1. Springers will always be the best ice cream place.

And you probably have your favorite flavor that you are willing to wait in line for no matter what.

2. You'll meet some lifelong friends.

I met four of my closest friends down the shore when I was a little kid and we are all still close!

3. The fourth of July is always the best day.

Between the morning festivities on 80th Street, the sandcastle contests, and seeing all of the lifeguards decorate their stands it is definitely a fun and festive day.

4. You can't help but to roll your windows down coming over 96th Street bridge to take in the salty air.

It is just a necessity whenever you're driving into any beach town – that smell is one of the best!

5. There are bikers EVERYWHERE.

Ever since they made a bike lane all throughout Second Avenue you will always see bikers no matter the time of day, it's just the best form of transportation down the shore.

6. Everyone is so friendly.

Whenever you pass someone on the sidewalk they'll always say hi to you.

7. You spend countless nights walking through town.

Whether you're just window shopping or going for ice cream you'll probably find yourself buying an over prices t-shirt and finding as many free fudge samples as possible.

8. There are some VERY nice cars and houses that you'll dream of having one day – unless it's your house already.

There is always a new multi-million-dollar house being built with a nice Porsche or Tesla sitting in the drive way that you'll aspire to have one day.

9. The Wawa in town will always come in clutch.

Whether it is for a late-night snack, some free 'Wawa water' or even a quick milk run when you realize you're all out, it always comes in handy.

10. You've taken a picture on the lifeguard stand after 5pm at least once.

Throughout my childhood, all the moms would always line their kids up on the lifeguard stand after the lifeguards went home and those are pictures we will cherish forever.