New Year’s Eve in San Diego is a blast, but it’s not a bang.
The only fireworks are at Sea World but there’s a lot going on throughout the city. One of the most happening places is the Gaslamp Quarter, which is pretty much like New Year’s Eve every weekend night of the year anyway. On NYE it’s even more intense and every bar and restaurant/bar has something going on for New Year’s Eve.
Here’s a rundown of what’s happening at the bars and clubs of the Gaslamp Quarter for New Year’s Eve. It includes cover charges, entertainment such as DJs or bands, drink specials (if any) champagne toasts and more. Also included here are events at Gaslamp hotels and a two-day concert at Petco Park.
San Diego Bars & Clubs New Year’s Eve Parties
Here’s a rariety on New Year’s Eve – a bar with no cover charge. BASIC Bar and Pizza in East Village has a DJ Jaycee One from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., DJ Jaycee One plays requests yet also has his own unique style that he mixes himself. The bar will have a midnight toast.
El Chingon will celebrate the last day of 2023 with live entertainment from DJs Kevin Kon, Sk8k and Nvious; bottle service and more. Guests may enjoy VIP bottle service or El Chingon’s expansive beverage menu featuring agave-based cocktails, margaritas and cervezas, among others. General admission tickets are priced at $50 per person and may be purchased online here. VIP bottle service and reserved tables are available by calling or booking online here.
Oxford Social Club, Clique Hospitality’s nightlife destination, will ring in 2024 with high-energy beats from DJ Five along with a special surprise performance and premium NYE table packages starting at $2,000. GA admission price is $100 (early bird $75 until gone). Tickets: San Diego’s Premier Nightclub (theoxfordsd.com)
Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub has two bands, Stoney B Blue Band and The Little Experience as well as a midnight toast. The cover charge is $20 (free before 7 p.m.) Tickets: New Year’s Eve Party @ Patrick’s – 2024!
Prohibition will ring in the new year starting at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Couples will receive a gift bag including the newest Prohibition Single Barrel Whiskey selection from WhistlePig and an exclusive VIP Entrance Coin, which gives guest lifetime access to cover-free charges and front of the line pass on weekends. San Diego band, Johnny Deadly Trio, will take the stage at 9:30 p.m. with a live rockabilly performance. Tickets are priced at $150 per couple and may be purchased in advance online here.
Tipsy Crow is having a Hollywood Glamour New Year’s Eve party. All three levels will be open and the the price includes VIP access with hosted appetizers from 8-10 p.m. Prices as of this posting are $50 and increase closer to NYE. Tickets: New Years Eve 2024 – The Tipsy Crow.
New Year’s Eve Dinner:
Havana 1920 will ring in the New Year with signature selections of Cuban cocktails and dishes, available from 11 a.m. to close. Cocktail selections include Cuban Swizzle, a combination of coconut rum, green chartreuse, fresh lime, pineapple, demerara sugar and soda; and Havana 1920 Mojito, an elevated mojito crafted with freshly-pressed sugarcane juice, Havana Club aged añejo blanco rum, fresh lime juice, yerba buena, sugarcane syrup and club soda, among others. Guest may also pair their drink with menu items including the Cubano made with slices of slow roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard sandwiched in between slices of authentic Cuban bread that is flown in from Tampa, Florida; and ropa vieja, made with shredded beef with peppers, olives and onions cooked in tomato sauce; among others.
San Diego New Year’s Eve Hotel Parties
Glitz & Glam Hard Rock Cafe New Year’s Eve
At the Gaslamp Quarter sign, the Hard Rock Hotel’s 10,000 sq ft. Legends ballroom is transformed into Sapphire Ballroom, the rooftop is blended experience of NYE House Music and The Edge Ballroom has a lineup from San Diego’s rich pool of local DJ talent playing house, deep house, tech house, afro house, tribal house and techno. Tickets increase closer to the event and range in price from $49 (early bird) to $159. Tickets: Hard Rock NYE 2024 Glitz & Glam Tickets
Big Night San Diego Hilton Bayfront
Multi-room party featuring an open bar – that’s right, an open bar – at the hotel overlooking San Diego Bay across from the Gaslamp Quarter. Prices are $129.99 for early entry (9 p.m.), $104.99 for 11 p.m., and $229 .99 that includes a buffett. Reserved tables are also available. Tickets: Big Night San Diego New Years Eve in San Diego, CA
Petco Park New Year’s Eve Concert
FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2024
This is a two-day multi-stage concert at Petco Park. It runs from 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m., on NYE and from 1-10 on New Year’s Day. Admission is $145-259. Tickets: FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE/NYD 2024 in San Diego from Showclix
New Year’s Eve San Diego Gaslamp Pub Crawl
As you might expect, there is a pub crawl in the Gaslamp Quarter for New Year’s Eve. Among the bars it goes to are American Junkie, Smoking Gun and a PubClub.com favorite, Trailer Park After Dark. It also goes to several restaurants. The price is $19. Tickets & lineup: NYE 2024 San Diego Bar Crawl
New Year’s Day San Diego Gaslamp Bars
The busiest place will be Bootlegger, the rockin’ University of Alabama alumni bar, which will be packed for the Crimson Tide’s College Football Playoff game against Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.
Also, Havana 1920 will has complimentary Café Moto Havana Blend drip coffee to the first 24 visitors at its ground-level cafe, beginning at 11 a.m.
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