Shop Local: Despite downsizing, Boynton Beach Mall still offers eclectic holiday shopping mix
It's no secret that the Boynton Beach Mall has seen better days. But even now, decades after its grand opening in 1985, the mall still offers big-name retailers, local shops, diverse food options and kid-friendly activities that make up for the vacant storefronts.
Local shops offer antiques, comic books, action figures, sports collectibles, holiday decorations, Florida souvenirs and other unique finds, along with everyday goods — toiletries, cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils and more — at low prices.
Looking for a gift? The Boynton Beach Mall offers custom T-shirts, handcrafted organic soaps and even crystals and meditation supplies. The mall also houses all manner of health and beauty services, including massages, eyebrow treatments, jewelers, hairstylists, perfume shops and nail salons.
And, of course, shoppers will find Victoria’s Secret, Hot topic, JCPenney, Macy's, Foot Locker and other mall classics.
The Boynton Mall: Best days and hours to shop
The mall is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The business hours on Friday and Saturday are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Sunday the mall is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Traffic is usually busiest on Saturdays and Sundays, especially in the mid-afternoon.
The Boynton Mall: Best ways to get to the mall
Parking is free and plentiful at the Boynton Beach Mall, which is completely surrounded by parking spaces and several entrances.
PalmTran also has a bus stop outside of the mall's west entrance, adjacent to Christ Fellowship Church.
The Boynton Mall: Best food and dining spots
Much like its stores, the Boynton Beach Mall offers a mix of local eats and popular fast-food chains. Familiar names include Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Taco Bell, Auntie Anne's, Charleys Philly Steaks, Sarku Japan and Asian Chao.
Visitors can also enjoy a meal at Yaadman Kitchen Jamaican Restaurant or Motown Detroit Style Pizza and Wings, before grabbing a snack at Fresh Mangos, The Boba Tea Corner, Annie’s Pastry Shop, La Michoacana Natural or Artesania Zunun: The Magic of Mexico.
The Boynton Mall: Activities for kids and families
Kids can hop on the mall’s bungee trampolines, drive an oversized stuffed animal or burn some energy in the play area while their families take a rest on nearby benches.
During the weekends, the mall offers a merry-go-round from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Visitors can also walk across the mall's northeast parking lot and enjoy a movie at Cinemark Boynton Beach 14 and XD.
The Boynton Mall: Best Instagram / photo and Tik Tok / video spots
The mall's east entrance offers a colorful backdrop to take pictures for social media. Coastal Creative Concepts painted the mural — a mix of blue, green and yellow stripes and geometric shapes — in 2020.
Another photo opportunity is just inside the east entrance, under the skylights at the food court, where visitors can find a towering pineapple crafted with metal and surrounded by a tile mosaic.
The Boynton Mall: Holiday events, sales and extended shopping hours
Visits and photos with Santa Claus begin on Dec. 1. The mall is also planning extended shopping hours, themed events and holiday sales.
Keep an eye on boyntonbeachmall.com and facebook.com/boyntonbeachmall for updates.
Boynton Beach Mall is located at 801 N Congress Ave Suite 295 in Boynton Beach
Giuseppe Sabella is a reporter covering Boynton Beach and Lake Worth Beach at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at gsabella@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism and subscribe today
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