The Ocean County Mall is a super-regional shopping mall we love in Toms River, NJ, anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, and Boscov’s. With over 120 specialty stores spread across 890,000 square feet of indoor, air-conditioned retail space, it’s a convenient one-stop shopping destination for Ocean County residents and visitors to the Jersey Shore. The mall features a large Food Court near Boscov’s, a Restaurant Row on the opposite end, and a Simon Kids Club area for family entertainment.
Located near the Jersey Shore, Ocean County Mall draws seasonal crowds during the summer months — plan extra time for parking if you’re visiting during peak season. The mall’s open seven days a week, including Sundays, and it’s conveniently served by NJ Transit bus service with a stop in front of Macy’s on the Hooper Avenue side. For regular updates on events, sales, and discount coupons, follow the Ocean County Mall Facebook page.
Visitor Information
The mall is located at the intersections of Hooper and Bay Avenues in Toms River NJ, fully surrounded by lit parking lots with free parking.
Address: 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: +1 (732) 505-3200
Official Website: simon.com/mall/ocean-county-mall
Hours
The mall is open 7 days a week with extended hours during the holiday season in November and December.
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thanksgiving Day & Black Friday Hours
Special extended hours apply during the Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping weekend:
| Currently no Holiday Hours |
Directions & Location
Ocean County Mall is on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, Ocean County. From the Garden State Parkway, take Exit 82A for Route 37 East, then take a right on Hooper Avenue — the mall is about 1 mile south. Coming from Route 9? Follow signs for Toms River center and continue to Hooper Avenue. From I-195, take Exit 6 for NJ-138 East toward Toms River, then follow Route 37 to Hooper Ave. Ample free parking surrounds the mall.
Stores at Ocean County Mall
Ocean County Mall offers a solid mix of national retailers for all your shopping needs. We’ve found the popular categories well-covered:
- Anchor Stores: Macy’s, JCPenney, Boscov’s
- Fashion & Apparel: H&M, American Eagle, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Hollister, Express
- Footwear & Accessories: Foot Locker, Kay Jewelers, Zales
- Electronics & Specialty: GameStop, FYE
- Dining: Food Court near Boscov’s and a Restaurant Row with sit-down dining options
Directions to Ocean County Mall
From the Garden State Parkway, take Exit 82 onto Route 37 East toward Toms River, then follow Route 37 to Hooper Avenue (Route 9) North. The mall is on the right at the corner of Hooper and Bay Avenues. Coming from the shore points? Take Route 37 West to Hooper Avenue. Free parking surrounds the full perimeter of the mall.
Nearby Malls
For more shopping options in Central NJ, consider Freehold Raceway Mall (about 30 minutes north via the Parkway) or Hamilton Mall (about 45 minutes south).