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Deciding what to do for New Year’s Even is always tough, but that’s what we’re here for. From gazing at fireworks at Universal Studios or Marina del Rey to sipping champagne at the rooftop and watching countdown with a ball drop, LA is filled with some great events to ring in 2022.

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New Year’s Eve at Universal Studios Hollywood

Fireworks at Universal Studios Hollywood, source: Facebook

The Universal Studios midnight fireworks display is where you need to be! Celebrating with Universal Studios will be an excellent choice for families and individuals who love amusement parks or those who simply want to see a spectacular fireworks display while enjoying a somewhat relaxed occasion.

During the day, Universal Studios Hollywood offers a wide range of rides to choose from. You’ll be able to check out a variety of party locations with music, dancing, shows, attractions, photo op exhibits, and have no shortage of delicious food and drink options once the sunsets. Desserts, beers, wines, and champagne are available for purchase at each of the park’s genre-themed party locations: Universal Plaza, Springfield, and near Revenge of the Mummy.

P.s – Other animal pass holders will need to purchase an event-specific ticket in addition to their yearly pass. Platinum annual pass holders will be able to use their annual pass for admittance.

Price – $139 onwards

Where – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

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Hours – 9 pm – 2 am

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Prohibition NYE

This gigantic Prohibition-era-themed NYE party is set in Downtown and will transport you back to the 1920s. The party is a fantastic alternative for individuals searching for a different, exciting, and memorable way to welcome the new year in 2022. At the party it is recommended, but not required, to dress in 1920s style. 

You can expect a wide range of food and drinks, as well as live entertainment and the chance to watch a custom 60-foot ball drop after the New Year’s Eve countdown. With a DJ set from Cut Copy (Australian artists), a jazz ensemble, burlesque dancers, specialty cocktails, and champagne, the handsome station serves as the luxurious celebration’s backdrop.

Note – Proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative Covid test is required to enter the party.

Price – $195 onwards

Where – Union Station, 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Hours – 9 pm – 2 am

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Harriet’s Rooftop New Year’s Eve 2022 Party

The bar at Harriet’s Rooftop, source: Instagram

At The 1 Hotel’s new rooftop bar, Harriet’s Lounge, they are gearing up for an epic New Year’s Eve bash. A sky-high lounge like this has never been seen before in West Hollywood. Its panoramic view of the city’s skyline is the show-stopper. And for New Year’s Eve, they’re taking it up a notch with a live DJ spinning dynamic mashups. Their Bar Director Justin Campbell will be crafting cocktails drawing inspiration from the garden-like setting, along with a selection of wine and beer.

The city’s glitterati will dance and socialize against the sparkling background of the Los Angeles skyline, while you are enjoying a five-hour premium open bar. Choose a VIP package to enjoy perks like bottle service and reserved seating. This place is nothing short of magnificent, from the lush flora that fills the penthouse to the gleaming string lights. Join them on New Year’s Eve to ring in the new year with a countdown and fireworks.

Price – $60 onwards

Where – Harriet’s Rooftop, The 1 Hotel West Hollywood, 8490 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Hours – 9 pm – 2 am

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Hollywood Pub Crawl New Year’s Eve Party

Cabo Cantina, source: Facebook

Why limit yourself to one bar when you could spend your New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles visiting several? The Hollywood New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl is returning, and they have organized the festivities for you! This New Year’s Eve, go all out at Hollywood’s most famous bar hopping destinations, with VIP access to incredible venues, exclusive bargains, and drink specials as low as $4 Drafts and 2-for-1 Premiums and Champagnes! The Highlights of the pub crawl will be as follows:

• Start from Cabo Cantina Hollywood.
• Enjoy free entry to multiple Los Angeles hot spots.
• Experience the local nightlife with a professional party leader.
• Discover some of the city’s best bars & clubs, with all cover charges included.
• Enjoy exclusive drink deals throughout the night.

Note – The event is strictly 21+ and the organizers will require valid ID proof.

Price – $20 onwards

Where – Cabo Cantina, 6669 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Hours – 6 pm – 2 am

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Countdown NYE

Party at Countdown, source: Facebook

Why settle for a couple of hours of fun when you can have two days of it? The Countdown is an extravaganza, pun intended, music festival commemorating the commencement of the year 2022. The festival will take place on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center and will include over 30 dance performers. 

Deadmau5, Tiesto, NGHTMRE, RL Grime, Rezz, Subtronics, Afrojack, Major Lazer, and more are among the artists performing this year, as well as a fun alien invasion concept. Also, throughout the festival, several vendors will sell food and beverages, and those over the age of 21 will be able to enjoy a drink. Spending New Year’s Eve at countdown is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you.

Note – It is necessary to show proof of complete immunization or a negative COVID-19 test done 72 hours before the festival.

Price – $100 onwards

Where – NOS Events Center, 689 S E Street San Bernardino, CA 92408

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Hours – Fri and Sat (4 pm onwards)

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Watching Fireworks at Marina del Rey

Fireworks from Marina del Rey, source: Facebook

Marina del Rey celebrates the new year with two pyrotechnic countdowns. Fireworks are sent off at 9 p.m. and midnight in the beachfront city (or a minute before, to be precise). While the fireworks will be launched near Burton Chace Park, all restaurants with harbor views should be able to see them. Some restaurants charge a fee for ticket dinners, so we recommend finding a spot by the ocean and seeing the fireworks for free.

Where – Burton Chace Park, Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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Hours – Fireworks at 8:59 pm and again at 11:59 pm.

Header image, source: Countdown NYE Facebook

The only real standard for drinking for cheap in Los Angeles is happy hour, that magical time when bar prices go out the window completely. Trying to select your favorite happy hour spots in LA is like choosing a favorite child. From the sports bars you frequently visit on weekends to the dive bars where you’ve become a regular—out of all the bars in Los Angeles, how do you choose who makes the cut? Don’t worry, we’ve picked the top 10 in the city so you don’t have to.  Scrounge around for those last few bucks, take a seat and settle in for some of the best happy hour deals in town. Cheers!

Gracias Madre

Gracias Madre, Source Facebook

At Gracias Madre, you get spirits only made from Agave as it proudly opposes the diffuser tequilas or the distilleries that produce them. Being one of the classier cheap drink deals in town, Maxwell Reis and his team will pour you a Mezcal Mule or Purista Margarita for just $5 during happy hour on weekdays between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. They also have a selection of wines and draft beer at the minimum price ($5) for you to choose from. 

Location – 8905 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA, 90069, United States

Big Bar

Alcove Big Bar, Source Facebook

Big Bar offers hand-crafted cocktails prepared with fine spirits, fresh juices, fresh herbs, house-made syrups, and love. For Happy Hours (weekdays from 4 pm to 7 pm), you can try Aperitivo Fiero Spritz or Indaba Mosaic Red Wine. And if you want to relish something new, you can ask the bartender for the cocktail of the week that you can enjoy indoors and outdoors.

Location – Big Bar, 1927 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

Coast Beach Cafe & Bar

Coast Beach Cafe & Bar, Source Facebook

Shutters On The Beach is a place where you can actually sit and stare at the water. The upscale hotel has three different restaurant/bar spaces, but the one you want to head to after work is Coast – because it’s the only one with a Happy Hour (4 pm-6 pm, Sun-Fri). You can get house wines at $8 and cocktails at $9. The Lost in Chile is worth a try.

Location – 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States

Baltaire

Baltaire, Source Facebook

Baltaire Happy hour (Monday-Friday from 3 pm-6 pm) is probably the best time to come to Baltaire. This bougie Westside steakhouse is loved for post-work drinks because the happy hour menu is a pretty good deal for a steakhouse. Libations start at $5 for beers and $8 for wine or cocktails, but you can also find discounted hearty bites like prime filet tacos ($3 each), sliders ($4 each), a crispy chicken sandwich ($10), and oysters ($1).

Location – 11647 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049, United States

The Morrison Pub

The Morrison Pub, Source Facebook

Morrison is a Scottish-themed pub that has enough drink deals to knock a piper down. They specialize in signature crafted burgers, sides, drinks & desserts, with plenty of specials. Their daily lunch specials start at $10 and they have themed menus for big holidays. In their Happy hour, from 3 pm-7 pm daily, $7 gets you a Bee’s Butt, Morrison Mule, Gimlet, Spring Rose, and more, plus you can fill your belly with Morrison mac & cheese, sliders, or nachos for $8.

Location – 3179 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039, United States

The Misfit Bar

The Misfit Bar, Source Facebook

The Misfit’s Happy Hours are every day from 12 pm until 7 pm. They feature $5 off cocktails, $7 select beers, $7 LGO reserve wines, and $8 house pour spirits.  Stop in when in the neighborhood, bring friends, and make it a night to remember at The Misfit Restaurant and Bar!
Note: Children under 13 are welcomed before 5 pm. Thereafter they move into a PG-13 environment.

Location – 225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

The Bigfoot Lodge

The Bigfoot Lodge, Source Facebook

Big Foot, the cabin-like setting offers $5 drinks of every nature, every day, for four hours (5 pm-9 pm). That’s some serious boozing—especially given that many of the house cocktails tend toward whiskey and other rugged flavor profiles—and sets you up perfectly for both spots’ regular rotations of trivia nights, karaoke, and live music. 

Location – 3172 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039, United States

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Source Facebook

If you find yourself in the suburbs, make for Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, during their Happy Hour – Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday to Thursday 9 pm to close. During the Happy Hour, you can get well cocktails like the hibiscus margarita and rum barrel punch for $3 to $8. There is a discount offered on food as well.

Location – 3525 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90503, United States

Cecconi’s

Cecconi’s, Source Instagram

In Italy, happy hour is replaced with aperitivo, where the purchase of a drink will likely gain you access to small plates spread on the bar, buffet style. Cecconi’s has reinterpreted aperitivo with their “3, 6, 9” menu, where $3 will get you Peroni, fried olives, short-rib croquettes or mortadella; $6 gets you house rosé or white wine, baked gnocchi, pizzetas or tuna-and-avocado lettuce wraps; and $9 nets you an Aperol spritz, a black truffle burger, fried calamari or meatballs. Their Happy Hour – Tue-Sat 3 pm-6pm
Buon appetito!

Location – 8764 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States

Cole’s

Cole’s, Source Instagram

There’s history felt at Cole’s, the Downtown bar that stakes its claim as the originator of the French Dip sandwich. It may even feel like you’ve gone back in time during the landmark’s happy hour, when you can score an old-fashioned, a martini or a Manhattan for only $5.94, as well as a half dip sandwich and plate of fries for that same price. Do you want tater tots with that? Just $1.37 for a serving of the fried comfort food and you’re good to go. Best yet, this deal is available all day long on Tuesdays and Monday to Friday — 5 pm to 8 pm. So go on and stay awhile to really enjoy that moody ambiance.

Location – 118 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, United States

Header Image: Gracias Madre, Source Facebook