Still on the hunt for the perfect New Year's Eve celebration in Oceanside? No worries! There are a ton of great restaurants offering New Year's Eve specials and events, as well as family-friendly attractions hosting fun parties that people of all ages can enjoy. Here are just a few of the best New Year's Eve celebrations in and around Oceanside.

• Whale Watching Cruises with Oceanside Adventures. Set sail on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day with Oceanside Adventures to celebrate the natural beauty of the area.
• Kids’ New Year’s Eve at LEGOLAND California Resort. Head to LEGOLAND, one of the area's best family-friendly destinations, for a New Year's Eve celebration geared toward the little ones. Instead of staying up until midnight, you'll get to see a giant LEGO brick falling 22 feet in the air at this Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party.
• Grill in the New Year at Bagby Beer Company. If you prefer to eat your way to 2018, you won't want to miss this huge, grill-centric New Year's Eve bash. There will be backyard-style grilling in the garden starting at 4 p.m., and dogs are welcome!
• New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance at the Oceanside Elks. Enjoy Big Band music and lots of dancing all night long at this party at the local Elks lodge. Enjoy a surf and turf dinner and more for $60 per person or $100 per couple.

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