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Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil
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Guarujá is a city in São Paulo state, Brazil, and it is part of the Baixada Santista, the metropolitan area centered in Santos. One of the busiest holidays destinations of the state, only 87 kilometres from the city of São Paulo, Guarujá is a city that is devoted to tourism and has dozens of beaches that stretch along its avenues and urban zones, or are to be found in less accessible locations.
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This huge beach is the most popular and common destination for the occasional tourist. Kiosks selling coconuts, beer and great finger food can be found all over. Although crowded in the summer, it's not as crowded as Pitangueiras. It also has a rich nightlife that can make traffic chaotic during the high season. Bus number: 11,17,19,23,55,77 and 81
One of the most popular beaches in Guarujá. Overcrowded in summer mornings, Pitangueiras can be better appreciated with a barefoot walk on its sands in a warm afternoon. Surfers are all over the beach as well as vendors, who will try to sell you anything from sweetcorn to songs. When the waves are not huge, it's also suitable for bathing. Bus number: 1,15,25,26,27,39 and 81
Pitangueiras' little sister, split only by a few rocks, Astúrias is a smaller and less crowded option for sunbathing and relaxing. Bus number: 1,15,26 and 81
Surfer's paradise and one of the most beautiful beaches in Guarujá, it may not be suitable for bathing when the waves are too big. Otherwise an excellent choice. This beach is usually less crowded than the others, making it an excellent choice for the sunbather. On November 2010 it received the Blue Flag from the FEE association, indicating it as a premier beach for tourism. Bus number: 1,15,25,26 and 81
There are tours on kayak, ski and motor launch, as well as boats and the possibility of diving. The wide strip of sand is ideal for comfortable hikes.
Enseada. The biggest aquarium in South America, it has more than 700 species of aquatic animals.
Not really a restaurant, just call them and they will deliver a nice and warm Pizza.
Astúrias. Affordable seafood served in great style.
German beach-side restaurant.
Buffet restaurant
Pitangueiras. Seafood. One of the most crowded places in the summer, right in front of the beach.
Enseada. Traditional local seafood. One of the most popular restaurants in all the Paulista coast. Worth-visiting. Enjoy the food while admiring the sea view.
Enseada. Sophisticated seafood restaurant.
Pitangueiras. Live music. Jazz on Saturdays after 21:00.
Tombo. Spacious young bar. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Pernambuco. Nice pricey bar.
Av. Guadalajara 646 - Enseada. Clean and new HI Hostel with good social area and nice service. Great buffet breakfast included.
R. Horácio G. Barreiro, 1232, Tombo, tel. 33542860/ 33542117,
Praça Faria Lima, 125, Pitangueiras,
Prca Getulio Vargas 134, Clean and new guest house with only 5 suites offering a wonderful place to relax in front of the beach with great personalized service.
Great hotel with good value for money. Right on the rocks that split Pitangueiras and Asturias. Astonishing view of the open sea and tasty seafood served in the restaurant.
Small, clean and comfortable hotel in the east corner of the Enseada beach. Has a small but lovely swimming pool area from where you can watch the sunset. You may want to avoid the cheapest room, "Victória", as it is quite small and windowless. Bikes for borrowing available.
Enseada.
E Spa, Av. Miguel Stéfano, 1001 - Enseada.
Rua Mario Ribeiro 564 - Pitangueiras, Located just off of Pitangueiras beach in the shopping area. Nice pool and restaurant with complementary breakfast. Great off-season rates.
Avenida Marjory da Silva Prado - Vila Jequitimar.
By bus
Take a taxi or the subway to Jabaquara Bus Station. There you can take a bus directly to Guarujá. Estimated travel time: 1 hour and 20 minutes. More information: 11 50113421.
By car
From São Paulo, first it catches the Anchieta Highway (SP-160) until the city of Cubatão.
By bus
Buses are a cheap and nice way to get around by day although by night they are more scarce. The fare is paid on cash to a controller or the driver only inside the bus, by passing through a roulette.
By bicycle
Guarujá has an extensive network of cycleways, and among locals, bicycles are one of the most popular ways of getting around in the city. The Enseada beach has a cycleway along most of its extension.
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