Best Beaches in Costa Rica with Kids twoweeksincostarica.com

6 of the best beaches in Costa Rica with kids, where you'll find safe swimming and family-friendly activities.

Costa Rica is famous for its miles of coastline along both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. While most visitors want to experience the country’s tropical beaches, many don’t realize how diverse the choices are. Along the central Pacific and southern Pacific coast, for example, you’ll find mostly surfing beaches with bigger waves. In contrast, the northern Pacific coast is carved into calmer coves. Finally, on the Caribbean coast, you’ll find little development along the beach, except for a few specific towns. There are also a lot of differences in how beach towns are set up and what activities they offer.

We live in Costa Rica with our two kids. In this post, we’ll share our experience and give recommendations for the best beach destinations in Costa Rica with kids.

This post is part of our Costa Rica with Kids hub, which covers itineraries, activities, hotels, and practical travel tips.costa rica with kids