This gem of a store is a real find. If you are looking for toys, crafts, books , etc. for young…read morechildren, you will discover so much that is not the run of the mill offering. Delightful owners who are so very helpful. For a small shop, there is surprisingly a lot here. I did almost all of my Christmas shopping for my younger grandchildren at this charming shop.

I pop in Toy Utopia a few times a month. The owners are wonderful & helpful. Bruce remembered that…read moreI was looking for a robot for my great nephew weeks after I had visited and said "Wait". He put the robot aside for me. I was the favorite aunt. I love how their merchandise isn't commercial but interactive. A great place to visit and find unique toys.

the perfect toy shop. the enthusiastic young staff know…read moretheir inventory inside and out, and practically do your shopping for you. worth a ride to fairhaven!

A friend told me about Distinctive Toys when I was in a pinch to buy a quick birthday gift for a…read morechild. I was pleasantly surprised that not everything was overpriced for being a boutique type store. The selection was nice and they even wrapped the gift very nicely for me which was a big help. Now it's my go-to place for kids birthday gifts. It's quick and easy and it's not the horror show at Toys R Us!

Great service, my kids always love coming here to pick out toys. Decent selection for all different…read moreages.

We like everything about this place! Amazing selection across ages and our kiddo loves visiting the…read morestore. The checkout personnel is ever so kind.

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.

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.

I've been relying too much on Amazon for toys and it's hard to trust a product you can't see or…read morehold outright. Learning Express Tots had a great variety for every age. The shop clerk Heather was so helpful in selecting the perfect gift for the perfect age. She masterfully wrapped each gift. She was very busy but treated every customer with kindness and care. I'll will go back!!!

Lovely store! Huge selection of everything from children's toys to trading cards! A lovely staff…read morethat even offers free gift wrapping! Selections also include outdoor toys, inflatables for the pool, Squishmallows, Large children's play sets, Beach toys/Games, Slime, Legos, Baseball cards, basketballs, science toy kits, hot wheels, children's books board games, and more than I can list :)

Great store, very nice employees. You don't have to sift through lots of junk toys, they've picked…read moreout the most interesting ones for you!

I used to love coming here for birthday presents and toys for my children. The problem is since the…read morenew owner has taken over, there is a definite strange vibe in the store. The staff is mostly pleasant but store over all has an unwelcoming presence . Hoping the new owner will take note. One instance In particular I was made to feel very uncomfortable When I wanted points added for my purchase. The person ringing me up acted as if I was asking for something that I wasn't entitled to. Basically Since their computers were down she acted as if I was a nuisance.

This was a fun place to wander around. The space is pretty huge, and there was a huge variety of…read moretoys and games. In particular, I looked for Barbies (I wished that they also offered clothes & accessories separately), but the dolls themselves were reasonably priced. I also checked out their puzzles for 4+ and older kids - didn't find what I was looking for, but it was cool that they offered some featuring the planetary system, and maps of the United States and world.

This place was like a mini Toys r us! This had all the main brands and all the in theme toys of…read moretoday. Hasbro, Mattel, fisher price, Lego, you name it. The guy that works there is very nice too!

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.

We bought 6 Sonny angels from Tons of Toys in Madison NJ and they came with many defects, not…read morecertified Sonny angel seller though it was marketed as one, do not recommend.

Packed store but lots to look at and super helpful staff!!! Has some hard to find items from Japan…read moreand Europe but you have to take the time to look.