Roughly 25–35 minutes south of Tamarindo on partly unpaved roads.

Playa Avellanas

The surf day-trip — 'Little Hawaii' and a famous beach bar.

Surfers of all levelsBeach day-tripsLow-key beach bars

Why go

Avellanas is the classic Tamarindo surf day-trip: a string of quality breaks headlined by 'Little Hawaii,' white sand, mangroves behind the beach, and just enough beach-bar comfort to make a whole day of it.

Avellanas packs several distinct waves into one beach — mellower inside sections that work for lessons, and 'Little Hawaii' at the north end, which on the right swell throws the heaviest wave in the area. That range is why surf schools and guided surf trips from Tamarindo come here constantly.

Away from the water it's still pleasantly undeveloped: a couple of beachfront restaurants and surf camps, mangroves with resident wildlife behind the sand, and famously, a beach bar whose resident pig became a local legend. Roads in are dusty in dry season and muddy in green season — a taxi, tour pickup, or 4x4 beats a compact rental.

Pickups & logistics

Surf tours and some beach shuttles from Tamarindo serve Avellanas regularly. Staying out here? Most operators can still arrange pickup — ask when booking.

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Tours that pick up in Playa Avellanas

1 tour lists Playa Avellanasby name in the operator's pickup details. Beyond those, 372 tours on this coast offer hotel pickup. Add your address at checkout and the operator confirms whether they reach it. The table shows the best-rated options for Playa Avellanas, with each pickup status taken from Viator's listing.

Tours with pickup relevant to Playa Avellanas
Tour	Type	Duration	Pickup	Youngest age	From	Book
Avellanas Wildlife Walk	Wildlife	2h 30m	Pickup listed for this area	Any age	$55	Check availability
Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach	Wildlife	2h 30m	Meet at the start point	Any age	$75	Check availability
3 HOURS Coastal ATV Adventure from Tamarindo to Playa Negra	ATV	3 hours	Meet at the start point	Not listed	$270	Check availability
Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo	Zipline	12 hours	Hotel pickup offered; confirm your address when booking	4+	$145	Check availability
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels	ATV	2 hours	Hotel pickup offered; confirm your address when booking	4+	$95	Check availability
ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach	ATV	2 hours	Hotel pickup offered; confirm your address when booking	4+	$85	Check availability
Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs	ATV	2h 30m	Hotel pickup offered; confirm your address when booking	6+	$95	Check availability
ATV Tour on Secret Beaches and Mountains in Tamarindo	ATV	2 hours	Hotel pickup offered; confirm your address when booking	1+	$90	Check availability