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

The coastline of Ostional 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 Ostional Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ostional Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Ostional Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.The waves in the Ostional Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Ostional Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Ostional Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ostional 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.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ostional Beach.

How far is the Ostional Beach from parking?

The Ostional 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 Ostional Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Ostional Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tour Gilbert Tortuga Lora located in 1.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Ostional 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?

Ostional Beach (Costa Rica) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Ostional Beach (Costa Rica) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Ostional Beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Ostional Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Ostional Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Ostional Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Ostional Beach and the settlement

Ostional Beach

Playa Ostional, Costa Rica

7.4

#117 out of 233 in Rayo 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Rayo • 0.3 km

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Playground Playa Las Cóncavas

8.3km

Playground Playa Cementerio

9.2km

National Park Refugio Nacional Ostional

100m

Park International Animal Rescue (Costa Rica)

5.9km

Park Playa Guacamayo

7.5km

Park Playa Marimar

8.2km

Park Playa Marbella

8.5km

Park Cementerio Marbella

8.6km

Restaurant Soda Victoria

7.4 - Good 9.1km

Restaurant Restaurante Donde Los Primos

9.2km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

8.2 - Very good 9.2km

Restaurant Bar & Restaurante Mary Mar

9.2km

Restaurant restaurante marbella Inn

8 - Very good 9.3km

Brunch Restaurant Soda Ferretería Marbella

6 - Pleasant 9.6km

Barbecue Restaurant El Sueño de Ramona

10 - Exceptional 9.9km

Supermarket Mini Super Pollo

9.1km

Supermarket Minisuper y Licorera Marbella

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Tour Gilbert Tortuga Lora

110m

Tourist Attraction Ostional Nacional Wildlife Refuge

340m

Tourist Attraction Ostionalito

740m

Tourist Attraction Playa Juanillo 2

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Reserva Biológica Nosara

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Azul

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

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About

Ostional Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 117th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 179.6 km away from its center, the city of Сан-Хосе-де-Майо. It is one of the beaches of Rayo settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

2.8 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Rayo • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Las Cóncavas

8.3km

Playground Playa Cementerio

9.2km

National Park Refugio Nacional Ostional

100m

Park International Animal Rescue (Costa Rica)

5.9km

Park Playa Guacamayo

7.5km

Park Playa Marimar

8.2km

Park Playa Marbella

8.5km

Park Cementerio Marbella

8.6km

Restaurant Soda Victoria

7.4 - Good 9.1km

Restaurant Restaurante Donde Los Primos

9.2km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

8.2 - Very good 9.2km

Restaurant Bar & Restaurante Mary Mar

9.2km

Restaurant restaurante marbella Inn

8 - Very good 9.3km

Brunch Restaurant Soda Ferretería Marbella

6 - Pleasant 9.6km

Barbecue Restaurant El Sueño de Ramona

10 - Exceptional 9.9km

Supermarket Mini Super Pollo

9.1km

Supermarket Minisuper y Licorera Marbella

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Tour Gilbert Tortuga Lora

110m

Tourist Attraction Ostional Nacional Wildlife Refuge

340m

Tourist Attraction Ostionalito

740m

Tourist Attraction Playa Juanillo 2

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Reserva Biológica Nosara

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Azul

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.8km 23 min walk

Playa del Ostional

7.7 Very good

3.8km

San Juanillo Beach

8.4 Very good

6.8km

Playa Azul

7.2 Good

7.4km

Playa Pelada

8.4 Very good

8.5km

Pitahaya Beach

7.1 Good

10.4km

Playa Guiones

8.2 Very good

10.9km

Frijolar Beach

7.7 Very good

11.7km

Marbella Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Rayo • 390m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 179.6km

Transport

Airport

NOB • 7.8km

Bus Station

Estación de Buses Municipal • 31.8km

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7.4 Good

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Lila-Rose M

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

3 Poor

According to local advice, we headed to the public beach, but were quickly escorted out by a friendly young police officer due to the requirement of a tour guide during the arribadas, a time when turtles arrive en masse to hatch. We continued walking south past the Main Nesting Beach (MNB) and were treated to a stunning sunset that we will never forget. While the beach itself was a sight to behold, the road conditions to Ostional town left much to be desired. The 7 to 10 miles of dirt road was riddled with potholes and took us a grueling 45 minutes to traverse in our 4x4 Toyota truck. To make matters worse, we had to cross a river with water up to 2 to 3 feet deep. Considering the amount of tourism in the area, we expected better road maintenance from the local authorities. All in all, we rate the area 3 stars due to the subpar road conditions.

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Jonatė Jokubavičiūtė

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach has gray sand, which is a unique feature that sets it apart from other beaches in the area. The water is clear and refreshing, perfect for swimming and other water activities. The beach is also well-maintained and clean, with plenty of space for visitors to relax and soak up the sun. Overall, it's a great spot for a day trip or weekend getaway.