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New Year's Eve in Santa Monica Under $100

There are parties at Wokcano, the Basement Tavern, Upper West, Ye Olde Kings Head and the Charleston.

Editor's Note: This story was originally published Dec. 21.

Why break the bank on a New Year's Eve party when there are affordable options at some of Santa Monica's funnest bars and restaurants?

$50 | The Great Gatsby New Years Eve Ball 2013

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1920's attire is suggested at Wokcano's roarin' soiree with prohibition-style cocktails, whiskey tastings and hors d'oeuvres. The evening’s festivities will also feature music by DJ Frankie who will spin top 40 and 1920s electro music, plus a live swing band. Entry includes party favors, noise makers and a champagne toast.

$45 | New Year's Eve at the Basement Tavern

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Proceeds from this party will benefit the National Heritage Museum and Heal the Bay. The Victorian will rock with DJs on three floors: Ground Zero in the basement, The Mixx in the attic and DJ Benjamin Walker on the main floor.

$ 75 | A Taste of Havana at Upper West

Upper West is putting an exotic twist on its New Year's Eve party with a Cuban-inspired prix fix menu from 8-10 p.m. Plates include roasted golden beets with mojito chimichurri, braised short ribs with crispy yucca, and rice pudding with espresso and pear. A DJ comes on at 11 p.m. and a big screen will air the ball drop in Times Square.

No admission | Bagpipes at Ye Olde King's Head

Celebrate "British-style" at the downtown pub. A bagpiper will play along with a DJ. Then, come back in the morning for breakfast and "hair of the dog," and to watch the Rosebowl parade and game.

$85-100 | "Lucky Number 13" at The Charleston

Admission to the retro bar includes unlimited drinks and complimentary appetizers, plus a champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight. A DJ will spin top 40s all night. Bottle service is available with a reservation.

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