Florida New Year's Eve Destinations

Known for its turquoise waters and white sand, this beach destination rings in the new year with live music, fireworks, and the Beach Ball Drop, for which over 10,000 inflatable beach balls are released from nets hanging over the street. The entertainment and live music goes until midnight.

Be sure to take part in the St. Augustine Beach Blast Off at St. Johns County Pier. This fun event offers over 30 food vendors, and a wine, beer, and champagne tent offers drinks for the adults. Kids can have lots of fun at the Kids’ Zone, with balloon animals, inflatables, face painting, and more. A spectacular fireworks show makes the New Year's Eve festivities even more special for everyone.

With a 23mi. long, gorgeous beach and plenty of hip nightclubs, Daytona is a particularly popular Florida New Year's Eve destination for younger revelers. Kick start your New Year celebration with one of the city's beloved Bandshell Oceanfront concerts. A fireworks display follows, with another one at midnight. The Atlantic Ocean makes the perfect backdrop.

Catch the fireworks display at the Magic Kingdom as the clock starts ticking down to midnight, dance the night away at Disney's Frontierland, or join a rocking party at Epcot. The whole family can also have a great time at Legoland Florida, where you'll enjoy Lego block drops, a fireworks display, and a dance party. Other family fun can be had at at Dave & Buster’s. For adults, the city's many clubs offer festive New Year's Eve celebrations (be sure to book in advance).

This island city is known for its interesting midnight drop traditions. Whether it’s dropping a pirate wench from a ship's mast at Schooner Wharf Bar, the descent of a giant red shoe on Duval Street, or the dropping of a conch shell at Sloppy Joe's, a New Year’s Eve vacation in Key West will be relaxed yet full of surprises.

New Year's Eve in Tampa offers an eclectic mix of activities and events. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers festivities for the whole family, while the Florida Aquarium hosts a sleek event for those 21 years of age and over (be sure to look into tickets in advance). And everyone, of course, can enjoy the midnight fireworks at Cotanchobee Park. You can also get a great view at the event known as Rooftop Eve, held on top of the Fort Brooke Parking Structure.

Miami is known to be one of the state's top party destinations all year round, and New Year's is no different. Bayfront Park is a popular party hotspot to celebrate the evening. The wonderful event is free for the entire family, boasting great food, gorgeous fireworks, live music, and a huge orange drop at midnight. You can also enjoy a great street party and fireworks at Lummus Park and on Ocean Drive in South Beach.

Downtown Tallahassee offers a special party featuring live music, mouthwatering food, a ball drop, bounce houses, and fireworks. For something more exclusive, you can check out any of the local clubs, which will likely be hosting events.

If you’re looking to enjoy an awe-inspiring New Year's Eve, be sure to attend the New Year’s Eve bash at The Ritz-Carlton. This hip, adults-only gala offers fantastic music, an open bar, incredible food, fireworks show, and a champagne toast. If you're traveling with the kids, hit the Fernandina Beach for a fun Shrimp Drop.