The best San Francisco New Year's Eve events and parties

Feed all of your senses at the beautiful San Francisco Mint’s New Bohemia New Year’s Eve event. Here, a dance party is just the start; The night involves more than 21 interactive environments, micro-parties and performances by the Vau de Vire Society, Twisted Windows, and others. The Witchcraft Vault, Kink Lounge, Mixed Reality Vault and Magus' Tea Party will keep you entertained all night. It’s a Burning Man-esque experience without the dust storms.

Dec 31, 9pm-3:20am; starting at $45. 

Get gussied up for a glamorous rooftop party at the Hibernia San Francisco. Celebrate inside this historic bank built in 1892 that spans more than 40,000 square feet. Take on four unique areas to party, with both local and international DJs.  Admission includes a 4.5 hours of open bar, a photo booth, a balloon drop 

Dec 31, 8pm-1:30am; Tickets start at $105. 

The Dorian is definitely a vibe you want on New Year's Eve: think crystal chandeliers and tufted alligator banquettes, turquoise bookshelves, brass reading lights, and plush greenery hanging from the ceiling. Get dressed up in your Masquerade finest and dance the night away, stopping by the brass open bar as much as you want.

Dec 31, 10pm-2am; $25 

Board the Alameda-docked aircraft carrier, the USS Hornet, for a 1920s-themed party full of glitz, glamour and a swinging big band. Rumba, cha cha and waltz the night away on three separate dance floors on the hangar’s (heated) deck. Can’t dance? They’ve got a free instructor to take the lead. The night’s proceeds, along with a silent auction at the party, will go to benefit the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum’s education department. An evening of old-school enchantment and one of the best views of the fireworks in the bay.

Dec 31, 7:30pm-1am; Tickets start at $60. 

The good vibes of the 1970s and '80s are alive and well at the Cat Club this New Year’s Eve, which is hosting six hours of the best DJs and VJs from yesteryear, an open bar, and all the little details—noisemakers, balloons and more—that make NYE special. VIP tickets will keep you drinking for free during the last hours of 2019.

Dec 31, 9pm-3am; starting at $15. 

Oakland’s most epic New Year’s party is a two-floor extravaganza on the waterfront with an open bar from 9pm–10pm, a midnight champagne toast and a night of beats by Oakland's best DJs. Splurge on a table upstairs or VIP downstairs table with an upgraded open bar and appetizers.

Dec 31 at 8pm; Tickets start at $50. 

For the 11th NYE in a row, the Fume Blanc takes to the Bay for a mindblowing party cruise. Once on board, hit the blackjack tables or two separate dance floors where DJs will be spinning Top 40 hits. Enjoy an open bar under the stars and the best place in the city for a not-to-be-missed midnight fireworks display.

Dec 31, 7:45pm-12:30am; Tickets start at $189. 

The 11th annual EYE HEART NYE event at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion is a two-fer: Inside you’ve got live music and art installations, outside a brilliant view of the city’s famed firework display. Enjoy an open bar and interactive photo opps all night long.

Dec 31, 9pm-2am; $150-$200.