My friend and I were walking through the Asbury Park Convention Center, which was full of shops,…read morecafes, and a pop-up market, when she suggested that we stop into the Carla Gizzi Jewelry & Home Studio. She mentioned that it was her favorite store and an absolute "must visit" whenever she was in the area. Well, after stepping foot inside, I immediately understood why she felt that way. The shop was so meticulously curated with all kinds of unique gifts that you would not find anywhere else. These were not cheesy Asbury souvenirs, but expertly crafted pieces to display in your home, to wear as accessories, to give to your pet, and so much more. We both purchased several items that caught our eyes and made sure to praise the selection when talking to the cashier. I will definitely be adding this to my own "must visit" list going forward.

Carla and Gizzi's, located in Convention Hall on the Asbury Park, was the perfect stop for what I…read moreneeded. They have a lovely selection of hand-made cards, complete with quirky humor, perfect for the bride and groom I was shopping for. I loved that they also provided options for Mr. and Mr. or Mrs. and Mrs. wedding cards. I paired the card with a cute Asbury Park magnet just to zhuzh it up. The shop itself is a vibe--cozy, slightly antique feel--with goods for your home, jewelry and more filled to the brim in every corner. The team behind the store made me feel like I was walking into a local deli or corner store in Brooklyn, talking with everyone and cracking jokes. A lovely unique shop, great for finding unique souvenirs or thoughtful gifts.

Love this amazing local shop. Sara, the owner, has made a…read morepoint of creating a welcoming feeling, gathering product from many places, offering workshops and making masks and tu tu's Pot holders and napkins to order.beautiful jewelry, cards and posters. I visit to see what's new every time I can and love supporting this great local gem.

Great gift shop on Main St with handmade items, crafts, decorations etc.. Staff is super nice…read more You will not leave empty handed. Prices are very reasonable

I love finding one-of-a-kind gifts to delight my friends, and I like supporting mom and pop stores…read moretoo. Shopping in downtown Manasquan is always high on my list and boy was I thrilled to find this new hidden gem. Right across the street from The Squan Tavern, this adorable store was immaculate, had such a fun vibe, enhanced by the super helpful and friendly staff, and you guessed it: one-of-a-kind gifts that were just so well-received on Monday. Taylor Swift merch for the teenager Fun, locally-named candles for the hostess Naked Bee lotion for my neighbor (not so much one of a kind, rather the best kind!) Lots of candy in jars and bags of chocolate for the hubby Bonus - the coziest, softest, yummiest sweater suit for me! I can't wait to go back and see what they have for Valentine's Day!

quite a large space to wander through different booths of goodies! nice mix of items from different…read moreeras. a little something for everyone

Lovely antique shop with tons to see! This place has a handful of helpful employees ready to assist…read morecustomers with items in cases, etc. The store has a lot of popular items like vintage coach bags, trinket shelves, fiesta ware plates and more! It's on the pricier side but there's definitely gems in here worth a look!

This is, in my mind, exactly what a beach town store should be like. DIY / repair hardware, tools,…read morebeach-themed household goods and decorations, toys, beach equipment, and more. Walking in here, you can tell it's not like other stores and you can just feel the beachy, summer vibes. Maybe that's just because of the associations I feel between this store and summer vacation, or maybe it's just because that's what this place is all about. It's a bit more expensive than some other stores, but you're 100% paying for convenience. It's one block from the beach and located right in the heart of Lavallette. In my opinion, it's a great place to have in the neighborhood.

Simple - You earned this because the older guy that was at front cash register (probably the…read moreowner-but who cares- YOU were the FIRST impression!) area did not even look up at my family ONCE when we came in. Couldnt say hello? Good Morning? Then when others came in immediately afterward he was all chirpy and happy. Forget you - if you dont even have the common courtesy towards all that enter your store. Seriously- Thank you whoever you were for making us NOT want to spend a dime in your store! Work on your manners.

Super cute boutique right in the heart of Seaside Heights. We stumbled across it and so happy that…read morewe did. We ended up buying some great things, fairly priced and not run-of-the-mill. Want something fashionable and not what everyone else is wearing, go there! Love it and will go back.

Great little shop-owner extremely accommodating & helpful! Cute, different & fun clothes &…read moreaccessories-definitely a store to keep me coming back

I took my daughter and grandkids today, as we are walking around, I heard the lady telling the…read moreyoung employee, "keep an I on them, they are walking around and I feel they are going to steal ". Instead of saying what I should it said, I asked my family to walk out if the store and I explain them. Dear owner, we were not the typical family that you see every day, as we are not white, we are Hispanic and my husband and son in law are white. But I wanted to let you know that we work hard for everything we have, including a nice vacation. Our grandkids worked doing shores and saved enough to get what they want on top of the spending money we give them for their vacations. We teach them value and respect. I could have stayed and confronted the lady, instead I walked away and by doing it, we were the biggest people and I tough them a lesson of respecting themselves and not allowing nobody to disrespect them and mistreat them because of their race. One thing for sure, every time we come back to town, I would never spend a penny on your store. I hope you learn a lesson with this and remember not to be racist. By the way, I am very proud of who I am and where I am coming from, Puerto Rico. I have served this country as well. I read the owner review, two points, at the time of our visit; there were only 2 clients, other than us. Second, clearly I heard the lady telling the young employee, I was just walking by her when she instructed her to look out for us. If there was no intention, there should not be any derogatory comment. Also, get cameras so next time you accuse someone wrongly, you can see. Do not try to sugar coat the reality of the event and the discrimination of the accusation. Do not worry, we don't let situations like this to take our great moments away. Yes, I was very upset as my daughter and granddaughter wanted to buy from the store, and telling them what the lady said was not easy, especially for my 13 year old. But my family time is priceless and we enjoyed the other stores.

I'm a sucker for this kind of boutique shop with lots of unusual items, whether it's jewelry,…read moreartwork, fragrances, lotions, candles, houseware, clothing. Upstairs is a lovely art gallery. We stopped in during THE PANDEMIC on a quiet weekday. I immediately fell in love with some of the framed photography, but like many others, during these difficult times, I'm on a budget, so that was a hard no to spending $150 on art right now. Luckily, when we wandered upstairs, we found less expensive prints of the images so we could frame it ourselves. SOLD. Staff were friendly. And bonus, even through my mask, it smelled so lovely inside.

Great local boutique that I love to visit on vacation. Feels stylish and not too "young". Lots of…read moregood gift type items- good mix of clothing, jewelry and accessories. Staff was young but helpful. Been a couple times and look forward to returning!

Awesome place for gifts. They even gift wrap for free. Funky and boho clothing. The nicest staff!read more