Here are the best parties and events in San Diego to ring in 2023!
Celebrate the start of the new year in oceanfront luxury at The Del’s Masquerade Gala held in the brand-new Southpointe Ballroom. Dress to the nines in black-tie attire with signature Victorian style-masks, experience spectacular live performances, dance to a live 9-piece band, enjoy live-action food stations for a heavy reception-style dinner, and top it off at midnight with a champagne toast. hoteldel.com
Reminisce about 2022 while building up excitement for 2023 over a four-course feast at the Pop the Cork Dinner at Piper from 5:30-8PM. Or, opt for the Countdown to NYE in style at The Shore Room, just steps away from the ocean. Enjoy an evening of elegance featuring live jazz music along with plenty of champagne and caviar at this event from 8PM to midnight. Tickets include reserved seating, a bottle of champagne and a caviar tasting. theseabirdresort.com
Welcome the new year at The Pendry’s Provisional Kitchen, which is offering a special celebratory five-course menu, champagne and spirited live music from 6-10PM with an additional wine pairing option. Or, pop bottles and delight in a dazzling night of a confetti countdown at Fifth & Rose. Dance into the new year with live music, sipping on craft cocktails and munching small bites. Tickets include a complimentary token for the Moët Champagne Vending Machine. pendry.com/san-diego
Raise your glass and celebrate New Year's Eve from 40 stories above San Diego Bay at the Top of the Hyatt at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Welcome 2023 luxuriously amongst spectacular views of the San Diego skyline while enjoying the chef’s hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie and a seafood bar, and delectable desserts such as vanilla and pistachio crème brûlée to french macaroons till 1AM. topofthehyatt.com
Spend New Year’s Eve at Kona Kai Resort & Spa’s second annual Fly Me to the Moon New Year’s Eve Gala. Begin the celebration with a champagne cocktail welcome reception and hors d’eourves, followed by a delectable five-course dinner featuring dishes like tasmanian trout, wagyu filet and curry creme fraiche. Then finish with dancing, live music and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. resortkonakai.com
Guests and locals are welcome to spend New Year’s Eve in coastal luxury at L’Auberge Del Mar. Commence the evening by booking a pre-fixed dinner at award-winning al fresco dining venue Adelaide, or celebrate in style at the Living Room Bar for a lively party with live music, DJ performances and a full bar mixing and craft libations until 1AM. Riding into the following day, Adelaide will be offering a signature New Year's Day Brunch overlooking the morning's oceanic views on the Sunset Terrace. laubergedelmar.com
Ease into the New Year with a luxurious eight-course tasting menu by chef William Bradley and team at Addison. Expect a flavorful experience showcasing the purity of California gastronomy, as well as world-class ingredients such as caviar and white truffles. A supplemental wine pairing is also available, and seatings are offered from 5 to 9PM. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. addisondelmar.com
Ring in 2023 with a delicious New Year's Eve dinner at Bob's Steak & Chop House, from 5PM-12:30AM. Reservations can be made through OpenTable and include a complimentary Champagne toast at midnight. Then, kick off the new year with a Recovery Brunch at VUE on Jan. 1 from 7AM-1PM. Brunch reservations can be made on OpenTable and will include decadent dishes like made-to-order pancakes and breakfast favorites. omnihotels.com/hotels/san-diego-la-costa
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