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Stories worth discovering.
Explore StoriesLocalView brings together 223 real places in Jacó, Herradura and Playa Hermosa — restaurants, bars, hotels and activities — with photos, menus, hours and reviews. We stream live cameras, so you can see the vibe before you head out.
Check the sea, the surf and the crowd in real time before you head out: Vida Hermosa (Playa Hermosa) · SUPHerr (Herradura) · Tortuga Surf Camp (Playa Jacó) · The Backyard Hotel (Playa Hermosa) · Surf Inn Hermosa (Playa Hermosa)
Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast isn't one destination — it's three, each with its own rhythm. Jacó never really slows down, between the nightlife and the restaurant scene. A few minutes away, Herradura has the corridor's only calm bay, along with a sportfishing marina and a golf course. And just south, Playa Hermosa is pure surf territory, with waves that hosted a World Championship back in 2009.
All three sit less than two hours from San José, connected to each other by just a few minutes' drive — the most accessible beach destination on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. LocalView shows you all three in real time: live cameras, real businesses, and everything you need to know before deciding where to go.