Close to beach — plus golf??

[JIM GRIFFITH]

My wife and I are planning a scouting trip this year to pick an area for a possible regular rental (a month or two each Spring) or perhaps a second home that we might rent out most of the time. Ideally we’d like to be on/close to the water, but also 30-45 minutes from a public golf course (or private course that’s affordable for part-timers). Playa Hermosa has been recommended to us, although the rent-by-owners seem to be on the high end. The other concern with that town seems to be the lack of golf in the area, unless I’m simply looking through wrong channels. We’d appreciate any suggestions that might marry our interests in the water and also in golf — whether in Playa Hermosa or any other region we should be focusing on. Thanks.

[JASON HOLLAND]

Hi Jim,

There aren’t really any public courses in Costa Rica. It’s not a popular sport. Plenty of soccer fields though! 🙂

There are private courses throughout the country, either part of country clubs, all inclusive resorts, or gated residential communities. If you want to be close to the water, that narrows things down.

Here are some options. These are located near expat beach communities. As far as Playa Hermosa, that’s a tricky one as there are at least two beaches/towns by that name in the country. One is in the northern Pacific next to Playas del Coco. And the other is on the Central Pacific near Jaco. Both have golf courses within 30 to 45 minutes or so. See below.

Central Pacific

Los Suenos Resort in Playa Herradura http://www.golflaiguana.com

Popular towns nearby: Jaco, Esterillos, Bejuco

Northern Pacific

Reserva Conchal (near Potrero, Playa Flamingo, Playas del Coco) http://www.reservaconchal.com/reserva-conchal-golf-course-en.html

Hacienda Pinilla (near Tamarindo) http://www.haciendapinilla.com/golf/

[JIM WILLIAMS]

Hi Jim! May I refer you to http://www.cararacostarica.com/ which is the web site for those looking to relocating, part-time or full-time, to Costa Rica. Two things of note: Carara Parque Development Group is located close to Jaco/Los Suenos, which has wonderful golf courses, and is obviously close to the beach as well. Check it out!

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