FAMILY FRIENDLY NEW YEAR’S EVENTS
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
CELEBRATING FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Provides family-friendly entertainment, visual arts, interactive crafts, games and food booths.
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Location: Bell Tower Regional Community Center,
22232 El Paseo,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
949-216-9700 or cityofrsm.org
IRVINE
NOON YEAR’S CONFETTI COUNTDOWN: Pretend City provides a New Years celebration for kids with story time, colorful art projects and a dance party. A countdown with streamers, confetti and noise makers takes place at 12 noon, 2 and 4 p.m.
Open from: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $12.50.
29 Hubble, Irvine;
949-428-3900 or pretendcity.org.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Annual Surf City Splash & Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate the first day of the year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. No wetsuits. The Surf City Splash also features a crafts fair.
Admission: $20 includes a Pancake Breakfast and a Certificate of Participation
When: January 1, 2017, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: 405 Pacific Coast Hwy (Zack’s at Pier Plaza)
Huntington Beach, CA
18 & OVER EVENTS
DANA POINT
MIDNIGHT AT THE CLIFFS: Event features a live musical performance at 10 p.m., hor d’oeuvres throughout the evening, and a Champagne toast at midnight at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort.
Doors open at 9 p.m.
Cost: $140.
Location: 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point;
949-661-5000 or lagunacliffs.com
REGIS RESORT CELEBRATION: Celebrate the New Year with a special six-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu at St. Regis Resort’s Stonehill Tavern.
When: 5:30 p.m.-midnight.
Cost: $175.
Location: 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point;
949-234-3900 or stregismb.com
IRVINE
A MIDNIGHT TO REMEMBER: Celebrate with Champagne, cocktails, late-night foods, and dancing at Red Bar and Lounge.
When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Cost: $25.
Location: 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine.
949-225-6757 or redbarandlounge.com
DINNER CELEBRATIONS
EATS KITCHEN & BAR: Chef Jason will provide a five-course prix fixe menu, live music and a Champagne toast.
Time: First seating, 7 p.m. $70; second seating 9:30 p.m., $90.
Location: 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine.
949-225-6780 or eatskitchen.com
CUCINA ENOTECA: Guests celebrate with a four-course meal that includes a countdown with Champagne.
Cost: $68; optional wine pairing, $38
Location: 532 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine;
949-861-2222 or urbankitchengroup.com
MASQUERADE PARTY: Celebrate at Twenty Eight Restaurant and Lounge. Dancing, DJ, and a midnight Champagne toast and party foods.
When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $40.
Where: 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine.
949-852-2828 or twentyeightoc.com
PREGO RISTORANTE NEW YEAR: Ring in the New Year with a DJ, live music, dancing, dinner and Champagne toast at midnight. Complete dinner menu is available until 9 p.m., and a prix-fixed menu is available all night.
Cost: $79.95
Where: 18420 Von Karman Ave., Irvine;
949-553-1333 or pregoristoranti.com
TAPS FISH HOUSE & BREWERY CELEBRATION: Event features a special prix fixe menu, party bites and a Champagne toast at midnight.
When: 4 p.m.-midnight.
Cost: Prices vary.
Where: 13390 Jamboree Road, Irvine;
714-619-0404 or tapsfishhouse.com
NEWPORT BEACH
BLACK AND WHITE NEW YEAR’S EVE SOIREE: Guests at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar will enjoy a three-course menu, drinks, live music and dancing.
Cost: $59-$149 based on location of seating and time seated.
When: 5 p.m. til midnight.
Where: 3131 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach;
949-999-6622 or thewinerynewport.com
FIG & OLIVE’S “WHITE AND GOLD PARTY“: This celebration features a four-course prix fixe menu.
Cost: Dinner, $150; cocktail reception, $100.
Where: 151 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach;
949-877-3005 or figandolive.com
NEW DUNES RESORT and PORT CORONA Del MAR invite guests to ring in the New Year at the Dunes Bayside Pavillion.
Cost: $89 includes hors d’oeuvres, two regular cocktails, wine, beer and Champagne.
When: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach;
800-765-7661 or newportdunes.com
NEW YORK NEW YEAR’S EVE: Celebrate with a three-course meal, glass of Veuve Clicquot, music and dancing while watching the ball drop live from New York’s Times Square.
Entry: $118.
When: 5 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 7962 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach;
949-715-9915 or babettesnewportbeach.com
YACHT PARTY: Party on the water on an fancy 130 foot yacht. Three levels of partying with DJs playing Hip hop, dance, top 40 and a premium open bar. Event frequently sells out so reserve early.
Food: Appetizer buffet court
When: 8:30 pm to 1 am. Boat departs the dock at 9 pm.
Where: Ambassador Yacht, 2901 West coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tickets: $189 General Admission
Age Limit: 21+
TUSTIN
BLACK AND WHITE NEW YEAR’S EVE SOIREE: Guests at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar will enjoy a three-course menu, cocktails, live music, dancing.
Entry: $59-$149 depending on seating time and location.
When: 5 p.m.-midnight. 2647 Park Ave., Tustin;
714-258-7600 or thewinerytustin.com
LAGUNA BEACH
A Gala evening in the Grand Ballroom and Courtyard including appetizers, a four-course dinner with wine pairings and more with live music by premium musicians.
When: The Loft, 8-10 pm dinner, live music till 1 am. Studio 8 pm reception, 9 pm dinner
Where: Montage Laguna Beach
Tickets: $795-$1195 depending on distance from the stage.
Food: 4-course dinner, passed appetizers, cheese display
Age Limit: 21+
Info: www.montagehotels.com/lagunabeach/new-years-eve/
Reservations: (949) 715-6420
NYE at The Loft or Studio at the Montage Laguna Beach
The Loft and Studio restaurants at the Montage also have New Year events with 5-course chef’s tasting menus. Each features live music and a midnight toast. The party at Studio also includes a pre-dinner reception, drinks, wine pairings, and dancing.
Tickets: The Loft – $200 adults, $60 children 4-12; Studio $475 per person
Age Limit: all ages, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Food: 5-course dinner
When: The Loft, 8-10 pm dinner, live music till 1 am. Studio 8 pm reception, 9 pm dinner
Where: Montage Laguna Beach
Info: www.montagehotels.com/lagunabeach/new-years-eve/
Reservations: (949) 715-6420