Before you know it, New Year’s Eve will be just around the corner and many people are already considering their plans. Should you be exploring a new city, and are in need of wheelchair van rentals get in touch with Wheelers today!
As the temperature drops, many flee to warmer places, and two of the most popular holiday destinations are L.A. and Miami, where the sun and the beach are close enough to keep you warm and relaxed, so you can celebrate the beginning of a new year in the best mood.
Best New Year’s Events Miami
Greater Miami & Miami Beach in the sunshine is the best spot to close out the year and ring in the start of a whole new one. Miami’s winter months are ideal for outdoor events and there are, of course, a variety of parties to suit your preferences.
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Best New Year’s Events Los Angeles
When it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations, Los Angeles may not have an event comparable to the Times Square ball drop, but it does have fireworks and plenty of them. Regardless of where you live, you can expect to hear them long into the early hours of the next morning in your neighborhood and maybe even see them.
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In Year’s Past, The Best New Year’s Spots Include:
As accessible travelling experts, here at Wheelers, we have the ultimate East Coast vs West Coast stand-off, with a guide of the best things to do in LA and Miami for the new year.
Where to Eat
Miami:
- The Melting Pot: Award-winning cheese fondue, artisanal breads and fresh veggies and fruits to share with friends and family.
- Devon Seafood + Steak: Prime steaks and fresh seafood with a great variety of wines to choose from.
- Kitchen: American Brasserie serving contemporary American dishes with seasonal, local ingredients of the best quality.
- Bourbon Steak: Their Michael Mina’s Lobster Pot Pie and their Duck Fat French Fries have become an icon of American cuisine.
- Hakkasan: Traditional Hong Kong food with items such as stir-fry, soups, congees, vegetables, and dumplings.
L.A.:
- 71Above: Patrons will enjoy free Billecart-Salmon Champagne, poached oysters, Prime New York steak, poached lobster, foie gras macaroon, and other delicacies along with a complimentary selection of wines.
- Baltaire – “Midnight in Paris”: Cheese carts and Chateaubriand will be the highlights of the night, along with caviar, Champagne, and a gypsy jazz live show.
- Norah – Ring in the New Year With Extravagant Cheer: A refined five-course menu that includes foie gras, caviar, and truffles paired with carefully selected beverages.
- S. TAQUERIA – New Year’s Eve Party: Unlimited traditional Mexican food and drinks with a DJ set spicing up the night.
- Doheny Room – Ring in New Year’s Gatsby Style: Party like it’s the 1920’s and have a Gatsby style dinner with balloon drop at midnight, Champagne tower and toast.
Where to Party
Miami:
- Nobu Eden Roc will host a New Year’s Eve Bash with the Knocks on Saturday, December 31.
- The New Year’s Eve Spectacle at River Yacht Club will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 31.
- The Shore Club is presenting DJ Spider on Saturday, December 31. Free entry before 11 p.m. to first 200 RSVPs.
- Fred P a.k.a Black Jazz Consortium will be playing on Saturday, December 31, at the Electric Pickle.
- A Night in Cuba with Rev Run and DJ Ruckus will be live at Hyde Beach on Saturday, December 31.
L.A.:
- One of the “it” clubs of 2016, the 1OAK is throwing a New Year’s Eve party with 5 Hours of Premium Open Bar, a Champagne Toast at Midnight and top DJs.
- A hieroglyphics light show, go-go dancers, a heated courtyard, several DJs and an open bar are just a few of the things you will be able to enjoy at the Egyptian Theatre during the 8th Annual Cleopatra’s 2017 LA New Year’s Eve Ball.
- The 4th annual N.Y.E. L.A at Grand Park + The Music Center will have three stages with live music, DJs, Samba dancers, a Hip-Hop dance crew, live bands, free photo booths a wide range of food vendors and 3D digital video mapping on City Hall.
- DJs Raul Campos + Travis Holcombe will be in charge of the music at Viceroy Santa Monica’s NYE’s Twenty Sixteen Black + Gold Soiree.
- 3 top nightlife venues will be hosting the Hollywood NYE Block Party 2017, with a 5-hour open bar to keep the party heated and several other party flavors.
Top New Year’s Eve Shows
Miami:
- Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution will be a free admission event, this Saturday, December 31.
- Willy Chirino will be live on Saturday, December 31, at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming.
- Billy Joel and Genesis will be in Rock The Block At The Waldorf-astoria Boca Raton Resort & Club on Saturday, December 31.
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach will host Justin Bieber’s live show Saturday, December 31.
- 2 Chainz will be live on Saturday, December 31, at Rockwell.
L.A.:
- The stage at The Rockwell will host a for a Rocky Horror Parody Celebration on New Year’s Eve, with performers from television, film and Broadway and a Rocky Horror themed party after show.
- Citizen Cope, Cut Copy, St. Paul and the Broken Bone, DJs Big Data and Hirie will be performing at Downtown Long Beach on New Year’s Eve.
- Theatrical burlesque, live jazz ensembles and top DJs will be part of the Prohibition NYE at Union Station. Chicago-based trio, Autograf, is the headliner, along with the premium open bar, and their signature 60 ft. midnight ball-drop.
Book Your Wheelchair Accessible Van Early This New Year’s Eve!
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