The best book, hobby & craft shops in Monmouth County

20 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 20 places · showing the latest additions first

Ocean County Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're itching to try ukulele, plug in a fresh effects chain, or finally record that song, Ocean County Music has the gear, pro…

619 Arnold Ave (Point Pleasant Beach) · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Whether you're itching to try ukulele, plug in a fresh effects chain, or finally record that song, Ocean County Music has the gear, pro lessons, and a recording studio right in Point Pleasant Beach, plus OCM Custom Guitars and Banditt Records to champion local artists. Make this the week your homegrown sound levels up.”

From the Ocean County newsletter, August 6, 2026

Jack's Music Shoppe

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

With thousands of new and used records hitting the floor daily, plus CDs, cassettes, and even Laserdiscs, Jack's Music Shoppe is the kind…

30 Broad St (Red Bank) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“With thousands of new and used records hitting the floor daily, plus CDs, cassettes, and even Laserdiscs, Jack's Music Shoppe is the kind of Jersey Shore staple that keeps collectors grinning. Stop in this week, then wander to the back for guitars, pedals, amps, strings, cables and other handy bits.”

From the Monmouth County newsletter, August 3, 2026

The Hobby Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Charming store with a wide range of toys and games for kids and adults alike, plus events like birthday parties.

1077 NJ-34 (Aberdeen Township)

“Charming store with a wide range of toys and games for kids and adults alike, plus events like birthday parties.”

Relic Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar shop featuring a wide selection of acoustic and electric guitars, amps and pedals.

13 Monmouth St (Red Bank)

“Guitar shop featuring a wide selection of acoustic and electric guitars, amps and pedals.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain store for new and used guitars, with a selection of amps, keyboards, and drums, plus lessons.

2323 NJ-66 (Ocean Township)

“Chain store for new and used guitars, with a selection of amps, keyboards, and drums, plus lessons.”

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

2200 NJ-66 (Neptune City)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

2101 NJ-35 Unit 80 (Holmdel)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

320 Marketplace Blvd Hamilton Marketplace (Trenton)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

100 US-9 Ste 2 (Manalapan Township)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

Russo Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Selection of guitars, basses and drums are among the instruments sold. Customers can shop for gear in store or online.

619 Lake Ave (Asbury Park)

“Selection of guitars, basses and drums are among the instruments sold. Customers can shop for gear in store or online.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

The Commons at Holmdel, 2130 NJ-35 (Holmdel)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Consumer Square, 4785 US-9 (Howell Township)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

180 NJ-35 #2002 (Eatontown)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

Freehold Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store and lesson facility for new, pre-owned and digital pianos, plus guitars, basses and keyboards.

4237 US-9 (Freehold)

“Store and lesson facility for new, pre-owned and digital pianos, plus guitars, basses and keyboards.”

Clarizio Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music and record store selling new and used vinyl, plus guitars and musical instruments of all kinds.

2428 Bridge Ave #101 (Point Pleasant)

“Music and record store selling new and used vinyl, plus guitars and musical instruments of all kinds.”

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

4578 US-9 (Howell Township)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Michaels Plaza, 178 NJ-35 (Eatontown)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

120 US-9 (Englishtown)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

The Guitar Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small music shop offering instruments, lessons, repairs, and setup services, with knowledgeable staff.

5985 US-9 (Howell Township)

“Small music shop offering instruments, lessons, repairs, and setup services, with knowledgeable staff.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

South Shopping Center, 4345 Route, 9 Pond Rd (Freehold)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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