PLAYA LANGOSTA
| Drive Time: | 2 min drive |
| Location: | Tamarindo |
| Pros: | White sand, calm tidal pools, sunsets |
| Cons: | Full of tourists |
PLAYA TAMARINDO
| Drive Time: | 3 min drive |
| Location: | Tamarindo |
| Pros: | Blonde sand, sunbathing, surfer-watching |
| Cons: | Crowded |
PLAYA FLAMINGO
| Drive Time: | 36 min drive |
| Location: | Gold Coast |
| Pros: | Crystal waters, sunsets, scuba diving, sportfishing |
| Cons: | None |
PLAYA AVELLANAS
| Drive Time: | 38 min drive |
| Location: | Golden Coast |
| Pros: | Great surfing, turquoise waters, white sand |
| Cons: | Crowded |
PLAYA GRANDE
| Drive Time: | 40 min drive |
| Location: | Baulas National Park |
| Pros: | Crystal blue waters, turtle nesting, surfing |
| Cons: | Strong currents |
PLAYA CONCHAL
| Drive Time: | 40 min drive |
| Location: | Gold Coast |
| Pros: | Sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming |
| Cons: | None |