The 10 Best Things to do in Playa Grande, Province of Guanacaste

Frijoles Locos Surf Shop provides fun, safe and professional surf lessons for the whole family. Our store is packed with retail surf and resort wear, quality surfboard rentals, snorkel equipment, bike rentals, boogie boards, SUPs and other beach rentals including beach chairs and shade. We offer concierge services prior to your arrival, to help organize your activities, tours, ground transportation, everything you need to make your week go smoothly. Upstairs from the surf shop we have two vacation rental apartments perfect for individual families of 4-5 people, or two families on vacation together. There is an adjoining door that means you can have your own privacy when you want it. The condos upstairs are very comfortable, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sized around 1250 sq. feet. Frijoles Locos is the one stop for everything you need for your Playa Grande family/ surf/ vacation! Please contact us prior to arrival so we can best help you for all your vacation needs.

Welcome to MatosSurfShop with two locations, in Tamarindo Beach and at the National Park Playa Grande),Costa Rica. We are the Surf Shop that offers "Whatever a surfer needs". Located in Playa Grande National Park Las Baulas, the PLAYA GRANDE SURF SHOP offers a big selection in new and used Surfboards. From sizes 5.0 To 10 ft we have them for rent and to sell. We take the Surf Photos at Playa Grande and we have been capturing the action Since 2000. Full Surf Supply and King Ding Repair EXPRESS Fast and Clean. Original T-Shirts with Our Own Photos and art work, and a big selection of souvenirs made by local Artists. We also offer our own Video Productions and Custom Photo and Video Service, and of course Surf Lessons at Playa Grande or Tamarindo depending upon your level.

Tuanis Adventures is a Surf, Retreat, and Tours company based in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. We are here to provide customized experiences for any type of surfer, traveler, or getaway. Come have a 'Tuanis" and unforgettable trip with us, we are at your service:)

Travel like a local. Surf like a pro. We provide unique eco-friendly and sustainable experiences for the conscientious traveler. Our surf lessons are specifically curated for each surfer. We focus on experience, goals and learning style to get you up and surfing! Through principals of community based eco-tourism, you will experience the real Costa Rica and make memories that will last forever!

Take the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Guanacaste. With us, you get tours curated especially for you by [and with] locals. From learning to surf, popular tours like turtle watching, horseback riding and kayaking, to customized surf trips, boat tours and excursions into nature. Contact us for details and we will gladly create an experience just for you.

Satsang Yoga brings the blissful benefits of personalized yoga classes to you, in the privacy of your own home, hotel or villa within the Tamarindo/Playa Grande vicinity. Classes are designed to suit individual needs for students of all levels and ages. Your instructor Brooks Wilson, born and raised in Costa Rica with yoga certifications received in India, will suggest the use of props or modifications to ensure that your practice is comfortable, yet challenging and up lifting. Brooks grew up swimming, shoreline fishing, biking, running and traveling the world surfing with Costa Rica’s National surf team competing in amateur and profesional world championships. She is part of the first generation of Costa Rican profesional surfers and the first Costa Rican to be featured on the cover of an international surf magazine (Surf Life for Women). Brooks got her degree in Ecological Tourism at the University of Costa Rica while starting her beloved yoga journey in 2002.

Costa Rica has so many opportunities for adventure! Let us show you & your loved ones how to have the best vacation ever and discover the best things to do in Costa Rica. We can help plan your personal travel itinerary from start to finish! We are a locally-owned, professional family tourism business, created with the intention of sharing the best of Costa Rica. We specialize in creating authentic experiences and day trips that are 100% customizable. Let us know what you want to do and we’ll make it happen!

Costa Rica's premier 5 star surf school welcomes you to join us for a great adventure, learning how to surf with the best instructors in Guanacaste, while catching amazing waves on your own private beach. We supply the boards, rash guards, fresh pineapple and ice cold water, instructors, 2 hours of lessons and pick up and drop off (if needed). ​A must do experience in Costa Rica. Our instructors are the best in Costa Rica and we surf a secluded beach in Playa Grande, across from Tamarindo, where we are usually the only ones at the beach. We also offer semi-private and private lessons upon request.

We are a small personalized tour operator and transportation provider. Our unique private/shared transportation services and tours are run all over Costa Rica, from the dense and lush mountains to the fresh and crystal clear sea.​ After years of working in the tourism industry, we have all the knowledge and tools required to make your experience unforgettable. We are true local people; born and raised in this beautiful country, who are the best guides you can have to explore our motherland. Our company is minded with impeccable high standards of service, for us, this means being punctual, totally reliable, honest, and to provide certified & bilingual guides & chauffeurs with excellent knowledge. Based in the Guanacaste province, we operate out of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas located in Playa Grande. This parks' main goal is to protect and ensure that the leatherback sea turtles' well-being is taken care of, and to keep the park a thriving environment for them to nest

This National Park protects the main nesting beaches for the leatherback turtle of the Tropical Eastern Pacific. This place is also an important spot for migratory birds, the american crocodile and other wildlife. We are a Ramsar Site, of international importance.