Photo of Jobo beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Jobo beach with turquoise water surface

5.8

Pleasant

Jobo beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Jobo beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Jobo beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Himitsu is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

El Jobo, Costa Rica

#232 out of 233 in Bahia Bolanos

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Fully waves protected

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Located outside the settlement

Bahia Bolanos • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Himitsu

9 - Excellent 940m

Italian Restaurant PortoFino

7.6 - Very good 950m

French Restaurant Letoile Bistro

7 - Good 980m

Mexican Restaurant El Patio

10 - Exceptional 990m

Restaurant Oceana seafood restaurant

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Sea Side Grill

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Lapa Lapa

8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

2.1km

Park Playa Rajada

2.1km

Park Playa Bolaños

2.4km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

2.9km

Hiking Area Estero

3km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

6.4km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

700m

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

1.4km

Playground Playa Copal

3.6km

Playground Puerto Soley

3.9km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 970m

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

3.2km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

3.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coco

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa Cactus

870m

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

2km

Tourist Attraction Isla Chancleta

2.2km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Rajadita

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Piedras

3.3km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

930m

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About

Jobo beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 232th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 218.9 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Bahia Bolanos settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Jobo beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is El Jobo beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Jobo beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the Bahia Bolanos settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Jobo beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

2.7 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Bahia Bolanos • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Himitsu

9 - Excellent 940m

Italian Restaurant PortoFino

7.6 - Very good 950m

French Restaurant Letoile Bistro

7 - Good 980m

Mexican Restaurant El Patio

10 - Exceptional 990m

Restaurant Oceana seafood restaurant

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Sea Side Grill

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Lapa Lapa

8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

2.1km

Park Playa Rajada

2.1km

Park Playa Bolaños

2.4km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

2.9km

Hiking Area Estero

3km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

6.4km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

700m

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

1.4km

Playground Playa Copal

3.6km

Playground Puerto Soley

3.9km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 970m

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

3.2km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

3.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coco

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa Cactus

870m

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

2km

Tourist Attraction Isla Chancleta

2.2km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Rajadita

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Piedras

3.3km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

930m

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Rajada beach Rajada beach

7.6 Very good

1.3km 18 min walk

El Jobo beach El Jobo beach

8.3 Very good

2.2km

Pochotes beach II Pochotes beach II

7.1 Good

2.4km

Rajada beach II Rajada beach II

8.3 Very good

2.9km

Rajadita beach Rajadita beach

7.7 Very good

3.3km

Tibia beach Tibia beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.6km

Chinita beach Chinita beach

6.6 Good

3.8km

Copal beach Copal beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Bahia Bolanos • 900m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 218.9km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 16.7km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 11.1km

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5.8 Pleasant

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5.8 Pleasant

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10 Exceptional

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Anya Rivera

10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved Playa Coquito during my trip. It's a stunning beach that offers tranquility and solitude.

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Mark Rivers

10 Exceptional

The beach is incredibly stunning and secluded, but it can be quite challenging to locate the entrance. I recommend using the hiking app Komoot.

September 2023

Barry Ancona

10 Exceptional

The beach boasts crystal clear waters, a serene atmosphere, and a noticeable absence of waves.

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Jobo beach?

The coastline of Jobo beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Jobo beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Jobo beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Jobo beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Jobo beach is fully protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Jobo beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Jobo beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Jobo beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Jobo beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Jobo beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Himitsu is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Jobo beach from parking?

The Jobo beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Jobo beach?

There are 4 attractions near Jobo beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Cactus located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Jobo beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Jobo beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.