Rancho Santana.

Spread across 2,700 acres of rugged Emerald Coast shoreline, Rancho Santana functions as both a refined resort and a sprawling residential community. The property is defined by its five distinct beaches, ranging from the calm waters of Playa Rosada to the world-class surf breaks at Playa Santana. Accommodations vary from minimalist garden casitas to expansive ocean-view villas, all anchored by a farm-to-table philosophy that utilizes produce from the on-site garden and ranch. Beyond the water, the estate features miles of private hiking and mountain biking trails through dry tropical forest, where guests frequently spot howler monkeys. With four restaurants, a cliffside spa, and an equestrian center, the atmosphere is less about manicured resort tropes and more about a deep, self-contained connection to the Nicaraguan landscape.