Summer 2014

It's after Memorial Day, we're into June, and only weeks away from the season switching from spring to summer. Along with the warm, sometimes humid days, also comes another common occurrence in Ocean County - vivid thunder storms.

I had high hopes for one of the first big blockbusters of the season, "Godzilla". I figured that, after the iconic monster's 1998 outing, that inadvertently turned into a bit of a comedy, that the writers, producers and director would make a point to keep this one suspenseful and action packed, and not veer into cheesy territory. Man, was I wrong.

One thing that we struggle with every year here in Ocean County is the relationship with visitors. We love to have people come and see what we have to offer here at the shore, but we also expect visitors to treat our home as they would treat their own. As you can see in the photo above, that isn't always the case.

While it may be the unofficial start to summer here in Ocean County, there's one thing that there is no doubt of - it's the official start to shore traffic season.

As we count down the days to Memorial Day weekend, we all know that we're also counting down the days to traffic, tourists, and crowds. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's also not everyone's cup of tea. So, as Memorial Day Weekend approaches, there are two main strategies - stay here in Ocean County and enjoy, or get the heck out of town and relax.

When I first heard the news, I thought that it had to be a late April Fool's joke. But no, apparently it's true. With a legend almost as rich as the Jersey Devil himself, a famous (and to some, infamous) New Jersey institution will be returning this summer. Ladies and gentlemen, Action Park is coming back.

  The classic "Godzilla" movies from the 1950s are campy favorites. Actors in big rubber suits rampaging through miniature cityscapes. The 1998 remake was fantastically cheesy, being named "worst" in many categories. Well this summer, Warner Brothers is looking to pummel through theaters with a big budget (reportedly $160 million) special effects heavy blockbuster. Get a first