What is the water and sand quality of the Sugar Beach?

The coastline of Sugar Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sugar Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Sugar Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Sugar Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Sugar Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Sugar Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Sugar Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Sugar Beach?

Sugar Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sugar Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sugar Beach.

How far is the Sugar Beach from parking?

The Sugar Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Sugar Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Sugar Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Potrero located in 3.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Sugar Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sugar Beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sugar Beach (Costa Rica) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Sugar Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.

Photo of Sugar Beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Sugar Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sugar Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Sugar Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Sugar Beach

Playa Danta, Costa Rica

7.6

#103 out of 233 in Playa Pan de Azucar 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Playa Pan de Azucar • 0.1 km

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Park Playa Marbella

9.2km

Restaurant Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

8.8 - Excellent 6.8km

Restaurant El Encanto

5.2 - Tolerable 9.4km

Bar Maracuyá Beach Club

9.8 - Exceptional 9.5km

Restaurant La Pescaderia

6 - Pleasant 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Potrero

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Flamingo Guanacaste

4.9km

Tourist Attraction The Congo Trail

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Alan on the beach

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Alex On The Beach Tours

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Conchal

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Conchal Beach, Guanacaste

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Pez Vela

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Amusement Center Diamante Eco Adventure Park

6.4km

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About

Sugar Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 103th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 195.9 km away from its center, the city of Сан-Хосе-де-Майо. It is one of the beaches of Playa Pan de Azucar settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.9 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Playa Pan de Azucar • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Park Playa Marbella

9.2km

Restaurant Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica

8.8 - Excellent 6.8km

Restaurant El Encanto

5.2 - Tolerable 9.4km

Bar Maracuyá Beach Club

9.8 - Exceptional 9.5km

Restaurant La Pescaderia

6 - Pleasant 9.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Potrero

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Flamingo Guanacaste

4.9km

Tourist Attraction The Congo Trail

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Alan on the beach

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Alex On The Beach Tours

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Conchal

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Conchal Beach, Guanacaste

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Pez Vela

9.2 - Excellent 9.6km

Amusement Center Diamante Eco Adventure Park

6.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Playa Pan de Azucar • 200m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 195.9km

Transport

Airport

FMG • 4.7km

Bus Station

Municipal Bus station • 25.4km

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7.6 Very good

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Kieran Jovanovic

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

This beach is a bit out of the way, so you don't have to worry about the watchi watchi men trying to charge you to park on a public street. Instead of going here, I'd recommend traveling a few miles south to Playa Flamingo. It's a much better beach, not as crowded as Tamarindo, and you won't be hassled by the watchi watchi men. They may try to get you to rent umbrellas from them, but if you're parking on the road right next to the beach, you don't need them. The one time I did pay a watchi watchi man, I gave him two dollars and told him that was all I had. He graciously watched my car and helped me back up into traffic when it was time to leave. The people of Costa Rica are great, but the watchi watchi men can be a real pain. We just walked a bit instead of parking at Tamarindo beach to avoid them.

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Nina Yara

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is great - it's peaceful and tranquil. Swimming is excellent and there are plenty of shady spots provided by the trees. The water is crystal clear, making it a highly recommended spot!

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Larissa K.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

This beach should be called Sugar Reef, not Sugar Beach! It's a pretty beach, but watch out for the rocks - the water is wavy and sandy, so you can't see the bottom. I cut and bruised myself on a rock/coral when I went for a swim (I'm still black and blue a week later from the injury). It's quiet and there are no services during the high season (Christmas to New Year) as the only hotel in the area, Sugar Beach Hotel, is closed for refurbishment until January 22nd. The beach sand and swimming is similar to Playa Brasilito - not sugary white at all! A taxi from Brasilito during the high season costs $20 (probably less at other times, as it's only 7 km/20 minutes away) and the entrance is 50m from the Sugar Beach Hotel entrance (down a rocky pebbly path) across from the escuela.

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Zaynab Karamat

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

The owners of the beach seem to think they own it, despite the fact that there are no private beaches in Costa Rica. The security guards are quite hostile. Fortunately, the locals have provided a way to access the beach without trespassing on private property, allowing visitors to enjoy its seclusion.