Seasonal & Holidays
Laguna Beach New Year’s Eve Events: 2018 Guide
It's never too early to start thinking about New Year's Eve! Here's your guide to fireworks, parties & events happening in and near Laguna.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.
So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year. Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Laguna Beach if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.
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Dining out on New Year's Eve: Nirvana Grille
Dining out in Laguna Beach? Visit the Nirvana Grille, open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended. www.visitlagunabeach.co...
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Where: 303 Broadway, #101
Ring in The New Year With A Laugh, Rita Rudner style
Laguna Playhouse - Rita Rudner's "Laugh, Drink and Leave"
When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
What to Expect: Rita Rudner, a favorite comedian of Laguna, is hosting an early evening New Year's Eve party at Laguna Playhouse in Orange County, where you'll toast the end of 2017 and watch the ball drop on the East Coast with a complimentary champagne drink and dessert. Rita Rudner's "Laugh, Drink, and Leave" is a one night special performance featuring special guests Molly Bergman and Sidney Bowen.
Where: Laguna Play House, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 92651
Cost: $105 to $131 per person
For more information or to buy tickets, visit: www.lagunaplayhouse.com
Celebrate 2018 At Montage with different seating events to suit you...
When: First Seating from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Second Seating from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Montage Loft
What to expect: Celebrate a complimentary midnight toast, party favors and and live music from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Montage Resort, 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 92651
Cost: 1st seating: $125 per adult, $40 per child ages 4-12 years, under 4 complimentary; 2nd seating: $200 per adult, $60 per child ages 4-12 years, under 4, complimentary
Studio
When: Reception at 8 p.m., Dinner at 9 p.m. at Montage Studio
What to expect: Five course chef's tasting menu, live music, dancing, party favors and complimentary midnight toast. Includes the cocktails and reception, as well as wine pairings. Non-alcoholic beverages available for same price.
Where: Montage Resort, 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 92651
Cost: $475 per person
Paintbox:
When: 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Montage Paintbox
What to Expect: Children, age 5-12 years old are invited to join the Paintbox crew in the Grand ballroom to ring in the new year at the New Year's Eve Party! includes karaoke, games, activities, show, and more.
Where: Montage Resort, 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 92651
Cost: $150 per child
For more information about all of the New Year's Eve activities at Montage Laguna Beach, visit: www.montagehotels.com
15th Annual New Years Eve Yacht Party – Newport Beach
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: The Ambassador Yacht, 2901 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663 View Map
What to Expect: The 15th anniversary event, and this event sells out annually. Newport’s most elegant oversized luxury yacht, The Ambassador! 140 Feet, 3 levels, outdoor decks, Lounge and a beautiful dance floor. This 200 capacity luxury yacht is ready to make history as being the most memorable New Years Yacht Cruise.
Cost: $149 per person
More Information: Find out more here.
Toast on the Coast: New Year's Eve AT Monarch Beach Resort
When: 11 p.m.
Where: Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
What to Expect: Ring in 2018 with a New Year's Eve Party held in Monarch Beach Resort's picturesque 33°North. Welcome the new year at the Toast on the Coast celebration featuring freeflowing Perrier Jouet Champagne, Absolut Cocktails and inventive food stations. Entertainment will include a DJ and other performers. Registration begins at 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 31 where ticket holders will need to obtain event wristbands. Doors will open at 11:00 PM. For New Year's Eve dining information at AVEO Table + Bar or Stonehill Tavern, please contact our experience planning team at 949.234.3423. Overnight room packages are also available. To book, please contact resort reservations at 949.234.3900.
Cost: $200
More information, visit: Eventbrite
Black & White Ball | New Year's Eve 2017
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: San Juan Hills Golf Club, San Juan Capistrano.
What to Expect: The Black & White Ball! Ring in the new year with DJ and our very special guests - and your local favorite Family Style. Doors open at 8:30, band plays 9:30 to 12:30. Enjoy complimentary tapas, appetizer stations, midnight munchies and west coast champagne toast. Take home a souvenir photo (or two) from our New Year's themed photo experience. Don't miss this chance to dance into the New Year with style... FAMILY STYLE!!
More information: Eventbrite.com
Holiday Lights Cruises-Davey's Locker
When: 3 Departures: 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 pm
Where: Newport Beach/Newport Bay
What to Expect: Each night during the holiday season Davey’s Locker offers regular holiday lights cruises. If you miss the annual boat parade, you will still be able to enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Offering three cruises every night.
More information, visit: www.daveyslocker.com or call: 949-673-1435
New Year's Eve Fun With Family
When: Sunday, December 31, 2017 - 5-9 p.m.
Where: Civic Plaza, 22232 El Paseo Rancho, Santa Margarita, CA 92688
From the city of Rancho Santa Margarita:
"The mission of the Annual New Year’s Eve Celebrating Family & Friends event is to provide a safe and fun event that brings the community together in an alcohol-free setting.
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If you want to stay in...
If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:
“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.
Photo, Priscilla Du Preez, via Unsplash
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