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The Best Beaches in Costa Rica

89 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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  1. Samara

    Playa Agujas is a beach in Samara, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  2. Samara

    Playa Agujas Norte, on the Guanacaste coast near Samara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  3. Sardinal

    Playa Ana Laura is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  4. Santa Cruz

    Playa Avellanas is a beach in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  5. Santa Cruz

    Find Playa Azul in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  6. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Bahía de los Piratas in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Bahía de los Piratas, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  7. Santa Cruz

    Playa Bajo Grande, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  8. Samara

    Find Playa Barco Quebrado in Samara, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  9. Samara

    Playa Barrigona, on the Guanacaste coast near Samara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  10. Bejuco

    Heading to Playa Bejuco in Bejuco? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Bejuco, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  11. Sardinal

    Playa Bermúdez is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  12. Sardinal

    Playa Blanca is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  13. Sardinal

    Playa Brasilito is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  14. Sardinal

    Playa Buena, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  15. Samara

    Find Playa Buenavista in Samara, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  16. Sardinal

    Playa Cabuya is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  17. Sardinal

    Playa Cabuyal is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  18. Santa Cruz

    Find Playa Callejones in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  19. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Calzón de Pobre in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Calzón de Pobre, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  20. Samara

    Find Playa Camaronal in Samara, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  21. Sardinal

    Playa Carbón is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  22. Sardinal

    Find Playa Carbonal in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  23. Samara

    Find Playa Carrillo in Samara, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  24. Santa Cruz

    Playa Cementerio, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  25. Samara

    Find Playa Cocal in Samara, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  26. Santa Cruz

    Find Playa Coco in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  27. Sardinal

    Find Playa Conchal in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  28. Bejuco

    Find Playa Corozalito in Bejuco, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  29. Santa Cruz

    Heading to Playa Cuajiniquil in Santa Cruz? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Cuajiniquil, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  30. Sardinal

    Find Playa Culebra in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  31. Sardinal

    Find Playa Danta in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  32. Sardinal

    Playa Dantita is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  33. Santa Cruz

    Playa Frijolar, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  34. Samara

    Playa Garza is a beach in Samara, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  35. Sardinal

    Playa Grande is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  36. Sardinal

    Playa Guacamaya, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  37. Sardinal

    Playa Guachipelín is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  38. Samara

    Heading to Playa Guiones in Samara? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Guiones, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  39. Sardinal

    Playa Hermosa, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  40. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Honda in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Honda, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  41. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Huevos in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Huevos, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  42. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Huevos, Liberia in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Huevos, Liberia, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  43. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Iguanita in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Iguanita, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  44. Bejuco

    Find Playa Islita in Bejuco, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  45. Samara

    Find Playa izquierda in Samara, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  46. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Jícaro in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Jícaro, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  47. Santa Cruz

    Playa Junquillal is a beach in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  48. Santa Cruz

    Playa Lagartillo, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  49. Santa Cruz

    Find Playa Lagarto in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  50. Santa Cruz

    Playa Langosta, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  51. Santa Cruz

    Playa Mansita, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  52. Santa Cruz

    Playa Manzanillo, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  53. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Marina in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Marina, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  54. Santa Cruz

    Find Playa Mata Buey in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  55. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Matapalito in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Matapalito, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  56. Sardinal

    Playa Matapalo is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  57. Sardinal

    Playa Monte del Barco is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  58. Sardinal

    Playa Nacascolo, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  59. Sardinal

    Playa Naranjo, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  60. Santa Cruz

    Playa Negra is a beach in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  61. Sardinal

    Playa Nombre de Jesús, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  62. Samara

    Heading to Playa Nosara in Samara? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Nosara, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  63. Sardinal

    Find Playa Ocotal in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  64. Samara

    Playa Ostional, on the Guanacaste coast near Samara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  65. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Pan de Azucar in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Pan de Azucar, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  66. Sardinal

    Find Playa Panamá in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  67. Santa Cruz

    Heading to Playa Pargos in Santa Cruz? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Pargos, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  68. Samara

    Find Playa Pavones in Samara, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  69. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Pedregosa in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Pedregosa, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  70. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Pedro in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Pedro, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  71. Samara

    Playa Pelada, on the Guanacaste coast near Samara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  72. Sardinal

    Playa Penca is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  73. Santa Cruz

    Playa Pitahaya, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  74. Samara

    Playa Pleito, on the Guanacaste coast near Samara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  75. Sardinal

    Playa Potrero, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  76. Sardinal

    Playa Prieta, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  77. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Real in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Real, with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  78. Santa Cruz

    Playa Róbalo, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  79. Samara

    Playa Rosario, on the Guanacaste coast near Samara, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  80. Samara

    Playa Sámara is a beach in Samara, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  81. Bejuco

    Playa San Miguel is a beach in Bejuco, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  82. Sardinal

    Playa Sombrero is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  83. Santa Cruz

    Find Playa Surco de Piedra in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  84. Santa Cruz

    Playa Tamarindo, on the Guanacaste coast near Santa Cruz, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  85. Sardinal

    Playa Venado is a beach in Sardinal, Guanacaste. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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  86. Sardinal

    Find Playa Ventanas in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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  87. Sardinal

    Playa Virador, on the Guanacaste coast near Sardinal, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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  88. Sardinal

    Heading to Playa Zapotillal (Mina) in Sardinal? BeachMap shows real-time parking, current conditions and tide times for Playa Zapotillal (Mina), with community photos and ratings so you know what to expect.

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  89. Sardinal

    Find Playas del Coco in Sardinal, Guanacaste on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Costa Rica beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in Costa Rica?
BeachMap maps every beach in Costa Rica with live parking status, conditions and tides. Browse them below, or open the live map to see what's open right now.
Do Costa Rica beaches have parking?
Most do, and BeachMap shows each beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full) reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick one that still has space.

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