Food scene
Relaxed dinner with indoor/outdoor seating and a popular menu all within the Santarena hotel.
64 locals recommend
Limonada Restaurant
Camino Las CatalinasRelaxed dinner with indoor/outdoor seating and a popular menu all within the Santarena hotel.
This gourmet market is a reliable grocery store with fresh organic + non-organic produce and prepared food options that include breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothie or snack.
8 locals recommend
Copper and Stone Gourmet Market
This gourmet market is a reliable grocery store with fresh organic + non-organic produce and prepared food options that include breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothie or snack.
Limonada Restaurant
Camino Las CatalinasOutdoor lunch and dinner near the beach.
Pots & Bowls
Smoothies, coffee, lunch specials and more.
Inside the Mar Vista development. This is a tasty restaurant with a broad menu. The property has an infinity pool, swim up bar, playground and panoramic sunset views. Bring your bathing suit! Reservations are recommended.
82 locals recommend
Gracia At Mar Vista
Inside the Mar Vista development. This is a tasty restaurant with a broad menu. The property has an infinity pool, swim up bar, playground and panoramic sunset views. Bring your bathing suit! Reservations are recommended.
Beachfront sunset lunch and dinner spot for couples, friends and families. Bring your bathing suit!
171 locals recommend
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach RoadBeachfront sunset lunch and dinner spot for couples, friends and families. Bring your bathing suit!
Family owned and operated. Incredible breakfast and lunch. Try the thin mint smoothie!
100 locals recommend
Surf Box
Family owned and operated. Incredible breakfast and lunch. Try the thin mint smoothie!
La Forketta
Calle NaranjaTraditional Italian menu. Family friendly. Can order carry-out.
Gracia La Vid
Delicious pizza and wine and hip scene.
Restaurante Coco Loco
Flamingo Beach RoadLocal favorite. Good food with incredible views!
Tramonti
Calle La CascadaIncredible Italian food in the jungle!
Delicious pizzas and pasta plus kid friendly. Highly recommend this delicious hidden (new) gem.
9 locals recommend
Gracia La Vid
Delicious pizzas and pasta plus kid friendly. Highly recommend this delicious hidden (new) gem.
Same owners as Surfbox so you know the food is tasty. Hidden little spot and worth the stop on the way to Huacas, Playa Grande or Tamarindo. YUM!
Cafeteria Costa Rica
Same owners as Surfbox so you know the food is tasty. Hidden little spot and worth the stop on the way to Huacas, Playa Grande or Tamarindo. YUM!
Shopping, Breakfast
Fresh coffee with a view, excellent muffins and banana bread. Plus rent Paddle Boards, Bikes, EBikes and some shopping!
19 locals recommend
Pura Vida Ride
Fresh coffee with a view, excellent muffins and banana bread. Plus rent Paddle Boards, Bikes, EBikes and some shopping!
Super creative and inspiring local art from an incredible local artist. Perfect spot to pick up a souvenir for your home or a friend.
Pura Vida French Touch
Super creative and inspiring local art from an incredible local artist. Perfect spot to pick up a souvenir for your home or a friend.
Neighborhoods
Surfing, Food Scene, Shopping, People Watching, Lots of fun tourist and nightlife here.
335 locals recommend
Tamarindo
Surfing, Food Scene, Shopping, People Watching, Lots of fun tourist and nightlife here.
Near Tamardino and less touristy. Beautiful beaches, sunsets and homes.
48 locals recommend
Playa Langosta
Near Tamardino and less touristy. Beautiful beaches, sunsets and homes.
Playa Prieta
Playa PrietaLocal beach and local favorite!
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach RoadLocal Favorite. Beautiful views.
City/town information
Lots of great food and views and eventually a beautiful Marina which is under construction!
217 locals recommend
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach RoadLots of great food and views and eventually a beautiful Marina which is under construction!
Hot springs, lake activities, hiking and more. Beautiful place within the country.
18 locals recommend
Nuevo Arenal
Hot springs, lake activities, hiking and more. Beautiful place within the country.
One of our favorite spots to visit in Costa Rica...so much adventure for families and friends.
101 locals recommend
Monteverde
One of our favorite spots to visit in Costa Rica...so much adventure for families and friends.
Sightseeing
If you want an easy day trip and some adventure, these guys lure the crocodiles toward the boat, feed them and entertain.
22 locals recommend
Jose's Crocodile River Tour
If you want an easy day trip and some adventure, these guys lure the crocodiles toward the boat, feed them and entertain.
At Hacienda Guachipelín you can go tubing through rapids (safe for families), hike waterfalls, swim in hot springs and mud baths, horseback ride and probably more!
24 locals recommend
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
At Hacienda Guachipelín you can go tubing through rapids (safe for families), hike waterfalls, swim in hot springs and mud baths, horseback ride and probably more!
An adventure park with zip lines, jungle animals and a really cool playground for adults and kids.
150 locals recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU HotelAn adventure park with zip lines, jungle animals and a really cool playground for adults and kids.
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel and Spa
142El Establo Mountain Hotel
Morning and Sunset Catamarans, this is a MUST! If you are lucky you will see whales. Most often you see sea turtles, dolphins and sting rays.
Panache Sailing
911Morning and Sunset Catamarans, this is a MUST! If you are lucky you will see whales. Most often you see sea turtles, dolphins and sting rays.
Wonderful morning and sunset catamaran tours. Awesome guides. Includes snorkel, food, drinks, music and great views.
Serendipity Charters
Wonderful morning and sunset catamaran tours. Awesome guides. Includes snorkel, food, drinks, music and great views.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
What to bring!
It's warm and adventurous in our area. When you can the following are important to have on hand and avoid going to a grocery store!
-Sunscreen
-Bug spray
-Reusable water bottles