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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257 properties available
Large Commercial Development Property with Incredible Ocean Views in Playa Conchal, the Famous Gold Coast of Guanacaste
- Price
- $1,627,500
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 5.78 ha (14.28 acre)
Sun Real Estate Costa Rica offers you an unparalleled opportunity to acquire a large commercial development property with breathtaking ocean views, located just 800 meters from Playa Conchal, famous for its white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. This property is 90% flat, making it ideal for designing estates, condominiums, or apartment towers. The remaining 10% is located on the lower part of the property, where the ocean views can be fully enjoyed. In addition, this large commercial property features a naturally regenerated secondary forest with trees such as laurel, sapodilla, espavel, cedar, pochote, guanacaste, guácimo, zaino, and many others. The wildlife found on the property includes white-tailed deer, sloths, howler monkeys, coyotes, parakeets, various species of doves, partridges, parrots, magpies, clay-colored thrushes, and more. If you would like more information about this incredible property, please do not hesitate to contact us or visit our Sun Real Estate Costa Rica office located at the facilities of the Panadería Alemana, approximately 4 km from the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Jobo 9: Reserva Conchal: Fully Remodeled and Professionally Decorated Ocean-View Penthouse!
- Price
- $1,650,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 32
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/4
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 216.97 m² (2,335.44 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 216.97 m² (2,335.44 sq ft)
Nestled in a premium location within the prestigious Reserva Conchal gated community in beautiful Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Jobo 9 offers a luxurious and serene escape in a true tropical paradise. This breathtaking ocean-view penthouse was completely renovated and professionally decorated—using all custom imported designer tiles and fixtures—in 2024, making it among the most highly coveted condos on the market today.
Casa Acuarela: Steps from the Beach & Beach Club, Impeccable 4-Bedroom Home in Las Catalinas
- Price
- $1,690,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 42
- 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
- Beach View, City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 137.00 m² (1,474.65 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 280.00 m² (3,013.88 sq ft)
This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home is located in one of the most desirable areas of Las Catalinas—just a one-minute walk to the beach and Beach Club. Here, car-free living meets barefoot luxury, creating a lifestyle unlike anywhere else on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
Casa Aguila: Stunning Ocean-View Home w/ Modern Architecture and Seller Financing Available!
- Price
- $1,695,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 68
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 6/5
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.62 ha (1.53 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 690.00 m² (7,427.07 sq ft)
Located in Playa Grande, Costa Rica, Casa Aguila is 6-bedroom home + 1-bed casita exudes a sleek, contemporary style, takes advantage of the breathtaking ocean views that Costa Rica is known for, and is, quite simply, made for entertaining. Prepare yourself to be captivated in this modern and one-of-a-kind home. Known as “Eagle House” in Spanish, Casa Aquila certainly lives up to its name--it is perched upon a hilltop that allows you to see for vast distances.
25 Paseo Del Mar: Best-Priced Beachfront Home in Las Catalinas
- Price
- $1,699,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 60
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Las Catalinas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Oceanfront
- View Type
- Garden View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 294.00 m² (3,164.58 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 310.00 m² (3,336.80 sq ft)
Located beachfront in Las Catalinas, 25 Paseo del Mar is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle with direct access to the beach, the Las Catalinas Beach Club, and the town’s restaurants, shops, and trails. Featuring bright living spaces, a rooftop terrace, and strong rental potential, it is one of the best-priced beachfront homes currently available in the community.
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.
