18/08/2026
Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica — the beach locals call "little Hawaii."
Fifteen minutes south of Tamarindo. Offshore swells up to 18 feet, three surf schools, four campgrounds, and lodging at a fraction of Tamarindo prices.
Not a swimming beach — the currents are strong.
How to get to Playa Avellanas from San José, Liberia airport or Tamarindo, by car, bus or plane. Full guide in the first comment 👇