Nearby Beaches

Beach/town:   Small, developing beach town lined along the main road running parallel to the beach.  Many cabina, hotel and vacation rental options.  Surfing beach with strong currents, fast waves & rough water features a hollow right reef break.  Not suitable ... [Read More..]

Beach/town:   Beautiful, rustic beach.  Great surf featuring lots of barrel action.  Slowing growing, small beach community with a mix of budget and mid-priced cabinas, more deluxe accommodations in nearby Hacienda Pinilla.  Rocky waters featuring difficult surf breaks.     Activities:   Surfing. Restaurants:   Very limited dining options, but Lola's ... [Read More..]

Beach/town:   Extension of Playa Tamarindo to the south.  Small beach community with a mix of high end hotels, luxury beach rentals, condos and some smaller cabinas.  Rocky waters featuring difficult surf breaks.     Activities:   Surfing, casinos & sports bars.  Most tours operate out of ... [Read More..]

Beach/town:   Developed beach town with tons of shops, bars restaurants and services.  Many nightlife options.  Gray sand beach with surf breaks for all levels.  Swimming OK depending on the tide and current conditions.     Activities:   Surfing, SCUBA diving, deep sea fishing, snorkel/sunset cruises, ... [Read More..]

Beach:  Beautiful, all shell beach with crystal blue waters.  Good for snorkeling.  Swimming OK depending on the tide.  Considered to be one of Costa Rica's best beaches.  No surf.      Activities:  Snorkeling, kayaking, jet-ski & souvenier shopping.  Equipment rentals and vendor ... [Read More..]

Beach/Town: Small beachtown with a variety of restaurants and services (internet, pharmacy, grocery store).  Light gray sand beach.    Activities: ATV tours (will pick up from Playa Grande).     Restaurants: Mix of local Costa Rican sodas, fresh seafood and Italian.  Try Camaron Dorado on the beach.  ... [Read More..]

Beach: Deserted black sand beach with rocky shore.  Can be good for snokeling (bring your own equipment or rent it before hand).     Distance: 1.5km   Drive Time: 5 minutes.  30 - 60 minutes walking.   Taxi: Average price $7   How to Get Here: To drive take the beach road that ... [Read More..]