19/12/2025
The Moffat Beach sea wall has been under construction since May, but the businesses along Seaview Terrace remain open and welcoming.
A noticeable drop in weekday trade is being felt across the strip, and with works expected to continue until April 2026, business owners are asking the community not to give up on Moffs.
There is still ample parking in surrounding streets and, while the area may look messy, access is far easier than many assume.
While visitors continue to arrive on weekends, many locals have stayed away during the week, believing access is too difficult. In reality, the beach, walking tracks and surrounding streets remain open and accessible.
Esther, owner of The Pocket Espresso Bar, says Moffat Beach is still as enticing as ever with its iconic surf break, family-friendly foreshore, barbecues and headland walks all open for locals to enjoy.
“The businesses are still here, functioning as always, smiling away and ready to welcome you for more exceptionally good times with great people.”
The Pocket continues to trade seven days a week, serving early morning coffee, a full brunch menu, fresh locally sourced food and summer-ready bar refreshments.
“If you haven’t had one of our margaritas, then you are missing out on life,” Esther says. “They’re the best.”
In the spirit of reconnection, Esther has also rallied some festive cheer, inviting her choir, the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company, to activate the street on Sunday 21 December, from 5.30pm, with a community carols gathering outside the shops.
Passers-by are invited to stop, listen and join in, or purchase a raffle ticket for a generous goodies hamper, with proceeds supporting the construction of an all-access ramp for the theatre.
