Check out the gaslamp area for New Year's activities.

They're not boys anymore.

I would recommend the Gaslamp area of Downtown San Diego as well. You might want to check with some local hotels in the area for ideas and suggestions because the restaurants will probably be totally booked.

Rarely venture out for public New Year's type parties anymore - but here is one list you can check:

http://sdnewyears.com/?gclid=CMmGu5_9_LMCFYN_QgodngcAUQ

you must be over 39 too tomsd! we might go out for an early dinner then usually asleep long before midnight!

And here's another: http://thingstodo.utsandiego.com/san_diego_ca/events/new+year's+eve

One area that is fun for young adults (not so much parents) is the Pacific Beach area. But this hotel/restaurant might be fun for both generations. It is right on the Pacific Ocean so the setting is nice.

http://t23hotel.com/?defdrop=dine

Amen Nanabee. If I see the big ball in NYC come down in Times Square - that's a late night anymore.

Years ago - we were usually skiing on New Year's - and after a busy day of skiing and then soaking in a "smoke filled" jacuzzi - followed by dinner and beverages - we also crashed early.

Again you need to decide quickly and make reservations as places won't be available.

Another fun area will be Old Town (which has a Mexican Fiesta flare).
A few good restaurants there are: Casa Guadalajara, El Agave, Fred's Mexican Cafe).

sounds nice tom, that's a good reason to be exhausted!

Thanks Everyone.