It's that time of year again; a time to look back on the year just passed and to look forward to a new year ahead, as Sayulita and the entire world celebrate New Year's Eve this Saturday, December 31st, 2011 and New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1st, 2012. Many stores, businesses and banks will be closed Monday, January 2nd, for the long weekend and national holiday. Certain businesses in Sayulita will close, however, many remain open for the tourists and influx of visitors to Sayulita this weekend. If you are looking to plan your New Year's celebrations in Sayulita this year, be assured that there will be many festivities happening downtown and most restaurants will be open exceptionally late. It's best to plan ahead and make reservations.

Tequila Bar and Grill, located on Calle Revolucion at the traffic bridge, is hosting live music, "Juan-Ted and the Amazing Rhythm Roosters" band to ring in in the new year. Ask for the evening dinner specials as well. For reservations and more info see www.sayulitalife.com/tequila

Don Chow's New Year's Eve special menu for two includes two champagne or rubytinis, Edamae, Sushi Roll, extra large entrée choice of either Pad Thai, Teriyaki Chicken or Red Curry and homemade coconut citrus sorbet for dessert. A la carte menu is also available at Don Chow's this New Year's Eve. For reservations and more info visit www.sayulitalife.com/don-chow

Tropical House, located on Ave Palmar on the quieter, north end of town, will boast a special four-course dinner with glass of champagne for $225 pesos. For reservations visit www.sayulitalife.com/tropical-house

Don Pedro's on the beach is celebrating in style. There will be a special menu including delicious and unique appetizers, entrees and dessert. There will be an incredible fireworks show right on the beach, a champagne toast and DJ dance party. For reservations go to www.sayulitalife.com/donpedro

Before your dinner plans, check out Arte De Sayulita's New Year's Eve Open House this Saturday evening. Open House begins at 6:00 PM and there will be fireworks. This will be the 7th annual New Year's Eve Open House at Arte De Sayulita located downtown Sayulita. The welcoming of 2012 is an auspicious, exciting and creative time for everyone and the Arte De Sayulita Gallery welcomes everybody to this event.

Sayulita's new nightlife bar, Yambak, located on the corner of Calle Marlin and Jose Mariscal, across from the plaza, is the place to go to continue the festivities through the night. Yambak Bar, open late, will be host to three DJs:  Igor Torres from Florence, Alan Gutierrez from Aguascalientes and Mexico and Carlos Moreno from Queretaro, Mexico. There will be a variety of music including electro, hip hop and house beats. For more information on Yambak Bar in Sayulita visit www.sayulitalife.com/yamak.

There will be plenty to do this New Year's Eve in Sayulita. For a full list of local restaurants, bars and nightlife visit www.sayulitalife.com/sayulita-restaurants.htm and www.sayulitalife.com/bar_nighlife