With gifts unwrapped and some returned already, take a breath and contemplate the many ways to ring in the New Year around the South Bay. This year NYE festivities land in the middle of the week on Wednesday (12/31) so hopefully most celebrants can parlay the New Year’s Day into five day weekend before 2015 becomes official. Many venues and businesses posted their NYE event to our special events page, so we decided to put all of the pertinent NYE events into one awesome blog post below.
If you’re staying in or visiting the South Bay for New Year’s Eve 2015, there will be plenty of options for you. There’s an all-night New Year’s Eve Gala at The Portofino Hotel & Marina , a live performance by The Expenables in Hermosa Beach, and there’s always a reason to countdown the new year at one of the many watering holes that dot the South Bay. You can find the right vibe for whatever mood you’re in for the New Year at South Bay Events. Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve Gala 2015 at the Portofino Hotel
2015 New Year’s Eve Gala at the Portofino Hotel: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Thursday, January 01, 2015 – 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Celebrate NYE 2015 with one of the South Bay’s most celebrated New Year’s Eve parties for a night of style and elegance. NYE Gala 2015 brings the party flavors of Las Vegas and Hollywood straight to The Portofino Hotel & Marina. Countdown 2015 on multiple dance floors featuring a host of beats from top DJs like Quasar, Adam Nello, Eric B and Severin. The night beams away into visual bliss as laser shows, special lighting effects, and visuals entertain party-goers throughout the evening. more info
H.T.Grill New Year’s Eve: Midnight in Wonderland : Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Thursday, January 01, 2015 – 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Don’t be late for this very important date! The Queen of Hearts herby summons your presence at the Mad Hatter’s New Years Celebration. The festivities will commence at 5pm and will end the next day. The white rabbit will be bringing party favors and offering a champagne toast when his clock strikes midnight. The Queen’s musical entourage “Feed The Kitty” will be making a special appearance, providing musical vibes and dancing. The Hatter’s guests will be in Wonderland dress! Will you join the rest? more info
New Year’s Eve at Saint Rocke with The Expendables: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Thursday, January 01, 2015 – 9:00 PM – Close Tickets to the upcoming New Year’s Eve Show at Saint Rocke with The Expendables will be packed with upbeat vibrations and positive energy for a laid back start to New Year’s Eve in the South Bay. The dance floor opens wide when the vibrant sound of The Expendables ring in 2015 with a style of music that takes influence from a surf, punk-rock cuture rooted in their hometown of Santa Cruz, California. The New Year’s Eve concert is for the 21-and-older crowd and will include songs from the band’s upcoming album “Sand in the Sky,” which is set for release Jan. 13. more info
New Year’s Eve 2015 Aboard The Queen Mary – Auld Lang ‘Shine’: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Thursday, January 01, 2015 – 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM The Queen Mary bids farewell to 2014 with a legendary New Year’s Eve party certain to make her birthplace proud – Auld Lang ‘Shine’. Inspired by the liner’s Scottish heritage well known for its zealous celebration of a new year, Auld Lang ‘Shine’ is a nod to the ship’s storied past. The 21+ all-night bash highlights seven destinations from the Queen Mary’s Mediterranean Cruise of 1966 through music, culture, food and entertainment. A global party made unforgettable by renowned headliners The Gypsy AllStars featuring Gypsy Kings Alumni, DJ Dennis Owens, DJ Lu and more. New Year’s Eve aboard the Queen Mary will be a brilliant welcome to 2015. more info
Solid Gold NYE at Hermsa Beach Sharkeez
Sharkeez Hermosa NYE Party: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – 6:00pm -2:00am Recognized as Hermosas most vibrant venue for an epic New Years Eve bash, SHARKEEZ HERMOSA hosts our annual New Year’s Eve Party- Solid GOLD NYE . The bar/restaurant will transform into an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration with music spinning by the hottest DJ. more info
Get Shipwrecked New Year’s Eve at R10 Social House : Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Thursday, January 01, 2015 – 8:30 PM – 1:00 AM Cruise into the New Year at R/10 Social House! Tickets for their New Year’s Eve bash are only $50 per person (adults only) and include appetizers all evening, $5 happy hour prices, a complimentary champagne toast, DJ & dancing, a photo-booth and party favors! Tickets are $50 per person (21+ only). more info
NewYear’s Eve Celebration at BALEENkitchen: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Thursday, January 01, 2015 – 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM Ring in the the New Year at BALEENkitchen! Overlooking the tranquil Portofino Marina is BALEEN kitchen, one of the most happening spots for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve dinner & celebration. Ring in the new and throw out the old and spend the New Year with your family and friends. Chef Richard Crespin has prepared a lavish five-course dinner featuring Ahi Tuna Tar Tare, fresh caught Soft Shell Crab and roasted Kurobuta Pork Chop. Live Music from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and 10:30pm to 1:30am in the BALEEN Lounge. more info
A New Year’s Eve Gatsby Celebration at Shade Hotel: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Thursday, January 01, 2015 – 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM Shade Hotel will channel the Roaring Twenties at a Great Gatsby-inspired New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets for this event are available online for $75 per person. The event will feature a live DJ, burlesque dancers, gaming tables for craps, roulette, black jack and poker, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres created by Executive Chef Chris Garasic, a full dessert bar with candies, cupcakes and other sweets, a raffle, and a champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. Guests can also take the party to Shade Hotel’s Skydeck to enjoy a warming fire pit, a tarot card reader and bottle service tables available in an exclusive VIP area. more info