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Beginner-friendlyLearning to surf
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Protected bays, kids programs from age 6, and towns that are genuinely relaxed and easy to navigate with children.
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Warm water year-round, certified instructors, and 8 distinct destinations — from calm beginner bays to world-class advanced breaks.
Classic surf townMid-rangeTamarindo
Guanacaste · Costa Rica
Tamarindo is Costa Rica's most popular surf destination and one of the best places in Central America to learn to s…
Yoga & surf retreatMid-rangeNosara
Guanacaste · Costa Rica
Nosara is one of Costa Rica's most beloved surf destinations, known for its consistent waves, low-key atmosphere, a…
Bohemian surf villagePremiumSanta Teresa
Nicoya Peninsula · Costa Rica
Santa Teresa sits on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula and has earned a reputation as one of the most beauti…
Lively beach townBudget-friendlyJacó
Central Pacific · Costa Rica
Jacó is the closest surf destination to San José, just two hours by car, making it the most accessible beach town o…
Raw & powerfulBudget-friendlyPlaya Hermosa
Central Pacific · Costa Rica
Just 8 kilometers south of Jacó, Playa Hermosa (Central Pacific) is a dark-sand beach known for its powerful, fast-…
Wild jungle coastBudget-friendlyDominical
South Pacific · Costa Rica
Dominical is a small village on the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica, known for its raw, powerful waves and lush j…
Caribbean cultureBudget-friendlyPuerto Viejo
Caribbean · Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca sits on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast — a completely different experience from the Pacific…
Calm & family-friendlyBudget-friendlySámara
Guanacaste · Costa Rica
Sámara is a calm, family-friendly beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula with one of the most protected bays on Costa R…
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Tamarindo and Sámara are Costa Rica's top picks for first-time surfers — warm water, gentle waves, certified instructors.