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Photo: Viejas will host a party at The Park on New Year's Eve. Photo courtesy Viejas Resort
December 29, 2024 (San Diego) - San Diego County residents have myriad opportunities to ring in 2025 with New Year's Eve celebrations across the region.
First Nation casinos across the county will be part of the variety of New Year's Eve events welcoming 2025:
Jamul Casino guests can immerse themselves in shimmering lights and disco beats with "Shimmer & Shake." Festivities include a "Noon Year's Eve," with $20 free play for active players at noon, a Champagne Toast Mystery Game from 6 a.m. until midnight, Surf & Turf endless dining from noon to midnight at Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub, a VIP dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. for invited guests at Prime Cut, a VIP Countdown featuring B.I.G. from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. New Year's Day and live entertainment across multiple venues. For more information, visit https://www.jamulcasino.com/nye2025/
Viejas Casino & Resort is hosting an elegant New Year's Eve bash in "The Park" from 8 p.m. to midnight for invited and qualified myViejas Players Club members. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Registration is from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The For more information, visit https://viejas.com/myviejas-events/new-years-eve-bash-2025/
Sycuan Casino Resort offers an evening filled with an evening Bingo session with a $75,000 "Blackout Gam," balloon drops, party favors, "hot seats," live music and more. For more information, visit https://www.sycuan.com/promotions/new-years-eve-celebration-2024/
Barona Resort & Casino will have a celebration from 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for its Diamond and Platinum members with a 1980s vibe, with "Party People games," party favor giveaways starting at 8 p.m. in the VIP Eatery, and a countdown to midnight with a toast. For more information, visit https://www.barona.com/promotion/vip-new-years-eve-celebration/
Pala Casino is holding a "Get Your NYE On" event, offering live entertainment at its Center Bar, including performances by Forward Motion from 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Dudes of San Diego from 4:45 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. There will be an "Electrified Dance Party" from 9 p.m. until midnight, with a New Year's Day countdown starting at 11:45 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.palacasino.com/promotions/new-years-eve
Downtown San Diego:
"Big Night San Diego," will be hosted at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. An all-inclusive event, it will feature multiple party areas, live bands, DJs and a "silent" disco. Tickets include drinks and buffet options. For more information, visit https://www.bignightsandiego.com/tickets/
A "Glitz & Glam NYE Party" will be held at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The expansive event will span multiple floors with a variety of music genres, live entertainment and VIP options. The event will include 60,000 square feet of event space and celebration across three floors, including the rooftop, and four rooms. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glitz-glam-new-years-eve-party-at-hard-rock-hotel-san-diego-tickets-1071225346849
"FNGRS CRSSD Proper NYE NYD" will be held at PETCO Park with techno and house music. A two-day event starting at 4 p.m. Dec. 31, it features artists including Boys Noize, Green Velvet, Marsh and Sweet Like Chocolate. For more information, visit https://www.propernye.com/
A "New Year's Eve in Paradise" will be held in a lobby pop-up bar at the Margaritaville Hotel from 6 to 9 p.m. live music, dancing and drinks. For more information, visit https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego/live-entertainment/nye-in-paradise
On the waterfront:
Gatsby's Yacht is offering a "San Diego New Year's Eve Party Cruise," sailing guests from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. New Year's Day on a luxury yacht on two decks with live DJs and panoramic views of San Diego's skyline. For more information, visit https://vipnightlife.com/events/2025-san-diego-new-years-eve-party-cruise-gatsbys-yacht/
City Experiences' City Cruises San Diego will have a four-hour New Year's eve plated dinner cruise on San Diego Bay, with a live DJ, and stunning views of the city skyline. Boarding is at 8 p.m.; the cruise is from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. New Year's Day. For more information, visit https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-diego/city-cruises/new-years-eve-premier-dinner-cruise/
SeaWorld San Diego will have a New Year's eve celebration starting at 5 p.m., to include DJ Perry at the Sky Tower area, champagne pop-up bars across the park and a New Year's Day countdown. A fireworks display is set for 9 p.m., and there will be access to the park's attractions and shows. For more information, visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/new-years-eve/
A New Year's Eve Bar Crawl and Party in Pacific Beach will go through eight parties during the night with exclusive drink specials. Check in starts at 8 p.m. at The Beverly Beach Garden. For more information, visit https://www.nasstive.com/pacificbeach/newyearseve/
Elsewhere:
The Encore Event Center and SDCCC is holding the "'Nuff Said New Year's Eve" party with celebrity host Mark Christopher Lawrence. The evening features a VIP dinner and a show featuring music by The Long Run - TLR, a tribute band celebrating music of The Eagles. There will also be stand-up comedy, a DJ and a midnight champagne toast. For more information, visit https://newyearpartysd.com/index.html