Summer comes and goes. But, at the Jersey Shore, the beach, the sand, the sea and some of the amusement attractions never leave.

Patch would like you to pick your favorite Jersey Shore "staycation" spot - a place to bring the boyfriend or girlfriend, or the family and grandparents - when cash and time are too short for the plane trip to Florida or Mexico.

Voting for your favorite places is easy. All you have to do is:

• Please review the choices below, and then cast your ballot at the bottom of this page.
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The voting goes until 9 a.m. Friday with the winner being announced at noon so there is plenty of time to cast your vote.

Jersey Shore "Staycation" Spots:

Fantasy Island
Family-fun amusement park in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk
An aquarium, rides, food and other seaside pleasures in Point Pleasant Beach.

Seven Presidents' Beach
Where the presidents once vacationed, in Long Branch, before they shifted to Florida, Hawaii and Kennebunkport, Maine.

Asbury Park Boardwalk
The famous boardwalk that was once part of a Bruce Springsteen album title.

Ocean Grove
The unique Victorian community in Monmouth County with the classic downtown.

Gee Gee's
Old fashioned arcade, restaurant and grill on the Manasquan beach.

FunTown Pier and Casino Pier
Family-fun games and rides on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.

Island Beach State Park
Only natural beach on the Jersey Shore, other than Sandy Hook.

Sandy Hook
Only natural beach on the Jersey Shore, other than Island Beach State Park.

Atlantic City
Casinos and amusement rides on the world-famous boardwalk that was once home to the Miss America Pageant.

Ocean City Boardwalk
One of the most authentic and old-fashioned boardwalks on the Jersey Shore.

Six Flags Great Adventure
Large, nationally known amusement park known for its roller coasters and many other rides.

Morey's Piers
Wildwood's family friendly waterparks.

Cape May
Bastion of Victorian homes and beach.

Bemar beaches
Favorite place for many vacationing college students and twentysomethings.

Keansburg
Water parks and amusement attractions in Monmouth County.

Editor's Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. Official rules for the Readers' Choice Poll are attached to this story.