Come out and celebrate New Year’s Eve 2015 this Friday! With plenty of options to choose from in Orange County, we’re sure you’ll find something that suits your needs perfectly! Say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016 in style with these New Year’s Eve 2015 events in Orange County:
DANA POINT 
St. Regis Resort New Years Eve Celebrations
December 31, 2015
Ring in the New Year at Stonehill Tavern with a special six-course New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu featuring Ahi Tuna Ribbons, Barbary Duckling, Bison Striploin and more.
$175 per person, $95 per person with Wine Pairings.
LOCATION:
1 Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point
INFORMATION:
Make reservations online or call
1-800-722-1543
New Year’s Eve at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Doors Open at 9:00 pm.
Ring in the New Year at our special New Year’s Eve Event, Midnight at the Cliffs, featuring Flashback Heart Attack.In the Richard Henry Dana Ballroom.
Limited Early Bird General Admission: *$125.00 per ticket
General Admission Prices: *$140.00 per ticket
Tickets include two drink tickets, champagne toast at midnight and small bites during the event. Flashback Heart Attack takes the stage at 10:00 pm. Available to book on November 2 through eventbrite.com
*Includes Two drink tickets, champagne toast, party favors and small bites during the event. Based upon availability. VIP Booth’s available for an additional fee. Restrictions apply. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
LOCATION:
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
INFORMATION:
For reservations please call: 949-487-7516 or the Concierge at 949-487-7577
FULLERTON
First Night in Fullerton
December 31, 2015
7 p.m. to 12 midnight
Check out the fun at First Night, the City of Fullerton’s annual alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts. The event is FREE and includes a full line-up of live entertainment and activities. The event primarily takes place at varying locations between Harbor Blvd. on the west and Pomona Ave on the east in historic downtown Fullerton.
LOCATION:
Downtown Fullerton
HUNTINGTON BEACH 
Annual Surf City Splash & Pancake Breakfast
January 1, 2016
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Celebrate the New Year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. No wetsuits – that’s cheating! The Surf City Splash also features a pancake breakfast (ends at 11) and crafts fair.
$20 admission fee includes a Pancake Breakfast and a Certificate of Participation
LOCATION:
405 Pacific Coast Hwy (Zack’s at Pier Plaza)
Huntington Beach, CA
IRVINE
For Kids! Annual Noon-Year’s Confetti Countdown
December 31, 2015
10 am – 5 pm
Twas’ the day before New Year’s and all through the city the citizens are stirring and buzzing about! With sparkling streamers and festive party hats this is one celebration you won’t want to miss.
Activities of the day will include:
• Sensational Story Time: Twas’ the Night Before New Year’s will be the featured story of the day. See if your little can find some inspiration to stay awake until the strike of the New Year!
• Smart Art: New Year’s Resolution – This colorful art project will be your opportunity to create a family new year’s resolution. This promise will be one that you make to your family as a whole to be better and help others.
• Music & Movement: New Year’s Eve Confetti Countdown- This countdown is for the kids! Countdown the new year and celebrate every two-hours beginning at noon with a special rockin’ rollin’ dance party! Streamers, blowouts, noise makers, and confetti will make this the party of all parties!
For children of all ages/price included in admission
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
INFORMATION / RESERVATIONS:
949.428.3900
LAGUNA BEACH 
Montage Laguna Beach
December 31, 2015
Reception: 8:00PM – 9:00PM
Dinner: 9:00PM – 1:00PM
This New Year’s Eve, celebrate with friends at the Studio with a Five Course Chef’s Tasting Menu, Live Music, Dancing and Party Favors.
Champagne Toast at Midnight $475/person (includes cocktails and reception as well as wine pairings; tax and gratuity not included)
LOCATION:
30801 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California
LAGUNA NIGUEL
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel New Year’s Eve events
Raya New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2015; Served 6 to 10 p.m.
Specialized four-course holiday menu; Limited a la carte menu; $115 per person
enoSTEAK New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2015; Two seatings available, 6 and 9 p.m.
Description: Serving a four-course holiday menu; $145 per person
New Year’s Day Brunch
Friday, January 1, 2016; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Description: $80 per person, $40 for children
LOCATION:
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
INFORMATION:
(949)-240-2000
SANTA ANA
Kidseum New Years Celebration 
December 30, 2015
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fun New Year’s themed craft projects. In the Art Studio all day, kids will create hand-made reusable confetti poppers and colorful noisemakers that they can use at home during the real countdown. The kiddos will need to practice their countdowns so that every hour on the hour, beginning at noon, we will practice our best New Year’s countdowns. Kids can practice making as much noise as possible with their hand-crafted noise makers and practice shooting their confetti! In the Glow Cave we will make glowing wish wands that will even glow in the dark when you take them home!
LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana
INFORMATION:
(714) 567-3679
Discovery CubePresents: NoonYears Eve
December 30, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Celebrate the New Year at Discovery Cube’s “Noon Year’s Eve” party!
Ring in 2016 with a countdown, hats, streamers, and a ginger ale toast. Party while the sun is still up while also taking part in learning stations themed around celebrating the coming New Year. Be sure to come dressed as your favorite superhero, kids and parents too!
LOCATION:
Discovery Cube
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823
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