Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Cocalito
Small forested cove on the Drake Bay coastal trail
Playa Colorada
Main Drake Bay beach and gateway to Corcovado and Caño Island trips
Playa Las Caletas
Low-key cove near eco-lodges north of Drake Bay
Playa Rincón de San Josecito
Small lesser-known cove near San Josecito often missed by broad map data
Playa San Josecito
Clear-water cove prized for snorkeling near the San Pedrillo sector
Drake Bay sits in Puntarenas, Costa Rica and is home to 5 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 Drake Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
