The holiday season is bumpin’. Parties, dinners, mixers and for those who celebrate Christmas, this weekend is the main event. But is Christmas really the best part of the holiday season? Come on – I mean, Christmas is cute ‘n’ all, but New Year’s Eve is the real party. That’s right – shopping for that slammin’ outfit, planning out your evening so you hit all the right places at the right times, getting your groove on at the club, and mackin’ on some hottie when the clock strikes midnight – New Year’s Eve is out of control!

Maybe you already have your night planned, but for those of you who don’t – New Year’s Eve in San Diego can be really fun. From bubbling restaurants to packed bars and night clubs – there is plenty to get you into trouble.

Below is the 411 on all biz happing this New Year’s Eve. Play on, be safe and have fun!

Bacchus House

Come play with the Gods. As 2004 draws to a close, raise a glass, and drink in the New Year with free champagne and the sounds of the award winning DJ Ruben Casas, as he turns out the hits. A $500 balloon drop is sure to be a crowd pleaser, as is no cover charge. 3054 University Ave.

Hip-hop the New Year in with DJ mxyzlplix. 2 for 1 entry or $4 each before 10:00 p.m. $1.50 domestic bottled beer and drafts. $3 pitchers. $2 well drinks. Free champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Party favors, munchies and more! 3796 Fifth Ave.

Bourbon Street

Deja – DJ Taj will be spinning. First 500 people in the door will receive the DJ Taj and Bourbon Street 2004 CD mix. Champagne toast at midnight, hats, noise makers and more. $2 pink drinks. Check out the Vu party on New Year’s Day with DJ Brian Pfeiffer. 4612 Park Blvd.

Special gay night on Friday. $5,000 cash balloon drop. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. DJs Bryan Pruett and Scotty K. Afterhours until dawn. Presale tickets available for $10. 2028 Hancock St.

Spin New Year’s Eve Party featuring the dazzling DJ stylings of Jason G. of San Francisco. There will be a free buffet at 9:00 p.m. (with three hours to spare ‘til you make that resolution to lose weight!). Party favors for all, and with plenty of hotties in house, that could mean just about anything. Cash and prize give-a-ways as well as free champagne at midnight. Advance tickets on sale now. 3780 Park Blvd.

Men Magazine New Year’s Eve Party. Everyone gets a special package from Titan men and chances to win fabulous prizes. 1017 University Ave.

Lauren DeRose performing live New Year’s Eve at 9:00 p.m. 3845 Fifth Ave.

Is your New Year’s Resolution to be a good kitty? Scratch that idea, literally, meow. Get yourself over to Numbers’ Bad Kitties New Year’s Eve Party. Get your puss on with the hottest grrl party in town, and lap up a champagne toast at midnight. $1,000 in cash and prizes is sure to keep you in catnip long into 2005. Special surprises abound, and party favors all around! Advance tickets on sale now. 3811 Park Blvd.

New Year’s Eve Party and open early at 10:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day featuring Bloody Mary’s helpers. 2046 University Ave.

New Year’s Eve party with Alyson. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. Super recording artist Alyson will be performing live, singing her hits “What’re Are You Gonna Do?”, “Feel You” and many more. Party favors and free champagne toast at midnight. Cash balloon drop at midnight and a late night buffet. 1051 University Ave.

Blackjack Party. A New Year’s event you don’t want to miss. Play blackjack for specials and giveaways. Toast every hour across the USA. Top hits of the last five decades including a champagne toast at midnight. 3040 North Park Way

Where will you be for your New Year’s Kiss? How about in L.A.? Jeffrey Sanker, Brett Henrichsen & Resolution present Los Angeles New Year’s 2005. On New Year’s Eve, gyrate to the pulse pounding beats that Manny Lehman will be putting down at the Mayan Theatre from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. A Special live performance By Debbie Holiday, singing her #1 hits. Also, DJ Brett Henrichsen from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These tickets are selling out fast, so check out circuiticket.com for availability and newyearsla.com for more details.

Come and celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at California Cuisine. Four course dinner for only $55 includes choice of appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. 1027 University Ave.

Complimentary champagne and balloon drop. Featuring DJ Rosa for New Year’s Eve Party. $5 cover. Popular champagne Bloody Mary brunch on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Prepare to say goodbye to 2004 and hello to 2005 in a swanky fashion. Choose from two seatings for a dinner fit for the king or queen in all of us! At 6:00 p.m. enjoy a four course dinner for $50. As the midnight hour draws nigh, enjoy a four course dinner with champagne toast at 9:00 p.m. for $65. Both seatings include the vocal stylings of the ever fun and talented Carol Curtis. 3940 Fourth Ave.

The Marriot celebrates New Year’s Eve with a hotel-wide celebration. Book one night (Dec. 31) and get a city view room for $169 or a bay view room for $189. Enjoy four complementary parties, starting at 9:00 p.m. There will be DJs and dancing throughout the hotel – even poolside. 333 W. Harbor Dr.