NEW YEAR’S EVE DINING AND PARTY DIRECTORY 2024-2025
NYE Party at Le Papagayo – Leucadia and Carlsbad
Celebrate 2025 with a special menu and live music at Carlsbad and Leucadia locations. Leucadia location will feature Clay Colton on NYE; Carlsbad location will feature John Bennett and Friends on NYE! Both the Leucadia and Carlsbad locations are open until midnight for dining, and reservations are recommended for dinner seatings. Le Papagayo Leucadia is located at 1002 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas. Call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com. Le Papagayo Carlsbad is located at 660 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Call (442) 333-9090 or visit www.lepapagayocarlsbad.com.
New Year’s Eve at Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach
Ring in the New Year with a special NYE Show featuring Livin’ On A Prayer and Fan Halen! Tickets $40. Located at Belly Up Tavern 143 S. Cedros Street, Solana Beach www.bellyup.com.
Posh OC New Year’s Eve at Paséa Hotel – Huntington Beach
Inside the main ballroom, celebrate the New Year like never before! Ring in 2025 in style with POSH at the Paséa Hotel. The ultimate NYE party destination! Dance the night away to multiple OC Top DJs playing the hits: EDM, Top 40, and Open Format, sip on delicious cocktails from our 4-hour premium open bar, and create memories that will make your Instagram jealous! Party favors, large stage with amazing lighting and sound. Paséa Hotel & Spa is located at 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 92648. www.orangecountynightlife.com
Detroit Underground NYE Party at Humphreys Back Stage Live – Shelter Island
Don’t miss this celebratory night at Humphreys Backstage featuring the Detroit Underground! Cheers to 2025 with party favors, hors d’ oeuvres, and a midnight Champagne toast! Tickets are $99 pp in advance or $119 pp at the door. Tables are unreserved so get there early! Located at 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego 92106 www.humphreysbackstagelive.com
Salsa Dance NYE Celebration at Lienzo Charro Mexican Grill – Temecula
Mexican Buffet Dinner in Old Town Temecula 7:00pm-9:30pm. Beginner Salsa Lesson 8pm. Dance starts 9pm. Dance to Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, Cha Cha! Champagne Toast & Party Favors w/ 12 O’Clock Countdown! Fedora hats for gents & feathered tiaras for Ladies and noise blowers. Dance Party Tickets $40 ea. includes Champagne Toast & Party Favors. Dinner & Dance $65 ea. Reservations (951) 699-2500. www.facebook.com/salsafama
80s New Year’s Eve at the House of Blues Foundation Room – Anaheim
Get ready Anaheim for an 80s NYE with the Reflexx, Richard Blade and Tastee Nuggz! Join the VIP party of all parties! Doors open 6pm. Foundation Room VIP Party includes Champagne upon entry and Meet & Greet with Richard Blade & the Reflexx – Exclusive Private Party DJ’d by Richard Blade. House of Blues Anaheim at GardenWalk is OC’s home for live music! Tickets at www.houseofblues.com/anaheim
Yachtley Crew NYE at The Sound – Del Mar
NYE drinks and awesome vibes will set the atmosphere at The Sound on New Year’s Eve, as Yachtley Crew takes the stage Dec 31. The show starts at 9pm. Doors open at 8m. General parking is $20. The Sound is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar. Call 858-509-5176. Tickets available for this show at www.ticketmaster.com
Everything That Glitters NYE Party at Balboa Bay Resort – Newport Beach
Dance the night away at the Everything That Glitters New Year’s Eve party at Balboa Bay Resort from 8:30 pm until 12:30 am in the Grand Ballroom featuring the Rembrandt Band – a sensational 12-peice ensemble, and a sprawling dancefloor. The night will be a truly dazzling celebration where guests and decor alike shine in shimmering, glamorous style. Be sure to stay for the sparkling wine toast and balloon drop at midnight. Tickets include two drink tickets, light bites and party favors. Earlier, enjoy a 4-course Tattinger Champagne dinner. Visit www.balboabayresort.com
Mindi Abair’s Wine and Jazz New Year’s Eve at Loew’s Coronado Bay Resort – Coronado
It’s a 3-day celebration from Dec 29-31. Ring in the New Year in style! Hosted by world-renowned jazz artist Mindi Abair & her wine expert husband Eric Guerra, enjoy an intimate celebration along the sunny beaches of San Diego while being surrounded by the breathtaking ambiance of the Coronado Bay. Each day you will be entertained by talented musicians while you indulge in world-class wines from the wineandjazz.com portfolio meticulously paired with the local cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Jesse Llapitan. Loew’s Coronado Bay Resort is at 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado. Tickets and info at www.loewshotels.com
The English Beat New Year’s Celebration at The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano
Enjoy a very special New Year’s Eve with The English Beat! Hailing from working-class Birmingham, England, Dave Wakeling and The English Beat entered the music scene in 1979. When The English Beat rushed on to the music scene it was a time of social, political and musical upheaval. Into this storm they came, trying to calm the waters with their simple message of love and unity set to a great dance beat. Tickets are available at www.thecoachhouse.com
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve at the Laundry Pub at Hotel Del Coronado – Coronado Rock in the New Year with an unforgettable night of music and merriment at the Laundry Pub at Hotel Del with a live band playing rock ‘n’ roll and blues, a full open bar, a tantalizing array of tray-passed bites from our Laundry Pub chefs, and a decadent dessert bar. Celebrate inside the historic Laundry building or outside in the beer garden. Reservations and more information is available at www.hoteldel.com
Grape Drop NYE Celebration at Temecula Civic Center – Temecula
Temecula City Hall will have their annual family friendly NYE Grape drop twice on Dec 31, at 6pm and 10pm. Live local band will be performing along with ice skating for kids, face painting, games, and a big slide. This year will have a drone light show. More info, visit www.temeculavalley.com.
Big Night San Diego NYE Gala at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
22nd Anniversary Big Night NYE is from 9pm to 2am on New Year’s Eve. The Hilton San Diego Bayfront hosts eight party areas, eight dance floors, a first-class buffet, and a huge midnight celebration to count down to 2025. It’s an all-inclusive party, meaning leave your wallet at home, cause all the drinks, food and party favors are included with your ticket! The hottest party bands and DJs provide entertainment, and each ticket includes drinks and party favors. Performers include Blake Horstmann (The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise), Grammy winning DJ Dave Audé, Flashpants 80’s tribute band, plus a Silent Disco and Karaoke! Hotel rooms are also discounted for those who wish to stay the night at the party. Hilton Bayfront is located at 1 Park Blvd., San Diego. For tickets, visit www.bignightsandiego.com.
Winston’s Beach Club NYE Party – Ocean Beach
You won’t want to miss this NYE party show at Winston’s Beach Club in Ocean Beach featuring the Electric Waste Band (Grateful Dead Tribute). Show starts at 9pm and there are limited presale tickets available! Visit www.winstonsob.com
New Year’s Eve Brick Drop at Legoland, Carlsbad
San Diego’s largest children’s New Year’s Eve celebration, Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party features live music, a dance party, and a New Year’s Eve countdown that begins at 6pm, with an early fireworks display at 6:45pm at Legoland California Resort. The Park closes at 7pm. Call (760) 918-5436 or visit www.legoland.com.
NYE at Disneyland California, Anaheim
Disneyland New Year’s Eve celebration is included with park admission. New Year’s Eve 2024 at Disneyland California offers extended park hours, special entertainment, holiday events, fireworks displays, live music, and a countdown celebration around Sleeping Beauty Castle. Expect a magnificent fireworks show with live music, dance parties and character appearances. www.disneyland.disney.go.com
Time Nightclub – Costa Mesa
Time Nightclub is known for its state-of-the-art sound and high res LED wall. This years NYE Party will feature EDM superstar Valentino Kahn! Celebrate in a room with sleek lighting and a bussin’ NYE atmosphere. Casual dress code. DJs, bottle service. Party from 9pm to 2am. 1875 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa. Tickets at timenightclub.com/nye/
NYE Gala Celebration at the Casino Ballroom – Catalina Island
Ring in 2025 at a sparkling night of evening gowns, tuxedos, champagne, dining and dancing – all at the 51st Annual New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in the world-famous Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island. Dress in your finest and step back in time to the ambiance of the Casino Ballroom’s stylish sophistication. Reservations for the New Year’s Eve Gala are $225 per person and include a gourmet buffet dinner and dessert, dancing, one champagne split per person, party favors and the classic midnight balloon drop! A professional photographer will be available on the Mezzanine level to capture the moment. Musical entertainment by The Perfect Event’s Christien Anthony Band, playing everything from Big Band music to contemporary & pop, to appeal to guests of all ages, along with DJ Izzy. Tickets and info at www.lovecatalina.com
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Empire Ballroom – Ontario
The huge New Year’s Eve party takes place at the Doubletree Hotel, Ontario with Old School 104.7 FM. Party into the New Year with radio station 104.7 FMs many DJ’s spinning the turn tables . Huge Dance Floor and Light Show. It will be an evening filled with fantastic DJs, and a vibrant atmosphere. The party begins at 8pm. Dance to your favorite tunes, enjoy delicious drinks, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Visit www.oldschool1047.com
Shrek Rave 18+ New Year’s Eve at House of Blues – San Diego
Doors open at 8pm at the amazing House of Blues in San Diego for the Shrek Rave of 2024! Attendees unleash their inner ogre and are invited to dress up as Shreks and other characters from the Shrek movies, sometimes wearing bald caps and lime green body paint. Some also dress as gender-swapped Shreks. DJs will play dubstep covers and clips of Shrek and his friends, along with other music. Tickets are available at www.houseofblues.com/sandiego
KC and the Sunshine Band at Agua Caliente Casino Studio 24 – Rancho Mirage
KC and the Sunshine Band “50th Anniversary” and No Limits party show happens this New Year’s Eve at The Show in Rancho Mirage. The night starts off by reliving disco nights with KC and The Sunshine Band, then the No Limits show ‘til the confetti Pops! KC and the Sunshine Band performs a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion, giving them an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s The Way (I Like It)” and “Shake Your Booty.” With sales of over 100 million records, 9 Grammy nominations, 3 Grammy Awards, and an American Music Award. Located at 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. www.aguacalientecasinos.com
NYE Massive 2025 at Heat Ultra Lounge – Anaheim
The countdown begins! Orange County’s biggest New Year’s Eve Celebration will be at Heat! Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a one of a kind experience! We’ll be featuring Hip Hop/Top 40/Reggaeton/Dance music, a Champagne toast , live video countdown, massive balloon drop, confetti cannons, live view of Disney fireworks, state of the art sound and lights, and party favors for everyone! It’s a 21+ party. 400 Disney Way #214, Anaheim. www.heatultralounge.com
New Year’s Eve Bash at Four Points By Sheraton – San Diego
Get ready for the Bash of the year! D.J.Kool-T will be mixing your favorite R&B and old school sounds. Great drinks specials and free parking for revelers! Advanced tickets are $40 at www.smoothjazznation.com or call 619-246-2993. Four Points by Sheraton is at 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego 92123.
New Year’s Eve Jazz at Spaghettini – Seal Beach
Ring in the new year with amazing jazz artist Eric Darius at the world renowned Spaghettini! There will be two seatings at 7pm and 10pm. Spaghettini is located at 3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Call (562) 596-2199 Please check their website to confirm shows and reservations. www.spaghettini.com
NYE Torchlight Parade on the Slopes at Snow Summit – Big Bear Lake
Snow Summit is set to host the 60th annual Torchlight Parade. Admission to the concert and parade viewing area is free and open to all ages. The concert featuring Twin Fin will kick off at 6pm, followed by the mesmerizing parade. Witness over 200 skilled skiers and snowboarders illuminate the night, gracefully descending the mountain with torches, crafting a captivating spectacle. The parade will begin between 8:30 – 9pm. Later, join the NYE Party at Wyatt’s Grill and Saloon with live music, dancing, and dining. Families with children welcome. www.bigbear.com
NYE 2025 at Mandalay Bay’s Foundation Room Rooftop – Las Vegas
Ring in the New Year on the Foundation Room Rooftop for an epic NYE bash! Located at Mandalay Bay 3950 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas. Reservations and VIP Tables are available at www.mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com
