Malls & Shopping in Ocala, FL

The main mall in Ocala is Paddock Mall, a traditional enclosed shopping mall on SW College Road featuring stores like Dillard's, JCPenney, and over 100 specialty shops. Other major shopping centers include Market Street at Heath Brook (upscale open-air shopping), Shoppes of Ocala, and the Jasmine Square shopping district. The area also has several strip malls and shopping plazas along Silver Springs Boulevard and College Road.

Yes, Market Street at Heath Brook is a popular open-air shopping and dining center located at 4414 SW College Road in Ocala. It features a mix of national retailers, restaurants, and local shops in a pleasant walkable outdoor setting. Stores include Belk, Ulta Beauty, and various dining options.

Ocala has numerous thrift stores including Goodwill (multiple locations), Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and several independent thrift and consignment shops. The Silver Springs Boulevard corridor and SW College Road area are particularly good hunting grounds for thrift shoppers. Popular local options include the Antique Emporium on Silver Springs Blvd for vintage finds.

Six Gun Plaza is a shopping plaza in Ocala located along Silver Springs Boulevard. The plaza houses various local businesses and shops. It takes its name from the Six Gun Territory theme park that once operated in the area, a beloved piece of Ocala history that operated from 1963 to 1984.

The best shopping areas in Ocala include: SW College Road (Paddock Mall, Market Street at Heath Brook, and numerous plazas), Silver Springs Boulevard/SR-40 corridor (antiques, local shops, Six Gun Plaza), Downtown Ocala Square (boutiques, galleries, local shops), and the SR-200 corridor in SW Ocala (newer retail development). For western and equestrian shopping, Boot Barn and Russell's Western Wear serve the horse community.