Best Beach View in the World!....Samara Costa Rica!

If you have traveled the globe and thought you have found a great beach with a beautiful view and you have not been to Samara Beach in Costa Rica you have not really experienced the breath taking view of what many call the Best Beach View in the World from the Veneto Condos in Samara.

Veneto is a four story high rise condo that towers above the beach in Samara as there are NO OTHER buildings like it with this view.  Certainly there are other condos, but none of them have the view plus the proximity to the beach.  Certainly, there are homes perched above the bay, but they are very expensive to rent and you will have quite a trek back and forth to the beach and you must have a car!

The condominiums at Veneto are very comfortable and they are as different as the owners who own them.  There are owners from Costa Rica, California, Canada, Kentucky, and you will meet people from all over the world as you lounge and swim in the Infinity Pool as Samara is a hot destination for Europeans, Canadians, and Americans.

This complex has 24/7 security that is gated along with the resident Chester who is an added bonus to the team of maintenance/security personnel.  Only 5 units have a balcony and of these only three are rental units. 

If you want to see Monkeys while in Costa Rica this is the place.  I have been ten feet away from a troop of Monkeys near the gate including babies!  We have lounged in the pool and watched monkeys in the trees as well.  If you are lucky enough to snatch one of the balcony units you can relax on the balcony and watch mother nature unfold as you listen and watch the surf and see  parrots, butterflies and several species of birds.

If you see photos from the condos at Veneto you will love the view of the beach and the solitude because you will see nothing from your view except nature and the beach.  Don't be fooled though, the quaint village of Samara is under those trees which makes Veneto the perfect spot for a holiday.

Just a short walk down to the beach and you can enjoy the sun, sand and water.  A few more steps and you are in town and can dine in any of the wonderful restaurants, tourist shop, buy groceries or just relax on the beach.

Our favorite restaurant HANDS DOWN is Gusto's on the Beach.  They have great food and drinks and it is so relaxing to sit there and watch the surf.  At night the palms are illuminated as you sit under the moon and stars.  They have dinner specials that include appetizer, main course and a drink (includes beer) for about 14-17 USD. They also serve breakfast and lunch.  During the day it is the best to go for a cool glass of Watermelon water....Yes, I said it...Watermelon water!  Just believe me and try it!

My husband likes Gustos, but he gets tired of going there day after day because my daughter and I will go and stay the day.  Gustos has lockers for you to use which we love.  So every now and then we have to go to a different restaurant.

He really likes the fish soup at Locanda.  It is very good. You will find lobster claws in the soup, shrimp, fish etc.  The price is right and it is very filling.

If you are having withdrawals from American Pizza then no fear.  There are two pizza restaurants in Samara.  We tend to love the one under the stairs in town.  They have FANTASTIC Pizza.  They also deliver.  Behind them is a Thai restaurant that is very good as well.  I am not 100 percent sold on Thai, but my daughter likes it.  I will say they have beautiful food presentations.

Of course no trip to the beach would be complete without a massage on the beach.  You absolutely must have a massage on the beach! Just to the right of Gusto's on the beach is the most wonderful massage therapist! You will never experience again this type of body work.  Massages average around $45.00.

There is so much to do in Samara and there are tours as well.  Stop by the Samara Info Center next to the Laundry on the main street. They are experts on information you need in and around Samara.  There are several tour operators in Samara, but this one is English Speaking and they are wonderful people that operate this center.

You can snorkel, dive, fish, zip line, go horseback riding, kayak, motorsports, and more just in Samara. Close by are waterfalls and other day trip adventures that can be arranged.  Samara has several grocery stores, two banks, hairdressers and just about anything you need during your stay.

One of the most important things to bring with you is sunscreen. The sun will be stronger here even if you are from Florida.  It can be expensive here so pack a lot in your checked baggage.  You don't need alot of clothes here so pack light. Several bathing suits, a coverup and a couple of outfits will suffice nicely.  If you plan to adventure into the jungle bring some bug spray and good shoes for hiking.

If you haven't figured it out yet, you will find Samara as the best location to experience all of what Costa Rica has to offer.  Come experience Samara...Stay at Veneto...Eat at Gustos...you will love it and never want to leave and you will count the days until you can return...PURA VIDA!


PS...there are links on the right of this page of condos at Veneto!