Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Costa de Oro
Middle section between San Miguel and Coyote, useful as a quieter alternative to the main beach names.
Playa San Miguel
Long low-key beach with wide sand, village access, and strong local-stay appeal.
Playa San Miguel Norte
Useful northern San Miguel beach area near village stays without duplicating access points.
Playa San Miguel Sur
Less busy southern San Miguel stretch suited to walkers and low-key beach days.
San Miguel sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 4 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 San Miguel or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
