2010 New Years Eve Parties in San Diego

San Diego is America’s Finest City for many lifestyle perks, including New Year’s Eve celebrations. 

While destination trips to Las Vegas and San Francisco are always tempting, each year we locals are gifted with bigger and bigger buzz-worthy parties at home in sunny San Diego that make the whole nation stop and take notice.

Last year, we ushered in the New Year with some wild parties, San Diego style. Peruse more 2009 NYE party pics.

I don’t know how it happened, but it’s that time of year again...

Discover the top five 2010 San Diego New Year’s Eve parties.

Insider Tip: Win free NYE party tickets in our new DSD contests.

2010 New Year’s Eve at San Diego Marriott
Usher in the New Year at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina with Super Star DJs Scooter & LaVelle and Hyper Crush! This party will feature a full theatrical stage, plush seating, elevated VIP sections, concert flown sound system, light shows, live visuals and camera teams, 40 easy to access bars, huge dance floor, lush outdoor patio, and multiple areas for lounging, drinking and socializing. Keep the party going into 2010 by upgrading to a VIP Room Package, which gets you party tickets and a hotel room with a balcony view of the Bay. Use "DSDVIP" code for $10 off tickets, and get more VIP hotel packages discounts and details here.

2010 New Year’s Eve Masquerade at Ivy Hotel
The elegant Ivy Hotel presents a New Year’s Eve Masquerade with entertainment by DJ Gusto, DJ Stonerokk, DJ OB1 and DJ Este. All masked guests will enjoy a complimentary champagne toast and party favors, and that’s just the beginning. In addition, the Ivy's Quarter Kitchen will be serving a 4-course holiday dinner and the hotel is offering customized room, dinner and party packages. Our recommendation? Indulge in the Deluxe Room Package, which includes in-room bottle of champagne and 2 tickets to the NYE Masquerade party. Get details here. 

VAVi's New Year’s Eve Beach Party at the Catamaran Resort
If Pacific Beach is more your scene, VAVi Sport and Social Club’s New Year’s Eve Beach Party is the celebration for you. VAVi Sport and Social Club and Millennium Events present the 2010 NYE Beach Party at Catamaran Resort, featuring DJs Chris Cutz, Fresh One, Beatnick, BDP and Ayla Simone, bay-front fireworks, expanded bar service, and an exclusive 1,200 guest limit. VAVi has enhanced the NYE Beach Party to make sure that every guest has an exceptional experience as we ring in the New Year. Get details here.

NYE 2010 at Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel is a staple in San Diego nightlife. Watch this internationally recognized hotel get flipped upside down into the ultimate NYE experience. From the point of entry to the following day’s hangover cures, no detail will be spared. Look forward to 4 full stages in Legends Ball Room, Float & Woodstock, The Edge Ballroom and 207 Nightclub, featuring Dave Dresden, Jack Lafleur, DJ Cheapshot, DJ Sid Vicious and more. Elevated and customized VIP tables are available. General admission tickets are now sold-out, but you can buy a hotel package or bottle service to score VIP party tickets. Get details here.

2010 NYE at W San Diego Hotel

TKProductions, J Overell, and DTown productions have partnered up to create the ultimate 2010 New Years experience at the W San Diego. From the rooftop Beach Bar to the downstairs club, the 3-floor venue will transform into a unique luxury setting boasting 5 different rooms and over 12 DJ's spinning the best in house, hip hop and mash-ups, including DJ`s Gave Vega, Adam Salter, Erick Diaz, Who, Mikey Beats, A-Rod, Nava and more to come. Each room will have a different style of high-energy music and will showcase its own unique lighting experience. Get details here.

Insider Tip: Win free NYE party tickets in our new DSD contests.

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