Costa Rica Beaches around Dominical:
Each beach has its own personality and flavor. All are for the public use and have public access, but those that are part of Costa Rica National Park system or are maintained by the local community, will collect entrance fees. In general, all beaches are best frequented 3 hours before and up to 3 hours after low tide. See the Dominical Lifeguard Calendar for tide charts. Make your own discovery and let us know what your favorite beach is. This is just a short list of one of the region with the best Costa Rica beaches, as they are tens and tens of nice spots that you can discover yourself (like the famous "Ventanas" not listed here but absolutelly to be seen).
Remember, as in all tourist areas; don't leave valuables in your car.
BEACHES NORTH of Finca Colibri
Dominicalito Beach
Location: A little over 3 kms towards Dominical. Turn left at sign for " La Parcela Restaurant”.
Description: Nice around low tide. Photogenic and a good sunset watching spot. Many fishing boats leave from here as it is a natural harbor.
Roca Verde Beach
Location: About 8 kms north of San Martin entrance. Turn left at Roca Verde Restaurant and park there.
Description: Best around low tide.
Dominical Beach
Location: 9 kms north. Turn left into the village of Dominical and pass through town until you hit the water. Park anywhere along the beach.
Description: Very long, picturesque and popular with surfers. There is a lifeguard here due to the strong currents. Good for boogie boarding and surfing. Not a swimming beach due to the currents - better swimming beaches are at Uvita, south of Shelter from the Storm.
Guapil Beach
Location: Go over the bridge at Dominical, heading toward Quepos on the dirt road. Turn left past the gas station (about 4 km. from bridge)
Description: Very long with palm trees lining beach. Totally uncrowded. You can drive on road adjoining the beach.
BEACHES SOUTH of Finca Colibri
Puerto Nuevo Beach
Location: About 2.5 kms south on highway towards Uvita. Entrance is a little
bumpy when you leave the highway.
Description: Very pretty with its palms, rocky point and large rock poking out of nowhere. Hardly ever anyone there.
Playa Hermosa Beach
Location: about 4 kms south on highway. Two entrances at north end, clearly marked and easily accessible.
Description: This is the 4 mile-long beach seen from the villa. Great for walking and small waves for playing in the surf. Very empty beach away from the parking areas.
Playas Uvita and Bahia (pronounced "oo-BEE-ta" and "bah-EE-ah")
Location: 12 kms south. There are signs pointing to "Ballena National Park". Turn right 1/2 km after Don Israel’s' supermarket at Cabinas Gato and continue straight down the dirt road to the entrance to the beach. (See the hand-drawn map in the guest info book.)
Ridge Riders Club : ATV Tours
Offer varied types of tours, along sandy beach roads, where you can swim in the Ocean, or winding dirt tracks through the mountains passing waterfalls and enjoying spectacular views. Custom tours also available.
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