Stay local on New Year’s! Check out this list of local New Year’s Eve parties! VisitVeniceCa December 31, 2015 Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 12/31/20159:00 pm - 11:30 pm Categories Annual Events Food and drink Store promotions and grand openings . James’ Beach presents Escape to Venice Island on Dec. 31, 2015. This New years, escape to paradise for a wild celebration as we dance under the stars with Venice natives in an unforgettable tropical setting. Prix Fixe Dinner and Afterparty:$60 (includes party favors) Afterparty: $20 online presale. www.JamesBeach.com .. Join Canal Club this NYE on the Island of Earthly Delights for a night of drinks, dancing, and a very special New Years menu by our executive chef, Nicholas Hale! Check out the NYE menu at http://www.canalclubvenice.com/nye2016/ . . New Year’s Eve at Danny’s Venice featuring DJ Mina. Drink specials all night long. 23 Windward Ave. | dannysvenice.com | 310.566.5610 . Have your NYE dinner at Hama Sushi! Hama is open NYE and on New Years Day! Established in 1979, Hama Sushi can be traced back in time to being one of the first sushi restaurants on the westside. Known for it’s unique ambience and casual setting, Hama brings the freshest and friendliest service. Locals, tourists and newcomers can all enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine with unique fusion dishes. Located on the circle of Windward/Main street, a block from the famous Venice Boardwalk, Hama has been a part of Venice Beach’s history for the past thirty years. 213 Wndward Ave. (on the circle) ww.HamaSushi.com . Ring in 2016 at High Rooftop Lounge! Best place to watch Marina del Rey’s fireworks! New Years Eve reservations range from $20-$60 ($10 with local ID) serving holiday cocktails, champagne toast and party favors. Reserve your private table today by calling (424) 214-1062 www.highvenice.com – . FIREWORKS IN THE MARINA! You are invited to Burton Chace Park to watch a live, outdoor broadcast on a jumbo screen of CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live from Times Square in New York City. At 8:59 pm, join in on the 60-second countdown & view the Times Square ball drop. Then at 9:00 pm, watch the night sky light up with an amazing ten-minute fireworks show, which will be shot from the Marina’s south jetty. _ NYE 2016 at Tony P’s Dockside Grill in the Marina! This New Year’s Eve, you can enjoy music, dancing and the best food in town, without leaving your table at tony P’s Dockside Grill. That night, if you dine with Tony’s after 9 p.m. on New year’s Ever, your table is your until 2016! Same great prices, balloon drop, party favors, music, dancing, champagne toast, and fireworks over the Marina at 9:00 p.m. www.TonyPs.com . Marina Grill and Bar (located in the Hilton Garden Inn in Marina del Rey) is offering NYE All Day Happy Hour 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m. California cuisine and local enchantment combine for a truly memorable dining experience in the heart of Marina del Rey. Relax by the fire or on the outdoor patio with a specialty cocktail. 4200 Admiralty Way. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 | www.marinagrillandbar.com . Don’t drink and drive! Play smart! Spent the night in Venice! Check out this list of local hotels! ; . The Venice Penguin Swim is a great way to start off the new year in Venice! Plunge into the brisk Pacific Ocean with family and friends on Jan. 1, 2016. http://www.venicepaparazzi.com/2015/12/05/venice-penguin-swim/ For more info: http://www.venicepaparazzi.com/2015/12/28/new-years-eve/