Travel guides
Know the coast before you go.
Local guides to the two coasts we call home — how to get there, what to do, and how to make the most of a stay. Written by the people who run the houses.
Nicaragua
Getting to Playa Gigante
Every route from Managua, San Juan del Sur, and Costa Rica — travel times and tips.
Long Beach, CA
Belmont Shore, Long Beach
2nd Street, Alamitos Bay, Naples Island, beaches, food, and parking.
Long Beach, CA
Best time to visit Long Beach
Month-by-month weather, June Gloom, warm-water season, whales, and value.
Long Beach, CA
Naples Island & the gondolas
Venice-style canals, real gondola rides, the Rivo Alto walk, and the holiday boat parade.
Nicaragua
Playa Gigante Surf Guide
The breaks, the seasons, Popoyo and Manzanillo, and how to plan a surf trip.
Nicaragua
Best time to visit Playa Gigante
Dry vs green season, surf, sunshine, sea turtles, and low-season value — month by month.
Nicaragua
Playa Gigante fishing guide
Reef off the deck, inshore roosterfish, offshore tuna and billfish — and how to arrange it.
Nicaragua
Playa Gigante with kids
Tide pools, calm coves, a bunk room, and private pools — the complete family guide.
Nicaragua
Packing & know before you go
What to pack, what we provide, and the local basics — currency, water, wifi, safety.
Choosing your stay
Which home is right for you?
Harbour vs Tower vs Peninsula — compare by group size, location, and vibe.