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9 Ways to Ring in the New Year in Costa Mesa

Published Dec 19, 2024, 4:05pm

Get ready to wrap up the year with a celebration to remember! Costa Mesa is gearing up for an epic New Year’s Eve, and there’s no shortage of things to do. Whether you’re in the mood to dance the night away or indulge in a delicious dinner, there’s something special for everyone.

1. Welcome the New Year at TIME Nightclub

A promotional poster for a New Year’s Eve event featuring Valentino Khan at TIME in Orange County, CA, on December 31st. The image shows Valentino Khan with a cosmic background and artistic hands reaching toward him. — Image via TIME Nightclub

Get ready to dance the night away. Ring in the New Year at TIME Nightclub, featuring DJ Valentino Khan! Join the celebration starting at 9pm, where the beats, lights, and energy will keep your spirits high all night long.

Why not celebrate the end of the year as a VIP? Elevate your experience with table service for a New Year’s Eve party you’ll talk about for years.

2. Spice it up at Sevilla Restaurant and Bar

Promotional graphic for Sevilla Restaurant’s New Year’s Eve 2025, listing three celebration options: dinner reservations, flamenco dinner show, and tapas bar packages. Includes reservation info and event timings. — Image via Sevilla

Start your evening with delicious Spanish tapas at Sevilla, and keep the night going with flamenco, live Latin music, and specialty cocktails. Sevilla is also showcasing a three-course prix-fixe menu with a show stopping paella Valenciana, topped with a cold lobster tail.
Reservations are highly recommended. Call 949-688-1555 or purchase a package online.

3. Find your VIP vibe at Mesa

New Years Eve 2025 event flyer with gold glittery text, reading A night in disguise, featuring DJ Zeb at Mesa, Costa Mesa, on December 31, with dinner service and nightclub hours listed. — Image via Mesa

If you prefer a relaxed, lounge environment, join the NYE festivities at MESA. Enjoy their prix-fixe dinner service at 7pm so that you’re ready to let the good times roll when the nightclub opens at 10pm. Indulge in premium champagne and live music by DJ Zeb as you revel in the joy of the countdown.

Book your reservation online for their NYE gala here.

4. Bling in the New Year at The Country Club

Elegant New Years Eve event flyer for The Country Club with gold text: 2025 NYE, DJ starts at 8pm, red carpet, balloon drop, countdown, and RSVP info, all on a black background with a gold trophy graphic. — Image via The Country Club

The Country Club in Costa Mesa is offering the ultimate VIP perk for their NYE celebration: bottomless bubbly. Grab a champagne wristband for you and your crew and keep your glass full at their unlimited champagne bar. You’ll want to dig into a delicious dinner before the party kicks off, so schedule a seating for their chef-special dinner at 5:30pm or 7:30pm.

The Country Club is pulling out all the stops for the midnight countdown so that you can start 2025 off with a bang. Make a reservation here.

5. Don’t miss an epic Y2K dance party at The Wayfarer

Colorful event poster for Nu Disco NYE at The Wayfarer on Tuesday, 12/31, featuring Sega Geneicide. Doors open at 9 PM. Includes images of performers and text promoting Y2K music and new hits. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of show. — Image via The Wayfarer

If you’re looking for live music but less of a nightclub vibe, gastropub and live music venue The Wayfarer might be the perfect fit.
Dance the night away and hear all your favorite 90s and 00s songs by local favorite, Sega Genecide. Enjoy a complimentary champagne toast during the countdown, then get back to dancing to your Y2K faves, plus some 2024 hits. Doors open at 9pm, and tickets are available online. This event is likely to sell out, so don’t wait.

6. Celebrate the year of BRAT

A disco ball and colored lights create vibrant reflections in a retro-style room with red curtains, brick walls, a jukebox, a gong, and a framed Tin Lizzie Saloon sign. — Image via Yelp

BRAT is forever at Costa Mesa’s Tin Lizzie Saloon. This LGBTQ+ friendly club will be serving their “Holidaze” cocktail menu and serving up the best Mean Girl tracks of 2024. Wear your best BRAT outfit and step out for a 365 party girl bash. You’ll feel so Julia as you ring in the new year.

7. Toast to the New Year at Water Grill

A round tray of raw oysters on ice, garnished with lemon wedges and seaweed, and served with metal cups of horseradish, cocktail sauce, and mignonette sauce. — Image via Water Grill

Make your New Year’s Eve truly special with a delicious four-course prix-fixe menu at Water Grill. Elevate your experience with a thoughtfully curated $50 wine pairing option.

Cheers to a night of indulgence, celebration, and culinary perfection!

8. Treat yourself to fine dining at The Westin

Three people sit outdoors by a fountain, enjoying drinks and food. Two women and one man are smiling and talking at a table with salads, pizza, and wine on a sunny day. — Image via The Westin South Coast Plaza

New Year’s Eve dinner at The Westin is a classy way to mark the end of the year, especially when celebrated with friends and family. Executive Chef Nelson Sanchez has created a three course prix-fixe menu, served with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. You can dine as early as 3pm or as late as 11pm.

9. Keep the party going at a Costa Mesa hotel

A cozy outdoor patio with wicker chairs and striped pillows arranged around a rectangular fire pit, with a tall, illuminated water wall and lush greenery in the background. — Image via The Westin South Coast Plaza

A stay at a Costa Mesa hotel is the epitome of a New Year’s Eve well spent: safe and carefree, with a touch of luxury and indulgence. Dance the night away without worrying about busy, late-night transportation and wake up in the comfort of one of our award-winning hotels.

See you in 2025! Happy New Year!

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