Spending New Year’s in one of the Sandestin vacation rentals offered by Platinum Vacations of Destin is a luxurious and unforgettable experience. Our rentals are in a prime location to enjoy the best New Year’s Eve events and activities on the Florida Emerald Coast. Or you could choose to welcome the New Year in the comfort and serenity of your luxurious Sandestin rental with premium amenities and spacious living areas.
The 8 Best Local New Years Eve Events & Activities
- LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration: This is one of the Emerald Coast’s best New Year’s events for families, offering non-stop, kid-friendly fun for the whole family. With activities like face painting, Captain Davy’s Music & Magic Show, and a kid-safe “fireworks” display, the festivities culminate in an exciting Beach Ball Drop at noon on the sandy shores.
- Fudpuckers Noon Year’s Eve Celebration: Join in a free, family-friendly experience. Enjoy face painting, live entertainment, a DJ, delicious food, alligators, and a prize-filled balloon drop at noon.
- New Year’s Eve Destin Fireworks Dinner Cruise: Hop aboard the 125′ SOLARIS yacht for one of the Emerald Coast’s premier New Year’s Eve events. This exclusive 21+ event features a four-course chef-inspired menu, live music, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast, all culminating in spectacular fireworks viewed from the yacht’s open-air Sky Deck.
- Seaside’s New Year’s Eve Celebration: Enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, a lively performance by the Monsters of Yacht band, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Gulf. Complimentary parking and shuttle services make this a convenient and unforgettable way to ring in the New Year.
- Edwards on 30A New Year’s Eve: Edward’s in Rosemary Beach offers one of the Emerald Coast’s top New Year’s Eve events, blending fine dining with a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu by Chef Josh Smith, live music by Janelle Frost, and award-winning wine and champagne.
- Baytowne Countdown & Drone Spectacular: Families can enjoy face painting, kids’ activities, and live music from 6–8 PM, capped with an early fireworks display at 8 PM. The festivities continue into the night with live music on the Events Plaza Stage, breathtaking fireworks at midnight, and a spectacular drone light show featuring 150 drones creating dazzling images over the lagoon.
- Old Florida Fish House: Join one of the most anticipated New Year’s Eve events on 30A! Choose from a dinner-and-party package or VIP table seating with a dance floor view. Guests will enjoy live music by Alex Napier, a champagne toast, and an exciting midnight balloon drop.
- New Years Eve Mardi Gras Ball Village Door Dance Club: This New Year’s Eve party is one of the Emerald Coast’s most exciting events. It features free drinks, Mardi Gras beads, and fireworks. Guests can dance the night away as they welcome the New Year.
