Playa Avellanas
A surf beach 15 km south of Tamarindo, with several breaks suited to different skill levels. It is famous for the beachside restaurant Lola’s and a pet pig.
Playa Avellanas has about 4 km of sand and several reef and sand-bottom breaks, including Little Hawaii, with steady swells. It is a place where Tamarindo surfers often come to chase waves. Behind the beach lie mangroves and pastures. Development is limited, and the atmosphere is natural. The beachside restaurant Lola’s is named after Lola, a pet pig once kept at the restaurant, and it is a good spot for lunch with a sea view. It is about 30 minutes’ drive from Tamarindo. Some sections are dirt roads that turn muddy in the rainy season. There are no lifeguards, so watch out for rip currents.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Negra
- Playa Langosta
- Tamarindo Beach
- Tamarindo Estuary Wildlife Refuge
- Las Baulas National Marine Park (Playa Grande)
- Playa Conchal
- Playa Flamingo
- Catalina Islands Diving