What's Happening

THIS NEW MONTHLY COLUMN is all about what's in, what's out, and other happenings around town. It's been some year... so let's get straight to it. Over the winter we sadly said goodbye to a lot of beloved establishments – Ruth's Hallmark, The Beach House Grill, The Beachin’ Bakery, and Only Yesterday. Playland’s arcade caught fire in early January, but thanks to the efforts of the OCFD and surrounding fire companies, the blaze was contained and though it took the arcade, Dairy Queen, and Hamburger Construction Company, the amusements and other adjacent structures were saved. The rides reopened for the season as scheduled.

EAT

Get your pastries here! Seasonal spots – Browns, Oves, Dot’s, Mallon’s, and Nauti Donuts are all reopened for the season.

If your love of food is more geared towards tacos, Blue Cactus, El Capitan Taco Shack, Red’s, and Rojo’s are reopened as well.

Does your palate tend to gravitate towards the healthier side? Stop in to Mangos and More. They will be replacing Yoasis Beach Bowls on the Boardwalk.

Goji is opening a second location at 612 Asbury Avenue. The juice and smoothie bar has a location in Somers Point.

Eat the rainbow at Playa Bowls Ocean City’s second location at 13th and the Boardwalk.

Love pizza? Big Slice is now Ocean’s South End Pizza, 968 Boardwalk.

Ready for Ready’s? They reopened after a fire in June 2020.

SHOP

The Spotted Whale is saying fare-whale to the ocean side of the street. The beachy interior and exterior decorating store will be moving directly across the street to the old home of the Potomac Bead Company, 944 Asbury Avenue.

Looking for soap to scrub a dub dub with after the beach? Visit Anna Rose Soapery, 1324 Asbury Avenue.

Like bikes? Stop by Pedego Electric Bikes and Beach Bike Warehouse. Beach Bike Warehouse is replacing The Flying Carp Clothing Gallery, 745 Asbury Avenue. The south end of the Boardwalk is getting even sweeter with the addition of Sweetheart Coast. The clothing, accessories and home decor store is owned by Jersey Shore's Sammi and is replacing Onni.

Peace of Wood is paddling their way north to start a new chapter in a new location. They are moving to 345 West Avenue.

Henry’s on 9th Street is becoming Payton Jewelry. Payton Jewelry has locations in Doylestown, the King of Prussia Mall, and the Montgomery Mall.

Sea Oats, the children’s and baby store on Asbury, has become Foglio’s Flooring.

Julie’s Headquarters along with their cute and fluffy golden retriever, Levi, will be moving to 1004 Asbury Avenue to style hair.

Golden Buddha Yoga will become Old Sea Thrift, a non-profit aimed at helping local shelter animals and wildlife.

Cruise Control is now serving up new tennis apparel at Bedazzled by the Sea in Margate and Pappagallo’s, Ocean City.

Fazzio’s opened a second location focused on furniture at 733 Asbury Avenue, the former home of The Wear House.

Pessano's Variety Store has a new 200 square foot space that will be a pickleball focused pro shop called Landing Creek Pickleball.

STAY

For the first time in a long time, there’s a new place to stay this summer. The three bedroom, three bathroom Impala Suites are slated to open Memorial Day Weekend.

PLAY

Looking to float in a boat? The Beachy Tiki, Pau Hana Tiki Boat and Shore Thing Charters are new businesses setting sail this summer.

Do you know about any new businesses opening up on the island or anything moving or closing? Email Stef at editor@ocnjmagazine.com and let us know and we will include the scoop in our next issue. - text by Megan Antosy