Manuel Antonio and Quepos together offer you the most things to do on the Pacific Coast. In Quepos there are a wide variety of restaurants including Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Seafood, and of course the typical Costa Rican food.

Besides the relaxing atmosphere you can find on the beach, there are lots of adventure and nature tours to be explored. You can visit the Jardin Gaia, a wildlife rescue center that rehabilitates and breeds injured and endangered species. Or, if your into sportfishing, you have your choice of billfish, sailfish, marlin, or tuna. For the more adventurous, white water rafting and kayaking are both popular activates here with levels from beginners all the way up to super advanced!

For those who would like to spend a romantic evening on the ocean, make sure and take the sunset cruise where you can listen to soft music and toast to the amazing, red- orange glow of the sunset off the blue pacific waters. Or, live your fantasy by watching the sunset while horseback riding on the beach.

All of these activities and more can be arranged by Hotel California. This hotel is located off the main rode from Quepos to Manuel Antonio. Only a short distance form the beach, Hotel California is a lovely place to relax. Each room is hand painted by local artists who display nature scenes of each national park of Costa Rica on the walls. This hotel offers one of the best views of jungle, mountains, and the ocean that you can find anywhere. There is even 75 acres of private park and 10 kilometers of nature trails on the hotel’s premises that will take you to the highest point of this area where you can see all the way to the Nicoya Peninsula. On the hike to the observation tower, you will see an array of lush green plants (including Richard's bamboo),and a natural waterfall where you can soak in a cool pool of clear water.

Richard Lemire, as mentioned earlier, is the owner of Hotel California and an avid bamboo lover. Besides his work in the field, he has creatively built bamboo cabins on the hotel property. These rustic cabins are simple, yet charming at the same time. The walls are made of bamboo slats with an overlay of cement which is painted bright colors to give a unique look. The bamboo benches on each porch and the palm leave roofs remind you that your in the tropics. Inside, you will find bamboo trim on the beds, end tables, and in the pretty tiled bathroom. Each bed is covered with a sheer net which gives adds to the coziness of these special "cabinas".

Bamboo Cabins at Hotel California, Manuel Antonio.

Hotel California is the perfect stop for people interested in bamboo and nature. There, you have your choice of every type of nature tour you can think of, the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, Richard’s bamboo cabins and bamboo plantation, and access to the nearby plantations at Palma Tica and Funbambu. There is even a local artist in town who makes handmade crafts,and carvings for you to enjoy.