San Diego New Year’s Eve Roundup
If you’re looking for a location for feasting and toasting the new year, or a party to pop that cork and hit the dance floor as the ball drops, we’ve rounded up all the holiday’s happenings to ring in 2015 with true San Diego flair.
Sheraton Carlsbad’s Family Friendly New Year’s Eve 70’s Disco Night
Time to boogie boogie into the Sheraton Carlsbad’s NYE disco party with a buffet, bubbles for the over-21 crowd and a game room with activities set up for the children. Tickets are $95 per adult and $35 per child. 5480 Grand Pacific Dr., Carlsbad. 760.827.2444 sheratoncarlsbad.com
Estancia’s Spa Special & Dining
Book any spa service on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day and receive a complimentary service of the same treatment on a future visit. Make a reservation at 858.964.6590. For NYE, enjoy a four-course prix fixe holiday menu at Adobe El Restaurante with live music by John Caine, or head over to Mustangs & Burros to ring in the new year with music by Andy Mauser. Call 844.471.3755 for all dining reservations. 9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla. estancialajolla.com
Ring in 2015 on a Hornblower Cruise
Cheers to 2015! Sail into the new year aboard one of Hornblower Cruise’s finest yachts. Take in the scenic San Diego Bay lit to perfection, and dance the night away on the New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise, or enjoy a relaxing January 1st aboard the brunch cruise. Tickets start at $165. 1800 N. Harbor Dr. 619.686.8715. hornblower.com
New Year’s Day Hair-of-the-Dog Brunch at Lazy Dog Restaurant
Starting at 10 a.m., cure the results of New Year’s Eve festivities with $5 Bloody Mary’s, mimosas and sangria alongside Lazy Dog’s famous country fried chicken & biscuits, breakfast club sandwich or stack of blueberry pancakes. The restaurant will also be screening all the New Year’s Day football games at the bar and the dog-friendly patio. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, 1202 Camino Del Rio N. 619.481.6191. lazydogrestaurants.com
Adventure Club at Hard Rock Hotel
For a welcome fit for 2015, Adventure Club takes the stage at Hard Rock Hotel. The musical duo specializes in meshing dubstep’s chainsaw synths with delicate vocals and upbeat melodies. Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. hardrockhotelsd.com
New Year’s Eve Bivouac Celebration at The US Grant
The Bivouac Club returns for its third year with new surprises to ring in 2015 San Diego New Year’s Eve in ‘frozen’ fashion. Celebrate a captivating night snowed in at The US Grant’s Celestial Ballroom (a known speakeasy during the days of Prohibition) as it flashes back to its heyday, fused with the modern, urban energy of today’s most popular nightlife experiences. Advance purchase tickets required. $75+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The US Grant, 326 Broadway, Downtown. eventbrite.com
Bijou French Bistro
Six months into its first year, Chef de Cuisine Shaun Gethin and Culinary Director William Bradley of Addison are pleased to announce festive three- and five-course prix fixe menus to be featured at Bijou French Bistro this New Year’s Eve served from 5:30-10 p.m. The Jason Hanna Jazz Band will also be performing. 1205 Prosopect St., La Jolla. 858.750.3695. bijoufrenchbistro.com
The Grand Del Mar
In the Elizabeth Ballroom the party will be held from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dancing throughout the night, featuring Project M, Southern California’s high energy, variety dance band. Cover charge: $68/pp. In Club M, there will be entertainment including several guest video DJ sets by DJ Showtime and DJ E-Roc from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Party favors and Champagne toast are complimentary. Tickets are $65/pp. 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct., 858.314.2000. thegranddelmar.com
Ring in the New Year with Sea & Smoke, Solace and Urban Solace
Chef Matt Gordon and his team welcome you to three of San Diego’s favorite restaurants for the ushering in of 2015. With fantastic prix fixe menus, dinner service will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sea & Smoke, 2690 Via de la Valle, Del Mar. 858.925.8212. seaandsmoke.com; Solace, 25 East E. St., Encinitas. 760.753.2433. eatatsolace.com; Urban Solace, 3623 30th St., North Park. 619.295.6464. urbansolace.net
Spreckels Organ Centennial Concert
Take part in history as viewers witness the 100th anniversary (to the day) of the Great Spreckels Organ in San Diego’s Balboa Park. The celebration includes a grand processional of 150 Voice Choir, a brass fanfare, 2 bagpipe bands, a new pipe unveiling, fireworks and more! Admission and parking is free. The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. Pan American Rd. E., Balboa Park. spreckelsorgan.org.
Big Night San Diego
One of the biggest New Year’s Eve Galas in the country is happening at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The event features 12 party areas, 6 dance floors, party bands and DJ’s, dining, sipping and more. The party goes from 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. 1 Park Blvd., Downtown. bignightsandiego.com
