Which beach on the west side of the county?

Hi! I plan to go to Costa Rica in early April this year and I’m ironing out the details. I’ll have a car, landing in SJO and leaving from LIR. I know it’s a far drive from La fortuna to Paquera but I really wanna experience bioluminescence. Also not fully set on Tamarindo for the end of the trip, but I chose it because I want one night experiencing nightlife and time on beautiful beaches. Any recommendations or tips for these locations or recs for others? TIA!

Hi! I plan to go to Costa Rica in early April this year and I’m ironing out the details. I’ll have a car, landing in SJO and leaving from LIR. I know it’s a far drive from La fortuna to Paquera but I really wanna experience bioluminescence. Also not fully set on Tamarindo for the end of the trip, but I chose it because I want one night experiencing nightlife and time on beautiful beaches. Any recommendations or tips for these locations or recs for others? TIA!