10 Beach And Boardwalk Habits That Make Jersey Shore Locals Cringe Every Summer

Summer is fast approaching at the Jersey Shore, and this is the time of year that makes living in Jersey so worth the high price tag. Sure, the taxes are wild, housing prices and rent prices are out of control, but when the sun is out, the weather is nice, and you've got your feet in the sand while you look out over the Atlantic Ocean, it's all worth it.

My wife and I moved to Jersey about 5 years ago, and now that we own a home, there's no looking back. New Jersey is home, and we love it. And like most locals, the summertime is our favorite time of the year. However, it's a double-edged sword, because summertime also means it's tourist season, and that can be taxing in its own way.

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Summers At The Jersey Shore Have Their Own Set Of Issues

Traffic gets almost unbearable. The price of parking at the beach skyrockets. Everywhere you go is incredibly crowded, and trying to get to your favorite spot on the beach is nearly impossible.

If you plan on visiting the Jersey Shore this summer, we welcome you, but there are some things that visitors do that drive locals crazy.

If You're Visiting The Jersey Shore This Summer, These Things Annoy Locals

For example, walking slowly, playing loud music on the beach, and using a lot of foul language are all some of our pet peeves on the beaches and boardwalks. I opened the question up on the radio station's Facebook Page: "What is your biggest beach/boardwalk pet peeve in the summer?" and the responses were overwhelming.

10 Beach And Boardwalk Habits That Make Jersey Shore Locals Cringe

So take note: these are some of the things people do that annoy locals the most on the beach and boardwalk.