Ocean County’s best local businesses

The 113 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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113 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants43 places · newest: Clemmy's, Aug 2
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: MJ Artistry Permanent Cosmetics Studio, Aug 2
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Charmed in Company, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: ManaFirkin Brewing Company, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Waretown Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage4 places · newest: Decorate On A Dime, Aug 2
• 08Home & Garden4 places · newest: Surfside Casual Furniture, Aug 2
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Ocean County Music, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Creekside Outfitters, Aug 2
• 11Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Sassafras Hill Farm, Aug 2

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• East Coast CryoStudio and Recovery Lounge

  Health & Wellness

  If your legs still hate last weekend’s run, East Coast CryoStudio and Recovery Lounge has whole body electric cryotherapy, infrared sauna,…

  770 Lighthouse Dr (Barnegat) · eastcoastcryostudio.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 29

• Jackson Premium Outlets

  Other

  Center with 70 outlet stores from brand-name designers, plus a food court.

  537 Monmouth Rd (Jackson Township) · premiumoutlets.com ↗

• Lucky's Bed & Biscuit

  Pets

  Lucky's Bed & Biscuit is basically a dog resort in Manahawkin, with a full grooming S’paw, playgroups that match your pup’s vibe, a heated…

  508 E Bay Ave (Manahawkin) · luckysbb.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 29

• Mari's Grooming

  Pets

  Enthusiastic groomer for dogs (with locations in Barnegat and Manahawkin) offering nail care and haircuts to shih tzus and poodles.

  34 S Main St (Barnegat) · marisgrooming.com ↗

• Mural Makers Studio

  Arts & Culture

  Give your space a glow-up this week with Mural Makers Studio. They turn blank walls into conversation starters with bold, custom murals…

  2001 Lakewood Rd unit 4 (Toms River) · muralmakersnj.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 29

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