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Beaches in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Compare 25 beaches in Santa Cruz with live parking, tide and condition details before you head out.

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

Best beaches in Santa Cruz

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Santa Cruz

    Playa Blanca 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

    Playa Blanca 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Santa Cruz

    Playa Grande 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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Santa Cruz beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in Santa Cruz?
BeachMap maps 25 beaches in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.
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