As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, there is both good and bad, when it comes to the summer season. Since it's always easier to talk about the negative, let's begin with the positives.

For one, the weather is warm and the days are long. And let's be honest, who doesn't love that about the summer season?

Another positive has got to be the fact that everything is open. For most of the year, only portions of the boardwalks have their arcades, amusements, and eateries running. And although spring and fall aren't completely dead, winter is fairly close to it.

With that said, this region does experience visitors at all times of the year, including the off-season. Crowds also tend to be a lot friendlier when it's not summer, making it much easier for everyone to enjoy.