San Diego in March means blossoming flowers and trees, spring break weather, St. Patrick’s Day, and much more. To help make planning your stay easier, we’ve compiled a list of events happening this month.
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Nothing says “Spring is here” like flowers! The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch bloom for about 6-8 weeks of the year – from early March to early May. Take a day trip to Carlsbad Ranch 30 minutes north of OPI. You can walk through the fields and stop to smell the roses or join in on one of the many events Carlsbad Ranch puts on throughout the month of March. They offer wagon rides, floral arranging workshops, arts & crafts days and more!
For more information about tickets, click here.
$17-$27
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
If you’re staying with us over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, join the fun and attend the annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade – the largest parade west of the Mississippi! There will be floats, high school marching bands, dancing groups, antique cars and representatives from Ireland. You will see it all! Thousands of spectators and marchers will celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland and their Irish Roots. Parade starts at 10:30am.
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March 14, 2026
Irish Festival
More St. Patrick’s Day fun includes the Irish Festival at Balboa Park. It will include Irish Step Dancers, various Irish Folk singers and bands playing throughout the afternoon, a kids zone, Celtic food, craft booths and a Beer Garden.
For more information about the event schedule, click here.
March 14 from 9 AM-6 PM
St. Patty’s Day Festival
Looking to have some fun and enjoy great music while you’re in San Diego? Check out Gaslamp Quarter’s St. Patty’s Day Festival: shamROCK! There will be three stages with Irish, Celtic, and Rock Bands, DJs and Performers, Irish Dancers and 25 bars participating in the event.
To purchase tickets, click here.
March 15, 2025 – 2 PM-10 PM
Champagne Brunch Cruise
This Sunday afternoon brunch will be the highlight of your stay in San Diego. Enjoy a day on the water and a full brunch buffet with unlimited champagne for you and your special someone.
For more information check out Flagship Cruises or Hornblower Cruises.
Every Sunday in March – 11AM-1PM
Tall Ship Adventure
An authentic way to experience the San Diego culture is to board the gold rush era replica, the Californian! The Maritime Museum of San Diego offers the Tall Ship Adventure. Spend three hours sailing in a traditionally rigged ship. As passengers, you’ll learn about the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, the whale and sea otter trade, various sea battles and what life is like at sea!
For more information about the Tall Ship Adventure or Maritime Museum, click here.
Here’s a tip: if you have kids, strollers or folding chairs are not allowed on board.
Select days in March – 11:30 AM-4 PM
General Admission tickets range from $15-28 (entrance to all the museums included – Tall Ship Adventure is extra)La Jolla Kayak Cave Tour
Are you up for an outdoor adventure? Just north from OPI, you can spend a day kayaking and looking at sea caves and cliffs throughout the La Jolla Ecological Reserve! No experience necessary! On your journey, you’ll see all kinds of marine life (such as sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish or an occasional dolphin), come up close to marvelous sandstone formations, and explore seven different caves! San Diego in March is the perfect time to take advantage of a day on the water.
For more information about tickets and tours, click here.
Available all year round – every hour from 9AM-Sunset
National Comedy Theater
Are you in need of a good laugh? During your stay, catch the National Comedy Theater Mainstage show. The content is solely on the current audience’s suggestions, and the professional cast creates an entire improv comedy show!
For more information about tickets, click here.
Every Friday or Saturday
Old Town Tour
If you have a free night during your time at OPI, spend it exploring Old Town San Diego! During the tour you can learn about San Diego’s roots from the early Spanish settlement to the California Gold Rush Era and everything in between. You will sample authentic Mexican cuisine from a few of the best restaurants in Old Town and explore some of the oldest graveyards near the historic town in San Diego.
For more information, click link.
Pro tip: Ocean Park Inn guests can buy discounted tickets at the front desk!
$92/person