How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Newport Beach
Pop the bubbly! New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and we’re here to help you celebrate in style. Newport Beach is packed with options this year in terms of events, ranging from glitzy parties to dinner cruises on the water. So put on your party pants and get ready to ring in the new year! Here are eight festive ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Newport Beach.
New Year’s Eve Everything That Glitters Party
Where: Balboa Bay Resort
You’re invited to dance the night away at Balboa Bay Resort’s New Year’s Eve Everything That Glitters Party! Dawn your swankiest attire and get your groove on as you enjoy live entertainment by the Rembrandt Band, a sensational 12-piece ensemble. This party by the bay will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the resort’s Grand Ballroom. Be sure to stay for the sparkling wine toast at midnight, followed by light bites! Tickets include two drink vouchers, valet parking and party favors, and guests have the option to attend a New Year’s Eve Taittinger Champagne Dinner. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here!
New Year’s Eve at SET Steak & Sushi
Where: SET Steak & Sushi
Newport Beach’s latest culinary destination at the Pendry is poised to make a grand entrance this New Year’s Eve with an exquisite pre-fixe experience for $195 per person. Begin your evening with a selection of SET’s signature dishes (à la carte-style), available from 5-7 p.m. Then, get ready to indulge in a carefully curated multi-course feast while you groove to live DJ and entertainment. To reserve your spot, click here, and be sure to also check out the NYE: SET Pre-Fixe x Bar Pendry Package, which is perfect for groups looking for a VIP experience!
Newport Beach New Year’s Eve Premier Dinner Cruise
Where: Newport Harbor
Ring in 2025 on the water with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Premier Dinner Cruise! Whether it’s a special celebration with friends and family or a romantic date night with your sweetheart, there’s no better way to celebrate the new year. This cruise around the harbor includes a three-course, buffet-style dinner, full bar service, a sparkling wine toast and live DJ entertainment. Take in exceptional views of Newport Beach’s beautiful harbor as you bid farewell to 2024.
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu at VIEW
Where: VIEW at VEA Newport Beach
Indulge in a culinary journey to welcome the New Year at VIEW. This restaurant offers a special New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu, featuring an array of delectable dishes prepared by talented chefs. With stunning views and an elegant ambiance, VIEW provides the perfect setting for a delightful dining experience as you bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.
Where: Campus JAX
Nothing says New Year’s Eve like some live jazz, and this year, Campus JAX is hosting A New York New Year’s Eve party with live performances by The Tony Guerrero Quintet featuring Lia Booth, and other performers like Mark Visher, Dave Siebels, David Miller and Matt Johnson. There will be a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m., dinner and a show from 7 to 9:30 p.m., and a live New York countdown with Times Square at 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.
Where: Topside Roof Deck
Rooftop views, DJ beats and a midnight toast? Yes, please! Head to Lido House’s Topside Roof Deck for a chic celebration on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wear something sparkly and raise a toast this New Year’s Eve at Newport Beach’s only rooftop bar! In addition to Topside’s signature cocktails, guests will enjoy a sprawling dancefloor, midnight brunch bites, photo ops, a champagne toast, party favors and more. Tickets start at $100 per person, but VIP and reserved seating are available too.
New Year’s Eve Dining at The Resort at Pelican Hill
Where: The Resort at Pelican Hill
Ring in the New Year at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, where exceptional dining and festive celebrations await. Start the evening with a four-course meal at Pelican Grill’s first seating (5-8 p.m.), perfect for early revelers. For a more festive affair, the second seating (8:30 p.m.-midnight) will feature live music, a midnight balloon drop, complimentary champagne and the same exquisite menu. Alternatively, guests can also celebrate poolside at the Coliseum Pool with a decadent à la carte menu, DJ entertainment and a midnight toast overlooking the iconic aqua-blue pool. Reservations can be made here.
Billy’s Aloha To The New Year!
Where: Billy’s At The Beach
Ring in the New Year’s Eve in true Hawaiian style! Indulge in a delightful dinner, then keep the vibes flowing with an after-party featuring a live DJ, tray-passed pūpūs, and signature cocktails to toast at midnight.
