Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Arenillas
Rocky pocket north of Pelada, more of a scenic discovery than a mainstream swim beach.
Playa Boca Nosara
Quiet estuary-side beach where the Nosara River meets the Pacific, useful for nature-focused visitors.
Playa Bote
Small lesser-known shore near Garza/Guiones transition, best for quiet exploration.
Playa Garza
A working fishing village beach with mellow water and strong local identity south of Guiones.
Playa Guiones
Nosara’s signature surf beach with long sand, consistent waves, and strong visitor demand.
Playa Nosara
Wide river-mouth beach north of Pelada, valued for quiet walks and estuary scenery.
Playa Pelada
A beloved Nosara beach with tide pools, sunsets, and calmer local atmosphere than Guiones.
Playa Ponies
A quieter surf-adjacent stretch south of Guiones, useful for avoiding the busiest breaks.
Playa Rosada
Small pink-toned rocky pocket near Pelada that locals seek out for scenery and tide pools.
Nosara sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 9 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Nosara or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
