Posted on 11/26/2021By the Ocean Reef Editorial Team
With the new year right around the corner, it's time to plan your New Year's Eve celebrations. Whether your festivities include an intimate gathering with family & friends at one of our fantastic Scenic Highway 30A vacation homes or a night out with fireworks - we are here to say that New Year's Eve is happening at the beach! If you are looking to dine out, enjoy some music and sip champagne, we have put together the top five events on 30A to ring in the New Year that is sure to appeal to locals and visitors alike!
New Year's Eve Party at FOOW
FOOW - 34 Goldenrod Circle, WaterColor, FL 32459 - 850-534-5050
Ring in the New Year at FOOW with Chef features, champagne, and live music by Chris Godber. Dinner starts at 6 pm and ends at 10 pm, but the New Year's Eve festivities continue downstairs at The Gathering Spot for a ball drop and more live music from from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am.
Rooftop Festivities at Pescado
Pescado - 74 Town Hall Road, Rosemary Beach, FL 32413 - 850-213-4600
How would you like to spend your last hours of 2021 looking at the beach? We are right there with you! Pescado's rooftop overlooks Rosemary Beach and will have one of the 30A's best views to ring in the New Year. A three-course meal and amuse-bouche start at 6 pm along with an a la carte menu available at the bar from 5 pm to 10 pm. Have a sweet tooth? An eclectic late-night dessert station will be available throughout the night. End the magical evening with a midnight toast and countdown to 2022. Be sure to make your reservations soon, as space is filling up quickly!
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Noon Year’s Eve in Destin & 30A
It’s time to ring in the new year as the clock strikes 12…or, well, noon! When it comes to celebrating the arrival of the upcoming year, why wait until midnight? Especially when you have kids. In Destin and 30A, you can kick off the festivities during the day with an exciting lineup of Noon Year’s Eve events.
Dueling Pianos & Dinner at Havana Bar & Grill
Havana - 63 Main Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 - 850-588-2882
Dinner and a show – not a bad way to end one year and start a new one! The Havana Beach Bar & Grill in Rosemary Beach offers a special three-course meal with some extravagant plates and delectable desserts. Live music will be going on all night, but at 9 pm, a Dueling Pianos performance will begin and usher you into 2022!
Wine, Dine, & Dance at Cuvee 30A
Cuvee 30A - 12805 US 98, Inlet Beach, FL 32461 - 850-909-0111
Celebrate the new year at Cuvee 30A with some award-winning food and good music! Start the evening with a fantastic happy hour from 5 pm to 7 pm and live music into the night. Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is limited for their exquisite New Year's Eve menu.
Dinner Cruise on the Solaris Yacht
Solaris - 9300 US 98, Sandestin, FL 32550 - 850-650-2519
While this magical dinner cruise is not on 30A, it is located in nearby Miramar Beach and is definitely worth mentioning. This New Year's Eve celebration includes a five-course dinner aboard the Solaris Yacht with live entertainment, party favors, and the best New Year's Eve fireworks display in Destin. Dine and dance under the moonlight as you welcome 2022 with a midnight champagne toast. Check-in is at 6 pm on New Year's Eve, and the partying will continue until 12:30 am. This is the proper way to send 2021 packing and cheering on the best to come in 2022!
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If you are looking for something more private, it is always fun to find a spot on the beach to enjoy your favorite company, picnic food, drinks, and a fireworks display. No matter what you decide – this is sure to be a New Year's Eve on 30A to remember. Happy New Year to you, and may you be filled with happiness and laughter all year long!
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