Here’s to saying goodbye to 2025 and welcoming a new year. Here are ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in San Diego including events and special offerings by restaurants and local businesses.
New Year’s Eve is Wednesday, December 31 and New Year’s Day is Thursday, January 1.
New Year’s Eve San Diego 2025 and Day Brunch 2026
This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Pacific Beach AleHouse in San Diego is offering an all-night New Year’s Eve disco and DJ party on December 31. The celebration features DJs spinning hits throughout the evening, a midnight countdown shown on big-screen TVs, and confetti cannons at midnight. Festive cocktails are available, with the focus on late-night music and a high-energy bar setting.
Union Kitchen & Tap in Encinitas is offering a split-format New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31 with an early family-friendly ball drop at 9 PM followed by a late-night DJ set. The early celebration includes a complimentary champagne toast and confetti cannons, while DJ Taylor Michael takes over from 10 PM to 1 AM for a higher-energy countdown. Holiday-themed cocktails are available throughout the night.
Moe’s in Mission Beach is offering a New Year’s Eve dining and celebration experience with doors opening at 4 PM on December 31. The evening includes two ball drops, one at 9 PM and another at midnight, each paired with a complimentary champagne toast. Guests can watch the New York City ball drop on a large projector screen and order signature menu items such as the Tomahawk steak alongside holiday specials. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Union Kitchen & Tap in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is offering a late-night New Year’s Eve bar celebration on December 31. The event focuses on DJs, festive drink specials, and a party-forward atmosphere designed for groups staying out past midnight.
