San Diego has a steady mahjong community spread across La Jolla, Carmel Valley, and Convoy Street, with both Hong Kong Mahjong and American Mahjong active. Convoy Street's Asian businesses anchor the Hong Kong Mahjong scene, while La Jolla and Carmel Valley host American Mahjong clubs.
MAY 28
Thursday · 5:00 PM
May Mahjong at Cork & Stem
Learn American Mahjong and Mingle with Finest City Mahjong at Cork & Stem
MAY 30
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Mini-Tournment: SoM League San Diego
This pilot event introduces the Series of Mahjong League. It is designed as a cross-variant Mahjong tournament.
Mahjong in San Diego — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in San Diego?
Asian community centers along Convoy Street run Hong Kong Mahjong games. American Mahjong clubs meet at JCCs and synagogues in La Jolla, Carmel Valley, and Rancho Bernardo, with senior-center games scattered across the county.
Are there beach-adjacent mahjong meetups in San Diego?
Occasionally — La Jolla and Pacific Beach cafés have hosted casual mahjong nights, and a few weekend pop-ups have run on the boardwalk in summer. Most regular games are at clubs and community centers, not beachfront.
Is mahjong common in retiree communities in San Diego?
Yes — many retirement communities and senior centers across the county run weekly American Mahjong games. Some are open to non-residents — check the events list for sessions that publish publicly.
Ongoing Series
Weekly
San Diego Mahjong Club — International & Riichi Nights at At Ease Games
Regular mahjong nights at At Ease Games Gaming & Tournament Center in San Diego. Separate nights for International Mahjong and Riichi Mahjong. Active ...