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Hermosa Beach New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide
It's never too early to start thinking about New Year's Eve! Here's your guide to fireworks, parties and other events near Hermosa Beach.
HERMOSA 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 Hermosa Beach if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.
We’ll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears!
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Redondo Beach
Shade Redondo Beach New Years Eve: Havana Nights!
EVENT DETAILS: Hors-d'oeuvres & Tray Passed Canapés • Mojito Bar • Buffet Food Selections • Dessert & Coffee Bar • Cuban Band and DJ • Photo Booth • Entertainment • Midnight Champagne Toast • Complimentary Fedoras & Fans • Prizes • Live Cigar Rollers • Late Night Food
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When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Shade Hotel Redondo Beach/655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, California 90277
Get ready to ring in the new year, and dress to impress in casual-chic or masquerade attire. Tickets Include: Hors D’oeuvres | Dessert & Coffee Bar | DJ Kc Campbell W/ Vox Djs | Gambling Chips | Complimentary Masks | Champagne Toast At Midnight
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach/1221 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Tickets: $95/person and can be purchased here
Rancho Palos Verdes
New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Count down to 2018 in the Grand Ballroom with package beverage offerings, VIP bottle service available, a dessert and coffee station, and more. Dance the night away to tunes provided by a live DJ. For adults 21+
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Terranea Resort/100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
Tickets: Preorder online: $175 + service fee = $216 / At the door: $195 = service fee = $240
New Year's Eve Enchanted Forest
Gather with loved ones in the Marineland Ballroom to say farewell to 2017. Seating Times:7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm. Set your resolutions for the New Year over three delicious courses and a dessert bar. Toast to a fabulous year ahead with Champagne, wine and live entertainment.
When: Dec. 31, starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Terranea Resort/100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
Tickets: Adult (21+) - $125 + service fee = $154 / Young Adult (12-20yr) - $90 + service fee = $111 / Children (2-11yr) - $40 + service fee = $50
Hermosa Beach
New Years Eve Masquerade
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: You Can Dance Studio/1089 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, California 90254
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
New Years Eve Dinner at Baran's 2239
This New Year's Eve, Baran's 2239 will serve a five course pre-fixe dinner with champagne toast starting at $135 per person (including tax and gratuity), in addition to a $270 per person option, including premium wine and beer pairings. Upgraded beverage pairings will also be available to purchase on the day of the event. Please check out our website www.barans2239.com for an updated menu. Please call the restaurant with any comments or concerns regarding allergies (424) 247-8468.
When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Baran's 2239 / 502 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
For more information, visit the Event Brite page.
Marina del Rey
New Year's Eve Yacht Party - Los Angeles
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve in style! Join us on Los Angele’s most elegant oversized luxury yacht, Fantasea One! 125 Feet Long, 4 levels, outdoor decks, Lounges and two beautiful dance floors. This 300 capacity luxury yacht is ready to make history as being the most memorable New Years Yacht Cruise. This event has SOLD OUT 14 years in a row so get your tickets early!
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: FantaSea Yachts/Marina del Rey, California 90292
Tickets: $139/person and can be purchased here
Additional Info: www.nyeyachtparties.com, 714.485.6543, info@nyeyachtparties.com
Santa Monica
Santa Monica New Year's Eve PubCrawl
Ring in 2017 at the best Santa Monica bars along the Walk of Fame with our World Famous 2017 New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl… Get crazy with mind numbing drink specials:Deals$4 Drafts: Domestic & Select Imports2 for $16 Premiums & ChampagnesCrawl your way into 2017 at Santa Monica’s hotspots throughout the night!
After Party – Bonus*
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Circle Bar - Santa Monica/2926 Main St, Santa Monica, California 90405
Tickets: $15 and up; tickets can be purchased here
Champagne Tasting: New Years Eve Party!
Celebrate New Years Eve in style. Three tasting options: red, white, & real champagne. Come to celebrate all night long, or pregame. Complimentary toast at midnight!
When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Wine Expo Retail Shop and Bar/2933 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, California 90404
Tickets: $20.00 5 Whites flights, $25.00 5 Red flights, or $30.00 5 Real Champagnes flights
Ingo’s Tasty Diner NYE
Santa Monica's own Ingo's Tasty Diner is bringing in the new year with some live jazz! Come celebrate the end of 2017 and start of 2018 with VIP booths, your favorite dishes and cocktails, party favors and a champagne toast. The Ray Mehlbaum Quartet will be playing tunes all night, in honor of Santa Monica's historic jazz legacy. General Manager James Bushart may make an appearance with his trumpet as well.
Ingo’s Tasty Diner is a throwback to Santa Monica’s midcentury period, featuring farm-to-table bites and quality drinks. Our chefs are proud to take twice weekly trips to Santa Monica Farmers Market and support the local growers and producers.
When: Dec. 31
Where: 1213 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tickets: $90 / Call 310.395.4646 to make your reservations now.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar NYE
Help us celebrate the end of 2017 and the start of 2018 at The Misfit! We'll have VIP tables, a four course dinner of Misfit features and favorites, cocktails and complimentary champagne for our New Year toast. LA's own DJ Mamabear will be spinning tunes.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar reprises a “back to the bar” ideal of casual destination dining, serving signature cocktails and accessible comfort food intended to be enjoyed on a daily basis. The Misfit is housed in the historic Clock Tower building just off of Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade.
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: 225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tickets: $100 early admission, $120 general admission / Call 310.656.9800 to reserve your spot now.
Pacific Wheel New Year's Eve Show
Reaching far West in the continental United States, Pacific Park will feature its 90-feet tall 2018 countdown to New Year’s Eve on the world-famous Ferris wheel that will also feature a “Happy New Year!” horizontal crawl, oversized “2018,” multi-colored confetti, and a variety of colors and patterns for the New Year’s Eve celebration.
The Pacific Wheel’s 174,000 LED lights are mounted on the Ferris wheel’s structure including the 40 spokes and two hubs. The world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel’s lighting system features 16.7 million color value combinations while the programming and display software presents imaging up to 24 frames per second to display dynamic, custom, computer-generated lighting entertainment. The eco-friendly, enhanced LED lighting provides 81 percent greater energy savings than most Ferris wheel’s traditional incandescent bulbs.
When: Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m. – midnight
Where: Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Cost: Free
Los Angeles
Minimal Effort NYE
Minimal Effort announced that London house maestro Maya Jane Coles and Culprit's own DJ collective Droog will be completing their lineup for their 2017 New Year’s Eve soiree. While marking its return to The MacArthur, Minimal Effort will celebrate the new year with pure excitement and extravagance with their main goal in mind - to bring dance music’s underground roots to LA’s party elite.
When: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tickets: $69 and up, buy here
AVALON NYE
When: Dec. 13, 9 p.m.
Where: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tickets: $80 and up, buy here
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.
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