Sip, dance and sing: These are some of the options for New Year’s Eve in San Diego

San Diegans can ring in 2026 by singing live karaoke, cruising along the bay and enjoying a music festival, among many other options this year.

Here’s a look at some of the local parties, dinners and events on New Year’s Eve. Reservations are encouraged where applicable.

Chocolate Bar: The Swingin’ Johnsons will provide the entertainment for this event, which will also have an all-black theme. There will also be holiday cocktails and a champagne toast. 9 p.m. Dec. 31. Chocolate Bar, 2917 State St., Carlsbad. $60.54. 442-500-2007, eventbrite.com/e/a-night-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-party-tickets-1971472549466

False Idol: This tiki-themed restaurant will host a steel guitar concert by Aaron Brownwood at its New Year’s Eve event. Tickets come with a free welcome drink, a drink ticket, a midnight cheers shot or glass of champagne and a limited edition False Idol mai tai glass to take home. There will also be light bites throughout the night. 10 p.m. Dec. 31. 675 W. Beech St., San Diego. $124.40. falseidoltiki.com

Flagship Cruises and Events: New Year’s Eve can be celebrated on the water with Flagship Cruises. The California Princess will play host to light food, DJs and dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. The cruise will board at 9 p.m. Dec. 31, with a champagne greeting. 990 N .Harbor Drive, San Diego. $149.50. 619-234-4111, flagshipsd.com/cruises/new-years-eve-cruises-san-diego-bay

Happy Does: Guests to Happy Does on New Year’s Eve can play games like corn hole and beer pong as well as participate in karaoke. There will be drink discounts each hour as the ball drops in different cities across the country. Some beers and wells will cost $1.26 and the new year will be celebrated with a free champagne toast and snacks while supplies last. Dec. 31. Happy Does Bar, 340 Fifth Ave., San Diego. Free entry. 619-877-1880, happydoesbar.com

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego: This downtown San Diego hotel is throwing what it’s calling a Timeless NYE party. Guests will walk a red carpet entrance before partying on three floors with multiple DJs. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 Fifth Ave., San Diego. $67.85. posh.vip/e/glitz-glam-new-years-eve-party-at-hard-rock-hotel-san-diego

The Rose: For anyone who wants to celebrate early and get back home in time for midnight, The Rose is throwing a pre-party party. Guests will watch the ball drop at 9 p.m. and enjoy caviar and bubbles. Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Dec. 31. 2219 30th St. San Diego. 619-281-0718, therosewinebar.com.

Punch Bowl Social: Advertised as a Cosmic Countdown, Punch Bowl Social’s party will include flash tattoos, tarot, free arcade games, a midnight toast and other activities. 9 p.m. Dec. 31. Punch Bowl Social, 1485 E St., San Diego. $33.27. 619-452-3352, eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-ca-nye-cosmic-countdown-punch-bowl-social-tickets

Quartyard: Celebrate New Year’s Eve East Coast-style with a celebration of 2026 at 9 p.m. Quartyard will host an R&B Block Party with hit music, food and drinks. 5 p.m. Dec. 31. Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego. $29.69. eventbrite.com/e/rb-block-party-east-coast-nye-tickets

The Rooftop Bar: Billed as Chalet Chic, this rooftop celebration will include a welcome drink, ocean views and a dance floor over a pool. Winter wear is encouraged. 9 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1. The Rooftop Bar, 201 North Myers St., Oceanside. $60.54. eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-dance-party-chalet-chic-21-the-rooftop-bar-in-oceanside-tickets

Soda Bar: Soda Bar will host Death Cab for Karaoke. This is a rare opportunity for guests to sing along with a live band. 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. $19.06. 619-955-5551, dice.fm/event/bbxabm-death-cab-for-karaoke-nye-31st-dec-soda-bar-san-diego-tickets

The Tipsy Crow: The Tipsy Crow will host a party on three floors with three DJs, small bites and drink specials. 7 p.m. Dec. 31. The Tipsy Crow, 770 Fifth Ave., San Diego. $28.52. eventbrite.com/e/the-next-level-new-years-eve-at-the-tipsy-crow-tickets-1977417346514

FNGRS CRSSD presents PROPER NYE: Petco Park’s annual two-day music festival to end the year returns with a lineup of performers, including Coffintexts, Purple Disco Machine, Villager, Hannah Laing, Sammy Virji and more. 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31; 2 to 10 p.m. Jan. 1. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego. $205. showclix.com/event/fngrs-crssd-presents-proper-nye-nyd-2026/tag/linktree