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Things to do in L.A. for News Year:
This information is for December 31, 2013.
Hollywood VIP Pass: Club crawls have become all the rage in Hollywood, with a single ticket getting you past the velvet rope at multiple clubs. This New Year's Eve the concept is taking over Hollywood with VIP Club Crawl that get's you VIP access to 4 to 6 New Year's Eve club parties within walking distance of each other. The number of clubs depends on which ticket you buy. Some packages include a full dinner. Clubs include Spice, Couture, Egyptian Theatre Courtyard (see Cleopatra party below), Cashmere, a bonus club to be named, and Playhouse After Hours (2-4 am).
When: 7:30 pm to 4 am, check in by 12:30 am.
Where: Check in at Spice - 1644 Cahuenga Blvd at Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
Tickets: Tickets are $125-225 per person depending on options. Group packages available.
Food: Diamond ticket includes dinner
Parking: Various lots and valets
Age Limit: 21+
Tickets and Info
Hotel: Compare Hollywood hotels rates at Expedia
The Hollywood NYE Pub Crawl: This one really is a pub crawl. Your ticket gives you access to drink specials at multiple locations along Hollywood Boulevard with no cover.
When: 7 pm to 2 am, check in 6-10 pm.
Where: Check in at The Outpost - 1624 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028:
Tickets: $20. Group rates available.
Food: not included
Parking: Various lots and valets
Age Limit: 21+
Tickets and Info
Hotel: Compare Hollywood hotels rates at Expedia
Cleopatra's New Year's Eve Ball at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The classic theater's courtyard will be tented and heated, and multiple indoor rooms will extend the Egyptian theme. DJs will be spinning Top 40 and hip-hop mash-ups to a giant LED light show. A balloon drop and confetti blast will mark the new year.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, CA, Enter at 1625 N. Las Palmas
Tickets: $69-100 General Admission, $125 VIP, table and cabana packages available
Food: Food stations throughout venue, open bar, separate premium open bar for VIP ticket holders
Parking: $2 for 2 hours, $13 max at Hollywood & Highland (must be validated at Hollywood & Highland), limited street parking.
Age Limit: 21 and up
Info and Tickets
Hotel: Compare rates at hotels near the Egyptian Theatre
The annual Giant New Year's Eve celebration featuring Markus Schulz will be at the Avalon in Hollywood.
When: (2013-14 Details TBA) 9 pm to 8 am
Where: Avalon Nightclub, 1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $65 to $95 advance progressing by date purchased. VIP tickets: $155 include separate entrance, VIP lounge and open bar,
Food: Drinks and food are extra.
Parking: Paid lots and street
Age Limit: 21+
Info: www.giantclub.com
Couture Black and White New Year's Eve will take over the main room and heated patio of this Hollywood club and spill over to Spice, with DJs playing open format and top 40s, models, go go dancers and a 5-hour VIP open bar. Black and white attire requires. Ties preferred.
When: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: Vanguard Nightclub, 6021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles California 90028
Tickets: $35-50 GA, $75-150 VIP open bar
Food: No
Parking: nearby lots, street
Age Limit: 21+
Info and Tickets
W Hollywood New Year's Eve: This party spills across multiple indoor and outdoor venues at the W hotel with live music and DJs.
When: 9:30 pm to 2 am
Where: W Hotel, 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles California 90028
Tickets: $100 - $125 open bar
Food: On site restaurants
Parking: Valet, street, nearby lot
Age Limit: 21+
Info and Tickets
NYElectric at W Hollywood Nightclub & Rooftop Lounge (formerly Drai's): This is a separate party at the W hotel's upscale rooftop club and poolside lounge with 4 hour hosted bar.
When: 10 pm to 2 am, (9:30 will call)
Where: W Hollywood Nightclub & Rooftop Lounge, 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles California 90028
Tickets: $125-$175 open bar, couples and group rates available
Food: Restaurants are part of the other part, but there are plenty in the neighborhood.
Parking: Valet, street, nearby lot
Age Limit: 21+
Info and Tickets
N.Y.E. L.A. at Grand Park will include live music, dancers, art installations, animated light projections and food trucks in the three block park in Downtown Los Angeles. There will be a bar outside the park in the Plaza at the Music Center.
When: 6 pm to 12:30 am
Where: Grand Park, 200 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles,CA 90012
Tickets: Free
Food: Food trucks will be spread around the park
Parking: $10 in Lot 17 at Olive and First Streets (enter from Olive Street)
Metro: Red or Purple Lines to Civic Center/Grand Park station or the Gold Line to Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Age Limit: all ages
Info: grandparkla.org
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The Queen Mary in Long Beach hosts its annual New Year's Eve Voyage all over the ship. For the entry of 2014, the Queen Mary will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the ship's christening, which took place in September 1934, with a chronology of world celebrations representing different ports the ship visited. Your ticket includes admission, fireworks and access to all the parties including Bombay, India, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, New York, Cherbourg, France and Clydebank, Scotland.
When: 7 pm to 2 am. (doors open at 6 pm), dinner reservations from 5 pm.
Where: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802, at the south end of the 710 Freeway, on the water.
Tickets: $99, $199 VIP, room packages and meal supplements are available
Food: Food is available for purchase in all restaurants. Reservations are required.
Parking: $20 general, $30 valet
Age Limit: 21 and over
Info: www.queenmary.com
Hotel: Hotel specials on the Queen Mary. Within walking distance is also the Hotel Maya.
Queen Mary Visitors Guide
Universal City Walk has added to their huge outdoor New Year's Eve Countdown Bash this year, incorporating the Waterworld and Gibson stages inside Universal Studios Hollywood. The event features live music and DJs beginning at 9 pm with a simulcast of the New York City ball drop, and fireworks viewable from all concert areas at midnight. The event is no longer free. The high parking rates include admission or you can take the Metro or a shuttle and pay a per person admission charge.
When: 2013-14 info TBA 9 pm - 12:30 am, special parking and admission prices begin at 4 pm
Where: Universal City Walk, at the top of Universal Studios Blvd. off the 101 Freeway.
Tickets: $15 for ticket only, $55 including self parking, $65 for valet. Free for kids under 48" tall
Food: Available at City Walk restaurants
Parking: Before 4 pm, $15 general/$20 preferred, after 4 pm $55 self parking, $65 valet.
Metro: Red Line to Universal City station
Age Limit: All ages
Info: www.citywalkhollywood.com
Hotel: Hilton Universal and Sheraton Universal are walking distance.
Universal CityWalk Visitors Guide
New Year's Eve in Downtown Long Beach is a combination of a free family-friendly party on the waterfront with music and trackless train rides culminating in 9 pm fireworks celebrating New Year on the East Coast. After 9, the party moves over to Pine Avenue where the festivities continue with dancing in the street until West Coast New Year and on to 2 am. At midnight, you can see fireworks off the Queen Mary from the waterfront.
When: 6-9 pm at Rainbow Harbor, 9 pm to 2 am on Pine Avenue
Where: Rainbow Harbor and Pine Ave from 1st to 3rd, Linden and 1st St
Tickets: Free for the waterfront, $15 advance for Pine Ave. $20 at the gate.
Food: Food vendors and restaurants will be open
Parking: various lots
Age Limit: all ages
Info: downtownlongbeach.org
Hotel: Downtown Long Beach Hotels.
Hermosa Beach New Year's Eve at Pier Plaza is a free outdoor dance party with the Lou Giovannetti Big Band and double countdowns for East Coast and West Coast New Year. Visitors are encouraged to come early for dinner at the local restaurants.
When: 8 pm to 12:30 am
Where: Pier Plaza at the Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA
Tickets: Free
Food: Restaurants will be open
Parking: various lots
Age Limit: all ages
Info: www.hbchamber.net
Hotel: Search for Hermosa Beach hotels.
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giant------ Los Angeles and beyond...
I would like to thank all our guests for allowing us to have another successful year. We hope we can continue to count on your support. The end of the year is almost here and rooms are becoming scarce in Los Angeles. So please plan ahead we are so close to many different venues. Rose Bowl fans its now or never making your reservation for New Years Eve.
Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
The Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, Los Angeles’ premier culinary extravaganza, is taking place August 9-12 in Downtown, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Headquartered at L.A. LIVE, the event, which benefits St. Vincents Meals on Wheels, features culinary experiences, demonstrations, and exclusive dining experiences. The Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival also revives the Celebrity Chef Power Lunch Series, featuring notable chefs Wolfgang Puck and Charles Phan at WP24; Joachim Splichal and Hubert Keller at Patina Restaurant and Ari Rosenson and Lydia Shire at CUT. Santa Monica plays host to Summer At The Shore Hosted By Graham Elliot and, in Beverly Hills, I Heart Champagne & Caviar will take place at The Montage Beverly Hills. Rounding out the weekend are the marquee events hosted at L.A. LIVE; Giada's Festa Italiana, Asian Night Market Hosted By Andrew Zimmern, Lexus LIVE On The Plaza With Wolfgang Puck & Friends featuring a musical performance by Third Eye Blind and Saturday and Sunday’s Lexus Grand Tastings. Presented by Coastal Luxury Management (CLM), Los Angeles Food & Wine spans the length of the city and offers guests the chance to sample the cuisines and products from some of the world’s most prominent epicurean influencers, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the entertainment industry’s brightest film and musical talents. Tickets for all of the events taking place over the four-day period are available at www.lafw.com
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Los Angeles Food & Wine, August 9-12, 2012 - Where Celebrity Meets Celebrity Chef
The Kings won again. One more to go, Here comes the Stanley Cup
The Holiday Inn Express Downtown West will host a General Manager reception on Tuesday June 5, 2012 at 5:30 to 7:30p.m. We will have food and wine.
