Growing Up in Santa Cruz

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Gilda’s: New Year’s Eve

Gilda’s on the Wharf Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

Take your friends and family to Gilda’s on New Year’s Eve for a celebratory feast on the wharf with views!  They will be open all night through 8am if you need that first breakfast of the year. 

$8 – $36

Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen: New Years Eve Bash

Head to Sevy’s for a night of fun and good times! They will have food & drink specials all night with special menus, including a reverse Happy Hour from 8pm until 10pm, and live music from the Joint Chiefs from 8pm-12:30am! Book a reservation at Open Table or take a chance with the first-come, first-serve bar seating.  Late night Happy Hour from 8pm – 10pm  Dinner specials available  Live music: Joint Chiefs Band from 8pm – 12:30am  Make a reservation on OpenTable 

$10 – $50

Chaminade Resort and Spa: New Year’s Eve Party

Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Get ready to ring in 2025 at Chaminade Resort & Spa while enjoying live music from Vintage Point, a champagne toast, assorted light bite desserts and a cash bar. Get tickets or stay the night with the New Year’s Overnight Package (2 Tickets Included)! 21+ only event.

$39.75

Shadowbrook: New Years Day Feast

Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola

Make reservations for a New Year’s Day Feast at Shadowbrook.  Enjoy delicious food, beautiful views and transportation that makes travel part of the experience! Dress up nicely and enjoy a free shuttle service in a vintage taxi if you are staying within a 3-mile radius of Shadowbrook.  Or you can park and take the trolley through the gardens to the entrance.  Of course, there is nothing stopping you from meandering through the gardens on foot!  Either way, mark your calendars for the end of the year to secure your New Years adventure as soon as possible!