Start a new tradition and spend New Year’s Eve in Ocean Isle Beach! There are plenty of great reasons to ring in the new year at the beach. There are no crowds, and the atmosphere is super laid-back. The beauty and simplicity of a coastal winter’s day is the perfect place to set your sights on new goals and priorities. Resolve to bring in the New Year in an exciting new way.
We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about celebrating New Year’s Eve in Ocean Isle Beach, from delicious party foods to fun games and the best party tunes for your family. Say hello to another beautiful year in style!
Pick the Perfect Vacation Rental to Ring in the New Year
Find the perfect place to host your festivities. We have a fantastic selection of vacation rentals with great amenities and can accommodate groups of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for an oceanfront home, a cozy condo for two, or room for the whole family, we’ve got the perfect home waiting for you. Click here to view our vacation rentals and book your New Year’s beach home today!
Serve Up Delicious Eats
No gathering of friends and family is complete without great food! New Year’s Eve requires special food, and we have a few great eats for you to serve this year.
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms: These savory and earthy delights will surely be crowd-pleasers. With a warm combination of sausage, garlic, celery, red pepper, and a nutty-flavored Parmigiano cheese, it’s safe to say you’ll need to double or even triple the recipe.
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail: No Ocean Isle Beach celebration is complete without a little local seafood, and this twist on a classic is just perfect for your evening party. Easy to make and paired with the perfect cocktail sauce, we doubt you’ll have any leftovers.
Heavenly Chipped Chocolate and Hazelnut Cheesecake: If you’re going to have a sweet treat, you might as well make it memorable! This delicious take on a classic cheesecake is sure to have your guests begging for the recipe.
Big Easy Gumbo: What could be better than a warm bowl of Gumbo on a chilly winter night? We have the perfect recipe to “wow” your partygoers. Of course, it features shrimp again, but you can’t blame us.
Southern Black-Eyed Peas: Black-eyed peas have been a long-standing tradition that some people believe brings good luck in the New Year, and we could all use a little good luck! Let’s keep the tradition going but with a little twist. These aren’t your typical, boring black-eyed peas.
Play Some Fun Games
Keep the fun going at your New Year’s Eve celebration with a few fun games! Check out this list of fun New Year-themed games for a group, or bring board games and cards from home. You could also do a little shopping and buy a few new games that your family has never played before to bring with you to the beach, that way it’s a change up from the usual stuff.
Dance the Night Away
When you’re saying goodbye to one year and hello to a new one, you have to have the tunes to match the mood! Some songs are timeless, and others are more recent hits, but the songs below will put everyone in high spirits as you count down the minutes to the New Year. All of the songs are available for download on iTunes or Amazon Music. If you will be outside for the festivities, don’t forget to bring a Bluetooth speaker with you.
- Save The Last Dance for Me- Michael Buble
- Fly Me To The Moon- Frank Sinatra
- The Best Is Yet to Come- Tony Bennett
- It Had to Be You- Harry Connick Jr.
- What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve- Ella Fitzgerald
- Let’s Start the New Year Right-Bing Crosby
- Funky New Year- Eagles
- Happy New Year- Abba
- 1999- Prince
- Joy to the World- Three Dog Night
Be Responsible
New Year’s Eve is a wonderful time of year and is good reason to celebrate. However, it needs to be celebratedresponsibly. With the advent of ridesharing services, there is no excuse to drink and drive, and getting to and from your destination has never been easier. Call a cab, stay safe, and have fun!
Beaches Taxi (910-579-8294) services Ocean Isle Beach, Calabash, Sunset Beach, Shallotte, and Myrtle Beach, so you can arrive safely no matter where you are.
New Year’s Eve is always a magical, exciting, and hopeful time to be celebrated with friends and family. Shake things up this year with a memorable New Year’s Eve in Ocean Isle Beach! You bring the people, food, and fun, and we’ll bring the awesome vacation rental.
We hope your New Year is filled with joy, love, hope, and prosperity. Cheers!
