Find your pot of gold at the best St Patrick’s Day spots in La Jolla. Our 2026 roster covers the top Irish pubs, traditional fare and local festivities.
From Mount Soledad to the Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla is wearing green for St Patrick’s Day. If you’re in the mood to celebrate, La Jolla has your St Patrick’s Day (on Tuesday, March 17 this year) pot of gold. Don your best green and raise a glass, a fork and a smile!
Where to find a pint: The best local pubs
There is no shortage of great bars in La Jolla serving beer and comfort food. Find yourself among friends at any one of these top five St Paddy’s Day recommendations:
- Hennessey’s Tavern, the Irish pub in The Village of La Jolla. Full stop. St Patrick’s Day starts early here (Friday. March 13), with specials and Irish hospitality for days.
- Nautilus Tavern, a go-to spot in Windansea also starting March 13, with weekend specials on Guinness, Irish car bomb drinks with relaxed vibes through March 17.
- The Spot La Jolla, a classic pub-like space in The Village with uptempo energy and down-to-earth prices.
- Public House in The Village where the extensive beer list and friendly faces mean St Patrick’s Day cheer all day long.
- Shore Rider in La Jolla Shores offers an open-air spot with cold drinks and warm service that keeps summer going even in the spring.
- Wheat & Water in Bird Rock is a local destination where St Patrick’s Day will feel like an evening among cherished friends.
The menu: Where to find corned beef and cabbage
Hennessey’s Tavern will have a proper plate of corned beef and cabbage, while The Spot has corned beef sliders to keep you happy. Check out these other top options for food that will feel like an Irish hug:
- Harry’s Coffee Shop, where the corned beef hash and eggs is a St Patrick’s Day breakfast rainbow.
- Sugar & Scribe, where Irish owner Maeve Rochford’s menu will have you delightfully enchanted all brunch long. No corned beef here, but plenty of St Patrick’s Day inspiration.
Safety and transportation: St Paddy’s rideshare tips
If you’re driving to La Jolla for St Patrick’s Day, take a look at our La Jolla parking playbook before you go. Rideshare options are plenty, however, with plenty of space to grab a ride home.
