Shopping Guide

Ocala Shopping Centers and Malls

A directory of the shopping centers, plazas and malls in Ocala, Florida, with addresses, anchor stores and hours, plus downtown boutiques and equestrian shops.

By the Only In Ocala team

Updated Today
Ocala's main shopping centers sit on SW College Road (SR 200). Paddock Mall, at 3100 SW College Rd, is the only enclosed shopping center in Marion County, according to its owner, CBL Properties. Market Street at Heath Brook (4414), Gaitway Plaza (2701), the Shoppes at Paddock Park (3101) and Ocala West (2400) are on the same road. Six Gun Plaza, at 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, serves east Ocala.

Quick Answer: Where to Shop in Ocala

Ocala's shopping runs from malls and plazas to downtown boutiques and horse-country specialty stores. Paddock Mall in Ocala is the enclosed mall, anchored by Belk, JCPenney, Macy's, and Paddock Market, while downtown Ocala features unique boutiques, antique shops, and local retailers. As the Horse Country of Florida, the city also has specialized equestrian shops like Tack Shack of Ocala and OBS Feed Store. For bargain hunting, explore thrift stores and antique shops throughout Marion County.

Ocala Shopping Centers at a Glance

This page lists seven shopping centers. Five are on SW College Road, where the street numbers run from 2400 at Ocala West to 4414 at Market Street at Heath Brook. The table lists only anchor stores that the center's own site or its Google Maps listing confirms, not full tenant lists, which change often.

Shopping centers in Ocala, Florida, with address, type, anchor stores and hours
CenterLocationTypeAnchors confirmedHours
Paddock Mall3100 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Enclosed mallBelk, JCPenney, Macy's, Paddock MarketMon-Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 12-6 PM
Market Street at Heath Brook4414 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Open-air centerBarnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard'sMon-Sat 10 AM-9 PM, Sun 11 AM-6 PM; store hours vary
Shoppes at Paddock Park3101 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Shopping centerNone confirmedSet by each store
Gaitway Plaza2701 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Shopping plazaRoss Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx, MichaelsSet by each store
Ocala West2400 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471Shopping centerHobby LobbySet by each store
Six Gun Plaza4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Shopping plazabealls, Ross Dress for LessSet by each store
Ocala North Shopping Center3435 N Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34475Shopping centerWinn-DixieSet by each store

Paddock Mall hours are from the mall's hours page; Market Street hours are from its about page. Hours for the other centers are set by each store. All checked Oct. 29, 2026.

Which Ocala Shopping Center Fits the Trip

Each center answers a different errand. These pairings come from the confirmed anchors in the table above.

Paddock Mall

3100 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Best for: Department stores under one roof and indoor, air-conditioned shopping.

CBL Properties, the owner, calls it the only enclosed shopping center in Marion County.

Market Street at Heath Brook

4414 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Best for: Books, sporting goods and a Dillard's in an open-air setting with sit-down restaurants.

Its directory also lists Old Navy, HomeGoods, Ulta Beauty, DSW and Kirkland's.

Shoppes at Paddock Park

3101 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Best for: A stop on the same stretch of SW College Road as the mall.

Google Maps lists it as a shopping mall at 3101 SW College Rd, near Paddock Mall.

Gaitway Plaza

2701 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Best for: Off-price clothing at Ross Dress for Less and T.J. Maxx, and craft supplies at Michaels.

Google Maps lists Ross and T.J. Maxx at 2701 SW College Rd and Michaels in suite 700.

Ocala West

2400 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471

Best for: Craft and hobby supplies at Hobby Lobby.

Google Maps lists Hobby Lobby at 2400 SW College Rd, Suite 500.

Six Gun Plaza

4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Best for: Discount and off-price clothing at bealls and Ross Dress for Less on the east side.

East side of Ocala. Its own directory also lists Shoe Dept., Outback Steakhouse, Hospice of MC Thrift Store and More Than Games.

Ocala North Shopping Center

3435 N Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Best for: Groceries at Winn-Dixie for north Ocala residents.

North Ocala, on North Pine Avenue; Google Maps lists a Winn-Dixie at this address.

The College Road stretch is covered in more detail in our SR 200 corridor guide, and the full mall schedule, including 2026 holiday hours, is in our guide to shopping malls in Ocala, FL. For Black Friday plans, see Black Friday in Ocala.

Paddock Mall: Ocala's Enclosed Mall

Paddock Mall is Ocala's enclosed shopping mall, at 3100 SW College Road (SR 200) just east of I-75 Exit 350. It is open Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM; the full schedule, including 2026 holiday hours, is in our guide to Paddock Mall hours and stores. For the other shopping centers, see our guide to shopping malls in Ocala, FL. Paddock Market, a marketplace with 95 spaces for small businesses, restaurants and retailers, is listed in the mall's own directory.

Anchor Stores & Major Retailers

  • Belk - Department store
  • JCPenney - Department store
  • Macy's - Department store
  • Paddock Market - Marketplace of small businesses, restaurants and retailers

Other Featured Stores

CBL Properties' Paddock Mall page lists these among its featured stores:

  • American Eagle, Hollister, Buckle and JD Sports
  • Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works
  • Kay Jewelers, Reeds Jewelers and Sunglass Hut
  • Fit2Run

According to its owner, CBL Properties, Paddock Mall is the only enclosed shopping center in Marion County, half a mile east of Interstate 75 and across the street from the College of Central Florida; the next closest regional mall is more than 40 miles away. The mall's about page lists the management office at (352) 237-1223.

Farther southwest near SR 200, two big-box stores are in the county pipeline. Marion County approved the site plan for a 128,660-square-foot Target at 9479 SW 80th Ave. on Aug. 24, 2026, and Home Depot USA bought 13.28 acres at 8151 SW Highway 200 in June 2026 for a planned store with a garden center. Near Marion Oaks, Wal-Mart Stores East LP bought 19.61 acres at 5855 SW Highway 484 in April 2026, where a county-approved site plan shows a 186,287-square-foot store. None of the three companies has announced an opening date. Our new businesses in Ocala tracker follows these projects along with recent openings and closings. For the Nov. 28, 2026 shop-local day, see our Small Business Saturday guide.

Downtown Ocala Boutiques & Local Shops

Downtown Ocala, around the historic square, is where the city's independent retailers, boutiques and antique shops are concentrated. Shop hours are set by each store, so check with a store before a special trip.

Shopping District Highlights

Downtown shopping is mostly independent: boutiques, gift shops, antique and vintage stores and galleries. Our downtown Ocala guides name current businesses and their addresses.

  • ✓ Independent clothing and accessory boutiques
  • ✓ Antique and vintage collectibles shops
  • ✓ Local art galleries and craft retailers
  • ✓ Home decor and furniture specialists
  • ✓ Gift shops and specialty merchandise stores

First Friday Events

Downtown Ocala holds a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of each month. Our downtown Ocala guide has the current times and participating venues; shop hours that evening are set by each store.

Learn more about downtown Ocala shopping →

Equestrian Specialty Shops

As horse country, Ocala has equestrian retailers that sell tack, riding apparel and feed. World Equestrian Center is adding more: The Shoppes Off 80th, an outdoor district with 32 storefronts, is expected to open later in 2026.

Tack Shack of Ocala

Tack Shack of Ocala at 481 SW 60th Ave sells race, English and Western tack, horse care products, blankets and rider apparel, and its website lists tack repair and saddle, helmet, safety vest and tall boot fittings.

Specialty: Race, English and Western tack, rider gear, repairs

Phone: (352) 873-3599

OBS Feed Store

Ocala Breeders' Feed & Supply makes its own OBS horse feeds at its Ocala mill and sells them, along with hay, bedding, tack, livestock and pet supplies, at two stores: 1171 SW 60th Ave. (next door to Ocala Breeders' Sales) and 6855 N. US Hwy 27.

Specialty: Horse feed, supplements, hay, supplies

Perfect for: Horse owners and breeders

Both stores publish their own addresses and hours; see the Tack Shack of Ocala guide and the OBS Feed Store guide for details.

Thrift Stores & Antique Shops

For secondhand shopping, Ocala has thrift stores and antique shops. Our two guides below name the stores, with addresses.

Specialty & Local Retailers

Beyond the shopping centers, several specialty categories have their own guides on this site.

Craft and hobby supplies are at Hobby Lobby (Ocala West) and Michaels (Gaitway Plaza), both listed in the table above. Books are at Barnes & Noble, sporting goods at Dick's Sporting Goods, and beauty products at Ulta Beauty, all at Market Street at Heath Brook according to its directory.

For LEGO fans, the buy-sell-trade franchise Bricks & Minifigs is opening at Six Gun Plaza on East Silver Springs Boulevard.

Shopping Tips for Ocala Visitors & Residents

Plan Your Route

Paddock Mall is on SW College Road, half a mile east of I-75, and Market Street at Heath Brook is farther west on the same road. Downtown shops are around the historic square.

Check Hours Ahead

Paddock Mall and Market Street at Heath Brook post their hours (see the table above); individual stores and specialty shops set their own. Call ahead or check a store's website before a special trip.

Seasonal Sales

Take advantage of seasonal promotions and clearance events. Many retailers offer sales after holidays. Sign up for mailing lists to receive special offers and discounts.

Parking & Accessibility

Parking and accessibility details are on each center's own website. Paddock Mall's security office can be reached at (352) 237-1534, per its about page.

Support Local

Downtown boutiques and antique shops, and the small-business vendors at Paddock Market inside Paddock Mall, are local alternatives to national chains.

Shop Local Events

Downtown Ocala's First Friday Art Walk is held on the first Friday of each month. See our Small Business Saturday guide for the Nov. 28, 2026 shop-local day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shopping in Ocala

What are the main shopping centers in Ocala, FL?▼
The main shopping centers in Ocala are on SW College Road (SR 200): Paddock Mall at 3100 SW College Rd, Market Street at Heath Brook at 4414 SW College Rd, the Shoppes at Paddock Park at 3101 SW College Rd, Gaitway Plaza at 2701 SW College Rd and Ocala West at 2400 SW College Rd. Six Gun Plaza at 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd serves the east side, and Ocala North Shopping Center at 3435 N Pine Ave serves north Ocala.
Which Ocala shopping center has the most department stores?▼
Paddock Mall, at 3100 SW College Road, lists Belk, JCPenney and Macy's as its department stores, plus Paddock Market. Market Street at Heath Brook, at 4414 SW College Road, lists Dillard's, Dick's Sporting Goods and Barnes & Noble as anchors.
Is there an open-air shopping center in Ocala?▼
Yes. Market Street at Heath Brook, at 4414 SW College Road, is an open-air shopping center with Barnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods and Dillard's, and it posts hours of Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM. Individual store hours may vary.
Where can I find off-price clothing and craft stores in Ocala?▼
Gaitway Plaza, at 2701 SW College Road, has Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx and Michaels, according to their Google Maps listings. Hobby Lobby is at Ocala West, 2400 SW College Road, and Six Gun Plaza, 4901 E Silver Springs Boulevard, lists bealls and Ross Dress for Less in its own directory.
Is there an enclosed shopping mall in Ocala?▼
Yes. Paddock Mall, at 3100 SW College Road (SR 200), half a mile east of I-75, is Ocala's enclosed shopping mall; its owner, CBL Properties, calls it the only enclosed shopping center in Marion County. Its anchors are Belk, JCPenney, Macy's and Paddock Market, a marketplace of small businesses, restaurants and retailers. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM.
Where can I find unique boutiques and local shops in Ocala?▼
Downtown Ocala, around the historic square, is where Ocala's independent boutiques and antique shops are concentrated. See our downtown Ocala guide and antique shops guide for named businesses; shop hours are set by each store.
Are there equestrian-specific shops in Ocala?▼
Yes, Ocala is horse country with specialized equestrian retailers. Tack Shack of Ocala (481 SW 60th Ave) sells race, English and Western tack, rider apparel and horse care products, while Ocala Breeders' Feed & Supply (the OBS Feed store) sells its own Ocala-milled OBS horse feeds plus hay, tack and farm supplies.
Where are the best thrift stores and antique shops in Ocala?▼
Our thrift stores in Ocala guide and antique shops in Ocala guide list named stores with addresses. Six Gun Plaza, at 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, lists a Hospice of MC thrift store in its directory.
When are the best times to shop in Ocala?▼
Paddock Mall opens at 10 AM Monday through Saturday and at 12 PM on Sunday, and Market Street at Heath Brook opens at 10 AM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM on Sunday. Many specialty stores set their own hours, so calling ahead is recommended.

Ready to Explore Shopping in Ocala?

Whether you're hunting for bargains at thrift stores, shopping at Paddock Mall, discovering unique downtown boutiques, or finding specialized equestrian gear, Ocala has something for every shopper.

Sources and How We Checked This Page

Paddock Mall's address, phone, hours and department stores come from the mall's own website and its hours page; the enclosed-mall description comes from the CBL Properties property page. Market Street at Heath Brook's address, hours and anchors come from its directory and about page. Addresses and anchors for the other centers come from their Google Maps listings: Shoppes at Paddock Park, Gaitway Plaza, Ocala West, Six Gun Plaza (whose tenants come from its own directory) and Ocala North Shopping Center. All were checked on Oct. 29, 2026. Stores open, close and move, so call a store before a special trip.

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Centros comerciales en Ocala, Florida

Los principales centros comerciales de Ocala están en la SW College Road (SR 200). Paddock Mall, en 3100 SW College Rd, es el único centro comercial cerrado del Condado de Marion y tiene como tiendas ancla a Belk, JCPenney, Macy's y Paddock Market; abre de lunes a sábado de 10 a.m. a 8 p.m. y el domingo de 12 p.m. a 6 p.m. Market Street at Heath Brook, en 4414 SW College Rd, es un centro al aire libre con Barnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods y Dillard's, y abre de lunes a sábado de 10 a.m. a 9 p.m. y el domingo de 11 a.m. a 6 p.m. Gaitway Plaza, en 2701 SW College Rd, tiene Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx y Michaels, y Six Gun Plaza, en 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, atiende el este de Ocala. El horario de las demás tiendas lo fija cada negocio.