Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Bolaños
Open bay beach near the northern Guanacaste border with wide views
Playa Copal
Windy Salinas Bay beach known for kitesurfing and open bay scenery
Playa Coyotera
Small quiet beach tucked between larger Salinas Bay coves
Playa El Jobo
Resort-backed beach with calm water and strong visitor recognition
Playa Jobo Norte
Small cove near El Jobo that is often grouped under larger resort beach names
Playa Manzanillo
Calm sandy bay close to El Jobo with resort and local appeal
Playa Papaturro
Sheltered bay beach near Bahía Salinas with a relaxed local feel
Playa Piñuela Salinas
Small cove-style beach often overlooked beside larger Bahía Salinas names
Playa Pochote
Rocky pocket beach on the northern bay coastline with minimal tourist traffic
Playa Puerto Mora
Low-profile Salinas Bay beach with strong local-use character
Playa Puerto Soley
Local beach near Puerto Soley with simple access and low-key atmosphere
Playa Rajada
Calm scenic bay beach near the Nicaragua border with broad golden sand
Playa Rajadita
Tiny cove beside Playa Rajada useful for a quieter coastal stop
La Cruz sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 13 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 La Cruz or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
