Still looking to make plans for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration? If so, Orange County offers an array of wonderful options for a memorable NYE. Whether you desire a night of live music and dancing, a delicious dinner complemented with premier wine pairings, or an early evening full of laughs, OC has several events to help ring in 2017. Cheers to a new year!
New Year’s Eve Veuve Clicquot Dinner at Waterline
What better way to end the year and ring in the new than with a special dinner at Balboa Bay Resort’s signature restaurant Waterline? Executive Chef Rachel Haggstrom’s exquisite champagne dinner features delectable cuisine and the premier French champagne house. Following dinner along the waterfront, guests can groove to the sounds of Tijuana Dogs live in concert.
FIG & OLIVE White & Gold Party
Welcome the new year in style at FIG & OLIVE’s stunning White & Gold Party! The festive event includes a four-course dinner menu and champagne toast, as well as a balloon drop, party favors, and music by DJ Thomas T. A cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres also takes place from 9 p.m. to midnight.
NYE at Pelican Grill & Lounge
At Pelican Hill Resort, revelers can ring in 2017 with a party at the Pelican Grill & Lounge. Indulge in a California grill four-course prix fixe menu, then celebrate in the Lounge with live music, dancing, and a midnight balloon drop, including a complimentary glass of Prosecco for each guest. A special New Year’s Eve menu is also available in the Lounge.
New Year’s Eve Uncorked at Hotel Irvine
Red Bar and Lounge at Hotel Irvine welcomes 2017 with a lavish New Year’s Eve party, complete with champagne, cocktails, party favors, a late-night menu and music by DJ Shammy Dee. Ticket price includes champagne toast at midnight and party favors.
New Year’s Eve Gala at Montage Laguna Beach
Ring in the New Year in style at the Montage Laguna Beach’s Grand Ballroom and Courtyard featuring live entertainment by The Shadowboxers with special guest, Kenny Loggins. The soiree includes hors d’oeuvres, a caviar display, and an interactive artisan cheese and charcuterie gallery, as well as a DJ kicking off the night’s entertainment. Guests can savor a four-course dinner by Executive Chef Rob Wilson, complemented by wine pairings, a dessert reception, cordial and cognac bar, specialty coffee, and midnight champagne toast.
NYE at The Loft or Studio at the Montage Laguna Beach
At the Montage Laguna Beach, The Loft and Studio restaurants also offer New Year’s Eve events with five-course chef’s tasting menus, live music, and a midnight toast. Additionally, the celebration at Studio includes a pre-dinner reception, cocktails, wine pairings, and dancing.
All ages are welcome, although children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 5-12 are also invited to a New Year’s Eve Party at the Paintbox, which promises to be a fun evening of karaoke, games, activities, a show, dinner, movie, and more!
Rita Rudner’s Night of Comedy at Laguna Playhouse
For those who prefer an earlier evening celebration, comedian and award-winning television personality, author, screenwriter, Broadway dancer and actress Rita Rudner hosts “9 p.m. is The New Midnight” at Laguna Playhouse. Patrons who attend the show, which begins at 7 p.m. and concludes with a champagne and dessert celebration at 9 p.m., will toast the end of 2016 and watch the ball drop on the East Coast. Rudner’s one-night special performance features special guests Molly Bergman and Sidney Bowen, a musical duo who will open the show.
The aforementioned events are just a few of the many New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place in Orange County. Several other options exist for NYE revelers in OC, but no matter how you decide to ring in 2017, have fun and be safe. Happy New Year!
