There’s nothing like the holiday season. Parties, guests, and shopping… lots and lots of shopping. Yes, it can be overwhelming to find that perfect gift. But with our help, there’s no need to stress and there are now  fewer reasons to hit a big box store to find that perfect something for someone special. Our Jersey Shore holiday gift guide is fully updated for 2016 and filled with unique gift ideas that will bring a smile to anyone on your list. Don’t worry, we wont let you step foot in a big box store with this list!

A Time To Kiln, Red Bank
If you’re in the market for a personalized gift then head straight to A Time To Kiln in Red Bank. Your recipient will love the canvas paintings, wood paintings, pottery, and mosaics that you took the time to make especially for them. As for those last minute shoppers, many of the items can even be taken home the same day! Take that planners. 50 Broad Street, Red Bank 732-450-9525

The Beach Home, Lavallette( Seasonal storefront and an online store)
“The Beach Home” opened its doors as the first home furnishings and gift boutique on the barrier island. The Beach Home offers unique home accessories and gifts for all styles and tastes. From contemporary lamps and end tables to tie dye items for our children, this one stop shop is quickly becoming the “go to” boutique for last minute hostess gifts, birthday gifts and more. 1904 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette 732-793-0232 http://thebeachhomenj.com/

Blue Moon Yoga, Shrewsbury
Your favorite yogi may just need that gift certificate as motivation to try one of the best Jersey Shore yoga studios. Blue Moon Yoga has everything that your bendy friend could want. They’ll have their pick of classes, whether they practice vinyasa, kundalini, or are a beginner. 827 Broad Street, #5, Shrewsbury 732-345-9642

Cabana 19, Red Bank
Cute, cute, cute. It’s the word to describe everything that’s in Cabana 19. This Red Bank store is the perfect place to pick up gifts for everyone on your list, whether you’re shopping for Secret Santa or your best friend. 18 White Street, Red Bank 732-842-2138

Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights
Give your kids the gift they can look forward to all winter long. Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach is having a holiday sale that can’t be beat, the perfect way to start revving up for summer in the middle of winter. Let them choose the fun with a $55 SURF card that can be used for anything for just $30. Or bundle up with a $55 SURF card, backpack, and souvenir cup for just $50. Take advantage of this special holiday sale online till December 21st, at the Ocean County Mall till the 24th, and weekends at the arcade counter until the 18th. 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights 732-793-6488

ColorBar Salon, Spring Lake
Go glam this holiday season and treat yourself or someone you love to beautiful hair. There’s no need to take on your hair alone, at the ColorBar Salon in Spring Lake you can get set up with one of their Jersey Shore gift packages including a 5-pack of blowouts for just $100, a 3-pack of touch ups for just $150, and for every $100 spent on gift cards, get $25 free. As for those last minute gift givers enjoy 30% off all styling products from December 11th-24th and maybe score one of their gift sets to turn yourself into a very glam Santa. 219 Morris Avenue, Spring Lake 732-449-8920

Crea Designs
Impress everyone from your hostess to your girlfriend with a little something from Crea Designs. These unique, handmade pieces, are made of gemstones and crystals, each specifically designed with the modern individual in mind. Two of our favorites are the one-of-a-kind oak agate coasters and the beautiful Moroccan Quartz geode wall organizer.

Evolution Acupuncture & Wellness, Red Bank
Nothing is quite as relaxing as a visit to Evolution Acupuncture & Wellness in Red Bank. Perfect for athletes to wellness enthusiasts and basically anyone looking to boost their health, a gift certificate (now 10% off!) is at the top of everyone’s list. 43 W. Front Street, Red Bank 732-530-3941
Goldtinker, Red Bank
Goldtinker is the place to visit if you’re planning on popping the question or just giving that special person an extra special gift this holiday season. This exclusive platinum and diamond cross would be perfect. After all, they were on the nice list. 24 Broad Street, Red Bank 732-531-8787

Health Fusion Wellness, Freehold
Health Fusion is a wellness center specializing in treating athletes or anyone who has injuries interfering with athletics, work, school, or just life in general.  Purchase a gift card with the suggestion of trying the whole body cryotherapy which helps reduce inflammation, pain, muscle soreness and swelling. It also is supposed to improve your sleep, which everyone needs. 57 Schanck Rd, Freehold (732) 665-6334

Hot Sand Studio, Asbury Park
Asbury Park’s own glassblowing studio is more than a place to go and learn about (or try!) glassblowing. They have an incredible shop filled with masterpieces blown right there in the studio. 550 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park (732) 927-5475

House of Lucky, Lavallette
At House of Lucky, you can find beautiful clothing for your self and little ones, jewelry, accessories, decorations for your home, and so much more. Effortlessly find a trendy outfit, complete with accessories, without setting foot in a mall. 502 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette 866-709-2009

Hudson & Canal, Red Bank
We’re all about taking it up a notch during the holiday season, which is why this Jersey Shore holiday gift guide isn’t just for your lucky recipients. Give yourself a gift and check out Hudson & Canal Salon. Make an appointment to refresh your color and get a free haircut on them. If you’re feeling guilty, consider a gift basket full of beauty products that are 15% off. They’ll even wrap it for you if you purchase $150 or more! Sounds like one stop shopping to us. 22 Hudson Avenue, Red Bank 732-212-1990

iPlay America, Freehold
Give the gift of fun this year with a gift card from iPlay America. Purchase $50 in gift cards and you’ll get a free $10 game card or (well let’s say “and” instead) when you purchase two unlimited ride passes for just $60, you’ll receive two $10 game cards for free. It’s a deal that the whole family will love. 110 Schanck Road, Freehold 732-577-8200

Jersey Girl Bootcamp, Belmar
Your favorite Jersey Girl definitely deserves to be in the best shape of her life, especially with everything she does. That’s where a gift card to Jersey Girl Bootcamp in Belmar comes in. Founded in 2008 by Kurt Pellegrino, a 13 time UFC veteran, this female focused fitness program gives you the results you want and is anything but boring. 1716 Main Street, Belmar 732-894-3468

Junction Boutique, Belford
This shop is filled with gifts and treasures that are crafted by local artists from Monmouth County and throughout New Jersey. From coastal inspired bracelets to handmade ornaments, there’s something for everyone at this boutique. You’ll be hard pressed to find another shop in on the Jersey Shore that drives home the meaning of shopping local. 104A Leonardville Road, Belford (732) 884-8918

Kur Wellness Studio, Asbury Park
A new and different wellness center, Kur Wellness Studios provides a full menu both traditional and “eastern” services, for massage, skin care and waxing services with a unique yoga studio. 412 Bond Street, Asbury Park (732) 361-8956

Little Silver Bottle Shop, Little Silver
Little Silver Bottle Shop is a full-service wine shop located in the heart of Little Silver, New Jersey. It’s the perfect stop to pick up local, regional, and international beer, wine, and liquor. They’re also experts, so they may even introduce you to a new find that will have your recipient wondering just how you manage to impress year after year.  497 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver (732) 741-3343

Lotus Health and Wellness Spa, Red Bank
January is just around the corner which means many of those on your list will be looking for a refresh. Help them get to their best self with a gift certificate to Lotus Health and Wellness Spa in Red Bank where they can enjoy yoga classes, massage therapy, and much needed R&R for the whole body. 46 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank 732-219-8699

Madison Boutique, Red Bank
Madison is a fun fashion boutique right in your own backyard, in beautiful downtown Red Bank. They offer all the latest trends, and have a huge selection of styles to accommodate women of all ages. 68 Broad St, Red Bank (732) 530-9800

McDonagh’s Pub, Keyport
For those on your list that can never met a pub they didn’t like, a gift certificate to McDonagh’s Pub in Keyport is the perfect solution. Not only is the menu packed with delicious Irish fare along with all those classic pub dishes, but with live bands, 14 large screen TV’s, and an impressive beer, wine, and cocktail list, it’s also set in a turn of the century building. From now until December 24th, stock up on gift cards where with every $50 you’ll receive $15 free and for every $100, you’ll receive $25 free making it happy hour all season long. 2 W. Front Street, Keyport 732-264-0999

Miss Belmar Princess, Belmar
Miss Belmar Princess offers fishing trips, charters, and more on their great fleet of charter boats. Located within the Belmar Marina, they have the finest, cleanest, and fastest fishing and party boats in New Jersey. 905 Route 35, Belmar (732) 681-0030

MJ’s, Matawan, Middletown, Neptune, Spotswood, and Tinton Falls
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life? Skip the malls and head straight to one of MJ’s five locations where you can purchase a $50.00 gift card and receive an extra $10.00, on them!

Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport
Give your racing enthusiast the gift you know they want. Purchase a 2017 VIP Season and Parking Pass to the “Shore’s Greatest Stretch” for just $115 after you pick up Monmouth Park Racetrack’s 2017 Commemorative Calendar for just $20. We’ve definitely got a winner here! 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport 

Moore Yarn, Hazlet
Moore Yarn is the Shore’s yarn superstore! Not only do they sell tons of different yarn and offer classes in knitting and crocheting, but they have an assortment of handmade gifts. 1366 Route 36, Hazlet (732) 847-3665

Navesink Wellness Center
Jump-start the health of your gift recipients with the help of Navesink Wellness Center in Rumson. Whether they’re interested in acupuncture, cupping, body movement, or even creative music expression, they’ll find peace and serenity with your gift, something that can be hard to come by during the holiday season. 61 Carton Street, Rumson 732-533-4224

Pizzuto Ravioli, Eatontown
Go straight for the heart when you give a basket of Italian specialities that will make any cook blush. Choose from any size gift baskets (cookie platters and food platters too) that is the perfect thank you for that exceptional host in your life. 15 Main Street, Eatontown 732-544-2000

Poor Cat, Red Bank
Nothing says you’re special quite like a piece of jewelry from PoorCat in Red Bank. Hand crafted pieces made right here at the Jersey Shore are sure to please anyone on your list. Plus, enjoy 10% off all in-stock pieces with stone all December long. 69 Broad Street, Red Bank 732-842-3121

Sadie James Boutique, Fair Haven
Gifts that are both fashionable and coastal inspired? That’s the theme at Sadie James Boutique in Fair Haven. You’ll find some of the best brands including Skull Cashmere and denimocracy in this Jersey Shore gift store. And don’t be shy about asking owner Chelsea for advice! 769 River Road, Fair Haven 732-933-3528

SeaCoast Clothing, Pt. Pleasant Beach
Keep your gifts fresh with the help of SeaCoast Clothing, Pt. Pleasant Beach’s eco-friendly beach, surf, and skate shop. They have everything from organic men’s and women’s clothing to Rodd Davey surfboards that will make your favorite beach bums very happy this year. 725 Arnold Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach 

Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe, Middletown
Suzi’s sweets make wonderful gifts, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, holidays or corporate gifts. They can create custom made to order gift baskets for any occasion. For your next special event, give your guests the gift of chocolate. Suzi’s chocolates and truffles make fabulous favors for engagement parties, weddings, religious celebrations, graduations and any other occasion. They have over 600 molds in the store and can essentially create a shape for any occasion with 24 hours’ notice! 1100 Highway 35, Middletown, NJ 732-796-0115

Sweetest Sin Boutique, Red Bank
Wow any girl in your life with a trip to Sweetest Sin Boutique. From Cosabella Sweetie Bralettes to Grace & Lace boot socks and leg warmers and of course, the elegant Marie Jo Ingo bra and panty set, the ladies have you covered. (For those on your list that seem to have everything, gift them with the cozy Ugg and Skin robe. We guarantee you’ll be on their nice list for a very long time). 11 White Street, Red Bank 732-747-3550

Tula the Boutique
Tula is a boutique which stocks all the latest fashions, unique clothes and beautiful accessories. The Grove West, 524 Broad Street, Shrewsbury 732-219-8888; Sea Girt Square, 2100 Hwy 35 North, Sea Girt 732-282-9500

Wish on Main and Wish 28, Manasquan and Red Bank
Wish on Main is a charming boutique featuring fun jewelry, clothing and accessories, all at a reasonable price. They are the source for all fabulous things. If you Wish it, they will have it. Check out this Special promotion for Jersey Shore InMotion readers and save a little green this holiday season. 28 Monmouth Street, Red Bank and 108 Main Street Manasquan (732) 513-2259