This is my first holiday season in San Diego/California, where are the best places to ring in the new year? Or, should I make the trip to L.A.?

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There's so many places you can go to. You can just walk outside and have a nice restaurant just a few blocks away. If you want a big crowd near California just go to Las Vegas.

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Careful driving, especially around PB. I like the grass skirt.

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New Year's Eve Celebration @ Lumi is one of the best experiences I've had annually. Go check them out if you want to have a good time.

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Safely at home with a nice bottle of something. NYE is amateur night.

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This is exactly my plan. I just wanna cozy up at home and wait till the clock strikes at midnight.

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