dining Pavilion. Simon’s app also provides mall maps.
If you’re interested in designer labels as well as outlet and value retailers, set aside time to visit The Colonnade Outlets as part of your shopping loop. The two food courts—the West Dining Pavilion near Marshalls and the East Dining Pavilion near BrandsMart USA—can also help you break up time in the center.
How do you get from Fort Lauderdale to Sawgrass Mills?
Simon gives the drive from Fort Lauderdale as about 15 minutes, though actual travel time can vary. For an arrival by air, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 24 minutes by car; the Fort Lauderdale airport-to-hotel-area guide covers that leg.
Simon’s directions take you west on I-595 to Flamingo Road (SR 823). Follow Flamingo Road north toward Sunrise Boulevard, cross Sunrise Boulevard, then turn left at the first traffic light to reach the mall. The address is 12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323.
Broward County Transit routes 22, 23, 36, and 72 serve the mall. The bus pick-up and drop-off point is at the West Dining Pavilion, adjacent to Marshalls.
Hours, parking, and visitor services
Sawgrass Mills’ regular hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Simon advises that individual stores and restaurants may keep different hours, so check the official site before you go.
Parking is open access around the mall perimeter, with two garages: one between Super Target and Burlington, and another near The Colonnade Outlets. Accessible parking is available. Parking for expectant mothers and families with young children is in front of the East Entrance near adidas.
Simon Guest Services is across from Burlington and can help with general mall and transportation information. It also offers a coupon book and tourism-program check-in. Complimentary non-electric wheelchairs are available there on a first-come, first-served basis.
Simon provides free Wi-Fi for shoppers; using it requires accepting Simon Wi-Fi terms and conditions. Electric-vehicle charging stations are not currently available at the mall.
Planning a focused shopping visit
A simple way to plan your visit is to choose the stores or sections you most want to see, then use a directory or Simon’s app to map a route. With more than 350 stores across the center and The Colonnade Outlets, checking locations first can help you organize your time.
For a visit that includes both everyday outlet shopping and luxury labels, group the stores you want to visit at The Colonnade Outlets together. If you need help navigating, Guest Services is across from Burlington.
Family restrooms are in the East Dining Pavilion restroom corridor near the Management Office and at The Colonnade Outlets between Montblanc and Breitling Company Store.
If you’re planning other outings in the area, Flamingo Gardens’ gardens and wildlife offer another kind of visit to consider.
Food and breaks during the trip
The mall has two food courts: the West Dining Pavilion near Marshalls and the East Dining Pavilion near BrandsMart USA. You can use either as a landmark when planning where to pause between shopping areas; restaurant hours may differ from the mall’s regular schedule.
For a quick orientation, note the West Dining Pavilion’s location by Marshalls and the East Dining Pavilion’s location by BrandsMart USA before you start shopping. The bus pick-up and drop-off point is also at the West Dining Pavilion, adjacent to Marshalls.
FAQs
Where is Sawgrass Mills?
Sawgrass Mills is at 12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323, at the crossroads of West Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road.
How long does it take to drive to Sawgrass Mills from Fort Lauderdale?
Simon gives a drive time of about 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale. Actual travel time can vary.
Does Sawgrass Mills have parking?
Yes. Parking is available around the mall perimeter, with two parking garages. Accessible parking is available, as is parking for expectant mothers and families with young children near the East Entrance.
What are Sawgrass Mills’ regular hours?
The mall’s regular hours are Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Store and restaurant hours may vary.