If you live, or stay in the northern part of LBI this is a great little store that has just about…read moreeverything. Every time I come to the shore, I always forget something and often don't want to either: A: make a trip off the island (a full day affair) or B: drive down to Surf City to the other stores there (could be a half day affair to get down and back with all the people and traffic). So instead I bike or drive north to this little store and pick up what I need (or want). They have shoes, flip flops, jewelry, clothes, and all kinds of trinkets and useful things as well.

The Islanders Store has been around for at least 30 years - at least that's how long I've been…read moregoing there. Located almost at the northern end of LBI in Barnegat Light, it is your "has everything" store. Lots of housewares, tools, paint - kind of like a mini-Target but not as large of a selection. You can also get keys made here. There is clothing. Nowadays it's mainly swimwear and LBI attire but there is some resort wear and flip flops mixed in. There is a back room of beach supplies - chairs, umbrellas, coolers. Right when you walk in are souvenirs and other beachy gift items. There is a health and beauty aisle in case you forgot to pack an over-the-counter medicine, need suntan lotion or bug spray. And don't forget the toy aisle, it also is pretty extensive. Prices are not too outrageous for a local store only open in the summer.

This shop is spectacular! They've been the same owners since 1976... used to come here as a kid…read more Glad to see they're still bringing joy to young and old!

Hay market is one of the places that my kids beg us to make sure they get to each year...usually…read moreeven before we leave home. There are so many 'things' here at there really does seem to be something for everyone...I have a friend who loves the Dukes of Hazzard and last year I found him a little matchbox-type car for him. Pretty neat store, but you will pay a premium since they're pretty much the only toy store on LBI. I love the place and the owner is SO friendly...

A small toy and game store with a decent selection and wonderful staff!…read more And best of all, we found a game here we'd been looking for in person for over a year!

WOW! amazing customer service and great selection of educational and specialty toys. I bought a…read morepail and shovel for the beach, and they painted the name and the cutest beach designs on it for FREE!! loving this hidden gem on the shore.

Been coming to Surf City for close to 15 years with the family and we stop here every single year…read morefor some kind of clothing or souvenir. On our most recent trip, Wifey (who started the trip making us promise she wouldn't buy ANY more Santa ornaments) walked out the door with three Santa ornaments. The tradition started the first year when one of the kids needed a sweatshirt and we now go every year. It's always a fun little trip and we always find something to bring home...

We've been coming here for at lest 15 years as part of our LBI vacation. Kids have gotten the…read moreubiquitous red lifeguard sweatshirts and worn them till they outgrew them and got the next size up. Shark tooth necklaces, long sleeve LBI shirts, games, car magnets etc. Full of tchotchkes and gaudy wearables alongside some things you might like, it is always with a crowd and taken as a fun stop is a great place.

While my family and I were down in ocean city for vacation, we stopped in my kids were super…read moreexcited to pick out some Pokémon cards. They checked out some gold Charizard cards. They each got one. We got home and went to our local card guy to have them checked out. He took one look and said they are fake. We were told they are rare and new collectibles and when we told that to our card guy he said that's a joke we see a lot of them and they are fake. Hoping the owner has a guilty conscience and refunds me. I TAKE CASH APP!!!

Owner was knowledgeable and was satisfied with my purchase. Not as overpriced as everything else on…read morethe boardwalk. Would come again.

Super nice to my special needs child, incredible customer service!…read more- Lovely assortment of items and competitive prices!

PROS: this is Mike's second location and it's really cool. Pops and action figures galore and Mike…read moreis very nice CONS: the place is cramped making it tough to maneuver around people OVERALL: I would definitely come back to this place when it's not too busy

Adorable! Great classic and educational toys in a store that feels welcoming and full of joy!read more

Super. A toy store like the one you remember from when you were a child. Helpful staff, they…read morepersonalized my "piggy bank", gift wrapped it then personalized the gift wrapping. Awesome. Good selection of retro stuff.

This toy store has an incredible selection of toy trains. Why does it matter to me? Because my…read moreniece likes toy trains, and I do too (don't be afraid of your inner child!) I just wish they had another store in or closer to Northeast Philadelphia. There are plenty of vacant spaces at the Roosevelt Mall on Cottman Avenue, so that would be a great location. When I was a kid, the mall had a fantastic toy store. Let's make it that way again. Rock on, BBT!

I'm a big fan of Busy Bee Toys and their employees…read more First, their products are not hunks of cheap plastic that break 10 minutes after opening. These are quality toys, games, models and art supplies. Maybe you pay a touch more but they hold up. I know. I have three nieces who "stress test" everything. Second, the staff are exceptionally welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. I have questions about gifts for my nieces, and the employees at Busy Bee Toys take the time to ask questions about my nieces' interests and engage me rather than just trying to "sell" me. As someone paying attention to customer service matters that appeals to me. Third, the merchandise is engaging and often offers educational elements. And my nieces actually like and play with the things I get them from Busy Bee Toys. Service, quality and selection. A++

So there's both good and bad here…read more The good is the selection is massive. Is floor to ceiling of collectibles. The bad is the place is a disaster. Nothing is organized, a lot of stuff is broken and all over the floor so you trip over it. The owner checks eBay daily and bases his prices off that, so nothing I is the same price two days in a row unless it's actually been tagged and he rips people off if you're not careful. Don't get me wrong, it's a neat place just be smart of you are going to buy something.

Super great selection of toys , there's a little bit of everything for everyone, highly recommend…read moreit to anyone who likes action figures

Best place around! Go visit and say hello to the owner, he the nicest man and the place is full of…read moretreasures !

This store recently moved from Asbury Park to Ocean Grove to take advantage of higher volume foot…read moretraffic. Ocean Grove has a very nice 2 block section of Main Street that has many distinctive shops. We patronized the store in Asbury and were quite happy when the store relocated (and survived Hurricane Sandy). The proprietor is a very friendly sort who seems to actually like what he does and appreciates our business. Now that we have 2 grandsons, we will be frequenting the store. The store itself is a treasure of wooden toys, dolls, puzzles and books with hardly a battery operated toy in sight. Who knew - toys that allow children to use their imagination instead of a button. They have a great selection of Playmobile toys as well as a large selection of wooden train engines (Think "Thomas"), a favorite of our oldest grandson. Prices tend to be a little higher the the big box stores but this is my kind of shopping. Take a trip to Ocean Grove (the boardwalk was destroyed but the town is intact), visit all the shops, stop at Nagle's for ice cream and then go to the Store By The Shore.