Monterey New Year's Events

Ring in the new year 2023 by celebrating New Year's Eve on December 31, 2022 at these Monterey County events. The beloved community celebration First Night Monterey is back for it's 30th year with the theme "New Beginnings!" Bring the family for this family-friendly alcohol-free celebration. Various restaurants throughout the county are also welcoming the new year with extravagant dishes and buffets, like a decadent 5-course menu at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette or a family-friendly buffet and DJ party for the young and the young at heart at Carmel Valley Ranch. Find more ways to kick-off the New Year in Monterey County below.