Playa Dominical

If you’re staying at Escaleras Escape, chances are you’re here to #DiscoverDominical.

This small Bohemian beach town is on the rise to becoming Costa Rica’s next major hot spot.

It boasts one the best surf breaks in all of Costa Rica and is constantly being praised by surf bloggers and trip enthusiasts alike.

Known for its constant waves, beautiful landscapes, tasty restaurants, and vivid beach markets, Playa Dominical is a place you will definitely want to take advantage of during the duration of your stay.

Getting There

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Turn left at the Blue Butterfly Rock and follow the Poza Azul Road down to the highway.

Take a right onto the Costanera Sur and drive for about 4km before turning left at the Dominical sign.

Follow the curve left and continue on past the shops and restaurants. Take a right at Kolbi Ice.

This dirt road leads you straight to the beach and you can park anywhere you’d like amongst the trees. (Look out for coconuts! Do not park your car underneath them.)

If you’re looking to surf, you can get your boards and beach essentials at the Dominical Surf Shop.

For those of you wanting a quieter beach day take a left at the markets and head to the end of the road where you can often find yourself a secluded piece of paradise.

The Waves

Dominical is a true surfer’s paradise.

The waves that hit these shores are constant and powerful, gearing it more towards an intermediate to advanced surfers beach.

Recommended Surf Time: 2 hours on either side of high tide.

But beginner surfers, have no fear!

The strong waves in the back make surfing the whitewater upfront a total blast.

If you’ve never surfed before you’ll be required to take a lesson at Dominical Surf Shop before renting a board.

The lessons are fun, affordable, and their 2-1 surfer to coach ratio means they offer the best service both in and out of the water.