Spring just officially started, but the “summer beach season” begins in fewer than eight weeks with Memorial Day.
BY SUN STAFF
This week may have just ushered in the start of spring — and with it, a nice melt to the snow and ice we experienced last week — but Shore towns throughout our state are experiencing high anxiety, as the start of the “summer beach season” begins in fewer than eight weeks.
The 102 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends are crucial for the Jersey Shore, which, no matter what town you live in, has a vital impact on the Garden State’s economy.
We seem to often preach how important it is to stay local for the summertime.
And that’s because it’s true.
For the most part, Shore towns in our state have recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012 but they still desperately need visitors; they still need our support.
Beach Season 2013, the one immediately following Sandy, was not a good one.
But the seasons since have shown very positive growth.
Even still, the message is still the same: Visit the Shore this summer, visit often, and spend money there.
New Jersey residents often take our coastline for granted, but we should realize how lucky we are to have such a gem this close to home. So let’s pay it back this summer.
As hard as it may seem to fathom, there are only two months until the official start of the summer beach season, but there is still plenty of time to plan your summer vacation at the Jersey Shore.
The beach towns need your support.
Let’s all dedicate at least part of our summer to giving back.
