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Party aboard the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy.)

The iconic ship will host a masquerade soirée from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Long Beach’s only fireworks show set for midnight.

General admission tickets start at $180 and include access to various amenities aboard the ship, such as casino games, a burlesque bar, dueling pianos, live bands, photo opportunities, and more.

VIP event tickets are sold out, but VIP hotel stay packages are available starting at $764. For more information, click here.

Cruise the harbor and watch fireworks (multiple locations)

Anyone looking to watch midnight fireworks while afloat in Rainbow Harbor has a few options to choose from.

Spirit Cruises has a trip from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. starting at $99.50 per person. The ticket includes an Italian dinner, two free drinks and a complimentary champagne toast. Harbor Breeze offers a 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. cruise for $110 per person. Tickets include a glass of champagne, light hors d’oeuvres, a DJ and a cash bar with drinks available for purchase. Anyone looking for a premium cruise experience can check out the yacht party hosted by VIPnightlife.com. The lowest ticket (for $189) includes a glass of champagne, access to a buffet on board, a premium open bar and music from a DJ.

Noon Year’s at 2nd & PCH (6480 Pacific Coast Hwy)

If you’re looking for a family-friendly option, head to 2nd & PCH for a “Noon Year’s Celebration” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will have Mickey and Minnie Mouse, crafts, face painting, bingo, a dance party, a photo booth and a countdown to “noon year” with a bubble party when the clock strikes noon. Guests who RSVP will also receive a Noon Year Party Giveaway package. For more information, click here.

Bar hop in downtown (230 Pine Ave.)

For $30, you can get access to nine Downtown bars for this bar crawl to end 2025.

The event starts at 8 p.m. at Altar Society and runs through 2 a.m. Your ticket will include a bar crawl map, welcome shots at select venues and exclusive drink specials. For more information, visit here.

Visit Las Vegas locally at the Gaslamp (6251 E Pacific Coast Hwy.)

The popular East Long Beach bar will host its 10th annual Vegas-themed New Year’s Eve party, complete with casino games, ’80’s music and a DJ in between bands.

General entry tickets start at $73, with an all-inclusive drinks option at $150 and dinner packages available for $155 per person. For more information, visit here.

Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way)

For a unique way to welcome 2026, the Aquarium of the Pacific is offering an evening with a full lineup of DJs, live music and even a magician.

The 18-and-over event kicks off at 8 p.m. and runs through 1 a.m. with tickets starting at $89.95 per person or $84.95 for aquarium members. For more information, visit here.

Shoreline Village (429 Shoreline Village Dr.)

The downtown shopping village offers a free view of the fireworks show and plenty of dining options.

A DJ will play music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and a self-serve photo booth will be set up near Louisiana Charlies from 9 p.m. to midnight. For more information, visit here.