TAMARINDO'S PREMIER
OCEANFRONT SUNSET
LANDMARK.
STEP OFF THE BOARD, STRAIGHT TO THE TABLE.
Most surf trips force you to choose between an ideal location and great food. We changed that. As Tamarindo’s most popular beachfront landmark, we combine the town's absolute best surf break with four world-class culinary experiences right on the sand.
From fresh sushi and local casados to wood-fired burgers and contract-brewed craft beer, our menus offer something incredible for everyone at genuinely affordable, ego-free prices. Complete with our legendary daily sunset happy hour from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, you never have to sacrifice quality for proximity.
EL VAQUERO BEACH BAR
Open 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Daily
If you've ever dreamed of the perfect beach bar in a little surf town, this is exactly what you are looking for. El Vaquero is Tamarindo’s ultimate front-row sunset hotspot. On a dead high tide, the waves literally roll right up to the edge of the bar, putting you as close to the raw energy of the ocean as you can possibly get.
This high-energy social hub is where our legendary daily happy hour comes alive right in the sand. It's the absolute best place in town to grab a stool, watch the sunset, and listen to live music from the main stage with a full house of friendly locals and travelers.
Tamarindo's Premier Sunset & Live Music Spot
EAT AT JOE'S
Open 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Daily
The historic heart of the camp where everything started 25 years ago as a tiny beach bar. Today, it remains an authentic, open-air sanctuary where camp guests, instructors, and returning alumni gather to pull up a chair and swap stories after a long session. Step straight off the beach for an unpretentious vibe that brings the local surf community together from sunrise to late night.
The vibe is completely casual, and the kitchen keeps our waterman traditions alive with massive, satisfying portions engineered to fuel your time in the water. Eat at Joe's is the legendary home of our traditional Costa Rican Witch's Rock Casados, loaded breakfast burritos, fresh local ingredients, and cold beers.
Home of the Legendary Nachos As Big As Your Ass!
DaWN PATROL COFFE & BAKERY
Starts daily 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
While surf camp guests always enjoy fresh premium fuel, Dawn Patrol stands alone as our dedicated specialty coffee shop and on-site bakery. It acts as the ultimate morning staging ground to stock up on energy before heading out on a Witch's Rock panga boat trip, a guided regional tour, or an early morning flight.
We bake fresh croissants, cookies, and banana bread daily, alongside a healthy menu of tropical smoothies and fresh fruit bowls. You can take your artisan espresso drinks upstairs to our awesome terrace tucked under a massive, ancient almond tree—the perfect natural shade for relaxing on the beach.
Specialty Coffee & Fresh On-Site Bakery
volcano brewing company
Open 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Daily
We started Volcano Brewing Company back in 2011 when hoppy craft beers didn’t even exist in Costa Rica. Fast forward to today, and we are proud to be recognized as one of the country's flagship pioneer craft breweries. We brew exactly what we love most: world-class, clean beers meant to be enjoyed right next to the beach.
Our lively street-side tasting bar is fully equipped with flat-screen TVs, making it the absolute premier spot on the property to catch live international sports and surf cinema. It’s built perfectly for the late-night crowd looking to keep the evening going with great drinks and a vibrant, high-energy community.
Fresh Craft Pours & Live International Sports
✦ THE LINEUP AT WITCH'S ROCK SURF CAMP ✦
caLendar of events
LIVE MUSIC, SURF FILMS, AND SPORTS SCREENINGS ON THE SAND.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
LIVE MUSIC ON THE SAND: JESSE BISHOP AND THE BANANA KINGS
Port Aransas, Texas native and true Tamarindo legend Jesse Bishop brings his incredible guitar work to the sand. Enjoy a night of classic rock staples from a musician who’s been rocking this beach as long as we have.
TIME:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VENUE:
EL VAQUERO MAIN STAGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
PASCAL TRIO
A dynamic acoustic-electric trio bringing classic rock legends and reggae favorites to the beachfront stage. Pull up a stool for heartwarming vocal harmonies, unforgettable hits, and sunset vibes.
TIME:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VENUE:
EL VAQUERO MAIN STAGE
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
LUCIDUS BAND
End your weekend with a high-energy mix of timeless rock anthems performed in both Spanish and English. Grab a cold craft pint and enjoy incredible live rock classics right on the beach.
TIME:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VENUE:
EL VAQUERO MAIN STAGE
MONDAY, JUNE 29
CLASSIC SURF CINEMA NIGHT: SURF'S UP
Weekly intelligence test alongside fresh pints of our pink pitahaya-infused Dragon Fruit Ale. Special local brewer menu items.
TIME:
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
VENUE:
EAT AT JOE'S
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
CLASSIC SURF CINEMA NIGHT: endless summer i
Back-to-back presentations of legendary surf cult classics on our towering projection screens. True seaside heritage.
TIME:
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
VENUE:
EAT AT JOE'S
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Paola Jiménez
An unforgettable beachfront session featuring a beautiful blend of English classics and vibrant Latin music tunes. Stick your toes in the sand and enjoy the perfect soundtrack to your Friday night.
TIME:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VENUE:
EL VAQUERO MAIN STAGE
TAMARINDO'S PREMIER SUNSET RITUAL
SUNSET HAPPY HOUR 4-7PM EVERY DAY!
Pull up a stool directly in the sand for the absolute best front-row view of the sunset in town. Whether you’re fresh out of the water or meeting up with the crew, it's the daily anchor of our beachfront social scene.
Enjoy deeply discounted cocktails, long drinks, and ice-cold craft pints straight from the source while the live band takes the stage. No shoes required—just full tables and great music right where the waves meet the bar.
ORDER FOOD TO GO.
- Phone Orders Available Daily (7:00 AM – 9:15 PM): Order online and pick it up fresh when you are ready.
- Pick Up at Eat at Joe's: All food orders are collected directly at our main beach counter.
- Eco-Friendly Beach Packaging: Packed exclusively in rugged, recyclable, leak-proof containers built for the sand.
HOST YOUR EVENT ON THE SAND.
With the largest open-air restaurant footprint in Tamarindo, our compound is the perfect venue for private parties, corporate events, weddings, beach parties, and surf contests. Whether you want to reserve a few big tables or rent out the entire place, let us know what you're planning and how we can work together to make it happen.
