Joe's Insider Guide

Shopping & Walkable Areas

Trust me on this one: Paddock Mall

For shopping and indoor-outdoor activities in Ocala, Paddock Mall is a convenient spot to explore.
It features a mix of popular retail stores, casual dining options, and seasonal events, making it a go-to for errands or a relaxed afternoon.
With its central location and easy parking, it’s a simple place to shop, walk around, and spend time indoors in any weather.

Browse & Wander

This is just an easy way to point you toward places where you can shop, stroll, and spend a little time out and about. Ocala has a mix of malls, local shops, and walkable areas where you can grab what you need, browse a bit, or just enjoy being out of the house.

Instead of a long list, these are the spots I’d actually tell a friend to check out, whether you want to shop, walk around, grab a bite, or just spend a low-key afternoon. Nothing overcomplicated, just solid places that are easy to get to and worth your time.
 
 

Downtown Ocala Historic Square

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

20 SE Broadway Street, Ocala, FL 34471

(352) 421-5542

Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

 

Gause & Son Jewlers 

14 SE Broadway Street, Ocala, FL 34471

(352) 732-8844

Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday Closed

 

Serendipity Boutique 

304 SE Broadway Street, Ocala, FL 34471

(352) 671-3288

Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday Closed

Market Street at Heath Brook

Home Goods

4414 SW College Road Suite 2200, Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 854-1124

 Monday through Sunday, 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM

 

Kirkland

4414 SW College Road Suit 1730, Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 237-8340

 Monday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

 

Dick's Sporting Goods

4414 SW College Road Suit 1800, Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 237-7672

 Monday through Sunday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

World Equestrtian Center

John Craig Clothing

8510 NW 17th Ln, Ocala, FL 34482

(352) 647-9090

Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe

8510 NW 17th Ln #100, Ocala, FL 34482

(352) 414-7949

Sunday through Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Rooney’s

8510 NW 17th Ln, Ocala, FL 34482

(352) 414-3641

Sunday and Monday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Gaitway Plaza

Golf Galaxy

2701 SW College Rd Ste. 401, Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 285-3201

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

 

Magnolia Soap & Bath

2701 SW College Rd #604-A, Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 237-3557

Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 

Michael's

2701 SW College Rd #700, Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 414-1009

Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM