Nor Cal represents this NYE with San Fran as the forerunner, throwing some of the most lavish parties of the year. This year San Francisco is giving Hollywood and the Big Apple each a run for their money. This is a city of history and elegance and now their NYE parties are stocked full of it.

It's that time of the year again.

Webster Hall returns after a series of renovations and innovations.

This artist's lounge evokes East Coast sophistication with Bay Side chill.

Hooray for 2010! Here are the top parties in SF to ring in the new year!