SAN DIEGO — A group of San Diegans are already hitting their fitness goals before they kick off the New Year at Mission Bay.
"Today is volleyball day! It was raining and so now we are trying to get cardio in before New Years," said Trevor Jay, volleyball player.
"We're playing volleyball in cold weather," laughs volleyball player, Carrie Buckley.
New Year's Eve
Off the sand and onto the streets of downtown San Diego, service industry workers are gearing up for a big New Year’s Eve celebration.
"New Years is the pinnacle holiday downtown. It’s the one day where locals will come downtown. We get tourists and locals alike. Our second busiest day since Comic-Con, New Year's Eve is our big holiday," said Josh Smith, General Manager of Watergrill San Diego.
At Watergrill, they're getting ready for the night by skillfully shucking lobsters and preparing a lineup of appetizers and delectable desserts while adorning the venue with New Year's Eve décor.
They have a specially curated four-course meal with perfectly paired wines at their event and there's still a chance to snag tickets before the clock strikes midnight.
"We have a musician coming, a interactive photo booth and more. We have all the balloons, decorations, and everything. We started prepping about three days ago," said Smith.
As the night unfolds with anticipation, San Diegans are reflecting on New Year's resolutions, foreseeing a big night ahead.
"One, I want to get a dog so I need to learn how to make time for dog. I want to travel more and 3 improve in volleyball," said Jay.
"New Year's resolutions! Be more consistent with work and working out. I haven’t really thought about it. I should probably think about that! I hope everyone has a great New Years!" smiles Buckley.
How to get home safely on NYE
From early family-friendly festivities, to late-night parties and dinner specials, San Diego has it all and there are plenty of ways to get home safely.
That's why San Diego's biggest public transportation provider, MTS is partnering with the North County Transit District. Both agencies are extending their services and offering free rides on New Year's Eve.
From early family-friendly festivities to late-night parties and dinner specials, San Diego has it all and there are plenty of ways to get home safely.
"It is important to make travel plans to get home safely and responsibly," Stephen Whitburn said, from the Metropolitan Transit System.
The agencies are using their power for good and offering free rides from the South Bay to North County, starting at 6 p.m., until after the bars close at 2 a.m.
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