St. Patrick's Day
Gather up your favorite lads and lasses and celebrate the one day a year where everyone's Irish. San Diego offers parades and celebrations suitable for the family and your little leprechauns, and late night parties and pub crawls with ever-flowing green beer for the grown-ups.
Parties and Parades
IRISH 4 A DAY - St. Patrick's Day Party Hop!
When: Mar. 14 - 15, 2026
Gaslamp's top 20 bars are rolling out the green carpet to welcome you with green beer, Irish car bombs, DJs, dancing, live music, exclusive drink and dining deals, hotel specials, overnight parking perks and so much more.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
When: Mar. 14, 2026
See dignitaries and honorees, floats, high school marching bands, police and fire department units, Irish community groups, dancing groups, equestrian units, clowns, antique cars, Irish setters, and more. Then enjoy a fun day at the festival for the whole family.
San Diego Leprechaun Run
When: Mar. 14, 2026
Run through the streets of downtown Pacific Beach, finish under the rainbow and enjoy your drink to start your St. Patrick's Day party!
San Diego shamROCK
When: Mar. 14, 2026
ShamROCK transforms the bustling San Diego downtown neighborhoods into a Celtic carnival for the senses with an abundance of pub-style seating, flowing green beer, traditional Irish steppers, Celtic rock bands, photo-ops, shenanigan games (with prizes!), and activation throughout the Gaslamp.
Luck O' Loma St. Patrick's Day Block Party
When: Mar. 14-15, 2026
Get ready for green beer, cocktails & festive foods + entertainment featuring live bands, DJs, themed games, local vendors, green stuff & more!
Leprechauns & Live Music at Seaport Village
When: Mar. 15, 2026
Grab dinner, drinks and dessert from one of our yummy eateries in the west courtyard. Jam out to some Irish tunes before heading over to the pond to snap a selfie in the shamrock light tunnels… if you're lucky, you might even see a leprechaun!
Pubs
The Field
Where: 544 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
A turn of the century Irish pub shipped literally piece by piece from Ireland and relocated in the heart of San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter.
Stout Public House
Where: 1125 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Stout Public House is downtown San Diego's neighborhood Irish pub. We feature a quick and satisfying lunch including daily specials.
The Ould Sod
Where: 3373 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
A fun spot with a cool crowd. Distinctly lively Irish bar and during football season, converts a Detroit Lions bar.
Long Story Irish Pub
Where: 4204 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
Come get your food and drink. It's all good, and that's all you need to know.
O'Brien's
Where: 4646 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Buzzy spot inside a strip mall offers pub grub, soccer games and a vast selection of microbrews.
Effin's Pub & Grill
Where: 6164 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
No-frills bar serving cheesesteaks and buffalo wings alongside draft beers and live sports on TV.
Blarney Stone Pub
Where: 5617 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
The Guinness is poured correctly.
McP's Irish Pub
Where: 1107 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Popular spot featuring local talent and traditional pub fare along with beer and spirits.
Hooelys Public House
Where: 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Where: 2955 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
A soft lively mood and all the tacos are recommended, but one in particular stands out: The corned beef.
O'Sullivans Escondido
Where: 1158 E. Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Inviting Irish pub with live music and outdoor patio, offering a large selection of beers and bar food.