The best book, hobby & craft shops in Ocean County

7 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 · 7 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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

64 Brick Plaza Space 27C (Brick Township)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Commons at Hooper, 1342 Hooper Ave (Toms River)

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

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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.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

601 Washington Ave, Ste K Manahawkin Commons (Stafford Township)

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

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Trotta's Hobbies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Relaxed store selling tabletop, board and card games alongside Warhammer, Pokémon, Magic and other miniatures.

323 US-9 south (Barnegat)

“Relaxed store selling tabletop, board and card games alongside Warhammer, Pokémon, Magic and other miniatures.”

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Fabricated For You - Craft & Gift Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly folks sell craft supplies, including fabric, yarn, jewelry-making gear and 3D-printing filament.

1081 NJ-37 (Toms River) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“Friendly folks sell craft supplies, including fabric, yarn, jewelry-making gear and 3D-printing filament.”

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