New Year’s Celebrations on the Central Coast
From Paso Robles wine country to the Santa Ynez Valley, here’s your guide to celebrating New Year’s Eve on California’s central coast.
Paso Robles
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Ciao Papi
The swanky poolside bar + restaurant at the newly renovated River Lodge will be offering a three-course prix fixe dinner on Dec. 31st, from 5 - 10pm. Choose from delicious options like Morro Bay oysters, chargrilled octopus, lobster risotto, and lamb osso buco.
Downtown City Park Concert + Bonfire
This free event features live music by the Lucky Devils Band, a giant bonfire, and a lineup of local vendors serving up food, wine, beer, and cocktails from 7 - 11pm in the Downtown city park. There will be a countdown at 9pm to coincide with midnight on the East Coast.
San Luis Obispo
New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Granada Bistro
Visit the glamorous Granada Hotel & Bistro for a fine dining experience with a three-course prix fixe menu featuring oysters, duck confit, lobster thermidor, and wagyu beef. Reservations are available 5 - 10pm on Dec. 31st.
Rio Carnival at Rod & Hammer Rock
The Rock at Rod & Hammer will be transformed into a Brazilian inspired carnival with live music on multiple stages, food & drink all night long, and a balloon drop at midnight.
Santa Ynez Valley
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Norman
This three-course prix fixe offering at Skyview’s onsite restaurant and bar includes elevated options like scallop ceviche, wagyu beef tartare, filet mignon with tiger prawns, lamb chops, and more. Reservations are available 5 - 9pm.