Food Scene
Locanda has very good Italian food and is on the beach. A great spot to have a good Italian meal.
15 locals recommend
Locanda Hotel & Restaurante Pizzeria
Locanda has very good Italian food and is on the beach. A great spot to have a good Italian meal.
Locally owned, great Costa Rican typical food. Bring your own beer and/or alcoholic drink and they will provide glasses for it.
23 locals recommend
Soda La Perla
Locally owned, great Costa Rican typical food. Bring your own beer and/or alcoholic drink and they will provide glasses for it.
Great food, has chairs for beach if you buy a smoothie in the morning they are free.
Cabinas El Ancla
Calle de la PlayaGreat food, has chairs for beach if you buy a smoothie in the morning they are free.
Good food and beach chairs for rent. Happy hours, occasional live music.
43 locals recommend
Gusto Beach Restaurant Pizzeria Bar
Good food and beach chairs for rent. Happy hours, occasional live music.
Samara Sushi
Amazing sushi, they have specials daily.
Las Olas Beach Bar & Rooms
Good food, on the beach. Beach volleyball, live music.
Now called Limey's.
Good food, American breakfast, great breakfast burrito. Live music.
Frank's Secret Beer Garden
Now called Limey's.
Good food, American breakfast, great breakfast burrito. Live music.
Essentials
Iguana Verde
160Close to Las Palmeras.
Palí
More local food and prices are good.
Atm
Local ATM (many restaurants are not accepting credit cards)
super new china samara
Good variety of essentials
Getting Around
National Car Rental
160If you need a car for a day, a bit pricey, but available.
Alamo rent a car
Arts & Culture
Intercultura Costa Rica - Playa Sámara & Heredia
Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy
Calle PlazaSightseeing
Samara Adventure Company
Great tour and transportation company.