NJ beaches

Leave it to New Jersey to come up with an idea like this.

We love New Jersey and we know we live in the "best" place in the world. (Some might be smirking at that.)

It's time to ditch the beach badges at the Jersey Shore and let people enjoy nature for free.

I found this ranking NJ.com did of New Jersey's 44 beaches. While Monmouth and Ocean fared ok, I have some things to say about the rundown.

Keep left for passing, stay right for leisurely strolling, and move over before you come to a stop! Should Jersey Shore boardwalks have Left Lane Rules like the Parkway does?

NJ.com has done a ranking of New Jersey's 44 beaches. While Monmouth and Ocean fared ok, I have some things to say about the rundown.

Holiday badges are already sold out in Sea Isle City.

NJ.com has done a ranking of New Jersey's 44 beaches. While Monmouth and Ocean fared ok, I have some things to say about the rundown.

In most coastal New Jersey municipalities, you can't step on the sand without paying a fee.

Almost a half a million pieces of trash were picked up at the Jersey Shore last year.

The closed beaches were all along the Toms River in Ocean County: Beachwood Beach West in Beachwood, Summit Beach in Island Heights, and West Beach at Avon Road in Pine Beach.

Want to know if parking is free? Need the option to grab a bite to eat? Do you refuse to pay for a beach badge? Use this new interactive map.