Playa Avellana
Playa Avellana, Playa Avellanas: Hours, Address, Playa Avellana Reviews: 4.5/5
Playa Avellana
Playa Avellana
4.5
from €693.79
00:00 - 23:59
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
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Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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Restaurants
24 within 5 kms
Lola's
2,116
33 m€€ - €€€ • Seafood • International • Costa Rican
La Purruja Restaurant & Bar
25
69 m€ • Latin • Spanish • Healthy
Il Rustico, Playa Avellanas
72
0.7 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Hotel Restaurant Mauna Loa
59
0.9 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • European
Barumis'
17
1.1 km€ • American • Israeli
Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club Dining
42
1.5 km€€ - €€€ • Pub • South American • Costa Rican
Da Cália
8
1.6 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • South American • Costa Rican
Restaurante Azul Pool Grill
140
2.2 km€€ - €€€ • Seafood • South American • Costa Rican
Sabanero Steakhouse
145
2.2 km€€€€ • Steakhouse • South American • Central American
Mansita
89
2.2 km€€ - €€€ • Mexican • American • Central American
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Danny Albert
Saint Charles, IL4 contributions
Great for a day!!
Mar 2021
It is paradise! Great place to spend a day at the beach with the family! Lola's was good, but expensive.
Written 7 April 2021
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Deloris
4 contributions
Tourist police
Jan 2021
There are no tourist police here to look after the well being of tourists. When we tried to speak to someone in far away police beat, they laughed off our torrid time here!!
Written 18 February 2021
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yaelaf
Tel Aviv, Israel8 contributions
Amazing beach experience
Jan 2021 • Family
The most beautiful beach in Guanacaste. Loved the mix of locals and tourists, amazing waves and super chill atmosphere.
Written 10 February 2021
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Travelandenjoyliving
Asheville, NC185 contributions
Great place to surf!
Dec 2020
Took surfing lessons here. It was busy but less busy than Tamarindo. Beautiful beach. Lola's is here. Excellent food, great service, not cheap - touristy prices. This is a good place to catch some waves 20 minutes from Tamarindo.
Written 1 January 2021
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Kevin K
Seattle, WA91 contributions
Worth the effort
Mar 2020
absolutely gorgeous beach; plan to pack up everything or make sure Lola's is open as there are no amenities here besides Lola.
Written 1 April 2020
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Kelly Leach
5 contributions
Simply beautiful!
Mar 2020
Untouched beaches, huge waves, quaint spots to eat. It's worth the
20 minute drive from the Tamarindo area.
Written 22 March 2020
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Kathy F
Nederland, CO20 contributions
Quiet beach, great waves
Mar 2020
We took a long walk on this lovely beach, away from crowds and with great waves. We finished off the walk with cocktails and tacos as Lola's.
Written 15 March 2020
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Jason S
Listowel, Canada148 contributions
Great beach
Mar 2020 • Family
I have travelled around the world and have a very high standard of beaches. We came back to this beach after visiting 3 years ago as we loved it so much. The waves roll in and are great for surfing, bodyboarding or just playing in. The beach is huge and never feels real busy
Written 7 March 2020
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Alisa D
Evansville, IN53 contributions
Just beautiful
Jan 2020 • Couples
Possibly the most beautiful beach in the world! Must visit Lolas restsurant for cocktails at sunset!
Written 27 January 2020
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lyrix428
Albuquerque, NM1,374 contributions
Simply gorgeous!!
Nov 2019
We caught one of the most amazing sunsets here. Just an absolutely stunning beach, one not to be missed. We were here in the off-season, and it was pretty busy. I imagine it gets really crowded during peak times. Don't miss the monkeys in the trees on the way to the beach!
Written 25 January 2020
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janeb
Rockwall, TX29 contributions
Do they allow Day passes?
bjeronimo
Toronto, Canada250 contributions
All answers are great. One thing to add is that the car parking has people who monitor the cars for tips (something that happens a lot around Costa Rica) I would always tell them no problem but I would only tip when I got back. This way they actually are around and dont just leave whenever they want.
Cecilia M
0 contributions
Una vez llegado en carro en Playa Avellana,cuanto hay que caminar para edtar en el mar?
NinaOBX
Kitty Hawk, NC2 contributions
Anybody know anything about the nearby zip line in Playa Avellana?
How far is the Liberia airport to Avellanas? Any must stops for groceries on the way in?
onigetnom
Coupeville, WA122 contributions
Not sure about the Zip line. There is not much at Playa Avelenas. The airport is about 1 hour 45 mins away, and the roads are not all paved into the beach area. I would definitely stop for groceries on the way in, to stock up.
NinaOBX
Kitty Hawk, NC2 contributions
Where do recommend grocery shopping? How about fruit and bread each day?
ST-in-NYC
New York City, NY52 contributions
Sorry if you already got your answer. If you’re passing by any of the major towns like Tamarindo or Santa Cruz, stock up there. Near Tamarindo at Villa Real is a great fruit stand. The two supermarkets near Villa Real north and south of the town are cheaper than the pricey Auto Mercado.
Rodrigo V
1 contribution
en que parte quede el manglar
Marco M
Rome, Italy18 contributions
When you arrive on the beach, in front of Lola's restaurant, you have to go to the right for 500mt. You have to looking for it because is hidden from some trees. There begins the manglar path that ends in Cabinas Las Olas Hotel. It's a free passage.
Colleen516
New York0 contributions
Hi, Did you stay close to Playa Avellana and where did you rent a board?
HEISTWONDERLUST
Dallas, PA188 contributions
I would recommend contacting Iguana Surf they are in Tamarindo. They can rent you a board and make arrangement to get you there, they can also provide you an instructor if you wish. I would suggest staying in Tamarindo, there is a lot to do and it has nice waves to get your feet wet again (if it has been a while for you) then head out to Avellanes as a day trip (as mentioned by another reviewer). ENJOY!
ingaa_11
Malibu, CA1 contribution
Where did you rent the scooters from?
Marco M
Rome, Italy18 contributions
If you want go to Playa Avellanas from Tamarindo you can take the Avellanas Express Beach Shuttle in front of Neptuno Surf Shop, next Agua Disco, with 12$ roundtrip. You can check the schedule in Facebook Page 'Avellanas Express' . Pura vida