Dog mom hugging her Golden Retriever at a hidden beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

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Hidden Beach in Guanacaste || Playa Ventanas, Costa Rica Golden Hour Photos:

Down a narrow, dirt road only a couple of miles outside of the buzzing surf town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica lies a secluded white sand beach called Playa Ventanas. Standing on this hidden beach in Guanacaste, you can see the buildings of Tamarindo, but you feel like you are in a different world. It’s oh-so-quiet, with only an occasional beach comber walking by from adjoining Playa Grande. And even though I’ve surfed Playa Grande oh-so-many times, I can’t believe I never knew that a whole other beach, another world, existed simply by walking around the point in Playa Grande.

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Dog mom snuggling her Golden Retriever on the beach in Costa Rica. Golden Retriever is wearing a tuxedo costume. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Dog family photos on a hidden beach in Guanacaste Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Golden Retriever and his owners playing on the beach in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Moments like splashing in the ocean, walking down the beach, taking a nap in the sand, or watching the beautiful sun pass over the horizon as you hug your best friend.

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Tati, Ale, Paco, and Occy, thank you for inviting me to such a beautiful place and sharing such beautiful moments.

XOXO,
Kristen

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P.P.S. Paco, may you continue to explore many more beautiful beaches with good friends. I’m gonna miss you bud. XOXO

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Dog family photos on a hidden beach in Guanacaste Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Dog family photos on a hidden beach in Guanacaste Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.