A boutique surf camp done differently in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Surf the coast Isaac grew up on, stay at The Baya House and move on the beach with Sarah.
Isaac grew up on this coast in a family of fishermen. He saw his first surfers from his grandfather's fishing boat, and learned on a piece of wood before he ever owned a board. You are not booking a package, you are being let into the Costa Rica we actually live in.
Isaac knows everyone here, and everyone knows his family. Walk down the road or onto the beach with him and you will be stopped for a chat every few minutes. That is the Santa Teresa you get to be part of.
He started The Beach Boys to share his home, his culture and his ocean. He does not hand you off. He is in the water with you, calling the sets and cheering you onto waves, beside local coaches he has known for years.
Santa Teresa is changing fast, with people coming in from all over the world to run trips here. Every coach on our team is local, and so are the guides, drivers, cooks and small businesses we work with. Your week supports the people who actually call this town home.
Most people come on their own and make friends instantly.
Sarah connects with everyone before you land, so the house feels easy, welcoming, and familiar from night one.
You want to learn to surf or build real confidence in the water, whether it is your first paddle-out or your fiftieth wave
You want an easy, welcoming crew where you don't need to know anyone before you land
You love slow jungle mornings, warm ocean water, and days shaped by the tides instead of a rigid schedule
You want to share long tables with people on your wavelength, where conversation comes easy and nothing feels forced
You want the real Costa Rica, the version of Santa Teresa that Isaac grew up in and loves
You want your trip to support the local coaches, chefs and small businesses that make this place so special
You want the energy of good company, with plenty of quiet space to recharge, read, or wander off alone
A small, intimate group. Beginner to intermediate, no experience needed.
Salt on your skin, jungle roads, long tables and warm water.
Isaac and our coaches run a year-round surf school on this coast. Small groups, local knowledge and coaching beside you in the water.
First time standing up or building confidence out the back, it is the same approach: read the bank, pick the wave, cheer loudly. Everyone is looked after in the lineup.
Sarah's beachfront classes sit between spicy and restorative. Real burn when you have the energy, deep release when you do not.
She is certified in Australian Mat Pilates, yoga and breathwork, and fascinated by how nature and movement shape our mental space. Three classes every week, and Signature adds a beachfront sound bath and a dedicated breathwork session.
ATVs through dust and rivers to the waterfalls Isaac loves most, and a day in the tide pools and snorkelling coves he grew up in.
Tropical fruit, big post-surf breakfasts, cold drinks at sunset.
Daily seasonal breakfast with local influences, and on Signature, local chef-prepared dinners served family-style down long tables, plus a Costa Rican cooking class. Essentials leaves evenings open for you to find the town's cafés and beachfront spots yourself.
Isaac grew up on this coast in a family of fishermen. He loves surfing and sharing his home, as your coach in the water and guide out of it. Kind, humble and always smiling, he cheers every bit of progress.
Sarah came from Australia with a background in social work and mental health. Surfing, movement and nature helped her reconnect with herself. Warm and easy to talk to, she hosts the week and teaches Mat Pilates, yoga and breathwork, making everyone feel included.
Created by Veronica as an intimate jungle home, with high-end finishes and real attention to detail. Good beds, hot rainfall showers, a long table everyone ends up at, and a pool under the palms. The sand is a two-minute barefoot walk away.
1–2 guests · 1 double bed + 1 twin bed
1–2 guests · Split-level 1-bedroom apartment
1–2 guests · Largest 1-bedroom + sofa bed
4 guests · 1 double bed + 2 twin beds
Every room is available on both trips. Explore Signature · Explore Essentials
Six nights each at The Baya House. Choose the week that fits how you like to travel.
Our full-immersion week, surf, movement, and the best of the jungle and ocean. A women-only week, a safe, supportive space. Come solo or bring your people.
6 nights, from $2,050 USD per person
12–18 December 2026 · 11–17 July 2027
Explore Signature Stay
Same house, same hosts, same surf, with more freedom in your days. A small group trip, solo travellers, friends and first-timers welcome.
6 nights, from $1,595 USD per person
14–20 February 2027 · 11–17 April 2027 · 9–15 May 2027
Explore Essentials StayThe July week, as it happened — filmed on the trip.
"My time at the Surf & Stay in Santa Teresa was so much more than a vacation, it was an experience I'll never forget. Every day was thoughtfully planned with the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. From the morning and sunset movement sessions and delicious breakfasts to incredible meals, the boat day, and of course surfing, every detail was organized so we could simply enjoy every moment."
Chloe
@chloe_wilson3One long dirt road, jungle on one side and the Pacific on the other. Everyone gets around barefoot, on scooters and ATVs, and there is no such thing as rush hour.
Days follow the tide and the sun. Surf in the morning, then long breakfasts, tide pools, a waterfall swim or a nap in the hammock.
Howler monkeys in the trees, empty beaches to walk, coconuts on the roadside. Sunset on the sand, then good food and live music along the road.
The main beach here is a beach break that stretches from Playa Carmen all the way down to Manzanillo, with palm trees lining the sand and warm water under almost every sunrise. Some mornings the best waves roll through right in front of The Baya House; on others, we load the boards and follow the coast north or south, chasing the cleanest lines for your level.
Santa Teresa gives us room to roam — playful whitewater for first waves, long green walls when you are ready for more, and hidden corners where the jungle runs almost to the sea. Turtles surface between sets. Wherever we paddle out, your local coaches read the tide, wind and swell so you can settle in, feel supported and enjoy the magic of being in the water here.
Fill out the booking form, or pick a time for a 15 minute call with Sarah. A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Tell us what you have in mind. Sarah will help you work it out.
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