Best beaches in Santa Rosa

2 ranked beaches in Santa Rosa, Esmeraldas

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 Santa Rosa

1
Playa Canal de Santa Rosa
Quiet shoreline linked to the Canal de Santa Rosa wildlife route near Limones.
7.0
2
Playa Santa Rosa
Underrated village beach on a coast often missed by mainstream travel listings.
7.0

What makes Santa Rosa's beaches stand out?

Santa Rosa sits in Esmeraldas, Ecuador 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 Santa Rosa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.