This information is for December 31, 2012.
- 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, Vanguard, Eden, Blok, Egyptian Theatre Courtyard (see Cleopatra party below), and Playhouse After Hours (2-4 am).
When: 7:30 pm to 4 am, check in by 12:30 am.
Where: Check in at Geisha House - 6633 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028:
Tickets: Tickets are $145-195 per person depending on options. Group packages available.
Food: Diamond ticket includes dinner at Geisha House
Parking: Various lots and valets
Age Limit: 21+
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Hotel: Compare rates at Hollywood hotels - The Hollywood NYE Pub Crawl: This one really is a pub crawl. Your ticket gives you access to drink specials at 10 locations with no cover.
When: 7 pm to 2 am, check in by 9 pm.
Where: Check in at The Outpost - 1624 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028:
Tickets: $20-30. Group rates available.
Food: not included
Parking: Various lots and valets
Age Limit: 21+
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Hotel: Compare rates at Hollywood hotels - 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, Enter at 1625 N. Las Palmas
Tickets: $75-100 General Admission, $110-$150 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
Info and Tickets
Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near the Egyptian Theatre - 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 parties at Las Palmas, Premiere Supper Club and the rock stage at Angels and Kings. The indoor/outdoor 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: $100 VIP open bar
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 - The annual Giant New Year's Eve celebration featuring Markus Schulz will be at the >Avalon in Hollywood.
When: 9 pm to 8 am
Where: Avalon Nightclub, 1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $65 to $95 advance progressing by date purchased. VIP tickets: $155 include separate entrance, VIP lounge and open bar,
Food: Drinks and food are extra.
Parking: Paid lots and street
Age Limit: 21+
Info: www.giantclub.com
Hotel: Compare rates at Hollywood hotels - VICE New Year's Eve at Vanguard has four rooms of music in one of Hollywood's largest nightclubs with a large covered outdoor patio and a capacity for 2000 guests.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Vanguard Nightclub, 6021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles California 90028
Tickets: $40 GA, $100 VIP open bar
Food: No
Parking: nearby lots, street
Age Limit: 21+
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Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near Vanguard - Garden of Eden and Blok New Year's Eve: A hosted bar nightclub party with three DJs in two clubs.
When: 10 pm to 2 am
Where: Eden and Blok, 1650 Schrader Blvd, Los Angeles California 90028
Tickets: $75 - $150
Food: No
Parking: Valet, street, nearby lot
Age Limit: 21+
Info and Tickets
Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near Eden and Blok
- MAX Entertainment's annual New Year's Eve Ball 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, Reserved VIP tables available.
Food: food trucks will be on hand
Age Limit: 21 and up
Info & Tickets
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 funk, blues, jazz, swing, rockabilly, a DJ and more. There's a separate Brazilian New Year's Eve Party also on the ship for a separate ticket.
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802, at the south end of the 710 Freeway, on the water.
Tickets: $109, $249 VIP, combo party and dinner tickets are available
Food: Food is available for purchase in all restaurants. Reservations are required.
Parking: $15
Age Limit: 21 and over
When: 7 pm to 1:30 am. (doors open at 6 pm), dinner reservations from 5 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 with a simulcast of the New York City ball drop, and fireworks viewable from all concert areas at midnight. The event is no longer free. The high parking rates include admission or you can take the Metro or a shuttle and pay a per person admission charge.
When: 9 pm - 12:30 am, special parking and admission prices begin at 4 pm
Where: Universal City Walk, at the top of Universal Studios Blvd. off the 101 Freeway.
Tickets: $15 for ticket only, $55 including self parking, $65 for valet. Free for kids under 48" tall
Food: Available at City Walk restaurants
Parking: Before 4 pm, $15 general/$20 preferred, after 4 pm $55 self parking, $65 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 - Together as One is an 18-and-over event that will be back in LA this year at the Shrine Expo Hall. They're also throwing a pre-NYE party the night before with a 2-night party option.
When: 5 pm to 2 am, plus pre-party Dec 30
Where: Shrine Expo Hall, 649 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Tickets: $75 General Admission. $150 VIP, $99 GA for 2 nights
Food: available for purchase
Parking: At the Shrine for a fee, limited street parking in the area
Age Limit: 18+
Info: www.newyearsevela.com
Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near Shrine Expo Hall - 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 with dancing in the street until West Coast New Year and on to 2 am. 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, $15 advance for Pine Ave. $20 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 2 am on Pine Avenue
Info: downtownlongbeach.org
Hotel: Downtown Long Beach Hotels, Compare rates at Long Beach hotels. - Hermosa Beach New Year's Eve at Pier Plaza is a free outdoor dance party with the Lou Giovannetti Big Band and double countdowns for East Coast and West Coast New Year. Visitors are encouraged to come early for dinner at the local restaurants.
Where: Pier Plaza at the Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA
Tickets: Free
Food: Restaurants will be open
Parking: various lots
Age Limit: all ages
When: 7:30 pm to 12:30 am
Info: www.hbchamber.net
Hotel: Compare rates at Hermosa Beach hotels. - Mystery Murder New Year's Eve Dinner at Susan Feniger's STREET - For a more intimate New Year's Eve experience, guests are invited to dine on delicious global dishes while the staff at STREET leads them through a tasty game of "who done it".
When: 5:00 pm - Close
Where: 742 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Reservations: Call 323.203.0500
Parking: Street parking and valet available
Food: Menu includes global dishes, vegan and vegetarian options available.
Age Limit: All ages welcome
Info: /www.eatatstreet.com
Check out our LA Local Guide's picks for New Year's Eve in LA.
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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