The countdown is on, and New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! Whether you’re looking to stay local in Orange County or head further out for some more excitement, there are plenty of events happening to ring in 2023. Whether you’re looking for a holiday light cruise experience, the atmosphere of live music and performances, decadent dinners accompanied by drinks, or all of the above – we’ve rounded up our top picks for Santa Ana-area locals who want to kick off 2023 with a bang!
BALBOA PENINSULA (NEWPORT BEACH)
Holiday Lights Cruises-Davey’s Locker
Newport Beach/Newport Bay
December 1-31, 2022
Every night during the holiday season December 1st until New Year’s Eve, Davey’s Locker offers regular holiday lights cruises. That way, if you can’t make it during the annual boat parade season, you will still be able to enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Offering three cruises every night.
LOCATION FOR CRUISES:
Davey’s Locker
400 Main Street
Newport Beach, Ca 92661
INFORMATION:
949-673-1435
DANA POINT
New Year’s Eve at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa
December 31, 2022
Enjoy dinner and live music by @DivinaJasso in OverVue Lounge from 5:30 pm – 8 pm. Then join us to Ring in the New Year from 10 pm – 1 am featuring @DJ Doc.Marioo is presented by SKYY Vodka. Enjoy a champagne toast and balloon drop as we count down to 2023!
*Dine in Outer Reef for New Year’s Eve with seating times available from 7 pm – 10:30 pm and enjoy a special limited a la carte menu paired with a complimentary amuse champagne toast, complimentary valet, and complimentary access ($50 cover value) to our New Year’s Eve party in OverVue Lounge 10 pm-1 am.
Complimentary for Resort guests* | $50 Door Cover for non-resort guests
LOCATION:
Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa
OUTER REEF Restaurant
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
INFORMATION:
For more information, please get in touch with our Concierge at 949-487-7577
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Annual Surf City Splash & Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, January 1, 2023
events start at 8 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 11:45), a costume contest, and all-day vendor booths.
LOCATION:
PCH & Main
Huntington Beach, CA
LAGUNA BEACH
Celebrate at Montage
Saturday, December 31
Studio
7:00 pm – 1:00 am
Raise a glass and ring in the resort’s 20th Anniversary year with a Roaring Twenties party at Studio.
Evening at Studio includes:
Live DJ and rotating entertainment
Lounge-style seating with active culinary stations
Open bar all evening Countdown and a champagne toast at midnight
$750.00++ per guest, ages 21+
Dinner at the Loft
4-7 pm or 8-10 pm
Celebrate the end of 2022 with a creative American a la carte dinner menu until 7:00 pm or a decadent New Year’s Eve four-course tasting menu starting at 8:00 pm.
LOCATION:
30801 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California
LAGUNA NIGUEL
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel New Year’s Celebrations
RAYA
New Year’s Eve 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Usher in the New Year with a champagne toast, a four-course holiday menu, and panoramic ocean views.
LOCATION:
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
INFORMATION:
(949)240-2000
NEWPORT BEACH
New Year’s Eve Holiday Cruise
Newport Beach/Newport Bay
December 31, 2022
Last few nights for Newport Landing’s holiday cruises! Newport Harbor comes alive in December with holiday decor; homes, yachts, docks, and whole landscapes are transformed into a magical holiday experience.
LOCATIONS FOR CRUISES:
December 1-31, 2022
Offered three times nightly (check websites for times)
Newport Landing
309 Palm – Suite A, Newport Beach, Ca 92661
Davey’s Locker
400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661
INFORMATION:
949-675-0551
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