Beaches of Tamarindo & Playa Grande
Every named beach along the Tamarindo & Playa Grande coast, on one map. Tap a beach for how to get there, what it is good for, and Blue Flag status.
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Playa Tamarindo Blue Flag
Three distinct surf breaks on one beach, with a beginner-friendly zone at Pico Pequeno.
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Sunsets
Playa Grande Blue Flag Turtle nesting
Leatherback turtle nesting site inside Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, October to February.
- Surfing
- Wildlife
- Sunsets
Playa Langosta Blue Flag
A quiet, low-key alternative to Tamarindo beach just a 5-minute drive or 30-minute walk south.
- Surfing
- Walking
- Sunsets
Playa Avellanas Blue Flag
Five distinct surf breaks including Little Hawaii, plus a mangrove boardwalk near Lola's restaurant.
- Surfing
- Sunsets
- Walking
Playa Negra
A right-hand barrel surf break made famous by the film Endless Summer II.
- Surfing
- Tide pools
Playa Ventanas Blue Flag Turtle nesting
Rock arch "windows" at each end of the beach, best seen at low tide.
- Swimming
- Tide pools
- Walking
Playa Carbon Turtle nesting
Dark, iron rich sand and a secluded feel reached only on foot.
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Tide pools