‘Auld Lang Syne’ Southland-style

Whatever your fantasy of the perfect New Year’s Eve — a fireworks extravaganza, a state-of-the-art dance club or just a mellow soirée at a great local pub — you’ll find it at one of these L.A. parties, many with complimentary champagne toasts.

The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
(877) 342-0738

Dancing and live entertainment aboard this retired ocean liner will take you on a one-night trip around the world, from Bombay to Rio, culminating in a dazzling display of fireworks. Tourist class $99; first class $199.

White Wonderland Gala
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim
(714) 765-8950

From Insomniac, producers of innovative electronic dance music festivals, comes a White Wonderland spectacular — all-white dress de rigueur. $99; VIP $175.

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
(323) 466-7000

The splendor of old Hollywood infuses this town’s biggest annual gala, with live entertainment, dancing and more. About $100.

Supperclub
6675 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
(323) 466-1900

Relax in a big white bed or dance into the New Year as Syn Circus acrobats swing through the air above you.$125, open vodka and champagne bar; $200, dinner and open champagne bar.

Sound
1642 Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood
(323) 656-4800

A super-high-end sound system and custom-built light show projection system, plus four bars, make this one of Hollywood’s most sophisticated new clubs. $125 before Christmas; $150 after.

Playhouse
6506 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
(323) 656-4600

Thrill your senses and feed your imagination with music, aerialists and a midnight balloon drop, heightened by a chill blast from the CO2 Kryogenifex system, which temporarily fills the club with a supercooled cloud. $75 before Thanksgiving; $150 after.

Nic’s
453 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills
(310) 550-5707

Elegant chic is the tone here, with a live band, dancing and a best-dressed contest whose prize is a “private experience” in their iconic vodka bar, the Vodbox. No cover charge.

Skinny’s Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood
(818) 763-6581

This Arts District bar hosts a great party with a deejay and dancing for a hip crowd from 21 to none-of-your-business. $20.

Le Zinque
600 Venice Blvd., Venice
(310) 437-0970

Venice’s hottest dance party starts at 10:30 p.m., but last year’s line was plenty long — so indulge in a splendid dinner here first to ensure yourself a spot on the dance floor. $35; $95 with dinner.

The Falls Lounge
626 S. Spring St., Downtown L.A.
(213) 612-0072

At this neighborhood bar with a cascading digital waterfall, the glowing wood interior is stunning and the deejay top notch, yet the mood is casual and the price is right. No cover charge.

Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
(323) 850-2000

It’s Carnival at the Hall: New Year’s Eve with Sergio Mendes and Sheila E., including a countdown to midnight after the last show. 7:30 and 10:30pm, $70.50 to $197.

L.A. Kings Holiday Ice

L.A. Live, Nokia Plaza
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Downtown L.A.
(866) 548-3452

Glide into the New Year on ice skates while you watch the LED countdown to 2014 and celebrate with free party favors. $13 including skate rental.

—Maxine Nunes, Brand Publishing Writer