Brian Nagele
Are you ready to welcome the New Year in Santa Ana? Get ready for an exhilarating celebration filled with exciting events and unforgettable parties!
In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through the best New Year’s Eve events and parties happening in Santa Ana. From lively street festivals to upscale galas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere, incredible live performances, and breathtaking firework displays that will leave you in awe.
To ensure you have a hassle-free celebration, we’ll provide essential tips and guidance throughout the guide. Whether it’s finding the perfect parking spot, understanding dress codes, or locating reliable transportation options, we’ve got you covered.
Join us as we explore Santa Ana’s buzzing nightlife scene and help you make this New Year’s Eve truly memorable. Let’s raise a glass, create unforgettable memories, and usher in the new year with style and exuberance!
Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Santa Ana
Here are all of the most fun places to go on New Year's Eve in Santa Ana, California. Greet the new year with a party and lots of champagne at these amazing NYE events around town!
Join us for the biggest night out of the year! Orange County Nightlife is set to host a New Year’s Eve party like none other, complete with Gatsby-esque glamour, at the Pasea Hotel in Huntington Beach, CA. New Year’s Eve is to champagne as parties are to Jay Gatsby - so don't miss out on this year's premier countdown experience: Gatsby's House OC New Year's Eve 2023 at the upscale & trendy Pasea Hotel.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM PST
Location: Pasea Hotel 21080 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92648 United States
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve aboard Newport’s most elegant, oversized luxury yacht, ENDLESS DREAMS… 3 Levels, Scenic Decks, Lounges, Gourmet Food Stations, Multiple Bars and a Large Dance Floor. Join us as we create a memorable New Year’s Eve Experience for you. This event has SOLD OUT 19 years in a row so get your tickets early!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 12:45 AM PST
Location: Endless Dreams Yacht 2431 West Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA
Are you excited for 2023? Start the New Year at the best New Year's Eve celebration in Orange County -- NYElectric 2023 at the Irvine Marriott. Go solo or gather your group of favorite friends for an electric night of fun!! There will be no chance of missing the NYE countdown with an oversized LED wall taking center-stage. Plus this will be the Irvine Marriott hotel's first-ever New Year's Eve party; so you should know it will be more than memorable!!
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 9:00 PM - Sun, January 1, 2023, 1:30 AM PST, Doors at 9:00 PM
Location: Irvine Marriott 18000 Von Karman Ave Irvine, CA 92612 United States
Join us for the most upscale, VIP-only NYE party in Los Angeles and celebrate 2023 in Great Gatsby-style at the vibrant Capture Studios 59th Floor of the legendary U.S. Bank Building, the tallest skyscraper in Downtown L.A; and, moreover, the city’s most breathtaking setting for New Year's Eve!!
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 9:00 PM - Sun, January 1, 2023, 2:00 AM PST, Doors at 8:30 PM
Location: Capture Studios Penthouse 59th Floor at U.S. Bank Tower 633 West Fifth Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 United States
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve in style! Join us on one of Newport’s most elegant oversized party yachts, The Ambassador! 3 levels, outdoor decks, lounge, scenic outdoor deck and large dance floor. This luxury yacht is ready to make history as being the most memorable New Year's Yacht Cruise. This event has SOLD OUT 19 years in a row so get your tickets early!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:30 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 12:30 AM PST
Location: Ambassador Yacht 2901 West Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 92663 United States
Ring in the new year with us at The Biergarten at Old World with live music featuring Redneck Rodeo, Presley Tennant & food catered by Beale's Texas BBQ! This is an indoor and outdoor venue. Seating is first come, first serve. Tables can be reserved on this page. Scroll past the admission tables to get to the reserved tables. Each table can seat 8-10 people per table. Guests can choose the section their table is located in and table # will be decided the day of the event.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM PST
Location: Biergarten @ Old World HB 7561 Center Avenue ##49 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 United States
Join us this NYE, where meets today's spirits aboard the Entertainer Yacht. The Only way to enjoy the Marina Del Rey sights and sounds is to party your way into 2023 aboard this luxury yacht. With some of L.A’s top DJs will be spinning, an ultra-premium open bar plus buffet-style dinner for all, and the gorgeous scenery of Marina Del Rey Harbor as your backdrop; your NYE is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 9:30 PM - Sun, January 1, 2023, 1:30 AM PST, Doors at 9:00 PM
Location: Entertainer Yacht 13755 Fiji Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 United States
New Years Eve 2023 Huntington Beach NYE Bar Crawl - All Access 8+ Venues
Sign up to receive a map of all participating downtown bars. Bounce from bar to bar to celebrate NYE at multiple venues. Each location offers exclusive drink specials to ring in the New Year. This is the best deal to celebrate NYE in Huntington Beach!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM PST
Location: Fred's Mexican Cafe 300 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648 United States
Dance the night away at the Studio 54 inspired party at Balboa Bay Resort from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am in the Grand Ballroom. This disco by the bay will feature entertainment by The Funky Hippeez and a sprawling dancefloor. Be sure to stay for the sparkling wine toast at midnight followed by light bites. Tickets include valet parking and party favors.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM PST
Location: Balboa Bay Resort 1221 West Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663 United States
THE JAZZ AT SEA NEW YEARS EVE GALA | LOOSE ENDS & HOWARD HEWETT 22/23
We invite you to experience the intensity and synergy that reconcile during the last day of 2022, because imagining it is completely impossible. Enjoy the premier experience of Hyatt Regency LAX Grand Ballroom and all its amenities with inventive cocktails, three course dinner, live performances by Howard Hewett and Loose Ends, party favors and stimulations by LA's best DJ's dancing you into 2023.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM PST
Location: Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport 6225 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 United States
Sign up to receive a map of all participating downtown bars. Bounce from bar to bar to celebrate NYE at multiple venues. Each location offers exclusive drink specials to ring in the New Year. This is the best deal to celebrate NYE in Long Beach!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM PST
Location: The Harbor 130 Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90802 United States
Dress to impress and put on your extravagant gowns and formal suits (not mandatory, but classy cocktail attire is highly encouraged) for a night of cocktails, dancing, and entertainment at the most unique venue SLS Beverly Hills.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM PST
Location: SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills 465 South La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048 United States
Join us as we bring back our new year's eve party!!! Free event from 6-9 pm in our lobby!! This year we spice it up with a mardi gra themed event. Food vendors, card readers, jugglers, jesters, magicians. Limited bottle service available by calling and securing your spot with a deposit.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 7:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:30 AM PST
Location: Renaissance Long Beach Hotel 111 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90802 United States
Los Angeles, the 1 Hotel West Hollywood has landed and its fresh rooftop bar, Harriet’s Rooftop, is preparing to host an epic New Year’s Eve party. Pick up a VIP package for luxuries such as bottle service and reserved seating. From the extensive greenery that fills the penthouse to the shimmering string lights, this space is nothing less than majestic. Join us this New Year’s Eve to count down the clock and set the New Year ablaze.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:30 AM PST
Location: Harriets Rooftop 8490 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 United States
LIT LA NIGHTCLUB. 21 & OVER ONLY // VALID ID IS NECESSARY TO ENTER ** EVERYONE IS $20 UNTIL 10PM w/ EVENTBRITE RSVP ** FOR BOTTLE SERVICE ONLY - Text "THE COUNTDOWN" to 424.466.0916. Hip Hop + Top 40's + Reggaeton Music by So-Cal's Best DJ's! LIT LA Nightclub features a newly remodeled 2 story venue with a large dance floor and large patio + a state of the art sound and light system!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM PST
Location: Lit LA Nightclub 901 Via San Clemente Montebello, CA 90640 United States
The countdown begins!!! Orange county's ultimate new year's eve celebration will be in the heat! Celebrate the arrival of 2023 with a one of a kind experience! Featuring: live video countdown , champagne toast at midnight , massive balloon drops , confetti cannons , cryogenic blasts , live view of Disneyland fireworks , party favors for everyone , and much much more.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 9:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM PST
Location: HEAT Ultra Lounge 400 West Disney Way Anaheim, CA 92802 United States
The party of the year in Newport Beach starts with a decadent four course dinner in Lighthouse complimented by specially paired wines and a Chambord Raspberry Almond Delight dessert. Tickets include entrance to the New Year's Eve Studio 54 themed celebration featuring entertainment by The Funky Hippeez. Boogie the night away until the midnight sparkling wine toast - party favors and late night snacks included.
Date and Time: Sat, December 31, 2022, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Location: Balboa Bay Resort 1221 West Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663 United States
Why stick to one bar when you could spend your New Years Eve in West LA exploring many? If you're not sure where to start when it comes to the biggest night of the year; put your plans into the hands of those who really know what they're doing. The Santa Monica New Years Eve Pub Crawl is back; and we’ve taken care of the party for you! We go all out this NYE in Santa Monica's most famous bar hopping destinations with VIP entry to fantastic venues, exclusive deals and drink specials as low as $4 Drafts and 2-for-1 Premiums & Champagnes!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 2:00 AM PST
Location: Circle Bar 2926 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States
Sign up to receive a map of all participating downtown bars. Bounce from bar to bar to celebrate NYE at multiple venues. Each location offers exclusive drink specials to ring in the New Year. This is the best deal to celebrate NYE in Los Angeles!
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM PST
Location: Broadway Bar 830 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014 United States
Ring in the New Year at Treehouse Lounge with our annual NYE party! Keep the good vibes going well into 2023 with an open bar*, small bites, champagne toast at midnight, live DJ music and more. General admission tickets available at $225 per person. Admission includes access into the event, open bar, access to small bites (available from 9-11pm), and a midnight champagne toast.
Date and Time: Sat, Dec 31, 2022, 8:00 PM – Sun, Jan 1, 2023, 1:00 AM PST
Location: Treehouse Lounge at Pasea Hotel & Spa 21080 California 1 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 United States
NYE FAQs
Will parking be available?
Depending on the venue, yes. Some places even offer a valet service!
Is there a dress code?
Some restaurants and bars require pants or a jacket, but it’s best to check ahead with any establishment you plan to visit.
Will there be hotel accommodations?
Yes! Several hotels around the city will be hosting events for the holiday.
Will there be food at the NYE parties?
Depending on the venue, yes. Many restaurants and bars will be offering limited NYE menus.
Do I need a ticket?
Many events will require a pre-purchased ticket, but some fireworks shows are free to the public.
That’s all you really need to know about New Year’s parties in Santa Ana. These functions are the hottest things going on in the city on December 31st, so go ahead and get your plans in order for a great night!
Cheers to the new year! Just remember to stay safe and drink responsibly!
