Our Story
Living Pura Vida is home to Ocean Lineage Weeks — small-group, longboard-forward surf retreats in Costa Rica led by Andrea Diaz in Costa Rica.
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Ocean Lineage is longboard-forward and rooted in Costa Rican surf heritage. These are intentionally small-group retreats designed for thoughtful progression, repetition, and real refinement in the water.
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We primarily work with women 30+ who are committed to building confidence, flow, and longevity in their surfing.
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This isn’t a surf vacation.
It’s an immersion into mastery.
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Surf Retreats
For our all-inclusive surf trips, we craft your week to perfection, so all you need to focus on is catching waves, soaking in the sun, and embracing the adventure. Relax, ride, and roam—leave the rest to us.
Ocean Lineage Week takes place in Pavones, home to one of the longest left point breaks in the world. This immersion is designed for women committed to refining their longboarding through repetition, video feedback, and thoughtful coaching.
Small group. Maximum water time. Real progression.
Accommodation options include shared and private villas within walking distance of the break.
$500 deposit secures your place.
A collaborative surf and wellness immersion co-hosted by Andrea Diaz and Courtney Bartolomei.
This experience blends longboard-forward surf coaching with intentional recovery, mobility, and ocean-centered rituals.
Designed for women seeking depth in and out of the water.
Custom dates announced soon.
Limited spots.
Private Ocean Lineage Immersions
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Not every surfer wants a full retreat. Private Ocean Lineage immersions are designed for women seeking focused progression through one-on-one or small-pod coaching in Tamarindo, Avellanas, and Nosara.
Available year-round.
Private Ocean Lineage Coaching
Longboard-Forward • Technical • Intentional
Technical Surf Session
A focused 90-minute private session designed to refine positioning, wave selection, and timing in the lineup. Scheduled around optimal tide and conditions to maximize quality water time.
Available in Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Avellanas, and Nosara.
Ideal for surfers building confidence and consistency.
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Price: $100 per person
Wave Mastery
Surf Coaching
Wave Refinement Session
Longboard-forward private coaching for surfers ready to refine trim, flow, and technical details.
Includes in-water coaching plus post-session video analysis to break down positioning, footwork, and wave management.
Designed for surfers committed to real progression.
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Price: $175 per person
Advanced Break Exploration
For experienced surfers seeking expanded range and varied conditions, this guided surf day explores select breaks based on swell and wind.
Optional boat access to Witch’s Rock available upon request.
Custom pricing based on group size and logistics.
Testimonials
"Question of the day: Is there something out there that you really want to do but you’re just scared to try?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always showed an interest in surfing I love the ocean, I love the waves, and balancing always came easy to me because of snowboarding/yoga! But I was always scared to just get on a board and try it...
Back in 2017, we went surfing in Oahu, Hawaii for the first time at the famous Waikiki beach but we never took official lessons and I couldn’t get up on the board. Then in 2018 we went to Bingin Beach in Bali, Indonesia and I was too scared to surf because of the rocks.
But this time in Costa Rica, we had an incredible instructor @andreadiazsurfer who taught me soooo much in just 3 hours and gave me the confidence to pursue finally surfing! This really felt like my first time really surfing. I got up on the board on my very first wave and I just didn’t want to stop, it was the most freeing happy feeling!
I guess what I’m saying is it’s never too late to do the things you’ve been wanting to do. Follow those passions and do what makes your soul happy"
Julianne Deschenes
"I've taken multiple groups to Andrea and she was able to adapt lessons for any surfing level so perfectly. Some had never been on a surf board while others were intermediate surfers looking to improve their surfing. I've had her and Lia as my coach and I totally recommend. Her passion, expertise and authenticity takes surf lessons to the next level!"
"If you need a life reset, the women's retreat is everything you could ask for and more.
Andrea is an awesome woman and surf instructor. She spent hours and hours with us each day and then so many awesome out of the water experiences as well.
It was full immersion into surf instruction, a little history of Costa Rica, and an intimate portrayal of the surrounding areas including a farm-to-table evening excursion.
Learning to surf is a challenge I've always wanted. I could never have done it without the support of Andrea (and Lia) and the other women on the retreat. On my 63rd birthday, I surfed my first waves! Calling women of any age! Do this!"
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Sherrie Noonan
"The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun."
Duke Kahanamoku