Maurie McGuireNEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS & FESTIVITIES
We hope everyone had a great Christmas with friends and family- now it is time to get ready for New Years Celebrations! 2017 is just around the corner. We are highlighting local Santa Barbara events to allow you to plan a great way to enter into the new year.
New Year’s Eve in Santa Barbara is filled with countless events and activities to bid farewell to 2016, and welcome 2017 with open arms. During this special night we raise our glasses and toast to a year well-spent and to the year ahead. Here is a brief guide for the celebratory events ahead around town:
Jet Set New Year’s Eve at the Biltmore
Dec 31, 6:00-10:00pm
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Toast the New Year in style as we jet set to Tokyo, Paris, New York and Los Angeles with a dinner buffet highlighting each cities flavors and cooking techniques.
A first class ticket includes admission to Ty Lounge where guests will dance the night away and enjoy a champagne toast at midnight.
$210 includes admission to the Ty Lounge party, featuring entertainment until 2 AM and champagne toast at midnight. ($80 cover charge will otherwise apply.)
Location: 1260 Channel Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108
New Year’s Eve Brazilian Carnival Party – at The Bacara. Dec 31, 7:30-1:30am
Inspired by the most iconic carnival celebration in the world, Bacara is pleased to present our take on Brazilian carnival. This festive evening includes samba dancers, a DJ, Chef action stations, party favors, a cash bar and a champagne toast.
$150 per person (includes dinner)
Late-night admission (no dinner) is also offered from 10 PM to 1:30 AM for $65 per person
Location: 8301 Hollister Ave. santa barbara, CA 93117
New Year’s Eve 80’s Dance Party- at Fess Parker’s Doubletree. Dec 31, 8:30pm
Come join California’s hottest 80’s dance band for their annual New Year’s Eve dance party at The Fess Parker! VIP tables available with two complimentary bottles of champagne for a table of eight. Don’t miss this dance party to ring in new year!
$50-750(VIP)
Location: 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Masquerade Ball – Top Floor of The Canary Hotel
Dec 31, 8:00-1:00am
Come join us at the Canary Hotel rooftop for a masquerade ball to ring in the new year! With your ticket, you will get a complimentary craft cocktail and glass of champagne at midnight. Sweet and savory bites by Finch & Fork will be served. Live entertainment by DJ Darla Bea. Come dress in your festive cocktail attire and dance the night away!
$100 Admission
Location: 31 West Carrillo St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101
New Year’s Eve Champagne Celebration Cruise
Dec 31, 10:30pm
Come ring in the New Year aboard the Sunset Kidd Sailing Yacht. Champagne Toast on the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a sailing cruise under the stars and moon celebrating the new year! The sailing yacht departs at 10:30 PM for a two hour cruise.
$50 Admission
Location: 125 Harbor Way #13 Santa Barbara, CA 93101