Over 20,000 gray whales migrate annually from the summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea, to the winter grounds of the Baja California lagoons, and back again, along the Southern California coast.

Say farewell to 2019 and welcome the new year with Executive Chef Jeff Jackson's gala prix fixe five-course meal while dining on the patio or elegant dining room of A.R. Valentien. Curated wine pairings are available for an additional charge.

Home to a world-class collection of historic sailing ships, steam-powered boats, and submarines, each offering entertaining and educational exhibits, Maritime Museum of San Diego invites guests to bring in the New Year at the Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

The Museum will transform the upper deck of the historic steam ferryboat Berkeley overlooking San Diego Bay into a glamourous lounge open from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets include music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, complete bar, appetizers, various dessert options, dancing, midnight champagne toast and traditional party favors, noisemakers, and beads to help ring in the New Year.

Ring in 2020 in sparkling style at the party of the year featuring pre-dinner cocktails, a celebratory Latin-influenced buffet dinner, DJ and memorable live music performance from Westgate Hotel favorite, Julio De La Huerta.

Fiesta vibes, chic cocktails, fabulous cuisine, champagne toast and San Diego’s most elegant New Year celebration.

7:30 PM – Doors Open
8:00 PM – Buffet Stations + DJ
9:30 PM – Live music by Julio De La Huerta & Band
Midnight – Champagne Toast + Balloon Drop

Cocktail attire is required. There will be a cash bar available. Tickets are $165 per person and can be purchased by visiting https://www.westgatehotel.com/activities/hotel-events/new-years-eve-2020/