Where to Find the Most Glamorous New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Los Angeles

New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated evenings of the year, and if you’re not planning to spend the evening on your couch with a box of tissues for the Stranger Things finale, there are plenty of L.A. parties offering a glitzier experience. Given its history as one of the best nightlife destinations in the country, it’s no surprise that L.A. will be hosting a handful of New Year’s Eve parties that are actually worth the ticket cost. While some prefer a busy club or rave, others opt to end the year on a more elegant note with a seated dinner, caviar, Champagne and sparkly cocktail attire.

From West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Strip to the Proper Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, several establishments are pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable evening of celebration. In addition to after-hour festivities, many of these hotspots are offering pre-party dinner specials, allowing you to fuel up on elegant bites and craft cocktails before dancing the night away at an end-of-year soirée. Whether you want to sport your favorite gown at a midnight masquerade or start the year with intention setting at a coastal-inspired countdown, these are the most glamorous New Year’s Eve celebrations in Los Angeles.