Best Things to Do: St Patrick’s Day San Diego [2025]

by Maria Haase

Are you looking for the best things to do on St Patrick’s Day in San Diego? Then you have come to the right place. Here is a list of all the best events, parties, & parades St Paddy’s Day in San Diego for a whole lot of Craic.

Ready to channel your Irish genes (or not) and join in the fun? Then read on:

two young women at a party with green St Patricks Day Accessories

San Diego St Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

March 15, 2025
9 AM – 6 PM (St Patrick’s Day Festival)
10:30 AM Parade starts

The 43rd annual San Diego St Patrick’s Day Parade is organized by the Irish Congress of Southern California. It starts on March 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM on 5th Ave & Laurel Street, makes its way up 5th Avenue, then turns right on Upas Street, right on 6th Ave and follows 6th Ave along Balboa Park to Juniper.

You’ll get to enjoy floats, high school marching bands, Irish dance and Irish music, equestrian units, clowns, antique cars, Irish settlers and more.

Don’t forget to enjoy the family-friendly St Patrick’s Day festival that includes vendors, food booths and Irish dance and music on two stages. The entrance fee starts at just under $13 for adults 21 and over and you can also buy various packages including drinks. Get your tickets here>>

St Patrick’s Day Parties & Events

IRISH COMEDIAN DAVID NIHILL

March 16, 2025
Magnolia Theatre
El Cajon
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One of my favorite Comedians is coming to San Diego just in time for St Patty’s Day: David Nihill from Ireland will perform at the Magnolia in El Cajon. Greg and I saw him a couple of years ago at the La Jolla Comedy Store and loved it. Check out one of my favorite of his skids below:

SHAMROCK ST. PATTY’S DAY MUSIC + BEER FESTIVAL

March 15, 2025
2 PM – 10 PM
5th Ave/Gaslamp Quarter
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This family-friendly event is open to all ages and offers live music on 3 stages, tasty treats, and plenty of ways to have a fun time.

Lots of fun games, Irish dance lessons, plenty of green beer, and more fun things to do will keep you entertained. Get your tickets now, as they have limited capacity.

People partying on the street at Gaslamp Quarter Shamrock Party for San Diego St Patrick's Day

ST. PADDY’S O’BEACH PARTY 2025

2025 event postponed
Ocean Beach Pier Parking Lot
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This local and fun block party in Ocean Beach is laid back, and lots of fun.

Enjoy some live music, imbibe some green beer or local craft cocktails, and enjoy the St. Paddy’s shenanigans including; a beach 5K fun run, Lucky Charms flip cup, leprechaun limbo, pot o’ gold hold, and more.

a group of young women partying in front of the stage at St Paddy's O'Beach Party

Bahia Belle St. Patrick’s Day Cruise

2025 event postponed
Bahia Resort Hotel
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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style on board of the Bahia Belle, a stunning steamboat cruising on Mission Bay.

Live DJs, a cash bar for drinks and snacks, and a photo booth to capture your fun make this an unforgettable event.

two young women at a party with green St Patricks Day Accessories - White text overlay: St Patrick's Day Party Cruise - Bahia Belle

Luck O’ Loma St. Patrick’s Block Party

March 15 – 17, 2025
Location: Point Loma, GoodBar
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Green beer, games, live music, and lots of fun will be had at GoodBar in Point Loma this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend.

The event is free, and those who RSVP in advance get one $2 green beer.

Best of all, this event partners with The Animal Pad dog rescue, so there will be adoptable dogs on site.

Luck o Loma Party Flyer for St Patty's Day San Diego

Leprechauns & Live Music

March 16, 2025
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Seaport Village
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Seaport Village hosts a fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration each year. Between 12 – 3 pm, stop by for Irish music and festive shamrock light tunnels.

This is a free event you don’t want to miss out on!

St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawls

GASLAMP ST PATRICK’S DAY PUB CRAWL

March 15, 2025 2 PM – 2 AM
Taste & Thirst
715 Fourth Ave
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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a good old-fashioned Pub Crawl in the Gaslamp Quarter. Meet new people and enjoy cheap drinks all night long!

San Diego St Patricks Day Pub Crawl Flyer

Ready to get your drink on? Then this St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl all around the Gaslamp Quarter is for you!

PACIFIC BEACH ST PATRICK’S DAY PUB CRAWL

March 15, 2025
Location: Pacific Beach
Check-in between 4 PM – 7 PM at El Prez, lasts all day and night
Tickets

Want to stay in PB for St. Paddy’s Day? Then join one of the two Pacific Beach Pub Crawls on St Paddy’s Day.

Your tickets get you free welcome shots in select venues, exclusive drink specials at 10+ locations, and an invitation to the St Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl after parties!

young man with a glass of green beer at a party with green St Patricks Day Accessories

IRISH 4 A DAY PARTY HOP

March 14 & 15, 2025
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
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Enjoy freebies at 20+ locations (free entry, 8+ welcome shots, special discounts, and more) and party hop your way through the Gaslamp.

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUB CRAWL

2025 Info TBA
Location: University Heights
5 PM – 9 PM
Free
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This free pub crawl in University Heights is a fun neighborhood event (you need to register though) that offers drink specials, food trucks, beads, and giveaways.