Nosara, Costa Rica

[Huck]

Hey team, I am taking a trip to Costa Rica this December. Staying at the Harmony Hotel in Nosara. Have any of you been to Nosara? Any recommendations on best place to surf, where to eat, best place to rent a board, or anything else? Any and all input is welcome. Thanks.

[fpicabia]

go by innocent surf school for some knowledgeable info regarding surrounding area. just up the street (inland) from the harmony, they also rent epoxy pop outs and up by the top of that street there is a surf shop that rents a wide variety, from poly shortboards to longboards as well as epoxies. you should also try some of the best food in the region that is just before you reach garza, the next small fishing town to the south, at a restaurant called dona ana's, if you have a vehicle, but a cab ride would be well worth it as well. straight down to the beach from the harmony, the surf is more forgiving on the southern stretch in front of the small graveyard and as you head a bit north it can be more varied. to the north, over the point you'll see a nutty looking hotel and on the other side of that is playa pelada that has a reef in front of a small local restaurant. it won't take much more than a day to get your bearings. you might also look/call for paul buehner of nosara verde, he rents houses, for other info.
have fun, it's a lovely place.