Store Guide: The Best Shopping Stops in Ocean City
DOWNTOWN
Art On Asbury The gallery offers work from over 50 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pottery, textiles, and sculptures. Original art, giclees, and prints are available for sale. 711 Asbury, 814-0308.
Ashore Fit A full closet of quality activewear for men/women. 1215 Asbury, 609-938-2092, www.ashorefitocnj.com.
B&B Department Store Your fashion store at the shore with laid back vibes and seriously cool decor. Celebrating 50 years in business. 827 Asbury, 609-391-0046, www.bnbdepartmentstore.com.
Bowfish Kids Posh children’s seaside boutique. Organic cotton baby clothes, staples for boys and girls, and superfun dress up clothes for your mini. 956 Asbury, 938-1901, www.bowfishkids.com.
Downtown Ocean City 100+ distinctive shops, cafes, galleries, spas, and salons. From 6th to 14th Streets on Asbury, 800-BEACH-NJ.
Eastward Fun, quirky handmade and well made gifts, apparel that’s made to last for years, accessories, and home goods. 1059 Asbury, 609-513-4838, www.shopeastward.com.
The Jewelry Hut The Jewelry Hut offers brand jewelry, accessories, top-notch sunglasses and more specially-curated items like Nomination jewelry. 1300 Boardwalk & 811 Asbury, 609-399-9634, www.ocjewelryhut.com.
Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Specializing in running footwear and apparel. They strive for the perfect fit. 704 Asbury, 391-5223, www.thesneakershop.com
BOARDWALK
Air Circus Nee Doh drops weekly, butter squishies, dumplings, kites, and more! 1114-1116 Boardwalk, 399-9343.
Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234, www.jillysocnj.com.
LEH Soap Using the best ingredients nature offers to make their small batch skincare. Also carrying an array of specialty bath and body products including Naked Bee, Farmhouse Fresh. 1312 Boardwalk. 937 Asbury, open year round. www.lehsoap.com.
Surf Mall The indoor shopping mall is filled with everything from novelty t-shirts to incense, sunglasses, an oxygen bar, beach essentials, games, trendy toys, surf gear, tie dye, jewelry, kids gear, posters, tapestries, and so much more. 1154 Boardwalk, 398-1533, www.facebook.com/surfmall.
Fudge Kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. Huge selection of hand-whipped creamy fudge, sugar-free selection, salt water taffy, choc-covered pretzels, wedding favors, corporate gifts. Open everyday, year round. 800 Boardwalk, 398-7457, www.fudgekitchens.com.
Payton Jewelry Handmade jewelry, apothecary line, handpicked accessories. 952 Boardwalk, 938-1276. www.payton.jewelry.
Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy & Fudge Shop the largest selection of candy in Ocean City while watching production of their fabulous sweets. Ships anywhere in the US. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100, www.shrivers.com.
Bay/West Avenue & Side Streets
Shoemaker Lumber Design house, hardware store, and lumber yard has been servicing clients for over 100 years. They carry everything you might need for any home and garden project. 1200 West, 609-399-0150, shoemakerlumber.com.
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ON THE WAY TO OC
BBQ Shop at Shore Ace Hardware At Shore Ace Hardware in Somers Point, the new backyard BBQ shop is the destination for grill enthusiasts, weekend cooks, and serious pitmasters alike. Shore Ace is still a full-service hardware destination for the premium products and expert advice you need. 515 New Road, Somers Point, 609-927-6464, www.acehardware.com
Yes She Can Bras, bra-sized swim, sleepwear, lingerie, shapewear, workout clothing. Professional bra fittings too. 50 Tuckahoe Road, 478-3266.
www.yesshecannj.com.