I remember Asbury Park well, Frank. My mom used to take me and my brother there regularly as kids. When I was in high school I worked at the old Mayfair and St. James Theater during the summer.

Yes, the town has improved substantially since you were last there. The riots in the 60's destroyed that town for many years. Some smart investors have poured lots of money into the town recently and yuppy commuters to New York and gays have restored lots of Ocean Grove properties, the next town over.