New Year’s Eve is less than a month away! No plans yet? No worries. Pacifica Hotels has compiled a list of our favorite events up and down the California coast. Wherever you may be, let us take away the last of your holiday stress with the perfect celebration and the perfect place to stay.
Los Angeles
What to do:
- Hornblower Cruises and Events: Ring in the New Year with this 12th annual New Year’s Eve Yacht Party. This cruise around the South Bay will feature wine, beer, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and much more.
Time: 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Location: Leaves from Marina Del Rey Fisherman’s Village
Price: $120.00
- 6th Annual Cleopatra’s 2015 New Year’s Eve Ball: Dig on this Classic Egyptian themed NYE party in Hollywood. Lots of dance floors with some of Hollywood’s best DJ’s spinning beats all night, New Year’s countdown, amazing light show, a premium open bar and much more.
Time: 9:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood
Price: Starting at $80.00
- 2nd Annual Gatsby’s House NYE: So fun the first year that it’s back for a 2nd NYE at the Gatsby House is a guaranteed “Great Gatsby” experience with its Roaring 1920s theme.
Time: 9:00 pm – 3:00 am
Location: Cashmere Mega Club
Price: Starting at $30.00 before 12/11/14
- Fifty Shades of Greystone New Year’s Eve 2015: Hosted by MADE Nightlife, it’s “LA’s most sought after Nightclub experience.” Music by DJ Orator.
Time: 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Location: Greystone Manor in West Hollywood
Price: $100.00
- NYE L.A. at Grand Park: Something the whole family can enjoy. The park will offer live music, dancers, art installations, food trucks and much more.
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:30 am
Location: Grand Park
Price: Free
- Hermosa Beach New Year’s Eve at Pier Plaza: Fun can be free! The Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach will host a dance party with Lou Giovannetti & His Big Band, a countdown and fireworks.
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:30 am
Location: Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza
Price: Free
- 126th Annual New Year’s Day Rose Parade: Don’t miss the popular annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, back for its 126th year! The theme this year is “Inspiring Stories.”
Time: January 1st, 8:00 am
Location: Rose Bowl
Price: Starting at $165.00
Where to stay:
Carlyle Inn, West Los Angeles www.carlyle-inn.com
Jamaica Bay Inn, Marina del Rey www.jamaicabayinn.com
Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey www.hgimarinadelrey.com
Inn at Marina Del Rey www.innatmarinadelrey.com
Inn at Venice Beach www.innatvenicebeach.com
The Belamar, Manhattan Beach www.thebelamar.com
Central Coast:
What to do:
- Santa Barbara Symphony NYE Pops Concert: Start your NYE night with a little pre-gaming at the The Granada. The Santa Barbara Symphony will entertain you with your favorite tunes from Broadway, stage, movies and more.
Time: 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: The Granada
Price: $38.00 – $113.00
- NYE at Santa Barbara Zoo: Lots of fun filled activities for your kids at the Santa Barbara Zoo. The staff will take great care of your kids while you get to take the night off. Food, games, crafts, movies and close ups with the animals will all be provided. Choose the option to pick your children up right after midnight or let them stay the night through 10 am the next day.
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Santa Barbara Zoo
Price: $40.00 – $70.00
- D’Anbino Vineyards & Cellars New Year’s Eve featuring The Stratatones: Join this Paso Robles vineyard in ringing the New Year. The night will be packed with live music, fine wine and 5 delicious courses.
Time: 7:00pm – 1:00 am
Location: 710 Pine St.
Price: $95.00 – $125.00
- New Year’s Eve in New Orleans: Paso Robles’ Robert Hall Winery is bringing infamous party city New Orleans to you. The night will feature wine, appetizers, a 3-course meal, live music by Hot Club of SLO Band and DJ.
Time: 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
Location: 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles
Price: $52.00 – $160.00
- New Year’s Day Polar Plunge: Head over to the Avila Beach Pier on New Year’s Day to start the year off by showing your support of fitness and nature when taking the plunge into the winter waters of the Pacific.
Time: Noon
Location: Avila Beach Pier
Price: Free
Where to stay:
The Wayfarer, Santa Barbara www.wayfarersb.com
Pacifica Suites, Santa Barbara www.pacificasuites.com
Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo www.pacificahotels.com/hieslo
Spyglass Inn, Pismo Beach www.spyglassinn.com
Cottage Inn, Pismo Beach www.cottage-inn.com
Sandcastle Inn, Pismo Beach www.sandcastleinn.com
San Diego
What to do:
- San Diego New Year’s Eve Party Cruise: Set aboard the Marietta Yacht this NYE and receive access to the bar, live DJ, dance floor and much more.
Time: 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Location: 990 N Harbor Drive San Diego
Price: $49.00
- San Diego New Year’s Eve PubCrawl: Crawl your way to the New Year with San Diego’s world famous NYE PubCrawl, where you will experience NYE at the best Gaslamp district bars.
Time: 2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Location: Gaslamp District
Price: $15.00
- LEGOLAND NYE Celebration: Back for another year, you can bring your kids to this family fun NYE event. The Times Square NYE will be recreated LEGO style with Grammy-nominated artists and a special celebrity guest leading the countdown.
Time: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 6:00 pm fireworks
Location: LEGOLAND
Price: Included in park admission
- Mission Bay Fireworks: Ring in the New Year in a traditional way without having to stay up too late with fireworks’ shows hosted by SeaWorld San Diego over the beautiful Mission Bay.
Time: 8:50 pm
Location: Mission Bay Pier, San Diego
Price: Free
Where to stay:
Blue Sea Beach Hotel, Pacific Beach San Diego www.blueseabeachhotel.com
Sommerset Suites, Hillcrest San Diego www.sommersetsuites.com
