Best beaches in Ostional

5 ranked beaches in Ostional, Guanacaste

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Playa Azul
Low-key beach settlement north of Ostional with a simple, local feel.

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7.0

Playa La Luna

A small cove north of Ostional known locally for its calm, secluded feel.

7.0

Playa Marbella

Remote surf beach north of the Ostional-Nosara zone, useful for adventurous surf travelers.

7.0

Playa Nosarita

Lesser-known sand near Ostional with a raw coastal feel and minimal development.

7.0

Playa Ostional

World-known turtle nesting beach and the region’s most important conservation shoreline.

7.0

What makes Ostional's beaches stand out?

Ostional sits in Guanacaste, 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 Ostional or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.