Playa Grande, Costa Rica
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At a Glance
Pronounced: pla-ya gran-day
Avg. Annual Temp.: 80.3°
Avg. Annual Rainfall: 66.2"
Population: 500 to 1,000 depending on season
Elevation: From 0 up to about 25 meters above sea level
Landscape: Beach, estuary, primary and secondary forest
About Playa Grande
Playa Grande, literally translated from spanish to english, means Large Beach. And you'll see why. This is one seriously large beach. Standing at one end, you have an unobstructed view of about 5 kilometers of gently curving coastline. Playa Grande, the town, is relatively small, like most beach towns in Costa Rica, and has shops and services and restaurants to keep you occupied. But clearly, the most popular attraction of Playa Grande is the surfing. Lots and lots and lots of surfing.
Activities in Playa Grande on the North Pacific region of Costa Rica
Located just north of Tamarindo, the tourist hotspot of the northern Pacific Gold Coast, and just south of Flamingo and Potrero, 2 of the nicest beach towns you'll ever visit, there's always something to do within a short drive in virtually any direction.
Activities in Playa Grande on the North Pacific region of Costa Rica
Activities abound in this rich Costa Rica community with surfing, and fishing and diving an hiking all at your finger tips. And a short drive will put you in any of the handful of spectacular state parks in the area. Please, the international airport is barely an hour away, which helps make Playa Grande popular destination in Costa Rican paradise.
Scan through our listing collection below of all properties for sale in Playa Grande.
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249 properties available
Casa Alba, PGE Lot B31: Elegant Coastal Living In Playa Grande Estates
- Price
- $1,750,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/5
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 800.00 m² (8,611.09 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 452.81 m² (4,874.00 sq ft)
Just a couple of blocks from the golden sands and legendary surf of Playa Grande, Casa Alba offers a rare opportunity to experience the laid-back luxury of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
Casa Pickle on the Hill: Spacious Private Estate with Pickleball Court, Mature Gardens & Independent Guest Apartment
- Price
- $2,195,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 51
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/4
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,815.50 m² (30,305.67 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 521.00 m² (5,607.97 sq ft)
Welcome to Pickle on the Hill, a private estate located in the prestigious gated community of Mar Vista, just minutes from Playa Flamingo. With panoramic ocean views, lush tropical landscaping, and standout amenities, including a private pickleball court, this property offers a rare blend of luxury, privacy, and outdoor living on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast.
9 Calle Cartagena: Ocean View Retreat - Steps from the Beach Club!
- Price
- $2,195,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 38
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Las Catalinas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- City View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 312.00 m² (3,358.33 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 339.00 m² (3,648.95 sq ft)
Experience timeless charm and relaxed luxury at 9 Calle Cartagena, a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath retreat nestled within the exclusive, car-free community of Las Catalinas. This beach colonial-style home blends warm, traditional elements with subtle modern accents. Set against the stunning backdrop of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast, it offers a refined yet comfortable sanctuary where coastal living meets understated elegance.
Welcome to Casa Blanca at Las Catalinas!: Oceanfront House For Sale in Las Catalinas
- Price
- $2,295,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 35
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Las Catalinas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Oceanfront
- View Type
- Beach View, City View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 121.00 m² (1,302.43 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 300.00 m² (3,229.16 sq ft)
This modern 4-bedroom oceanfront home presents a rare opportunity, especially within the exclusive gated community of Las Catalinas. Upon entering the first floor through the beautiful wooden door, you're greeted with a lock-off studio fully equipped with a private entrance and a guest bedroom featuring a full ensuite bathroom.
Casa Amor De La Vida: OceanView Estate with Ample Privacy in Gated Community
- Price
- $2,299,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 59
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/4
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Bay View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 661.47 m² (7,120.00 sq ft)
Welcome home to Casa Amor de La Vida, one of the best ocean view properties in the Miramar neighborhood of the prestigious gated community of Mar Vista! Located on 1 1/4 acres, this amazing ocean-view compound features a main house with four bedrooms and large flex room, a stand-alone studio casita, abundant outdoor covered space, and lush gardens that seem to go on forever. Fully remodeled in 2023, this home not only has the best layout of all the homes in the neighborhood, but it also has some of prettiest views of the ocean (uniquely framed by mature gardens) and has the most privacy of any home in the area.
Grande Salvaje Estate (House 1 & 2): 2 Modern homes, just steps to the famous surf break in Playa Grande!
- Price
- $2,399,000
- Status
- Pending Sale
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 50
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 8/8
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 8
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,524.00 m² (16,404.13 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 780.00 m² (8,395.82 sq ft)
Welcome to Grande Salvaje Estate . 2 beautifully designed homes with adjoining rancho and kids sports field sold together to create a grand estate!
