Things to do in Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste: The Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

September 27, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Tamarindo is a prime spot for surfing and sportfishing, diving and sunning. Nesting leatherback turtles do their thing along the beaches from October to May and, for some nesting of your own, gorgeous beach houses, B&Bs and luxury hotels line the sunny sands. Shopping and dining options are superb and plentiful, perfect for sampling the true flavors of Costa Rica.
Restaurants in Tamarindo

1. Kelly's Surf Shop

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5.0 based on 728 reviews

Kelly's Surf Shop

Kelly's Surf House is a exclusive premier Retreat/Sports/Education Center in Tamarindo. We started out as Kelly's Surf Shop, where we specialized in surfing and SUP. We have grown to offer bike tours and rentals as well as as full tour center. Now, we provide the ultimate vacation packages. We focus heavily on giving you a safe, fun, and professional experience. Our staff are real, professionals who take great pride and enjoyment in sharing with those who want to enjoy every second of their experiences. We also have the newest, most extensive equipment selection in Tamarindo for all kinds of activities.

2. Costa Rica Surf Club

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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Costa Rica Surf Club

High performance and intermediate surfboard rentals,surf lessons/school, kids and womans surf gear and accesories,surf trips, surfing art or anything surfing related, we run a honest and complete Surf Shop in Tamarindo Costa Rica with a huge surfboards selection, new, used for sale hire. Profesional instructors will teach you how to surf and have fun doing it. Custom Surf Trip to Witche's Rock and Ollie's Point by boat or land also Surfing Packages for all levels, also all the accesories for surfing plus original surf art.

3. Iguana Surf

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5.0 based on 1,683 reviews

Iguana Surf

Iguana Surf is the #1 Tamarindo surf shop since 1989. We have taught over 125,000 surf lessons, have over 150 surfboards for rent, an excellent Tamarindo surf camp, the top tours in Tamarindo and surrounding area, & more. Our surf guides are ISA certified and focus on teaching you the core skills and safety of surfing while having a blast in the ocean. All guides speak English and Spanish. Our shop is located across the street from the main surf break and we also offer surf photography, rash guards, lockers, and merchandise for sale. We have options for surf trips to local breaks nearby and Tamarindo surf camp packages for those looking to surf over a long weekend or week-long stay.

4. Costa Rica SUP Stand Up Paddle Adventures

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5.0 based on 152 reviews

Costa Rica SUP Stand Up Paddle Adventures

At Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Adventures we offer high end, world class SUP Surfing Camps and high quality flatwater SUP Lessons. For Beginners, we offer high quality Stand Up Paddle Lessons in Tamarindo. For Intermediate/Advanced Flatwater SUPers we offer 2-4 hour SUP Tours in Tamarindo, Pirata, Danta, Conchal, Las Catalinas and to other beautiful nearby beaches. For Intermediate and Advanced SUP Surfers, we offer Coaching and Guided Tours in Tamarindo, Avellanas, Grande and other great SUP surf spots by our local sup surf instructor/coach/guides. We have exciting SUP Adventure Travel guided tours and vacation packages ranging from 4 hours to multi-day. We will customize and plan the adventures closely with you. Join us and learn paddle board surfing or reach your "next level" here, in beautiful Costa Rica.

5. Avellanas Surf School

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5.0 based on 241 reviews

Avellanas Surf School

We are a team of surf instructors, pioneers with over 20 years of experience teaching to surf in Avellanas Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We speak Spanish, English, and French. Get in touch with us and make your reservation to enjoy surfing to the max and learn the technique that will take you to surf other beaches you visit!

6. Radical Surf

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Radical Surf

Want to learn how to surf in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica? Visit Radical Surf now to take lessons from a NSSIA Certified Instructor! Radical Surf is a surf program designed to give our costumers of all ages how to surf. It's fun & educational!!!

7. Pedro's Surf Shop

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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Pedro's Surf Shop

Our passion is teaching people to surf. Come Visit us. We are behind the restaurant "Surf shack Burgers and Wings," on the circle in Tamarindo. Pedro Has over 15 years of teaching experience. He was on the national surf team for 7 years and won the national championship. We can teach you the basic skills and techniques you will need to surf on your own. Or we can help you refine your advanced skills to fly through the air like a pro. Check our our shop and pick up a Pedro's T shirt or a custom beach dress by Eliane. We also have souvenirs, clothes, boards for rent/sale, surf gear and 24 hour ding repair. Let us organizes your tours. We have all the best tours such as diving, Zip lines, hot spring, fishing etc for the best price. It will be our pleasure to teach you to surf.

8. Neptuno Surf Shop

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5.0 based on 217 reviews

Neptuno Surf Shop

Neptuno Surf Shop in Playa Tamarindo Costa Rica will be your best advisor and partner in your surfing experience. Your absolute satisfaction through quality products and dedicated customer service is our motto. We pride ourselves in taking the time to get to know each and every client individually - listening to their specific needs and wishes. We offer surfing packages, surfing lessons, surfboard rentals, surf trips, new & used surfboards for sale, surf accessories and ding repairs. While you are waiting for your lesson, or back from surfing school, Neptuno Deli offers healthy, energetic meals for breakfast, lunch and coffee time! Whether you are a tourist or resident, let us introduce you to the world of surfing, where you’ll experience the lifestyle and surfing culture while you learn to surf. This will be an unforgettable experience that will fill you with plenty of positive energy.

9. Action Tours

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5.0 based on 529 reviews

Action Tours

We offer the ultimate off-road all terrain vehicle tour that will allow you to experience Costa Rica's Gold Coast. You will ride your ATV for 2.5 hours through a series of trails, mountains, rivers and beaches with awesome views of the North Pacific, enjoy natural beauty and see local wildlife like monkeys, pizotes, armadillos, iguanas and birds.

10. Blue Water Adventures

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5.0 based on 134 reviews

Blue Water Adventures

Blue Water Adventures of Costa Rica is your full-service, licensed tour and transportation agency in Costa Rica. Our Top rated tour company is owned by an American-Costa Rican citizen with 20 years of experience in the industry. Let our guides and tour managers help you discover Costa Rica in style and with the five-star service you expect. We offer ATV and horseback tours, hiking tours throughout Costa Rica National parks, zip lining excursions, waterfalls and volcanoes. Tour secluded beaches and animal sanctuaries. Experience the legendary Costa Rica surf with our experienced surf instructors! Experience the thrill of white water rafting, catamaran tours, scuba diving, estuary tours, Costa Rican rainforests and deep-sea fishing. Additionally, we provide private shuttle services and rental cars throughout the country to make your trip as easy as possible. Book your tours in advance so you can relax from start to finish, plus save money.

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