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Costa Rica · Guanacaste

Best beaches in Tamarindo

4 ranked beaches in Tamarindo, 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 Tamarindo

  1. 1

    Playa Langosta

    Upscale quieter beach just south of Tamarindo with tide pools and sunset appeal

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa Tamarindo

    Guanacaste’s best-known surf town beach with nightlife, sunsets, and strong visitor demand

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa Tamarindo Estuary

    Northern end of Tamarindo where the estuary adds wildlife and quieter beach atmosphere

    7.0
  4. 4

    Punta San Francisco Beach

    Rocky headland beach zone between Tamarindo and Langosta with strong sunset views

    7.0

What makes Tamarindo's beaches stand out?

Tamarindo sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 4 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 Tamarindo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.