Comments on: What to do for new years in LA?

Question: What to do for new years in LA?

evanm — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:09:03 -0800

I want to go to someplace cool and exciting with my friends for New Years.. I live in the LA area (Santa Monica) and would like to stay within 15 miles of the city. I'm fairly new to the area--having just moved here this summer--but still know a bit. I'm 22 so I still have the energy.

By: Steven C. Den Beste

Steven C. Den Beste — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:24:34 -0800

Las Vegas.

By: dersins

dersins — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:57:34 -0800

Great suggestion, Steven-- Las Vegas is definitely within 15 miles of Los Angeles.

evanm, how much are you willing to spend on this cool and exciting New Years Eve? Knowing whether to direct you to an amazing but expensive club or a cheap but spectacular view of the city would be helpful.

By: universal_qlc

universal_qlc — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:12:49 -0800

I'm personally a fan of the clubs on Santa Monica Blvd (I think - if I remember correctly) in West Hollywood. I always find it lively, but haven't seen it on New Year's. I wish I had before I moved up to the Bay Area.

By: universal_qlc

universal_qlc — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:14:00 -0800

Oh uh, if you're a social conservative or easily flustered, you may want to opt out of WeHo. Just sayin'.

By: Steven C. Den Beste

Steven C. Den Beste — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:26:31 -0800

If you're really looking for "cool and exciting", it's worth breaking the 15 mile barrier and going to Las Vegas. But get reservations.

By: willnot

willnot — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:44:24 -0800

I'm old and unhip, so I tend not to go out on New Years, but there are a number of events listed on Flavorpill. Check 'em out and see if any of them look interesting to you.

By: evanm

evanm — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:32:54 -0800

dersins: willing to spent a pretty good amount... not too much, but I don't mind spending a bit

By: The World Famous

The World Famous — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:00:02 -0800

The Eagles Of Death Metal are playing The Roxy that night. Leaving town would be irresponsible.

By: Mozzie

Mozzie — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:17:56 -0800

It all depends on your scene.

The LAPhil is doing this cabaret thing. It might be the only thing at Walt Disney Concert Hall that you'd be tempted to go to.

Lots of clubs will have special events. If you want more low-key, try El Segundo or the Hermosa Beach pier. Hermosa usually has some fireworks I think, and there are a few different bars there.

I also think everyone should do the rose parade once, you can do the Pasadena thing and then spend the night on the route and see the parade.

Some promoters will probably do events at Paramount or a downtown hotel. Here's a big list of stuff.