Vida Hermosa

Top choice in Central Pacific Coast


Vida Hermosa has a sweet surf view and outrageously delicious cuisine. At breakfast, the hearty surfer’s burrito is the ideal fuel for Hemosa’s gigantic waves, and the coffee's great too. For lunch, tuck into one of the nine healthy salad, noodle or poke bowls, or go for a superfresh fish plate.

With fruity cocktails, open mic nights on Tuesdays (from 7pm), acoustic sessions on Friday (from 8pm), rock 'n' roll on Saturdays (from 8pm) and roots on Sunday (from 1pm), Vida Hermosa is the most fun hangout spot in the area.

There are a couple of charming, tidy rooms available from US$80 per night including breakfast.


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