The end of 2021 is shaping up to offer a stark contrast to the previous year when Southern California was deep into the second COVID-19 surge and people were urged to stay home. While those months simultaneously feel like a lifetime ago and just yesterday, there’s no denying that New Year’s Eve 2021 is going to be different. Restaurants, bars, and clubs are all ramping up for a big 2022 ring-in with sit-down, multi-course dinners, live entertainment, Roaring Twenties-themed events, and lots of music and dancing. Listed here are 14 restaurants, events, or bars to bring in the New Year, presented from north to south.
A note: most of these venues require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Plus, many events are being canceled due to the current COVID-19 spread. Check the websites or call to confirm.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
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