This information is for December 31, 2011.
- Hollywood VIP Pass: Club crawls have become all the rage in Hollywood, with a single ticket getting you past the velvet rope at multiple clubs. This New Year's Eve the concept is taking over Hollywood with a mile-long VIP Club Crawl that get's you VIP access to between 5 and 8 New Year's Eve club parties, depending on which ticket you buy. Some packages include a full dinner. Clubs include Geisha House, Red Room, ecco, Egyptian Theatre Courtyard (see Cleopatra party below), Playhouse After Hours (2-4 am) and and the Las Palmas Block Party (see below).
When: 7:30 pm to 4 am
Where: Check in at Geisha House - 6633 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028:
Tickets: Tickets are $125-195 per person depending on options. Group packages available.
Food: Platinum ticket includes dinner at Geisha House
Parking: $10 at Hollywood & Highland or various lots and valets
Age Limit: 21+
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Hotel: Compare rates at Hollywood hotels - Rockstar New Year's Eve at Rolling Stone: Rolling Stone nightclub at Hollywood & Highland is celebrating its first New Year's Eve with a DJ party including rock star go-go dancers, a light show, champagne toast and midnight countdown.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Rolling Stone Nightclub, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028
Tickets: Tickets $30, buy 4 get 1 free
Food: No food. Cash bar.
Parking: $10 at Hollywood & Highland
Age Limit: 21+
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Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near Rolling Stone - Las Palmas Block Party is a three-club event on one block of Las Palmas north of Hollywood Blvd. One ticket gets you into the Hip Hop party at Las Palmas, the House Music scene at Premiere Supper club and the rock stage at Angels and Kings. The event will accommodate 1000 party goers. Premium open bar all night. Each club will have a midnight countdown.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Las Palmas, Premiere Supperclub, Angels & Kings 1716 – 1724 N. Las Palmas Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $75 advance. VIP tickets: $125 include separate entrance, VIP lounge
Food: May be available at Las Palmas
Parking: $10 at Hollywood & Highland
Age Limit: 21+
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Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near Las Palmas - Big Bang New Year's Eve with Cobra Starship and Lupe Fiasco hosted by Mario Lopez and Extra TV at Hollywood & Highland also includes multiple parties. In addition to the one at Highlands nightclub, which is also included in several other multi-venue tickets, there will be festivities in the Kodak Theatre Ballroom, the Annex Special Event Center and a candle-lit pool area.Entertainment includes live bands, DJs, cirque performers, choreographed dancers and more. Cobra Starship concert is only available to VIP ticket holders.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028
Tickets: $75 General Admission, $125-150 VIP with open bar, table packages available
Food: Wolfgang Puck Lite Bites Buffet
Parking: $2 for 2 hours, $10 max at Hollywood & Highland (must be validated at Hollywood & Highland), limited street parking.
Age Limit: 21 and up
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Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near Hollywood & Highland - Cleopatra's New Year's Eve Ball at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The classic theater's courtyard will be tented and heated, and multiple indoor rooms will extend the Egyptian theme. DJs will be spinning Top 40 and hip-hop mash-ups to a giant LED light show. A balloon drop and confetti blast will mark the new year.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, CA
Tickets: $75 General Admission, $100 VIP, table and cabana packages available
Food: Food stations throughout venue, open bar, separate premium open bar for VIP ticket holders
Parking: $2 for 2 hours, $10 max at Hollywood & Highland (must be validated at Hollywood & Highland), limited street parking.
Age Limit: 21 and up
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Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near the Egyptian Theatre - The annual Giant Big Time New Year's Eve celebration will be at the Shrine Expo Hall in University Park. The event will take place at the indoor and outdoor 5,000 capacity hall with a VIP mezzanine overlooking the stage. This year's lineup includes Benny Benassi and Dada Life.
When: 8 pm to 4 am
Where: 700 W. 32nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $65 advance. VIP tickets: $155 include separate entrance, VIP lounge and open bar,
Food: Drinks and food are extra for general admission.
Parking: At the Shrine for a fee, limited street parking in the area
Age Limit: 19 and up, VIP 21+
Info: www.giantclub.com
Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near the Shrine Auditorium - Copacabana New Year's Eve: The indoor-outdoor Cabana Club & The Green Door in Hollywood will host a DJ party.
When: 10 pm to 2 am
Where: Cabana Club, 1439 Ivar Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028
Tickets: $60 general admission, $100 VIP open bar
Food: Only in restaurant
Parking: $20 Valet
Age Limit: 21+
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Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near The Cabana Club
- MAX Entertainment's annual New Year's Eve Ball 2011/2012 takes their Vegas-style New Year celebration to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. There will be multiple rooms with many DJs, performance artists and a midnight countdown show and balloon drop.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Tickets: $45-65 General Admission advance $50 at the door, Reserved VIP tables available.
Food: food trucks will be on hand
Age Limit: 21 and up
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Compare rates at Redondo Beach hotels. - The Queen Mary in Long Beach hosts its annual New Year's Eve all over the ship. Your ticket includes admission, fireworks and access to 7 entertainment venues including four live music venues and Disco Lounge. This year's music lineup includes big band, jazz, dueling pianos, a DJ and more.
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802, at the south end of the 710 Freeway, on the water.
Tickets: $99.99, combo party and dinner tickets are available
Food: Food is available for purchase in all restaurants from $62 for the Promenade New Year's Eve special menu to a 7 course vent at Sir Winston's with entertainment, party favors and more for $239. Reservations are required.
Parking: $15
Age Limit: 21 and over
When: 7 pm to 1:30 am. (doors open at 6 pm)
Info: www.queenmary.com
Hotel: Hotel specials on the Queen Mary. Compare rates at nearby hotels including the Hotel Maya.
Queen Mary Visitors Guide - Universal City Walk has added to their huge outdoor New Year's Eve Countdown Bash this year, incorporating the Waterworld and Gibson stages inside Universal Studios Hollywood. The event features live music and DJs beginning at 9 pm, and fireworks viewable from all concert areas at midnight. With the added venues, the event is no longer free. Parking is steep so to get the best ticket price, take the Metro.
When: 9 pm - 12:30 am
Where: Universal City Walk, at the top of Universal Studios Blvd. off the 101 Freeway.
Tickets: $15 for ticket only, $45 including self parking, free for kids under 48" tall
Food: Available at City Walk restaurants
Parking: Before 6 pm, $15 general/$20 preferred, after 6 pm $45 self parking, $55 valet.
Metro: Red Line to Universal City station
Age Limit: All ages
Info: www.citywalkhollywood.com
Hotel: Hilton Universal and Sheraton Universal are walking distance. Compare rates at other nearby hotels.
Universal CityWalk Visitors Guide - New Year's Eve in Downtown Long Beach is a combination of a free family-friendly party on the waterfront with music and trackless train rides culminating in 9 pm fireworks celebrating New Year on the East Coast. After 9, the party moves over to Pine Avenue where the festivities continue until with dancing in the street until West Coast New Year. At midnight, you can see fireworks off the Queen Mary from the waterfront.
Where: Rainbow Harbor and Pine Ave from 1st to 3rd, Linden and 1st St
Tickets: Free for the waterfront, $10 advance for Pine Ave. $15 at the gate.
Food: Food vendors and restaurants will be open
Parking: various lots
Age Limit: all ages
When: 6-9 pm at Rainbow Harbor, 9 pm to 1 am on Pine Avenue
Info: www.dlba.org
Hotel: Downtown Long Beach Hotels, Compare rates at Long Beach hotels. - New Year's Eve at Hermosa Beach Pier is a free community celebration with Lou Giovanetti and His Big Band performing and a replay of the New York Times Square ball drop. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to dine at the surrounding restaurants.
Where: Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach
Tickets: Free
Food: restaurants will be open
Parking: various lots
Age Limit: all ages
When: 8:30 pm - 1:30 am
Info: www.hbchamber.net
Hotel: Compare rates at Hermosa Beach hotels.
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Note: Alcoholic beverage service stops at 2 a.m. in Los Angeles. Parties that continue past 2 a.m. serve only non-alcoholic beverages after this time.
This information was accurate at the time of publication. Please check with venues for the most current information.
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