4 Best Shopping in New Jersey Shore, New Jersey

A large, friendly place, the Centre sells Irish imports—sweaters, capes, pottery, and collectibles. Numerous special events here let you meet Irish artists, painters, print-makers, and potters.

Stand just outside the candy kitchen in this small shop, smell the ambrosia, listen to the candy makers' chatter, and then order the succulent fresh creams (such as dark chocolate filled with orange or peanut butter), chocolate-coated fruit, and finely molded candy.

This very small women's boutique is noteworthy in that it's one of the few outlets anywhere to carry Ladybeads jewelry, which is fashioned out of antique Venetian crystal. In past summers, the boutique's flirty and sophisticated clothing has been modeled at weekend fashion shows in the restaurant at the Breakers.

The shop makes offbeat, playful candy creations, as well as traditional sweets. Plus it sells small children's toys. Try the crisp and nutty chocolate turtles, which, unlike others, won't hold your teeth for ransom.