Holiday Lights Cruises-Davey's Locker
Newport Beach/Newport Bay
December
3 Departures: 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 pm

Every night during the holiday season December 1st until New Years Day, 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

New Year's Eve at Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa

DECEMBER 31:
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Vue Restaurant. A special holiday menu will be available with small plates, salads, entrees, sandwiches and holiday specials such as Rack of Australian Lamb and Mascarpone Creamed Polenta.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION:
Enjoy entertainment by a DJ Halo as you countdown to the new year. Cover charge is $25 per person. Bottle service is available. Call Zach at 949-487-7588

Reservations required. Must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

LOCATION:
Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa
Vue Restaurant
25135 Park Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629

INFORMATION:
For more information, please contact our Concierge at 949-487-7577 or to make reservations, please visit us at OpenTable

First Night in Fullerton
December 31
7 p.m. to 12 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, games, food vendors, activities and more. The festival ends at midnight as the sky lights up with an incredible aerial display of fireworks to ring in the New Year.

LOCATION:
The event primarily takes place at varying locations between Harbor Blvd. on the west and Pomona Ave on the east in historic downtown Fullerton.

GIANT New Year's Eve Dance & SUPER SOCIAL PARTY
Monday, December 31, 2018

Bring in the New Year 2019 with hundreds of singles as you meet new friends during popular mixer games. Both Singles & Couples welcome!

This year's party features "DANCING THROUGH THE ERAS" with a variety of good dance music by Live Band: Marvin" SweetwaterBass"Banks & TYGHTSHIP plus popular DJ Larry.

TICKET PRICES for full event (7pm-1am):
Supper Shuffle (Dinner), Ice Breakers, Dancing
$55 by Nov 22; $65 after Nov 22; or $75 at door

TICKET PRICES dance only (8:30pm-1am dancing):
$29 by Nov 22 $39 after Nov 22; $50 at door

For ages 19 to 91. 300-650 usually attend. Ticket price includes noise makers. FREE PARKING

LOCATION:
Hotel Fullerton
1500 S. Raymond Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831

INFORMATION
Call 714/622-4977 or order tickets online

Annual Surf City Splash & Pancake Breakfast
January 1
9:00 am - 11:00 am breakfast
12 noon - Ocean Splash

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) and vendor booths all day.

Admission fee includes a Pancake Breakfast and a Certificate of Participation

LOCATION:
405 Pacific Coast Hwy (Zack's at Pier Plaza)
Huntington Beach, CA

For Kids!
Annual Noon-Year’s Confetti Countdown
December 31
10 am - 5 pm

5...4...3...2...1... HAPPY NOON YEAR! Join Pretend City Children's Museum for our annual New Year's Celebration in the middle of the day! Celebrate the new year at different times throughout the day as the sun travels across the different time zones! There will be a confetti countdown 4 different times to celebrate the new year in Bangladesh, Dubai, Athens, and London, as it turns to midnight in these different cities! We will also have New Year's activities and art for our little ones to enjoy!

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

INFORMATION / TICKETS:
949.428.3900
Online tickets

Celebrate 2018 at Montage
December 31

The Loft
FIRST SEATING | 5:00pm-7:00pm - Four Course Holiday Tasting Menu with a choice of appetizer, entrée, cheese and dessert. $125 per adult, $40 per child ages 4-12 yrs, under 4 – complimentary (Tax and gratuity not included.)

SECOND SEATING | 8:00pm-10:00pm - Five Course Holiday Tasting Menu Complimentary midnight toast, party favors and live music from 8:00pm-1:00am Bistro Menu Available in Bistro only 3:00pm-10:00pm $200 per adult, $60 per child ages 4-12 yrs, under 4 – complimentary (Tax and gratuity not included.)

Studio
RECEPTION 8:00pm DINNER SEATING | 9:00pm
Five Course Chef’s Tasting Menu - Live music, dancing, party favors and complimentary midnight toast $475 per person. Includes cocktails and reception as well as wine pairings. Non-alcoholic beverages available at the same price. Tax and gratuity not included.

Paintbox NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
6:00pm-12:30am - Children ages 5-12 are invited to join us in the Grand Ballroom to ring in the New Year at the Paintbox New Year’s Eve Party! The evening includes karaoke, games, activities, a show, dinner, a movie and much more! $150 per child.

LOCATION:
30801 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel New Year’s Celebrations

Raya New Year’s Eve
Sunday, December 31
Seating from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
$120 per person
Delight in a four-course holiday menu and limited a la carte menu.

New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet
Monday, January 1, 2018
Seating from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$80 per person
Ring in the New Year with friends and family at our New Year’s Day Buffet.

LOCATION:
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629

INFORMATION:
(949)240-2000

Kidseum New Years Celebration
December 31
10 am - 2 pm

Come celebrate the New Year with Kidseum! Your child can craft the day away with fun New Year’s themed projects. In the Art Studio, kids will create hand-made reusable confetti poppers and colorful noisemakers that they can use at home during the real countdown. The kiddos will practice countdowns every hour on the hour, beginning at noon, to be ready for the New Year’s countdown. Kids can practice making as much noise as possible with their hand-crafted noise makers and practice shooting their confetti! In the Glow Cave, we will make glowing wish wands that will even glow in the dark when you take them home!

LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana

INFORMATION:
(714) 567-3679

At Your Service Catering

"At Your Service Catering & Receptions" is a full-service Catering & Receptions company based in Orange County, offering you a very personalized approach to the important details that will make your holiday party a pleasure to plan! With years of experience and a true love for her calling, Priscilla Granger will coordinate your event from beginning to end; leaving you free to enjoy your day with your guests.