A new boutique in Surf City wants to extend itself to local residents by staying open all year, and also be a welcome sight to new homeowners. And opening right before the holidays, it’s one more destination for an ever-changing array of gifts.

Aqua Marine Beach Boutique is here by the inspiration of co-owners Helen Lewis and Barbara Biancamano.

Lewis has owned a retail store in Robbinsville for 17 years, and has been friends with Biancamano for 33 years. They always talked about owning a business together.