Salvador Gaviota is a private beach which is part of the Salvador Gaviota hotel and by far the best beach in Livingston.  The white sand beach has a large pier with a little thatched roof full of hammocks at the end, perfect for wiling away an afternoon with a beer in your hand.  There is a full-service restaurant and clean bathrooms on site, along with several lounge chairs to soak up the sun (but be wary of the strong UV rays).   

About a 30 minute boat ride from Livingston, Playa Blanca is one of the area’s nicest beachs, (entrance $1.50), with a pretty stretch of white sand and palm trees along a tranquil stretch of the Caribbean Sea.  While you may find it to be your own private beach, it’s becoming increasingly popular as a day trip from Livingston. There are bathrooms and showers here but there is no restaurant so you have to bring your own food. 

The large stretch of coast between Livingston and Puerto Barrios, Punta de Palma is home to a great number of private homes and also a public beach that is only accessible by boat.  The Punta Palma beach has basic services such as bathrooms and simple food and snacks are available for purchase.  Punta Palma is a popular weekend getaway for locals and will often get lively on the weekends and especially during Semana Santa.