Bennys

Don't worry, I'm not giving out any specific secrets, I'm just going to talk about those things that we, the locals know, but keep to ourselves. Take a look at the Top 5 Best Kept Shore Local Secrets, and add some of yours in the comments below!

We definitely know from tourists here in Ocean County. And goodness knows that almost all of us have seen less than polite tourist behavior. What tourist habits do you find to be inexcusably rude?

Most of us here in Ocean County have done our fair share of grumbling at New York license plates on the Parkway, Snooki lookalikes on the beaches, and fist pumping in the bars. But this year let's be honest - we need them as much as they need us.

I was checking out this article from our colleagues over at TheFW about places with funny names and it made me think of some of the interesting areas around here and other places I've lived. And how those places can help you immediately pick out a local from a transplant who hasn't done their homework.