Costa Verde stocks a wide selection of surf gear, especially swim fins, and offers board rentals and sales. The staff are friendly and helpful, share local surf knowledge, and assist beginners with gear and technique.

Colo Tico Surfboards and Surf School offers a solid selection of used boards and accessories, handles basic repairs and gear setup, and rents boards at competitive prices. Their surf lessons are patient and safety-focused, with instructors who share local beach knowledge, safety tips and accommodating, helpful service.

Casa Tiburón in Uvita offers a variety of surf and boogie boards plus bike rentals, with relaxed, affordable rental arrangements. The owner provides friendly, knowledgeable service and runs family lessons with patient, encouraging instruction.

Nana's Surf offers board rentals and beginner lessons with local instructors who provide practical, hands-on coaching and solid knowledge of the breaks. Service is personal and patient — instructors often stay in the water to help students get started. Gear selection and repairs are not highlighted, so availability may be limited.

Uvita Surf and Tour provides board rentals at reasonable prices, basic gear like complimentary rash-guards and sunscreen, and structured, family-friendly lessons for beginners to intermediates. Instructors are patient, knowledgeable about local waves and safety, give clear hands-on feedback, and repairs are not prominently mentioned.

South Surf Costa Rica offers patient, professional lessons that get beginners standing quickly and adapts sessions to conditions while sharing useful local surf knowledge. They also provide board rentals with long beginner-friendly options for progression, and staff are attentive and flexible.