Best beaches in Playa Negra

2 ranked beaches in Playa Negra, Guanacaste

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Playa Negra

1
Callejones Beach

Local surf-oriented beach near Playa Negra with fewer visitors

7.0

2

Playa Negra

Renowned right-hand reef break and one of Guanacaste’s classic surf beaches

7.0

What makes Playa Negra's beaches stand out?

Playa Negra sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 2 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 Playa Negra or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.