5 Awesome Ways to Ring in the New Year in LA

There’s something for everyone in Los Angeles and NYE is no exception. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing evening by the sea or a night filled with lavish drinks and dancing, these 5 LA hot spots are worth checking out.

Mar’sel at the Terranea Resort

Address: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

For an exquisite meal and breathtaking views, the drive out to Mar’sel’s— located at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes—is well worth it. It’s truffle season and Mar’sel’s NYE menus features plates that complement these seasonal delicacies. Choose from a three- or five-course meal, enjoy your choice of carefully selected wines, and reflect on the passing of another year as you take in the views of the Pacific. If you’re up for it the resort’s Terranea Resort Countdown Celebration offers even more food and drink and all the dancing from 10:30pm to well after the arrival of 2016.

The Langham Huntington

Address: 1401 South Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena

There is something for everyone at the Langham Huntington. The Terrace offers live music and a three-course prix fixe menu while the Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse offers two different seatings featuring a four-course or a six–course meal. After dinner, dance the night away to live music featured in The Tap Room or get down with a DJ countdown in the Lobby Lounge.

The Bazaar

Address: 465 South La Cienga Blvd, Beverly Hills

The Bazaar by José Andrés—voted No. 5 “Best Hotel Restaurant Around the World” in 2014—presents the fifth annual NYE Spanish Masquerade. Go incognito as you spend the evening wining and dining on tapas and cocktails while you cruise through an exotic mix of dining and lounge spaces. When the clock strikes 12, greet the new year in Spanish tradition with the 12 Grapes of Midnight to ensure a prosperous 2016.

W Hotel

Address: 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood

If you’ve already got fine dining covered, take your party to the W Hollywood where your choice of parties await you, including the NYElectric party at The Loft & Rooftop Lounge. Here you can ring in the new year with panoramic views of the Hollywood sign, downtown LA as fireworks light up the night sky. A full-service bar is promised to have bubbly on ice so you can raise a glass as the clock strikes 12. When no one’s looking, sneak away to your luxurious room for a restful night of shuteye to greet 2016 bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

Providence

Address: 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

And if you’ve got a place to crash but are looking for an exquisite meal to wrap up 2015, look no further than Providence, named one of the Top 50 restaurants in the United States and Best Restaurant by the LA Times. For NYE, Chef Cimarusti has created a seven-course menu featuring wild caught and wholly sustainable seafood products. Both the early and late seatings come with optional wine pairings so you can be sure to bring out the finest qualities in both the food and drink.