Pacific Beach doesn’t lack New Year’s Eve options, and it can be tough to pick one locale among them all. However, New Year’s Eve does require a plan in advance, unless you want to be roaming, endlessly searching for the one bar without a line (hint: they don’t exist on New Year’s Eve). JRDN (pronounced Jordan, like the country) hosts an amazing New Year’s Eve bash – one that will have you talking all year. JRDN is an upscale restaurant located right on the Strand, attached to Tower 23. If you haven’t been, New Year’s Eve is a great excuse to go. DJ Smoke and Professor Stone, both Burning Man DJs, will be on hand to mix. The dining room will be open from 5 to 10 p.m., so you can have a full meal before the libations flow. From 8 to 9 p.m., there will be a hosted Ultimat vodka cocktail hour, where all drinks will be made with Ultimat vodka. However, be aware “hosted” does not mean free. The cover for the event is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Pacific Beach resident Christina Kim attended JRDN last New Year’s Eve bash. “I always love JRDN and it’s close to our house,” Kim said. “There was a really good, easygoing crowd and it was just busy enough so that we could still get drinks easily.” Rooms are available at Tower 23 for those looking for a really short walk to bed. • JRDN 723 Felspar Ave. (858) 270-5736 www.jrdn.com