Feelin’ Lucky? St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party returning to Ocean Beach

The event is going down near the shoreline on Friday, March 17 + Saturday, March 18.

SD St. Paddys O'Beach Festival Ocean Beach

Live music, at the beach — can’t beat that.

Photo via Sydney Valiente

The luck of the Irish is coming back to Ocean Beach — two-fold. 💚

The second-ever St. Paddy’s O’Beach Party will return to the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot (near Newport Avenue) Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, from 1-11 p.m. both days.

The 21+ festival — from the organizers behind OB Oktoberfest — will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with headlining reggae rockers The Expendables and other musical performers, plus themed games and green beer.

The St Paddys O'Beach Festival in Ocean Beach in San Diego in 2021

A look back at last year’s inaugural event.

Photo via Sydney Valiente

On Saturday, the event will host a “Guac Off” competition featuring recipes from local vendors vying to be crowned the “Best Guac in OB.” Last year, La Doña took the title. 🥑

General admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $20, or you can snag $50 VIP tickets online that includes two drinks and other perks. A portion of proceeds will benefit two community organizations, Ocean Beach MainStreet Association and The Peninsula Alliance.

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