Samara Beach is located in Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province on the Pacific Ocean. Known for its long, crescent-shaped beach and warm, people-friendly waters; Samara is the perfect place to enjoy surfing, kayaking, SUP boarding, and snorkeling. Playa Samara is protected by an outer reef and the beautiful Isla Chora, which creates waves on this sandy beach break that are easy to catch and perfect for beginners.