Dec. 21, 2016 - If you're looking to celebrate the New Year in San Francisco, you're in luck. There are tons of fun activities and events taking place throughout the city to help get 2017 off to a fun start. If you are looking to stay in the city for the spectacular fireworks show or attend special performances and late-night parties, you will want to book your room in advance as nearby hotels fill up quickly.

Best Area to Stay to Watch Fireworks: Embarcadero
Every year the city puts on a spectacular fireworks show. If you're looking to get the best view of the fireworks, you'll want to head to the hotels and restaurants along the waterfront. Attend "Confetti and Cocktails" NYE at the Americano Restaurant & Bar or stay in a neighborhood hotel. You're sure to have a memorable experience. 

Nearby hotels include: Hotel Vitale, Harbor Court Hotel, and Hotel Griffon. 

Best Area to Stay for a New Year's Eve Pub Crawl: Marina
If you don't want to be tied down to one location when you ring in the New Year, try the New Year's Eve Pub Crawl in the Marina. There are plenty of fun pubs perfect for large groups of friends. If you're looking for something a little more "contained," head over to Fort Mason for Eye Heart SF "Streets of San Francisco" NYE, where you can enjoy a sweeping view of the entire Bay from a giant ferris wheel, experience a virtual reality playground and dance the night away in the "HUSHconcerts" silent disco. But no matter where you decide to go, when the night is over, a nearby place to stay is always key.

Nearby inns include: Seaside Inn, Buena Vista Motor Inn, Travelodge By The Bay and Coventry Inn.

Best Area to Stay for a New Year's Eve Hotel Party: Union Square, SoMa and Financial District
Some of the biggest New Year's Eve parties are taking place in Union Square's many hotels, such as the San Francisco New Year's Eve at Hotel G, W San Francisco New Year's 2017, NYE International Ball 2017 and Metropolis NYE 2017 w/FKJ, so it would make sense to book a room in the same hotel, or in one nearby. Fortunately this neighborhood has plenty of hotels within walking distance. Another great reason to stay in Union Square: It's a transportation hub, making it easy to get anywhere else in San Francisco.

Some nearby hotels include: W San Francisco, Handlery Union Square Hotel, Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco Marriott Marquis Union Square, Hilton Parc 55 San Francisco Union Square, Park Central San Francisco Union Square, Westin St. Francis San Francisco Union Square, Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco, Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel and Clift Hotel San Francisco.

Best Areas to Stay for a New Year's Eve Performance: North Beach and Civic Center
Whether you are looking to close out 2016 with a bang at events like M.O.A.N.Y. (Mother of All New Years) or looking for an alternative to the traditional party, check out the NYE's Celebration - With Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess and the SF Symphony or Beach Blanket Babylon's special New Year musical revue. Both are guaranteed to take you laughing into the New Year. Bonus points: When you wake up in the morning craving a New Year's Day brunch, you'll find yourself near popular brunch spots.

Nearby hotels include: Washington Square Inn, Hotel Boheme, San Remo Hotel, The Opal, Hotel EPIK, Cova Hotel and Hotel Metropolis. 

Best Areas to Stay in San Francisco for New Year's Day Brunching: Everywhere
After a long night of festivities, chances are you'll find yourself in the mood for brunch. And whether you've booked tickets aboard the Hornblower for the San Francisco New Year's Day Champagne Brunch Cruise, are looking to brunch like a local or are trying to find the best brunch spots with lines worth your time, we're sure you'll find a meal that's snap or Insta-worthy. 

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