In Los Angeles, New Year’s Eve presents a stressful problem: Where is the best place to party out of the hundreds and very expensive options? Below, you’ll find a list of confetti-filled New Year’s Eve parties that are under $40. Once you find the party that arouses your inner party monster, go to its website to get a ticket fast; prices may increase as it gets closer to NYE.

Hollywood Pub Crawl
Website: pubcrawls.com
Price: $20-$30
Time: 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Age: 21+
This event is geared toward people who hate being stuck in one party for more than an hour. You get V.I.P access to 10 locations, and you don’t have to pay an additional cover charge. You do have to pay for drinks, but your ticket comes with reduced drink specials: two premium mixers for $13, two champagnes for $13 and $3 selected bottles/draft beer. The party starts at Outpost Hollywood (1624 N. Cahuenga Blvd.). Don’t be late, or you’ll lose your party spot.

Universal CityWalk Countdown Bash
Website: www.citywalkhollywood.com
Price: $15 for admission; $55 for self-parking and admission
Time: Starts at 9 p.m.
Age: All
This event is geared toward people who also like party hopping but within a confined area, and they want to invite their family to hangout as well. At Universal City Walk, partygoers will have unlimited access to three entertainment stages. DJ Roonie G will perform at the Universal Globe Stage, and Jamar Rogers and Diego Val (from "The Voice") will perform at the 5 Towers Stage.  At midnight, firewords will go off.

*Recommendations: Parking is a nightmare, so it’s best to take the Metro (Red Line to Universal City station) or carpool. The address is: 100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles.

Brazilian New Year’s Party on the Queen Mary
Website: http://brazilnewyear.eventbrite.com
Price: General admission is $45
Time: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Age: All
In Brazil, it is a tradition for people to wear all white, go to the beach and place floating candles in the water. The color white represents peace and hope in Brazil. The Brazilian-style NYE celebration will include authentic Brazilian music and food. According to promoters, there will be “dancing non-stop to the pulsating rhythms of samba, marcha, samba-reggae” and more. A dazzling fireworks show will go off at midnight. True to tradition, everyone will receive a colorful floating candle. The address is: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach.

10th Annual La Desvelada Masquerade Ball
Website: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900497C6FC61E1E
Price: Around $40 + fees
Time: 8 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Age: 21+
Sandra Peña, from L.A. 96.3FM, hosts the 10th Annual La Desvelada Experience, which is billed as the “ultimate Latin NYE celebration.” La Desvelada, meaning “the sleepless night,” attracts a younger Latin crowd due to its Vegas-style theme with an array of performers, showgirls, live acts and confetti canons. The party has developed a following: 1,000 people are expected to show up, as did last year, and three rooms will be open with three DJs playing house and hip-hop, bachata, cumbias and tropical merengue. The address is: L.A. Live, 800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles.

Geisha House
Website: http://www.ticketzone.com/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=149436&afflky=ZR9YGT
Price: $30 + fees
Time: 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Age: 18+
From outside, Geisha House looks like an average Japanese restaurant. But inside, it resembles a jewel box. The restaurant is a stopping place for party people who want drinks before going out, and it attracts the young, hip crowd. On New Year’s Eve, the party starts at 9:30. The venue will be transformed into a nightclub, with most of the tables removed, creating two large dance floors. Also, the patio area will be open. Four DJs will be playing house, Top 40 and hip-hop. The address is: 6633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.

Noteworthy Event
Zedd and Nicky Romero at Club Nokia
Website: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C00493AD028695F?brand=clubnokia
Price: $61.50 + fees (currently)
Time: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Age: 18+
Producers Zedd and Nicky Romero, are coming together to create one single brilliant sound. Expect wild behavior on and offstage. Zedd’s new album was released this past October and was No. 1 on Billboard’s U.S. Dance Chart. His remixes of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and “Marry The Night” appeared on a special edition of Born This Way. Romero is a house producer who has worked with David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Rihanna. The address is: L.A. Live, 800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles.