Happy New Year! How to Start 2026 on the Coast

December 29, 2025

The Malibu Life New Year 2026 greeting with a couple watching fireworks over the coast.

Malibu Festivities & New Year’s Eve Events

Looking to get out of the house and have some fun this New Years while staying local? Here are a few exciting Malibu events to kick start your 2026. Remember... celebrate safely and enjoy the night!

Mirrored disco balls reflecting colorful lights against a dark backdrop.

🍾 Malibu New Year’s Eve at Cielo Farms

Cielo Farms hosts one of Malibu’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve events. Set high above the coast, this vineyard celebration features music from top DJs, curated wine offerings, and a festive countdown under the stars. The atmosphere is lively yet refined, drawing both locals and visitors for a scenic, celebratory night.

🔗 Event details & tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1-malibu-new-years-eve-event-cielo-farms-nye-2026-tickets-1965594484014

Diners gather on a covered oceanfront restaurant patio beneath glowing heaters at dusk.

🍽️ Geoffreys NYE Dinner

For those seeking a more classic Malibu evening, Geoffreys offers an oceanfront New Year’s Eve dining experience. Guests enjoy an elevated multi-course dinner, champagne, and panoramic views of the Pacific, a memorable way to welcome the new year with the sound of waves just below.

🔗 View NYE dinner details:

https://www.geoffreysmalibu.com/new-years-2026

Oceanfront dining terrace with white chairs and a pier in the distance.

🍷 Malibu Beach Inn Specials

The Malibu Beach Inn often curates New Year’s Eve dining and cocktail specials for guests looking to celebrate in a relaxed yet luxurious setting. With sunset views and an intimate coastal atmosphere, it’s ideal for those who prefer a quieter, refined start to the new year.

🔗 Learn more:

https://www.malibubeachinn.com

Music venue stage with guitars, amplifiers, album art, and an illuminated AV sign.

🎵DreamLand Malibu

Celebrate NYE with DJ sets by Masgoon and Maxim Adams! FREE RSVP. Doors open at 8PM. Show starts at 9PM.

🔗 Event details & tickets:

https://www.tixr.com/groups/dreamland/events/nye-170135

Outdoor patio with a central fire pit, white Adirondack chairs, and string lights.

🔮The Bungalow Santa Monica

Count down to the New Year by the sea. Grab a drink from the premium open bar while the room fills with music, magic, and a little mystery. Tarot readers, magicians, and classic circus moments drift through the space and bring the celebration to life in true Bungalow style.

🔗 Event details & tickets:

https://thebungalow.com/santa-monica/nye-2026/