WHERE TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR ALONG COASTAL ORANGE COUNTY

As the month of December - and the year of 2016 - wind down to a close, and while recovering from our Christmas holiday celebrations, we're looking for the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Coastal Orange County.

So, we've decided to round up a selection of highly-rated events for your enjoyment. Whether you want to celebrate at Red Bar and Lounge's "New Year's Uncorked" Party, want to be "The Ruler of Time" (along with 39 of your guests) at Time Nightclub, or if your taste runs somewhere in between, such as at Fig & Olive's "White & Gold Cocktail Reception," or the 14th Annual New Year's Eve Yacht Party we have you covered.

Here are some of The Best Places to Ring in the New Year in Coastal Orange County:

New Year's Uncorked at Red Bar and Lounge (at Hotel Irvine)?

Event Starts: Sat, Dec 31, 2016, 9:00 PM?
Description: The night is young and the year is even younger, and Red Bar and Lounge is ringing in 2017 with a lavish New Year's Eve party, complete with champagne, cocktails, party favors, a late-night menu and fresh beats by DJ Shammy Dee. Call up your crew and reserve a booth with bottle service for up to 10 guests, and raise toast after toast to those you love most.
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A Black & Gold New Year's Eve Celebration 2017 by Twenty Eight Restaurant & Bar

?Event Starts: Sat, Dec 31, 2016, 9:00 PM
?Description: Come celebrate New Year's Eve in a stylish modern setting with disco ball, beautiful dance lights and live DJ music provided by @DeepHouseSocial.?
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NYE Party by TIME Nightclub?

Event Starts: Sat, Dec 31, 2016, 9:00 PM?
Description: Hit the town in OC style this New Years Eve at TIME, Costa Mesa's extravagant homage to nightlife panache. Only at Time's exclusive New Year's party will you fulfill all your mega-club fantasies. Immerse yourself in a supercharged experience that will thrill your senses with stunning lighting displays, heart pumping music and the spirited energy of an elite OC crowd.?Raise the volume on your night with acclaimed DJ Steven Wright spinning the decks with top 40, hip-hop and mash-ups for some soul tapping, heel-clicking wonderment. Get into that New Years spirit with complimentary party favors, and top off your night with a complimentary glass of Champaign while you ring the New Year. An exciting live DJ countdown till the clock hits midnight will have you pumped up and ready to party. Feeling baller? Try our VIP packages, which offer VIP admission, table service, plush VIP lounge selections, bottle service and VIP seating.?Located in Costa Mesa this exclusive and undisputed leading hot spot boasts 7000 feet of dancing space, state of the art lighting system and offers an over the top, pumped up party experience. Get prepared to be astounded with a bar-centric restroom that has direct access to a private bar, and will enable you to order a drink while waiting for friends. Being hailed as the place to be seen TIME mega club is the hottest party destination for New Years.?Get ready for an unparalleled and extravagant New Year's Eve night at Orange County leading nightlife mecca, TIME nightclub.
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The Black and White Party by Aqua Lounge?

Event Starts: Sat, Dec 31, 2016, 9:00 PM?
Description: No one knows what next year will bring, but we know exactly what's happening on New Year's Eve. Don your best black and white ensemble, and head to Aqua Lounge at Island Hotel, where popular Southern California DJ Tirade will light up the dance floor from 9 p.m. into the wee hours of 2017. Featuring surprise party favors and premium drinks—including Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Ketel One Vodka, Cîroc Vodka and Don Julio Tequila—this elegant soirée is sure to be unforgettable.?
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White & Gold New Year's Eve Cocktail Reception by FIG & OLIVE 

?Event Starts: Sat, Dec 31, 2016, 9:00 PM
?Description: Join us for our White & Gold New Year's Eve party with live DJ and party favors! This ticket is for the standing cocktail reception at the bar. Package includes small bites and hors d'oeuvres. Premium mixed cocktails, wine and beer will be available from 9pm to midnight.
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New Year's Eve Yacht Party

?Event Starts: Sat, Dec 31, 2016, 9:00 PM?
Description: Celebrate this New Year's Eve in style! Join us on Newport's most elegant oversized luxury yacht, The Ambassador! 140 Feet, 3 levels, outdoor decks, Lounge and a beautiful dance floor. This 150 capacity luxury yacht is ready to make history as being the most memorable New Years Yacht Cruise.?
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This is far from being an exhaustive list of Orange County's numerous New Year's Eve parties, but rather it is to act as a guide and a starting point. For even more, check out Eventbrite's Newport Beach NYE Parties, here.

Here's to a great New Year celebration and an even better 2017!?Cheers!