Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa El Cocal
Quepos’ local oceanfront beach, less polished than Manuel Antonio but important for town coverage.
Playa La Macha
A small jungle-backed cove near Quepos that feels far removed from the marina and town.
Playa Mancha
A lesser-known Quepos-Manuel Antonio cove often folded into broader local beach references.
Playa Maracas
Tiny rocky local shoreline near Quepos often skipped by generic beach lists
Playa Palo Seco
A long quiet barrier-style beach north of Quepos with big skies and a remote feel.
Playa Tulemar
Resort-access cove with calm water and strong family appeal
Quepos sits in Puntarenas, Costa Rica and is home to 6 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 Quepos or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
