Shopping guides

Long Island is home to 12 major shopping malls. It's also home to numerous independent stores -- boutiques and mom and pop shops. Here are some ideas of where to go.

A display from the spring garden show at

Great nurseries on Long Island

The Natori Feathers bra, in Crimson, is a

Where to find the right bra

Bridget Brennan, owner of Bare Naked Bakery &

Food Shops on Long Island

Stephanie DeLeon wears a selection of rings from

Our favorite local jewelry shops

Apparel & Accessories

Where to find the right bra Our favorite local jewelry shops Where to buy kids' clothing on Long Island Hot menswear shopping destinations Favorite shoe stores on Long Island

Food & drink

Top candy shops on Long Island Chocolate shops on Long Island Farm stands on Long Island Food Shops on Long Island

Books, music & toys

Independent bookstores Comic book shops Independent record stores Unique toy stores on Long Island

Home, pets & more

Finding steals at local flea markets Old-fashioned general stores on Long Island Where to shop for home goods Long Island pet stores

Specialty

Bridal salons on Long Island Find a last-minute costume Holiday shops on Long Island Where to shop for special holiday ornaments Where to buy Indian jewelry Personal services Skateboarding stores Ski and snowboard shops on Long Island

All shopping guides

Independent bookstores Where to find the right bra Bridal salons on Long Island Top candy shops on Long Island Chocolate shops on Long Island Comic book shops Where to find cupcakes Downtown shopping districts Farm stands on Long Island Finding steals at local flea markets Food Shops on Long Island Old-fashioned general stores on Long Island Find a last-minute costume Holiday shops on Long Island Where to shop for special holiday ornaments Where to shop for home goods Where to buy Indian jewelry Our favorite local jewelry shops Where to buy kids' clothing on Long Island Long Island malls Hot menswear shopping destinations Long Island pet stores Places to eat while shopping at LI malls Independent record stores Personal services Favorite shoe stores on Long Island Skateboarding stores Ski and snowboard shops on Long Island Unique toy stores on Long Island