Orange County New Years Celebrations 2011 Due to possible last minute changes to times & locations to the events below, we encourage you to click on the link of the event holder to get the most updated information. Anaheim Balboa Dana Point Fullerton Huntington Beach Irvine Laguna Beach Laguna Niguel Newport Beach Orange San Juan Capistrano Santa Ana Yorba Linda - Related Sections - Nightlife

ANAHEIM

Kids Fun Zone on New Years Eve Day - Anaheim Saturday, December 31, 2011 12-3 pm Seasonal Crafts, Merchant Discounts, Birthday Gifts and More! Ages 12 & under Visit KIDS FUN ZONE the last Saturday of every month from 11-3pm for FREE craft events! LOCATION: Anaheim Town Square 2180 East Lincoln Avenue (Southeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and State College Blvd) Anaheim, CA 92806

BALBOA

Balboa Bay Club & Resorts New Year’s Eve Celebration December 31, 2011 Holiday dinner at The First Cabin Restaurant is served from 5:00 - 10:00pm. New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala in The Grand Ballroom takes place from 8:00pm to 1:00am. “A Night to Remember” featuring a reception with butler passed hors d’oeuvres and Champagne from 8 to 9pm. This will be followed by an elegant dinner with paired wines. Guests can then dance the night away to the Southland’s Hottest Band “Rembrandt”. LOCATION: 1221 West Coast Highway Newport Beach INFORMATION: 949-630-4145 Balboa Bay Club & Resorts New Year’s Day Brunch In The First Cabin Restaurant Saturday, January 1st, 2011 9 am - 1 pm Delicious brunch of classic breakfast favorites, a carving station, and Mimosas, Champagne or Bloody Mary’s. LOCATION: 1221 West Coast Highway Newport Beach INFORMATION: 949-630-4145

DANA POINT

St. Regis Resort Lounge New Years Eve Party Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:00pm 1:30am Enjoy a night of festivities this New Year's Eve at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Lobby Lounge. Celebrate the New Year here with Guest DJs, Dancing, and signature cocktails. $75 per person (includes two drinks) LOCATION: 1 Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point INFORMATION: 949-234-2372 New Year's Eve Senior Dinner Dance December 31, 2011 6 pm - 10 pm Hosted by the City of Dana Point & the Dana Point Senior Center. Celebrate the New Year New York time. LOCATION: Dana Point Community Center 34052 Del Obispo Street Dana Point INFORMATION: (949) 496-4265

FULLERTON

First Night in Fullerton Saturday, December 31, 2011 7 pm - 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

Huntington Beach Smooth Jazz Series New Year's Eve Gala with Chante Moore & Christine Day December 31, 2011 7 pm Dance all night to the sounds of DJ JONATHAN PHILLIPS LOCATION: Hyatt Regency 21500 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach INFORMATION: (714) 377-7574 11th Annual Surf City Splash, Pancake Breakfast & Vendor Fair January 1, 2011 8:30 am - 1 pm Celebrate the new year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. Join others in this annual event as they look to start the year off by running into the Pacific Ocean. Bring your bathing suit. (No wetsuits, that's cheating!) Revelers meet just south of the pier. Those who aren't so brave will be looking on with a warm change of clothes and hot chocolate. 8:30am - 11am - pancake breakfast served by the Lions Club from in Pier Plaza for $5. 9:30 to 11:00am - Surf City Splash registration will take place at Zack's Pier Plaza. At High Noon, participants will run into the refreshing waves with a ROAR!!

IRVINE

Family New Year's Eve at the Great Park - Irvine December 31, 2011 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Save the date for the Great Park’s Family New Year’s Eve! Enjoy the final hours of 2011 with an evening filled with live music and dance, food and fun for all ages in a safe, alcohol-free environment. Admission is free, and parking is $10. The event will reflect music and images of each decade from the 1940s to the present. Southland Mega Groove, a popular 5-piece band with versatile vocalists, will rock the night away with songs from across the decades, starting at 7:00 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. when the Park transforms into a party atmosphere in time to ring in the New Year with a pop of streamers, party hats and noise makers. LOCATION: Orange County Great Park Marine Way and Sand Canyon Irvine, CA INFORMATION: (949) 724-7420

LAGUNA BEACH

Romeo Cucina New Years Eve Celebration Come and join us for our Annual Blast!! Call for details & reservation fills up Quickly LOCATION: 249 Broadway Laguna Beach INFORMATION: 949-497-6627

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Romeo Cucina New Years Eve Celebration Annual Blast New Years Blast in our Laguna Niguel restaurant! Call for details & reservation fills up Quickly LOCATION: 28241 Crown Valley Pkwy Laguna Niguel INFORMATION: 949-831-4131

NEWPORT BEACH

New Years Eve Dinner at Sol Restaurant December 31, 2011 5:30 pm - 12:30 am South Orange County's newest culinary sensation. Featuring World Island cuisine from the Caribbean, South Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. $50 per person LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 1107 Jamboree Road Newport Beach INFORMATION: 949-729-1234 New Years at Bayside Restaurant December 31, 2011 Details TBA LOCATION: Bayside Restaurant 900 Bayside Drive Newport Beach INFORMATION: 949-721-1222

ORANGE

New Years Eve Dinner & Dance at Orange County Mining Co. - City of Orange Saturday, December 31, 2011 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Enjoy a fabulous dinner and dancing with a breathtaking view on New Years Eve! This view restaurant in Orange County is truly a destination with a dining room that has "floor to ceiling picture windows" offering fabulous views of Orange County and a saloon that will take you back to the mining era. Includes: 2 Drink Tickets, Champagne Toast, Balloon Drop at Midnight, Party Style Seating, Raffles, Drink Specials. Music provide by Fly By Night DJ’s $75.00 per person LOCATION: Orange County Mining Co. 10000 Crawford Canyon Rd. Orange, CA 92705 INFORMATION: Now accepting reservations, call for more information! (714) 997-7411

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

New Years Eve at Ciao Pasta December 21, 2011 9 pm - 12:30 am Come celebrate and enjoy the festivities at Ciao Pastra across from Mission San Juan Capistrano! Live 4 piece band playing classic rock. 4 Course dinner $49. LOCATION: Ciao Pasta 31661 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 INFORMATION: Call for reservations (949) 496-5002

SANTA ANA

Discovery Science Center Presents: NoonYears Eve December 31, 2011 10 am - 4 pm New Years Eve - Why should adults have all the fun on New Year's Eve? Kids, put on your party shoes and walk the red carpet on December 31... we're celebrating all day long! • Balloon drop at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm • Be the star & walk the red carpet • Make seltzer rockets & party poppers • Sing your way through Karaoke • Make a ginger ale toast to 2011 LOCATION: Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 INFORMATION: 714-542-2823

YORBA LINDA

Versai the Wine Bar New Years Eve French Masquerade Party December 31, 2011 8 pm Dress to Impress All guests in costume or mask will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine at the door! Best Costume wins Bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne! Plus Fabulous Door Prizes are raffled off to all guests wearing costumes. Dinner is an exclusive 5 course meal served with 5 exquisite wines. Live Music by Jesse MacLeod This is an exclusive pre-purchase ticket only event with limited availability. Presale Tickets are $79 per person LOCATION: 18248 Imperial Hwy. Yorba Linda, CA 92886 INFORMATION: Book your ticket today! Call 714-993-3676

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