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Relocating to
Asbury Park
Why relocate
your business to Asbury Park?
 As
the city rises up, the Asbury Park business
community also is growing.
A wonderful and regionally recognized group of
restaurants has already established Asbury Park as a
dining destination which in turn, is increasing foot
traffic. The time is now!
The City Has created
an aggressive program to assist businesses who are
interested in locating here.
As an Urban
Enterprise Zone (UEZ) designated city, Asbury Park
has developed an economic incentive program that
includes: total sales tax exemption for certain
business purchases, reduced sales tax for your
customers, facade improvements and sign grants,
low-interest micro-loans, tax credits for hiring
city resident, and marketing and promotional
support. Check
www.cityofasburypark.com for additional
information or contact Tom Gilmour, Director of
Commerce at: 732-502-5749, or
tom.gilmour@cityofasburypark.com.
Developing the
Best Asbury Park Ever!
So much to do, so much fun to be had!
Development has
certainly come to town, with $1.3 billion in new
construction and renovation already underway.
Three developers have
been retained to restore and renew our beautiful
oceanfront: Westminster Communities, Paramount
Homes, and Metro Homes. More than 3,000 residential
units are on the drawing board, consisting of mid-
and high-rise townhouses, condos and apartments
designed for
year-round living. Approximately
 450,000
square feet in retail space will be created. The
fabulous Paramount Theater and Convention Hall on
the boardwalk are being totally updated to present
the best in entertainment. Sackman Enterprises is
transforming the five-story Steinbach building in
the heart of downtown into 61 residential lofts on
the upper floors and 23,728 square feet of prime
retail space on the main floor. Fasano Properties,
REI Group, RDR Properties and Sitar Corporation are
involved in other significant commercial and
residential building and renovation throughout
Asbury Park.
Downtown Business
District Once upon a time,
it was the place to grab refreshments at the soda
fountain and redeem your S & H Green Stamps. The
downtown is now becoming a “Destination” for
shoppers looking for something different — both in
merchandise and ambiance. Home design stores, art
galleries, antique shops and cafes are all located
in our downtown area. Convenient parking is always
available, but walking around our city is the best
way to enjoy the day or evening.
Yes, we have a new
multi-million-dollar boardwalk.
Yes, we have magnificent beaches. And yes, we have
trend-setting shops… galleries filled with original
art and design…mellow watering holes…must-go
restaurants…laid-back cafes and get-down clubs where
the music soars.
And so many special
events throughout the year.
Every summer in June,
we host a free weekend Jazz Festival, as well as the
state’s gay and lesbian festival — Jersey Pride. Our
5K runs through town the second week in August. The
Clearwater Festival is a perfect family outing
featuring great food, arts and crafts, environmental
displays and live entertainment. Taste of Asbury
Park happens in October, where delicious tidbits and
fine wine are served up by our top ten restaurants.
 You’ll certainly want
to party with us on the first Saturday of every
month. “First
Saturday Night” — a fun and festive evening from
6-10 p.m. and beyond, when shops and galleries stay
open, refreshments are served, bands play on and a
free trolley shuttle runs from the downtown to the
beach and back. “Mardi Gras,” “Beach Blanket Bingo,”
“Art After Dark” — every “First Saturday Night” has
a different theme. The time to come is now. With
$1.3 billion in development underway, there have
never been more reasons and more ways to live it up
in Asbury Park.
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The Beach & Boardwalk -
One mile of the Jersey Shore’s best kept secret...uncrowded with
endless sand, great surf and unlimited fun. Don’t forget our
annual 4th of July parade, festival and fireworks! Daily and
seasonal badges are available at the ticket booth on the
boardwalk.
The Steinbach Building - In
1896, the Steinbach brothers purchased the Commercial Hotel and
converted it into one of NJ’s most renowned department stores.
Today, this building is listed on the National Historic Register
and is being restored to become once again an important anchor
to the downtown area.
Transportation Hub/City Hall -
Exit a train or bus and start your tour of downtown by simply
crossing the street. Adjoining this modern facility is City Hall
and the Police Department. For City Hall information, call (732)
775-2100. For schedules and times of buses and trains, call New
Jersey Transit at (800) 772-2222.
Berkeley Carteret Hotel -
One of the grand hotels of a bygone era, its 250 suites and
rooms offer modern luxury and classic beauty just steps away
from the ocean. A sandy beach and a mile-long boardwalk make for
the perfect day. Be sure you specify “room with an ocean view”
when making reservations. Visit
Our Website.
Wesley Lake - Here, if you
listen carefully, you still might hear the paddling of the Swan
boats from the 1890´s. Today, it’s the place for a peaceful
stroll on Lake Avenue or a beautiful view from the balcony of an
elegant restaurant nearby.
The Asbury Park Library and Library
Square - This 1885 treasure has two beautiful windows
flanking each side. One is a memorial to President Ulysses S.
Grant, the other is a Tiffany-style window designed by local
artist Theodore H. Davis. The library, albeit small in size,
houses the largest collection of written material on Bruce
Springsteen ever assembled. For information, call (732) 774-422
The Stone Pony - One of the
world’s most famous music “scenes.” The Asbury Park experience
would be sorely incomplete without taking in a show here. Be a
part of legends and have your picture taken at the club
entrance. And be on the lookout — you never know who might stop
by to jam at the Pony! For more information and performance
schedule, see www.stoneponyonline.com.
Fastlane & Baronet - The
Fastlane is another great rock institution where performers from
Bon Jovi to U-2 and Steppenwolf have helped shape Asbury Park’s
great musical heritage. The 546-seat Baronet Theatre preserves
the art deco look from the late 1950’s when the original Three
Stooges performed here. For information on Fastlane and Baronet.
Stephen Crane House - One of
America’s greatest novelists, Crane (author of The Red Badge of
Courage) lived in Asbury Park during his high school years. One
of 14 children, he wrote his first short story here on Fourth
Avenue. For visitor information, call (732) 775-5682.
Sunset Lake - If you’re up
in a hot air balloon, it looks like the state of NJ. At sea
level, it’s a peaceful setting of islands, bridges and serene
open park areas. Site of many Asbury Park annual events like the
Jazz and the Clearwater Festivals.
Convention Hall and Paramount Theater -
One of the most distinctive and majestic landmarks on the East
Coast, this multi-purpose venue has hosted the world’s
greatest performers (The Rolling Stones, The Who,
Elton John) on one hand and classic operas and theatre on the
other. Connecting the two buildings is a gigantic arcade,
through which our famous boardwalk extends. In 2002, The Today
Show selected the Hall for its show to launch Bruce
Springsteen’s “Rising” CD. For information on Convention Hall,
visit
www.conventionhall.net.
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