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St. Patrick's Day: San Diego County Event Guide 2023
Grab your green garb & bring the malarkey! It's time to celebrate all things Irish throughout San Diego County.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Raise a green beer!
St. Patrick's Day this year falls on Friday, March 17. And throughout San Diego County, community organizations, restaurants and bars are rolling out the green carpet — beginning March 11 — with Irish-inspired shenanigans, events and restaurant specials through March 19.
Check out some shamrock-worthy standouts in Patch's annual St. Paddy's guide. As more events are announced, we will add them.
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CARLSBAD:
THROUGH MARCH 16: Gelson's Markets. Order such St. Patrick's Day/Irish fare as corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, roasted cabbage, potatoes, carrots, corned beef brisket & Irish apple duff. Order deadline 7 p.m. March 16 for March 15-17 pick-up. At 7660 El Camino Real.
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DEL MAR:
THROUGH MARCH 16: Gelson's Markets. Order such St. Patrick's Day/Irish fare as corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, roasted cabbage, potatoes, carrots, corned beef brisket & Irish apple duff. Order deadline 7 p.m. March 16 for March 15-17 pick-up. At 2707 Via De La Valle.
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EL CAJON:
MARCH 12-19: Lost Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt. Fun for little ones with scavenger hunt through shamrock meadows & rainbow tunnels.
MARCH 17-19: St. Patrick's 'Hooleyfest' Celebration: Hooleys Public House. Weekend-long fest with live music & for all ages.
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JULIAN:
MARCH 16-20: St. Patrick’s Teas: Julian Tea & Cottage Arts. With Irish-inspired, "green-themed" special tea service.
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LA JOLLA:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Fundraiser. Fun-filled evening with Irish cuisine, green beer, raffles, Irish dancers & Americeltic music by Gregory Page.
MARCH 17-18: 'Real Irish Comedy' With Comedian Dave Nihill: The Comedy Store. "A night of real Irish comedy. Accent included."
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LA MESA:
MARCH 17-19: St. Patrick's 'Hooleyfest' Celebration: Hooleys Public House. Weekend-long fest with live music & for all ages.
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OCEAN BEACH:
MARCH 17-18: St. Paddy's O'Beach Party. Two-day blow-out with live music, green beer, corned beef sliders, St. Patrick’s Day-themed games & "Guac Off" competition.
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OCEANSIDE:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick’s Day With Irish Band, Blindfold Monks: Pour House. "The best St. Paddy’s Day party this side of Killarney!"
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Family-Friendly Party: Arrowood Golf Course. With live music & crafts for kids!
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PACIFIC BEACH:
MARCH 11: San Diego Leprechaun Run - 5K & Kids Run. Finish "under the rainbow" with complimentary drink.
THROUGH MARCH 16: Gelson's Markets. Order such St. Patrick's Day/Irish fare as corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, roasted cabbage, potatoes, carrots, corned beef brisket & Irish apple duff. Order deadline 7 p.m. March 16 for March 15-17 pick-up. At 730 Turquoise St.
MARCH 16-19: The Duck Dive. Drop in for corned beef & hash breakfast special, or traditional corn beef hash with cabbage & potatoes for lunch & dinner. Jameson espresso martinis, Irish Slammers, green beers & green tea shots offered, too. At 4650 Mission Blvd.
MARCH 17-18: St. Patricks Day Bar Crawl & Block Party. Ten-plus venues & tickets on sale.
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POINT LOMA:
MARCH 17: 'Luck O' Loma' St. Patrick's Day Block Party: GoodBar. ""Get ready for green beer, cocktails & festive foods + entertainment featuring two stages, live bands, DJs, themed games, local vendors, green stuff & more!"
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SAN DIEGO:
MARCH 11: St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. An annual extravaganza in its 41st year!
MARCH 11: St. Baldrick's Shave-a-Thon. Fundraiser with live music & more at Nason’s Beer Hall.
MARCH 12: House Of Ireland Lawn Program: Balboa Park. Day features Irish stew, music & dancing.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Party: Barleymash. Among menu specials: cottage pie!
MARCH 17: No DUI – Free Holiday Uber, Lyft & Cab Rides. Offer applies in city of San Diego.
MARCH 17-18: St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl & Block Party. Ten-plus establishments in Gaslamp. Tickets on sale.
MARCH 17-18: Irish 4 A Day ~ St. Patrick's Day Party Hop. At more than 20 bars in the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
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SAN MARCOS:
MARCH 17: Copa Vida. Wear green & score 10% off drinks at the coffee & tea shop. At North City, 250 North City Drive.
MARCH 17-18: Newtopia Cyder. The cider house will be pouring Irish Car Bombs with a "Newtopia spin," plus 10% off beverages to those who wear green. At North City, 250 North City Drive.
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SANTA YSABEL:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Lucky Adventure. Irish dancing, jug band, pot o' gold & more planned for kids & families at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures.
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VISTA:
MARCH: Dog Haus. As ode to the Irish classic, Corned Beef and Cabbage Sausage on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls will be on menus all month. At 227 E Broadway.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Live Music: CoLab Public House. A night of green champagne, green beer, Irish specials from Baby's Burgers & more.
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