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rents just about everything you need to guarantee a great day at the beach, including bikes,
snorkel gear, body boards and shade tents. Enjoy!
Playa Grande Surf Camp
SURFING
( 8870-4164;
www.playagrandesurfcamp.com
; board rental per day US$15-20)
Gerry and his cohorts rent short or long boards, and show you how to ride `em.
Playa Grande Surf School
SURFING
( 2653-0952;
www.micasahostel.com
; board rental per day US$15, lessons per person US$40)
Based out of Mi Casa Hostel, this well-run surf school offers board rentals and 90-minute
lessons.
Sleeping & Eating
Hotels are signposted from the main road into Playa Grande. Bring a flashlight for walking
around at night.
Playa Grande Surf Camp
CABINA
( 8870-4164;
www.playagrandesurfcamp.com
; s/d/q US$35/45/60, surf package US$100;
)
This great budget option has three thatched A-frame
cabinas
with private porches and
hammocks, just steps from the beach. There's also two breezy elevated
cabinas
that sleep
four. Sign up for the surf package, which includes bed, board and lessons.
Playa Grande Inn
INN
( 2653-0719;
www.playagrandeinn.com
; r incl breakfast US$50; )
Rickety rooms and super-friendly service are the hallmarks of this old standby. The hand-
some hardwood hotel has nine clean, cramped rooms and a cool restaurant and bar area
with paper lanterns. Everyone raves about RAW, the onsite juice and smoothie bar.
La Marejada Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
