Professional wrestler, television personality, actor, and Tampa Bay area native Hulk Hogan will open Hogan's Beach, a brand new restaurant located at the Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel on Courtney Campbell Parkway, this New Year's Eve in Tampa.

Working in conjunction with partner Ben Mallah, Hogan will premier his new restaurant with a huge masquerade party this New Year's Eve on December 31.

The Tampa Bay Times got an early sneek peak of Hogan's Beach this past Saturday and reports that the 20,000-square-foot, 360-seat bar and restaurant will feature a variety of dining and drinking options, fun attractions like a mechanical shark ride, a white sandy beach outside, and more.

Hogan's Beach dining options will include a sushi bar with 30 selections, gourmet steaks and seafood, and a casual menu of more affordable, Florida-inspired eats at the hand of Hogan's Beach food and beverage director chef Robert Uzillia.

Hogan's Beach is located at the Best Western Bay Harbor hotel on the Courtney Campbell Parkway in an empty location that used to house the Crabby Bill's seafood restaurant.

The waterfront beach area of the bar and restaurant will feature volleyball courts, beach cabanas, fire pits, cabanas, and a live music stage with premier alt-rock act Sister Hazel is already booked for a performance over Valentine's Day weekend.

Hogan's Beach will premier with their New Years Eve Masquerade 2013 taking place on Monday, December 31.  This event is open to the public and will feature a huge party overlooking Tampa Bay with fire pits on the beach, four bars, live music, champagne toasts, and more.  For tickets and more information on New Years Eve Masquerade 2013 or Hogan's Beach, visit facebook.com/HogansBeachTampa.