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Coconut Harrys Surf Shop and Surf School

20m Norte de Cafe de Paris, Nosara 12345, Costa Rica
+506-2682-0574
Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Nosara
5.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Sports Camps/ Clinics
Owner description: We are a full service surf shop that offers surf lessons, rental boards, adventure tours, new and used boards for sale, surf accessories, awesome... more » Owner description: We are a full service surf shop that offers surf lessons, rental boards, adventure tours, new and used boards for sale, surf accessories, awesome beach clothes, and gift shop. We have been teaching people to surf in Nosara for more than 10 years. Our Costa Rican surf instructors are ISA certified surf coaches and are excited to teach you to surf in a safe and fun way. We offer private, group, kids, and multipole lesson packages. You can see all the positive reviews from our customers.We also have the biggest supply of quality rental boards to suit every type of surfer. Our beach location is the closest to the sand in town giving you a short walk to the waves with your board. You can also leave your board with us during your stay saving you the hassle of lugging them around town.Our number one goal is to help you have the best surf vacation in Costa Rica. We are your one stop for everything you need and want to do in town. Let us save you the hassle of planning and coordinating. It's our pleasure. Thanks for visiting our Trip Advisor Review page. We hope to see you down for a visit. Pura Vida!! « less
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New York
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I started communicating with Steve via email a month before our vacation. I booked the affordable 5 lesson package for my husband and I so that we could improve our beginner surfing during our week in Nosara. Our instructor Oscar was phenomenal. He explained everything about surfing really well, from the safety to the kinds of waves, the tides, techniques,... More

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Wilmington, NC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

In addition to operating a wonderful surf school with amazing local instructors, and a full-service surf shop, the crew at Coconut Harry's can also help with planning your trip! I'm so glad that I booked our Spring Break week through Coconut Harry's! Our accommodations couldn't have been better & the driver that handled our transfers through Liberia was prompt, friendly,... More

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Glendale, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Never before in my surf travels (20 years!) have I been given so much freedom to exchange and swap, on a daily basis, among a truly wide selection of surf boards. With on $125 weekly rental, my daughter had access to a bunch of foam boards and then after her hour or so, I could choose anything from a 6'2"... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Coconut Harry's was friendly, affordable, and accomadating. Good for all levels and ages. i worked with Nelson who is a local big wave surfer and learned so much in two short lessons. So much fun!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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When I started planning my trip to Costa Rica, I had no idea what I was looking for except a great place to surf. After getting on Coconut Harry's and Tripadvisor's websites, I had a better idea. I then contacted Coconut Harry's and several other highly rated surf schools. Steve with Coconut Harry's contacted me within 24 hours and gave... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

The staff was incredibly friendly and we had such a blast with our instructor that we went back 2 more times to rent boards! They even gave us a free beer (made at a local microbrewery) at the surf shop, and it was actually really good! With it's great staff and amazing location, you can't find a better spot in... More

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granville, ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

my kids 10 & 13 never surfed prior to our trip to nosara. after one hour, oscar had the kids up and riding. oscar is great with the kids and adults too. i had a few lessons myself, 49 years old and probably a lifelong beginner and got rides i would not have gotten on my own. all the guys... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Harry is truly an Icon :-) and you can find him on the beach at sunset if u look !

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

My husband and I are advanced beginners surfers. We've hired surf instructors all over the world and Luigi was fantastic! We had a great time and learned a bunch from him. He helped us catch a ton of great waves and kept us safe. Can't say enough about him. We will definitely request him the next time we are in... More

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New Jersey
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

great spot for first surfing lesson. Waves just right and not too intimidating.

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