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New Years Eve San Diego: NYE Parties, Events & More 2022/23

January 11, 2023 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

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Check out these fun New Years Events San Diego 

I think we’re all more than ready to give 2022 the proper send-off it truly deserves and welcome 2023!

Thanks to living in San Diego with our almost picture-perfect weather, there are many options for saying goodbye to the old and happily welcoming in the new. From private romantic moments to celebrating with family or friends, here are some of the great ways to ring in the New Year! 

Please note that this article is currently being updated as this year’s event dates are released. Thank you for your understanding.

Happ New Year written in the sand, decorated with starfish - New Years Eve San Diego
Happy New Year San Diego

San Diego New Years Eve Fireworks: CANCELED

Unfortunately, the city of San Diego has not been displaying fireworks on New Year’s Eve for a few years now. But that does not mean you won’t have a blast anyway. Take a look below for the top things to do on New Years Eve in San Diego.

However, there are still some places to watch the sparkly lights explode in the night sky to ring in the new year:

SeaWorld: The amusement park does a special New Years’ Eve fireworks show at a family-friendly time (9 PM).
Hotel Del Coronado: They have a fantastic New Years’ Eve Dinner Gala and attendees and visitors can watch the fireworks on the beach (9:40 PM)

San Diego New Years Eve Cruise

Flagship San Diego New Year’s Eve Cruise

One of Flagship’s most popular cruises of the year just happens to take place on New Year’s Eve. The three-hour tour covering a full north and south bay route includes a gourmet onboard prepared dinner, champagne as you board, a midnight champagne toast, premium bar selections, a DJ, and dancing. Flagship also offers a New Years Day Brunch Cruise.

Tail of Flagship cruise ship with American flag in the foreground and a stunning sunset in the background n
San Diego Flagship Cruise

Cost: New Years Eve Dinner Cruise $150 (extra for the unlimited bar).
For an additional $55 per person, a hosted bar will serve unlimited premium liquor, wine, and beer.

Departures from Broadway Pier, 990 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92101. (619)-234-4111.

NYE Hornblower Cruises on the Bay

With a glittering skyline as a backdrop, Hornblower Cruises is offering some spectacular 3-hour yacht cruises around San Diego Bay. 

The New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Cruise features private tables, bottomless champagne or sparkling cider, a decadent gourmet-prepared meal, and DJ entertainment to keep guests dancing the night away. With free onboard WiFi, you can even post photos of the event and surroundings as you cruise the bay. Cocktail attire is recommended. 

Pink New Years Eve Fireworks San Diego Skyline and San Diego Bay
New Years Eve Fireworks San Diego

Hornblower’s VIP New Year’s Eve Cruise boasts even more perks such as a private reserved table with fine linens, a 5-course seated dinner, a top-end open bar, souvenir champagne flutes, and complimentary truffles. New Year’s Eve hats, horns, and party favors are complimentary as well.

Oh, and if you are more of a brunch person, you can book either their New Years’ Eve Brunch Cruise or the New Years Day Brunch Cruise. Check out all Holiday Cruises here>>

Departures from Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92101. (619) 686-8700

San Diego New Years Eve Galas & Parties

Hotel Del Coronado New Years Eve Gala

Ring in the roaring 20s at the Hotel Del’s Speakeasy. This classy event is as posh as the hotel itself, so if you are looking to start 2023 in a fancy way, this is the place to be. Book your tickets here>>

If you spend the night at the Hotel Del, you can also add the New Years Day Brunch to your calendar.

NYE 2022 SAN DIEGO BAR CRAWL

8+ NYE parties to celebrate the holiday! You’ll get to ring in the new year while enjoying exclusive drink specials at each participating bar.  If you take part you’ll receive a wristband, drink coupons, and a map of all participating bars in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter.

  • – 8+ different NYE parties
  • – Free welcome shot tickets at select venues
  • – Exclusive drink specials
  • – NYE pub crawl map to all participating bars, lounges, and nightclubs
    Get your Tickets here>>
New Years Eve Pub Crawl Poster

Big Night San Diego

10 Party Areas – 10 Acts – 5000 Guests

If you are looking for an all-inclusive party bigger than any other San Diego New Year’s Eve party, this is it. Right in the heart of downtown at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, this event will be a night to remember! Get your tickets here>>

NYE Beach Party 2022/23

Check out this all-inclusive New Years Eve Beach Party at the Catamaran Resort! DJs, 4 party rooms, an all-inclusive bar, and hors d’oeuvres in a beautiful setting right on Mission Bay. You can also book an additional Party Boat Cruise for that evening, leaving at the resort. And if you want to spend the night, book your room here>>

New Years Eve Party Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

The fantastic rooftop bar at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is a stunning setting to ring in 2023.

With a lineup of DJs, this is the place if you want to dance into the new year. Get your tickets here>>

roof top bar at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Gaslamp with bar and outdoor seating arrangements

Pacific Beach NYE Pub Crawl

Pub Crawl in Pacific Beach sounds like an epic way to slide into the new year. Get your tickets here>>

Tower 23 New Years Eve Party

If you prefer a more upscale NYE party in Pacific Beach, maybe this one is for you: Tower23. This boutique beach hotel offers a dinner and party option on its rooftop patio overlooking the ocean. It doesn’t get more gorgeous than that. Don’t forget to book a room, so you can simply slip back to your room, sleep in and enjoy their fantastic Holiday Brunch the next day!

Romantic Dinner Overlooking San Diego Bay

For those into a more private, romantic way to welcome the New Year, we have just the ticket for you! San Diego has some beautiful restaurants with stunning water views that are perfect for a New Year’s Eve candlelight dinner for two.

New Years Eve Fireworks San Diego Mission Bay
New Years Eve Fireworks San Diego Mission Bay

We recommend getting reservations in ASAP, however, as these fine eateries will likely fill up fast due to limited seating (and of course, holiday demand). You can contact the restaurant directly, or reserve through Open Table. Here are a few to check out:

Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island

Brigantine at Port Side Restaurant at The Embarcadero

Island Prime- C-Level on Harbor Island

Oceana Coastal Kitchen at the Catamaran Mission Bay

Peohe’s at Coronado Ferry Landing

Seréa Coastal Cuisine at Hotel Del Coronado

The Marine Room at La Jolla Shores Hotel

Tom Hams Lighthouse in Harbor Island Park

333 Pacific in Oceanside

firworks over San Diego Skyline - New Years Eve San Diego

Rooftop Dining/Drinks with a View

For a birds’ eye perspective on New Year’s Eve in San Diego, these lovely San Diego rooftop bars and restaurants are the perfect way to welcome the New Year with the ones you love. After all, we know America’s eighth-largest city just happens to have some spectacularly breathtaking panoramic views. Many of these rooftop bars are in hotels, so if you want to make it super convenient, book yourself a room for the night and don’t worry about getting home safely.

Harbor & Sky Rooftop Bar and Lounge in the Residence Inn by Marriott on the Waterfront

Above Ash Social at Carte Hotel, Little Italy

ALTITUDE Sky Lounge at San Diego Marriott, Gaslamp Quarter

Mister A’s Downtown San Diego

Kettner Exchange, Little Italy

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Rustic Root San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

The Rooftop by STK at Andaz San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Top of the Hyatt San Diego Waterfront, Downtown

Book a Suite and Invite a Few Friends 

A few years back, we booked a suite with a balcony on a high floor of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Then we invited a few friends in to celebrate the New Year with us. Living in San Diego, we could also pack some of our favorite New Year’s hor d’ourvres and order a few platters from the hotel restaurants.

The views over the Marina were beautiful, we sat outside the tropical grounds and enjoyed some red wine by the warm firepits. Then we headed back to our suite to pop the champagne cork watch the ball drop in New York City and other places around the world. Book your stay here>>

4 women posing for photo on New Years Eve

Other hotels and resorts we love with gorgeous views and a special ambiance include:

Catamaran Resort in Pacific Beach

Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa on Coronado Island

Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island

L’Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar

Build a Bonfire on the Beach for NYE in San Diego

This is perfect for those who love the outdoors but don’t love the crowds. There’s always something fun about building a bonfire —on a beach —feet in the sand-listening to the ocean waves.

We’re fortunate that San Diego has so many beaches that allow bonfires.

So, layer up, pack your food and beverages, beach chairs, beach blankets, and head to one of our suggested beaches for warm bonfires and firepit fun. But arrive early to ensure you get your space as fire pits on San Diego beaches are on a first-come-first-served basis. More information can be found in this beach bonfire guide from California Beaches.

5 people toasting cheers at a beach bon fire in San Diego
Bonfire in San Diego on New Years Eve

Coronado Beach- located near the Hotel del Coronado.

Glorietta Bay Beach Park- on the San Diego Bay side of Coronado Island.

Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas.  

Ocean Beach City Beach- in Ocean Beach.

Oceanside Harbor Beach- located in front of Oceanside City Harbor.

Oceanside Pier View South Beach.

Playa Pacific Park in Mission Bay-cozy little beach park on the east side of Mission Bay.

Shelter Island Shoreline Park-located at 2210 Shelter Island Drive.

Silver Strand State Beach- on Highway 75 in Coronado.

Ski Beach Park in Mission Bay- located on Vacation Isle.

South Shores Park-located at the end of Mission Bay with views of Sea World

Tourmaline Surfing Beach Park- on the border of Pacific Beach and La Jolla districts of San Diego. 

Order in and Celebrate the New Years in PJs

Some folks just prefer a quiet candlelit New Year’s Eve celebration at home where they can curl up next to a fireplace in their favorite pajamas and watch celebrations from around the world on TV.

Couple toasting with champagne with cake decorated with firework sparkles and christmas tree in the background
New Years Eve Take Out Dinner in San Diego

While keeping it simple, how about ordering out some of your favorite cuisine from one of our awesome San Diego restaurants? We’ve listed some of our favorite restaurants available for delivery on December 31st (we can vouch for these as we’ve dined there).

 However, options online are impressive, so, you’ll likely find something that suits your palate and the occasion.

Asti Ristorante– Downtown/Gaslamp

Catania– La Jolla

Civico 1845-Little Italy

CUCINA urbana– Banker’s Hill

Duke’s -La Jolla

Isola Little Italy– Little Italy

Osteria Panevino- Downtown/Gaslamp

 Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub– Oceanside

Pacific Coast Grill– Cardiff by the Sea

Puesto– La Jolla and at the Headquarters- Downtown/Gaslamp

Stake Chophouse & Bar– Coronado

The Barrel Room– Rancho Bernardo

The Red Door-Mission Hills

The Fishery– Pacific Beach

The Smoking Goat Restaurant– North Park

We hope some of these suggestions will be helpful on the different ways San Diegans can spend New Year’s Eve. 

However you choose to ring in 2022, stay safe, happy, healthy, and enjoy toasting in the New Year. Whether it’s with a glass of bubbly, or apple cider. 

Cheers!

New Years Eve San Diego: Fireworks, Events & More was written by Noreen Kompanik for San Diego Explorer.

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Last Updated on January 11, 2023 by sandiegoexplorer

Filed Under: San Diego Attractions Tagged With: San Diego Festivals and Events, Winter

About Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik is a freelance writer and registered nurse who fell in love with San Diego when her husband, a retired naval officer was first stationed here in 1999.

Despite other moves around the world, from that day forward she declared San Diego to be home, and in 2008 returned for good. She loves beaches, delectable food, good wine, traveling with family and friends, and introducing others to “Americas Finest City.”

Please take a look at her website: https://noreenkompanik.com/

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  1. Bridget

    December 31, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Hello I thought I was reading an article from last year. I do not understand why you would make these recommendations right now. The medical field is suffering to take care of us. And I’m sorry but you seem so blasé for making these recommendations
    Telling people to go out and do these things??!!
    I guess everyone is entitled to there opinion. And there’s free press. But far as I see this to be considered stupid press.

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    • Maria Haase

      December 31, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Bridget,

      so sorry you don’t like the article. The article was first published on December 3, before the last shutdown in San Diego and it also includes a disclaimer that not all things to do are open because of the current health advisory. Thank you for your understanding!

      Reply
  2. Noreen L Kompanik

    December 31, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Hi Bridget,

    As the author of the article, I can assure you that at the time of posting, as Maria said, all information was accurate and up to date. I know it’s been difficult as everything is such a moving target this year with COVID-19. I hope the information is helpful for you in planning a much different New Year in 2021. I know we’re all looking forward to that as well!

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