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Celebrating the New Year in Santa Monica 2025

What better way to ring in the new year than by celebrating beachside in Santa Monica?! View everything from the best Santa Monica New Year’s Eve parties and events to New Year’s Eve dining. Then, continue the holiday weekend with New Year’s Day happenings.

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New Year’s Eve Events & Parties

The Annual One-Time Only New Year’s Eve Musical Revue

Champagne and sparkling juice and delightful sweets and savories accompany the 54th anniversary of this rousing, family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo in-person multi-media New Year’s event with live Playhouse artists and special guests streaming from around the globe joining in the singing, dancing, humor and other delights culled from 6 decades of audience favorite Santa Monica Playhouse productions. $5.00 off each ticket ($49.50 – 7pm; $59.50 – 10:30pm) includes champagne and sparkling apple juice, hats, tiaras, leis, noise makers – the works! Purchase tickets here.

Crawl ‘Til The Ball Falls: NYE Bar Crawl 2025

Barcrawlerz is a Bar Crawl like no other. Crawl ‘Til the Ball Falls features the best drink specials and the best bars in town. Grab friends and get ready to ring in the new year with the best of friends and drinks! Purchase tickets here.

The Edgemar New Year’s Eve

The party starts at 10PM with $10 cocktails and complementary passed canapes. Make reservations here.

New Year’s Eve at Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Ring in the new year with a celebratory evening at Calabra’s stately rooftop with sweeping views of the Pacific. Calabra will be keeping it festive with elevated fare, chilled champagne (complimentary toast at midnight), lively jams, and a poolside countdown to midnight. For a more intimate vibe, toast to new beginnings at Palma’s art-filled lobby lounge with your closest few. Celebrate with a festive meal, endless bubbles, and live DJ spins into the new year. Make reservations here.

New Year’s Eve Comedy Show at The Crow

The Crow is ringing in the New Year with an early show (so you can double up on parties — or hit the hay early)! Whichever path you choose: join The Crow for their favorite stand up show curated with elevated comedy featuring comics from HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, and late night TV.

New Year’s Eve Half Marathon, 15K, 10K & 5K

Bring in the the new year in good spirits with one final run in the last half-marathon, 15K, 10K and 5K race of the year.

New Year’s Eve at Orla Santa Monica

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in unforgettable style at Regent Santa Monica Beach. Indulge in a spectacular Mediterranean tasting menu at Orla by Chef Michael Mina, perfectly paired with exquisite beverages and elevated by live performances from the glamorous Satin Dollz. Toast to the New Year with a glass of bubbles and festive party favors with compliments, as you embrace an evening of elegance, indulgence, and celebration.

Ring in the New Year at ICE Santa Monica

Ring in the New Year with a family-friendly East Coast Countdown Celebration. ICE Santa Monica, presented by Netflix, invites guests to join in a heartwarming and unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration tailored for families and kids of all ages.

Tinsel by The Tide at The Bungalow

This New Year’s Eve, join The Bungalow for a night of Hollywood glamour by the ocean. Experience the elegance of Old Hollywood with burlesque performances, a premium hosted bar, and unexpected surprises to keep you on your toes. Purchase tickets here.

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Santa Monica New Year’s Eve Dining

1212 Santa Monica

Pop, fizz, clink–ring in the New Year at 1212 Santa Monica! Enjoy live entertainment, specialty cocktails, delicious bites and a champagne toast at midnight. Make your reservation.

Birdie G’s

In addition to your regular favorites from Birdie G’s, indulge in a couple of a la carte caviar dishes, including a Caviar Chicken Cutlet and a Crispy Potato Waffle topped with horseradish cream, caviar and chives. Want to add a little extra sparkle? Sip on Champagne Henriot ‘Cuvee Hemera’ Grand Cru Brut 2006, poured by the glass for $65. It’s the kind of night that deserves a little luxury. Make your reservation. 

Cassia

Cassia Executive Chef & Owner, Chef Bryant Ng, Johanna Luat, Executive Sous Chef, and the Cassia chef team are creating a New Year’s Eve menu which will showcase the deep historical connections between Hawaii’s native culture and the early Cantonese settlers who arrived in the 19th century. The menu is prefix at $95 per person with optional add-ons such as caviar. There will also be specialty cocktails and an “Island Wine” pairing. Make your reservation here.

Élephante

Countdown to 2024 at Élephante! Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve dinner with celebratory champagne and cocktails. Ring in the New Year with a midnight toast and a DJ spinning all night long. Make your reservation.

Esters

Join Esters from 12PM-9PM ringing in the new year with Champagne & Caviar- because what’s New Year’s Eve without a little indulgence? Enjoy Bellinis, Caviar and fresh Oysters as you toast to 2025. There’ll be tins of caviar to make your evening even more luxurious. Snap the memories at our free photo booth starting at 6pm. Stop by, sip on something bubbly, and let’s celebrate! Make your reservation.

Meat On Ocean

Ring in the New Year at Meat On Ocean in Santa Monica! Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a four-course prix fixe menu, champagne toast at midnight and more to welcome 2025 in style. Dinner starts at $135 per person, but Guests may choose to add wine pairings to each course for $50. Make your reservation.

Orla at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in unforgettable style at Regent Santa Monica Beach. Indulge in a spectacular Mediterranean tasting menu at Orla by Chef Michael Mina, perfectly paired with exquisite beverages and elevated by live performances from the glamorous Satin Dollz. Toast to the New Year with a glass of bubbles and festive party favors with compliments, as you embrace an evening of elegance, indulgence, and celebration. Make your reservation.

Marelle

Ring in the New Year at Marelle! Join Marelle for a special New Year’s Eve dining experience. Enjoy a preset menu featuring thoughtful flavors and coastal charm, accompanied by live music from a DJ. For those joining later in the evening, indulge in a tarot card reading and a midnight champagne toast! First Seating: 5 PM – 6:30 PM for $95 per person. Second Seating: 7 PM – 9:30 PM for $135 per person. Make your reservation.

Michael’s

Join Michael’s for great food, great wine, great cocktails and a great party on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy the custom New Year’s Eve menu for $145 per person with the option to add a wine pairing for $80 per person. Make your reservation.

Milo & Olive

This New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to Milo + Olive’s $75 per person prix-fixe menu. The regular menu will also be available! Keeping it cozy at home? Pop the champagne and let Milo + Olive bring the celebration to you with takeout that’s as festive as it gets! Make your reservation.

Rustic Canyon

Ring in 2025 with a special family-style menu crafted by Chef de Cuisine Elijah DeLeon at Rustic Canyon! Choose between two family-style menus: six dishes for $125 per person, or eight dishes for $175 per person. For an extra touch of luxury, add a premium a la carte options like truffles, caviar, spiny lobster or uni. Make your reservation.

The Surfing Fox

Join The Surfing Fox for a New Year’s Eve celebration to remember! Enjoy live music, a champagne toast, and special menu. Make your reservation.

Terrazza at Casa Del Mar

Join the celebration at Casa’s annual New Year’s Eve by the Sea and welcome 2025 in style! Start the evening with an elegant dinner at Terrazza Restaurant. Afterwards, dance the night away with LA favorite band, Cardinal and Gold. As midnight approaches, toast with complimentary champagne and revel under the festive balloon drop. Make your reservation.

Water Grill

Celebrate the New Year at Water Grill! This New Year’s Eve, enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu, champagne toast at midnight and more to end the year in style. Dinner starts at $135 per person, but Guests may choose to add wine pairings to each course for $50. Make your reservation.

1 Pico at Shutters on The Beach

Welcome the New Year at Shutters on the Beach, where culinary excellence, fresh ocean air, and live music set the stage for the most celebratory event of the year. With two seating options, guests can start the evening with an early dinner or join us for the second dinner seating leading into the countdown. Usher in 2025 with friends and family as you toast to a happy and healthy new year enveloped by the unmistakable beach house charm of Shutters on the Beach. Make your reservation.

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Santa Monica New Year’s Day Dining

1212 Santa Monica

Join 1212 Santa Monica for good food, drink and music from 12PM – 4PM.

Marelle

Ease into 2025 with a seaside brunch at Marelle!

The Surfing Fox

Enjoy New Year’s Day hangover brunch at The Surfing Box from 7AM – 2PM.

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