Sandy Beach sits just north of the Punta Higüera lighthouse in Rincon's Puntas neighborhood, and it draws a gentler crowd than Domes down the coast: beginner and intermediate surfers, bodyboarders, and paddleboarders sharing a wide stretch of golden sand. Kiosks and a rental trailer behind the palm-lined parking lot rent boards, chairs, and umbrellas, and the same westward-facing shoreline that makes Rincon famous for surf also makes it reliable for sunset.
Best time
Late afternoon into sunset.
Swim safety
No lifeguards. Generally more approachable surf than Domes down the coast, but it's still open ocean, check conditions before swimming out.
Parking
Lot behind the palm trees at the kiosks.
Shade
Some natural or rentable shade available.
Features
- Beginner-friendly surf
- Golden sand
- Rental kiosks
- Sunset views
Best For
- Learning to surf
- Sunset
- A casual beach day with rentals and food nearby
Facilities
- Kiosks renting boards, chairs, and umbrellas
- Parking lot
Turn this beach into a day
The easy version: morning swim at Sandy Beach, lunch at La Copa Llena at the Black Eagle (about 3 km away).
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