Whats new with Moonstruck

Asbury Park is undergoing a major redevelopment. The downtown area along Cookman Avenue, which is the block right behind Moonstruck, is buzzing with activity. Since we moved to Asbury Park in the summer of 2002, several new shops and restaurants have opened.   Nearly every building is under renovation, with plans for more shops, art galleries, bars, clubs, and restaurants to come.

Homes have been bought, sold and renovated throughout the city, and property values have increased significantly over the past few years.

The waterfront redevelopment plan calls for townhouses, hotels, clubs and restaurants along the ocean blocks.   And some classic Asbury Park landmarks like The Stone Pony, The Casino, and The Convention Center are to be saved and restored. While the oceanfront still does not look like much, especially to first time Asbury Park visitors, much is going on behind the scenes and several eyesores have already been removed.   Last summer, a brand new boardwalk was installed along the entire length of the beachfront, and beach attendance has been steadily increasing each season.

It is very exciting to witness the progress and we are proud to be a part of the renaissance .