b'E c o n o m i c sCole Park is the largest and mostThe Radisson North Beach Hotel beautiful bayfront park on the Texasoperated as a franchise property Gulf Coast, and its popular fishing pieron Corpus Christi Bay for some two has been a favorite of locals and visitorsdecades, after many years as a Best since 1930! The last pier was wiped outWestern property. The origins of the by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, and its fan- popular hotel go back to the 1960s, tastic, new replacement opened to the public in December 2021 to the delightwhen it was called the Master Hosts of thousands. The new Cole Park Pier extends 500 feet into Corpus Christi BaySandy Shores Inn, where guests enjoyed wonderful views of downtown Corpus and features a welcome plaza, wide walkways and ample seating, fish cleaningChristi from the hotels restaurant and large, bayfront swimming pool, which is stations, and its lighted for overnight fishing and sightseeing. The most spec- still there today. Months of renovations have just been completed, giving the tacular views of the citys bayfront can be enjoyed from the pier, and nighttimehotel a fresh, new look, plus a revamped, chef-operated restaurant. Doubletree security is usually provided. Ocean Drive at Del Mar Boulevard by Hilton North Beach is the newly-branded, next generation for the hotel.TheCoastalBend.com THE COASTAL BEND GUIDE97'