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Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 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 dance parties to dinner cruises on the water. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to ring in 2024! Here are festive ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 in Newport Beach.

Diamonds and Pearls New Year’s Eve Party

Where: Balboa Bay Resort

You’re invited to dance the night away at Balboa Bay Resort‘s Diamonds and Pearls New Year’s Eve Party! Dawn your swankiest attire and get your groove on as you enjoy live entertainment by Flashback Heart Attack. This party by the bay will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 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 tickets, valet parking and party favors, and guests have the option to attend a four-course wine 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 five-course meal. For an ambiance unmatched, opt for a booth nestled on their enchantingly lit patio, and get ready to indulge in bites like Kaluga caviar, nigiri, lamb lollipops, corn and lobster ravioli and more. The main act will feature a Wagyu New York steak, followed by a sweet finale of ube crème brûlée. The night’s festivities will reach their peak with a sparkling champagne toast. To reserve your table, click here.

Newport Beach New Year’s Eve Premier Dinner Cruise

Where: Newport Harbor

Ring in 2024 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 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 2023.

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.

A New York New Year’s Eve

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!

Topside ‘Til Midnight

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 dance floor, midnight brunch bites and more. Tickets start at $75 per person, but VIP and reserved seating are available too.

Black Tie Gala at Andrea

Where: The Resort at Pelican Hill

Get ready for one of the most exclusive New Year’s Eve events in Newport Beach! This soiree at The Resort at Pelican Hill offers a limited number of seats for an evening of pure luxury. The night will unfold with a sophisticated champagne and cocktail reception, followed by a six-course meal and a decedent dessert display. Accompanying this gastronomic journey is a mesmerizing live music performance, festive party favors, a magnificent Ruinart champagne tower, and the grandeur of a balloon drop. This is not just an event; it’s an experience! To buy tickets, click here.

Written By: Kaylin Waizinger

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