Must-see nightlife in Playa Tamarindo

  • Café Tico

    Playa Tamarindo

    Walk in. Take a deep breath. Smell the magic brewing? On the wall it says, 'good days start with coffee.' Sip it on the shady patio while snacking on a…

  • Sharky’s

    Playa Tamarindo

    If you want to catch the big game, look no further than Sharky's. Besides nine screens showing sports, there are burgers, wings and lots of beer. There's…

  • El Be!

    Playa Tamarindo

    Formerly Le Beach Club, this place has changed languages (and added an exclamation point!) but the cool vibe remains the same. Lounge on beach beds or…

  • Volcano Brewing Company

    Playa Tamarindo

    Beer on the beach is never a bad thing, and when it's Tico home brew, even better. The 15 varieties of cerveza are a bit pricey, but consider the location…

  • Aqua Disco

    Playa Tamarindo

    Aqua Disco is a proper nightclub with a thumping dance floor and a breezy deck that's critical for the cool-down. Come early for free drinks (with a small…

  • Eat@Joe's

    Playa Tamarindo

    An old standby for snacks and drinks, this surf camp offers filling breakfasts, famously huge (and aptly named) nachos and cold beers. Note the emphasis…

  • Pacífico Bar

    Playa Tamarindo

    This place thinks it's a dance club, but it's really more of a tropical dive bar, with occasional live bands and DJs. And that's OK. Better in fact. Come…