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New Year's Eve in Orange County 2011-2012

The OC's Biggest New Year's Parties

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Orange County partiers have a few selections to choose from this year this year.

This information is for December 31, 2011
  • Together as One is an 18-and-over event that used to take place at the LA Sports Arena, but has moved out to the country to Oak Canyon Park in Orange County. The two stage areas will feature Duck Sauce, Dirty South, Diplo, DJs Bloody Beetroots, Chromeo, Felix Da Housecat and more.
    When: 5 pm to 2 am
    Where: Oak Canyon Park, 5305 Santiago Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
    Tickets: $70 General Admission. $150 VIP, cabanas available
    Food: available for purchase
    Parking: At the park
    Age Limit: 18+
    Info: www.newyearsevela.com
    Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near Oak Canyon Park

  • A Midnight Kiss for New Year's at Wyndham OC promotes itself as the most romantic New Year's party in the OC. The event features three party rooms and an open bar.
    When: 9 pm to 2 am
    Where: Wyndham Orange County, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa CA 92626
    Tickets: $85, $155 Couple, $125 VIP (includes specialty bar)
    Food: No info
    Parking: hotel parking
    Age Limit: 21 and up
    Info and Tickets
    Hotel: Compare rates at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa.

  • The New Year's Eve Yacht Party on the Majestic is a comparatively small event for just 400 people, but I'm including it as something quintessentially Southern Californian. The four-hour luxury cruise through Newport Harbor includes premium open bar all night, a champagne greeting, appetizer buffet, multiple dancing and lounge areas.
    When: 8:30 pm to 1 am.
    Where: 2901 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach CA 92663
    Tickets: $155-185 depending when you buy them
    Food: Appetizer buffet
    Parking: fee
    Age Limit: 21 and up
    Info and Tickets
    Hotel: Compare rates at Newport Beach hotels.

  • Orange County New Year's Eve at the Hilton Hotel Costa Mesa calls itself the Official New Year's Eve Party of the OC. It includes four general admission party areas with three additional VIP zones, multiple live music stages, DJs, roaming entertainment, a fashion show and an Orange Ball Drop. After Party is across the street at the Hotel Hanford Costa Mesa.
    When: 2011 details TBA 8 pm to 2 am.
    Where: Hilton Hotel Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Tickets: $40 and up advance, $100 at the door, VIP tickets are $125 and up
    Food: not included
    Parking: fee
    Age Limit: 21 and up
    Info: http://lanewyearseve.snaptickets.com
    Hotel: Special rate rooms available at the Hilton.

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