As New Year’s Eve approaches, many are considering the best cities to ring in 2024. A recent study by WalletHub ranked San Diego, CA as the second-best city in the U.S. for celebrating the New Year, highlighting its mild weather and vibrant nightlife. Known for having the lowest chance of precipitation on December 31, San Diego offers plenty of outdoor festivities and is tied with Orlando for the most affordable restaurants rated 4.5 stars or higher.
Los Angeles, coming in at seventh place, also provides a lively atmosphere, though with higher costs associated with its celebrations. San Francisco follows closely in 11th place, boasting a rich variety of events, although it also has higher price points for dining and accommodation.
Other California cities making the list include Anaheim at 20th and Santa Ana at 25th. However, cities like Stockton and Chula Vista are further down, ranking 88th and 97th, respectively, indicating a need for more affordable and engaging New Year’s options.
While iconic locales like Times Square in New York attract massive crowds, WalletHub’s findings encourage revelers to consider these California cities for an enjoyable and budget-friendly celebration.