Olo Alaia Surf & Brew
Olo Alaia Surf & Brew
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Surfing & Windsurfing • Stand Up Paddleboarding
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Olo Alaia is a surf shop, cafe, brew house and lifestyle, offering unparalleled surf education and experiences through our establishment in Nosara. From surf lessons + wave riding experiences, to enjoying a pint of local craft beer, or barista brewed coffee with locals and tourists alike, it's a full rounded surfing experience when you stop by Olo Alaia.
Nosara, Costa Rica

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Corinne R
Encinitas, CA10 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
The concept of this place is awesome! Surf shop, master barista and brewery! Santi, is really into his coffee and craft with flavor wheels, specially selected coffee beans and a methodical process to eliminate any bitterness. We enjoyed watching him practice his craft while we drank beer and ate tacos and as we showed interest, he was super excited to talk about coffee. So many similarities with the wine process and coffee-the terroir, flavor wheels, etc. Of course we enjoyed a coffee after lunch! We are back again today. Best taco truck out front and A/C inside-which is perfect when it’s in the mid-90’s accompanied by high humidity. A great lunch and beer stop after surf and yoga!
Written April 19, 2022
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Mia C
1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Solo
Olo Alaia is by far the best hang out spot in Nosara! It has literaly become my second home during my 2 weeks trip from Canada. I recommend the cold brew drip coffee but everything on the menu is second to best! Not to forget the staff members Santi, Cata and the owner Robby are highly qualified and always available for whatever you need, surf coaching or rentals.
Thanks for the experience guys,
Cheers
Mia
Written July 12, 2018
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Thanks so much for stopping by the shop everyday while you were visiting Mia! Hope to see you again soon!
Written January 29, 2020
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swai
London, UK9 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Olo Alaia is my go-to spot for the best coffee in town and a chill spot to hang out. Santi, the barista will sort you out with your brew of choice and, with a little nudge (!), share some of his passion and knowledge :D You can also rent boards and get surf lessons here. I improved a lot from lessons with Cata who took the time to show me videos and explain techniques I should practise! Thanks guys pura vida.
Written July 11, 2018
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Thank YOU for stopping by, Pura Vida!
Written January 29, 2020
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Dwise100
Hattiesburg, MS720 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Great beer (try the Costa Rica craft brewery ipa). Fast free WiFi and air conditioning. Some high end surf stuff
Written March 17, 2020
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Thanks so much! We're so glad you enjoyed the craft IPA, it's one of our favourites!
Written February 26, 2021
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Sam D
San Diego, CA65 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Delicious locally brewed beer and tasty coffee and tea drinks made for a multiple stop attraction on our visit to Playa Guiones. The surf shop was an added bonus and we think this great little shop would thrive in San Diego. Plus, the owner was a really interesting guy! I’m a big tea drinker and one of the employees made a mix of three teas and shook it up and it was amazing.
Written November 23, 2018
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Thanks so much, glad to hear you enjoyed the tea Santiago created for you!
Written January 29, 2020
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Newport35
San Jose, Costa Rica79 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Went first to buy a couple of things and the surf shop has lots of cool stuff. Service was good and friendly. So we decided to give it a try to their coffee shop. When we arrived, the guy was so engaged in a conversation with a friend that she had to ask him take care of us. We were the only customers! No smile, no interaction, seems like we bother him. We decided to just get a couple of drinks and find one of the many nice places in Guiones. So sorry for the owner to invest in this beautiful shop and ended delivering this kind of service.
Written August 29, 2018
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Mark M
Somerset, New Jersey, United States119 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Olas Alaia Surf & Brew was right next door to our Casa Tranquilo Rental. Nice. Step inside and find an ice cold local beer on tap. Sweet. Oh, did you say you wanted Coffee. Ok, The best cold brewed coffee on the planet served up with handmade chocolate chip cookies. Seated at the bar are new friends from Canada, and Costa Rica. The people are friendly, the beer is great, coffee superb. Now, how do I get this to go and can I clear customs back home. Hmmm- Decisions, decisions, decisions, can't take it with me, I'm not going. Pour me another, Mate.
Written August 28, 2018
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Thanks Mark, glad you like the cold brew. Pura Vida!
Written January 29, 2020
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Scott P
Booth, TX13 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We walked around town and decided it was time for a pint. We stopped in sat at the bar and were greeted with a welcome. Robbie was nice and engaging. I’m not a surfer, I tried while there. My friend said he had the nicest boards for rent there, he rented one for the last two days there. The boards in the shop are beautiful. I spent probably 15 mins just looking at the boards for sale. Stop in grab a pint, talk to Robbie about surfing and racing and enjoy.
Written July 12, 2018
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Scott, thanks so much, it's always fun to share surfing and racing stories! Hope to see you again soon!
Written January 29, 2020
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Jamie G
Annapolis, MD28 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
this place just "gets it". The aesthetic, the store contents, the decor... its so laidback chic and cool. I just loved being in the store. The iced almond latte was PERFECTION! My boyfriend doesn't even like/drink coffee and he said it was delicious!
Written June 20, 2018
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Thanks Jamie, glad to hear you enjoyed the iced almond latte!!
Written January 29, 2020
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adam2537
Oklahoma City, OK4 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
A local guy pointed us here for good coffee. While the coffee is good and the shop is beautiful, the customer service was horrible.

Went in the first day and I was the only customer in the store. The worker (I assume owner but don't know) barely acknowledged my presence. When I ordered my coffee he said nothing, when I said "Thank You" for my coffee he said nothing, When I tried one more time to be cordial and ask "Where are you from" he said "Here" and turned his back on me.

I returned the following day with my wife really hoping that maybe he was just having a bad day before and my experience would be different... nope! Same good coffee, same poor customer service. My wife and I both felt like it was truly a bother to him for us to be in there. Again, we were the only customers.

We went across the street every other day of our trip where the workers greeted us with a smile and friendly conversation.
Written June 7, 2018
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