The El Manglar Hotel in Playa Grande, Costa Rica offers peace and tranquility, stunning beachfront location and comfortable accommodations with choices of one and two bedroom superior villas, standard rooms and a dorm room. Enjoy the wonderful facilities here including a refreshing swimming pool in beautiful surrounds with the garden and fresh air, exercise on the beach, swim, surf, join them for another day in paradise. The Hotel Las Tortugas also offers surf lessons and surfboard rentals in all seasons, Playa Grande is perfect for catching the waves with a consistent break, and the beach is long so you never feel crowded, come for the many surf breaks from the river mouth to the hotel, the fun never ends, they are located in the heart of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. READ MORE

Taco Star isn't just a wonderful Mexican and Costa Rican restaurant in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, they also offer surf lessons and surfboard and bodyboard rentals, and when you're done playing in the best waves in the world, tuck into a mouthwatering meat or veggie taco. With a location right on the beach of Playa Grande, visitors here can enjoy delicious tacos with beer, smoothies, sodas and other beverages, it's great value with really good service. Taco Star comes highly recommended and you can dine while listening to the surf, they also offer fruit bowls and the best banana bread in town, you can relax take in a breathtaking sunset, let the kids play while you enjoy a delicious taco and a drink.READ MORE

Playa Grande Park Hotel and Villas in Playa Grande, Costa Rica offers beautiful rooms unique in design, and this charming Spanish style hotel is just minutes away from the beach nestled in a pristine natural park. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, relax by the pool or the courtyard surrounded by lush tropical plants, the restaurant and bar with world class chef offers exquisite fusion cuisine and delicious cocktails and national and international liqueurs. Playa Grande Park Hotel and Villas is the perfect base from which to go surfing, jetskiing, diving, fishing and horseback riding, take a guided turtle nesting tour or explore the Arenal volcano, take a combo tours, do some whitewater rafting and more, it's all available close by, come for a fabulous stay.READ MORE

Sugar's Monkey in Playa Grande, Costa Rica is a small hotel with 8 private, comfortable air conditioned rooms with choice of double or family and WIFI is available throughout the hotel. The restaurant and lounge bar offers sublime meals of local fish and meat, organic fruits and vegetables, great pizza choices, casados, fish sandwiches, salads and more with refreshing drinks. Sugar's Monkey has a gym and yoga space as well as crossfit course by the swimming pool for great workouts, and their surf shop BeWater takes care of all your surfing and stand up paddleboard needs with lessons available, they also offer mountain bike tours and more, come explore the tropical beaches, wildlife and beautiful natural surrounds, it's all here.READ MORE

The Cafe Mar Azul in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica offers great tasting local food at really good prices, they have a waiter service and outdoor seating and the whole family is welcome so break the kids, great for groups too. With friendly staff offering a great service you will be back, the food is always fresh, tasty and hot and the menu offers good seafood and fish dishes, the best taco salads and banana bread anywhere, amazing fried plantains, croissant breakfast sandwiches and much more. The Cafe Mar Azul is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and they come highly recommended, they strive to keep their customers happy, come for a true Costa Rica beach atmosphere and great food surrounded by nature.READ MORE

Mato's Surf Shop in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica is a full service surf shop with accessories and surfboards to rent or buy, they also do repairs, stock clothing and local souvenirs, as well as professional surf photography and videography. They offer surf lessons for beginners and those wanting to advance and fine tune their skills, all levels are welcome and experienced instructors keep classes small and personal, they cover surfing, safety, fun and etiquette, group and private lessons are also available, come surf in one of the best places in the world. Mato's Surf Shop take pride in their surfboard selection and rental boards with choices of shortboards, longboards, funboards, fishes and bodyboards, they have the board for you, they also offer full day surf trips by boat or car to two of the most famous surfing spots in the world.READ MORE

Frijoles Locos Surf Shop and Spa in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica is much more than just a surf shop, it is the place to go for fantastic vacation information like where to eat, what to do, for surf lessons and rental equipment. Here they offer fun for the whole family with all the toys you need for exploring and having fun at the beach, there's even an onsite El Frijol Feliz Day Spa offering professional massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, acupuncture treatments and more, all you need for wellness and relaxation. Frijoles Locos Surf Shop and Spa offers beginner surf lessons and coaching for more accomplished surfers of all ages, and rental equipment includes surf boards, bicycles, stand up paddle boards, boogie boards and skimboards, even coolers, sun shades and chairs, it's all here come visit.READ MORE

YouAreCostaRica in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica offers personalized tours and surf packages for you and the family, they offer adventure, nature and culture, and if you aren't in the area they can arrange transportation or give directions. Enjoy boat tours and surfing lessons, horseback riding and surfing lessons, an ATV tour and surfing lessons, a sunset or beach tour and surfing lessons, just some of the packages on offer. YouAreCostaRica also offer surf camps for beginners and those wanting to accelerate their learning curve as they say, and they teach you proper paddling techniques and surfboard management with great instructors, so come experience the thrill of catching your first wave or improve your skills, they also offer river rafting, one day adventure tours, paddle boarding and snorkeling, ziplining, rain and cloud forest tours and much more, let the adventures begin.READ MORE

Apartamentos Veranera in Playa Grande, Costa Rica offers a wonderful escape for couples and families who seek a relaxing vacation surrounded by nature close to the beautiful beach which is ideal for surfers and spectacular sunsets. The beach is part of The Las Baulas National Marine Park where visitors can enjoy guided nesting turtle tours from October to March, and there are many wonderful activities close by. Apartamentos Veranera offers one and two bedroom apartments from their hillside location, and they are fully equipped and furnished with everything you need for a wonderful stay, they also feature cable TV and WIFI, as well as a fully equipped kitchen, dining or living room, private porch and more, come for unforgettable stays.READ MORE

Flor y Bambu Hotel Glamping in Playa Grande, Costa Rica offers a truly unique glamping experience that is, as they say, beyond magic, there are 6 wall tents available in nature nestled in a tropical garden near the ocean with minimum impact on the environment. Tents are available for two or four persons with breakfast included, and they come with hotel amenities, daily housekeeping, a private terrace, fridge, tropical bathroom and safe. Flor y Bambu Hotel Glamping offers incredible day tours by tour operators, and guests can enjoy surfing, diving, sailing, zip-lining, turtle watching, national parks, ATV tours, snorkeling, horseback riding, spa massages and more, come for a fabulous stay in beautiful surrounds, they offer catering are the perfect venue for weddings, they also have laundry facilities and board rental services, it's all here.READ MORE