New Years Eve 2017 SoCal Celebrations From Costa Mesa to Temecula

How will you celebrate New Years 2017 in Southern California this year?

There are amazing and fun ways to celebrate the new year, and Southern California has some of the greatest places to ring it in. Whether you celebrate at 9 p.m. for "New York New Year," or stay up until well past midnight, here are some fantastic things to do on New Year's Eve in Los Angeles, San Diego, Newport Beach and surrounding areas.

Don't let rain hamper your celebrations! and remember, always have a designated driver see you safely home afterward.

• OC WinterFest: Costa Mesa: New Year's Eve party with fireworks and a 3,000 Beach Ball Drop. Yes, Beach Balls.
• Disneyland's New Year's Eve Fantasy In The Sky Fireworks Spectacular, Anaheim, www.disneyland.com
• Fullerton's First Night, Fullerton. Free Downtown Fullerton street party with bands. Kids bounce houses, small train, face painting and balloon art, food and Fireworks Show at midnight. www.cityoffullerton.com
• Queen Mary New Year's Eve: Long Beach: Three and a half acres of the ship's deck themed areas. Tickets: www.queenmary.com
• Knott's Berry Farm New Year's Eve: Buena Park: Party at the farm with Fireworks Show, bands and dancing, www.knotts.com
• Marina Del Rey Fireworks New Year's Eve Celebration. Free event marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
• Catalina Casino New Year's Ball: This Annual gala with Big Band, formal attire and spectacular bay views from Historic Casino Ballroom, Tickets (310) 510-1520
• The Torchlight Parade, in Big Bear, at Big Bear Lake: This annual torchlight parade is held on the ski slopes to celebrate the New Year, vistit: www.bigbear.com for more information.
• Grape Drop in Temecula: Old Town Temecula New Year's Eve Party with Grape Drop, outdoor ice skating, kids activities and family fun. Celebrated at both 9 p.m. and Midnight. For more information, visit www.temeculachilled.com