Casa Ohana overlooks the Playa Negra beach and Pacific Ocean. The world-famous surfing spot known as Playa Negra is an easy 5-minute walk from Casa Ohana’s beach path. Playa Negra beach is also a wonderful place for walking, jogging, yoga, building sand castles, playing soccer, soaking in the mermaid pools at low tide, and even snorkeling when the ocean is clear and calm. You may be treated to sightings of turtles, eels, rays, tropical fish, octopus, and an occasional humpback whale. Playa Negra boasts a diverse culinary scene with a variety of restaurants offering both local and international cuisine. If you are looking for some great yoga classes while staying at Casa Ohana, you’re in luck. There are several yoga studios within walking distance and a short drive. Go to Casaohanadotcom for more details. This stunning home provides a base to enjoy many wonderful experiences of Costa Rica exemplified by the "'Pura Vida' mindset that values simplicity, happiness, gratitude, and connection. It is a way of living that encourages individuals to slow down, appreciate the present moment, and find joy in life’s everyday experiences. It is a philosophy that celebrates the beauty of the natural world, the importance of community and relationships, and the power of positivity and optimism. In Costa Rica, “puravida” is more than just a phrase – it is a way of life that embodies the essence of what it means to live fully and authentically." (The Costa Rican News)

Playa Negra boasts a diverse culinary scene with a variety of restaurants offering both local and international cuisine. Villa Deevena This brilliant restaurant offers a varied menu of original dishes, prepared by renowned French Chef Patrick Jamon, The menu features fresh seafood, seriously good meats, mushrooms from local hills, and other ingredients chosen to satisfy palettes and refresh guests after a day spent on the beach, by the pool, under the sun, or enjoying the great outdoors. Hotel Playa Negra The beachside surf hotel at Playa Negra, Hotel Playa Negra features a full-time restaurant under an iconic palapa. the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and features fresh-caught fish dishes, great meat meals, a variety of sides dishes, and wonderful desserts. Cafe La Ventana Jen serves up food made from natural ingredients, locally sourced, delicious and good for you. Her cafe is a peaceful spot beloved by locals and surrounded by Johnny Manyana's art. Jen also has a fabulous catering menu and she will deliver your meal right to the front door of Casa Ohana. Cafe Playa Negra Specializing in authentic Peruvian cuisine. The Cafe’s menu features a variety of dishes inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of Peru. Indoor and outdoor tables. Corazon Surf Cafe Barista Coffee Breakfast & Lunch - serving cold-pressed juices, fresh fruit smoothies, superfood bowls, delicious avocado toasts, grilled paninis, and more. All food is fresh and locally sourced. Zaguate Barbecue, great hamburgers, draft beer, classic cocktails, good vibes; try out Zaguate’s Sunday Smokehouse for outrageously good barbecued chicken and the most amazing lemon meringue pie on the planet. Mycellium A wonderfully exotic restaurant, with tasty Mediterranean, European, Asian, and Thai meals. The chef is from the Czech Republic and the great fusion menu features creativity and inventiveness including ceviche in coconut milk, katzu, shiitake dumplings, curry with dill sauce and muc