Surf / Central America and Carribean, Costa Rica

Come and stay at the Funky Monkey Lodge in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Our guesthouse, bar and restaurant is hidden deep in the rainforests in a tranquil setting of the Nicoya Peninsula. Enjoy a refreshing dip in our swimming pool, or take a 3 minute stroll to access some of the most unspoilt beaches in Costa Rica.Take a quick walk to the main surfing spots on the Pacific Ocean , famous for its wide and white sand beaches for miles.

"2 miles of white sand, blue ocean, and uncontaminated nature are waiting for you, come to us and try the feeling…Pura Vida". We are located in Santa Teresa on the pacific coast of Costa Rica in the south of the Nicoya peninsula, one of the most beautiful and still unspoilt area of the country. In Santa Teresa you can choose a variety of world-class breaks with ideal surf conditions all year round and different kind of activities like escursions, snorkeling, fishing tours, horseback riding, canopy tours and amazing culinary experiences.

Nimbu Surf Yoga Nature Retreats: Recharge and rejuvinate in the world reowned jungle surf paradise Nosara. Explore the local Chorotega Culture & plants hosted by an experienced Yoga & Surf Team from L.A. and Costa Rica in L´Acqua Viva ECO Resort & Spa.

The point break of Pavones is directly in front of the Castillo. The Castillo is 300 meters from the START of the enter spot of the famous point break wave. Surfing Pavones, the Golfo Dulce and the West Coast of Costa Rica is located 5 hours south west down the coast from San Jose.

Enjoy your vacation at the white sand beaches of playa Santa Teresa Costa Rica. Swim in the warm ocean waters, relax in our crystal pool,have some surfing lessons, all part of the adventures you will have during your Costa Rican vacation. At the Nautilus a boutique Hotel oriented to cater for all your needs and desires. In our deluxe suites, our Guests feel at home, and we will make every effort to ensure that your stay here with us is a truly special one.

At the RipJack Inn, you have access to the “city” and the serenity and seclusion of Playa Grande. The beach is 3 miles long, nearly untouched because we are a National Park created to protect the endangered Leatherback Turtles. Nature’s playground is only steps away from our hotel where you can take your pick of waves. Discover the Playa Ventana and the black sand beach of Playa Carbon. In Playa Tamarindo you´ll find restaurants, shops, bars, discos & more surf.

Safari Surf School is the premier surf school and surf camp in Costa Rica. In addition to instilling a passion for surfing, you'll also be immersed in native culture and treated to local style. Being taught to surf by true professionals with a "Pura Vida" attitude is the only way to go! Nestled in a quiet, quaint town of Nosara in the Guanacaste Province on the Pacific side of the country of Costa Rica. In Nosara you won't be trampled by hoards of tourists. Watch Safari Surf School video to learn more.

Blue Surf Sanctuary is an upscale Surf School and Boutique Hotel. We are extremely proud to be the only Billabong sponsored surf camp and surf destination in Costa Rica's Nicoya Penninsula! We are honored to be sharing our love and respect for the art of surfing in the beautiful & tropical, warm waters of Santa Teresa / Mal Pais.

Watch Blue Surf Sanctuary video to learn more.

Waves Costa Rica was started by a group of professional Costa Rican Surfers, looking for a way to pass on their love of surfing to others. We will never just throw you in the waves and yell “paddle”, we carefully plan our surf lessons around the best tides to ensure you get the best experience possible, we cater to all levels of surfers. 

Watch Waves Costa Rica video to learn more.