Ponta da Praia Travel Guide

Santos

#LifeAtExpedia #Santos is a Gorgeous Beach, one hour from Sao Paulo City. The sunset is amazing! #Santos have the biggest garden in front of the beach of the world (you can check at Guinness Book)!
#LifeAtExpedia #Santos is a Gorgeous Beach, one hour from Sao Paulo City. The sunset is amazing! #Santos have the biggest garden in front of the beach of the world (you can check at Guinness Book)!

Popular places to visit

City of Santos, Brazil. Panorama of Santos beach in Ponta da Praia neighborhood. In the background, the fortress of Barra at the entrance to the port channel.

Ponta da Praia Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ponta da Praia Beach during your travels in Santos? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Ponta da Praia Beach
The skyline of the seaport of Santos, the largest port in the southern hemisphere, São Paolo, Brazil

Santos Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santos with a trip to Santos Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Santos Harbor
Praia do Gonzaga, Santos

Gonzaga Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gonzaga Beach during your travels in Santos? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Gonzaga Beach
Panoramic view of a brazilian Paulista beach with a huge band of waterfront sand on beautiful day. Photo at Itarare beach, Sao Vicente city with the view to Jose Menino beach, at Santos SP city.

José Menino Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, José Menino Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santos. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

José Menino Beach
Santos, Brazil. Aparecida Beach, panoramic view from the waterfront gardens.

Aparecida Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Aparecida Beach during your travels in Santos? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Aparecida Beach
Santos city, Brazil. Buildings on the waterfront in the Ponta da Praia district seen from Embaré beach with coconut trees.

Embare Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Embare Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santos. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Embare Beach

Things to do

Facade of the King of Coffee

Visit to the King of Coffee

฿121
per adult
Visit to the King of Coffee
The largest beach garden in the world according to the Guinnes Book

Santos - Walk the Largest Beach Garden in the World

฿3,020
per traveller
Santos - Walk the Largest Beach Garden in the World
7-Hour Shared Group Tour City of Santos –Mont Serrat, Pelé Museum, Coffee Museum

7-Hour Shared Group Santos Tour : Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Sightseeing

฿3,470
per adult
7-Hour Shared Group Santos Tour : Mont Serrat, Coffee Museum and Sightseeing
Monte Serrat- Cable Car , Santos

Shore Excursion "Santos City" with All Entrance Fees Included - Monte Serrat

฿8,755
per adult
Shore Excursion "Santos City" with All Entrance Fees Included - Monte Serrat
Day Trip Tour In Santos And Guaruja

Day Trip Tour In Santos & Guarujá

฿6,686
per adult
Day Trip Tour In Santos & Guarujá
Landscapes

Private Santos and Guaruja Tour from São Paulo

฿8,883
per adult
Private Santos and Guaruja Tour from São Paulo
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Top hotels in Ponta da Praia

Comfort Hotel Santos

Comfort Hotel Santos

3 out of 5
Avenida Rei Alberto I, 177 181 Santos
The price is ฿2,931 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,931
฿2,990 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Santos Harbor and Ponta da Praia Beach are located ...
Comfort Hotel Santos
Parque Balneário Hotel Santos by Castelo Itaipava

Parque Balneário Hotel Santos by Castelo Itaipava

4 out of 5
Avenida Ana Costa, 555 Santos SP
The price is ฿2,742 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿2,742
฿3,133 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santos. Enjoy 24-hour room service, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
The Lobby was Beautiful, the staff was Friendly, Helpful. The room was spacious and accommodating. The Breakfast was a wide variety of foods, and delicious. The coffee was fabulous!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Parque Balneário Hotel Santos by Castelo Itaipava
Apê Santos Gonzaga

Apê Santos Gonzaga

3 out of 5
Rua Marcílio Dias 27 Santos SP
The price is ฿872 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿872
฿1,195 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Santos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santos Harbor and Gonzaga Beach are located nearby.
Apê Santos Gonzaga
Novotel Santos Gonzaga

Novotel Santos Gonzaga

4 out of 5
Av Dona Ana Costa 473 Santos
The price is ฿1,846 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿1,846
฿1,883 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santos Harbor and Gonzaga Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Ok

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Novotel Santos Gonzaga
Sheraton Santos Hotel

Sheraton Santos Hotel

4 out of 5
Alameda Armênio Mendes, n°70 Santos SP
The price is ฿4,792 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿4,792
฿5,397 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Santos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Well located , amenities , elegance and high cleaning standards !

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Sheraton Santos Hotel
Hotel Imperador

Hotel Imperador

3 out of 5
Av Presidente Wilson, 184 Jose Menino Santos SP
The price is ฿1,599 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿1,599
฿1,631 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (847 reviews)
Nice stay and staff. Good breakfast.

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024

Hotel Imperador
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Other neighbourhoods around Ponta da Praia

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Estuário

When in Estuário, you can plan a visit to Santos Harbor and Praiamar Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Estuário
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Aparecida

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Aparecida. You might want to make time for a stop at Praiamar Shopping Mall or Aparecida Beach.

Aparecida
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Embaré

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Embaré. You might want to make time for a stop at Embare Beach or Aparecida Beach.

Embaré
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Macuco

Travellers like the museums in Macuco, and Museum of the Port of Santos is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macuco
Travelling on the ferry from Guaruja to Santos.

Boqueirão

Boqueirão is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Boqueirao Beach and Embare Beach.

Boqueirão
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Gonzaga

4/5(2 area reviews)

Beaches, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Gonzaga. Make a stop by Miramar Shopping Center or Gonzaga Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Gonzaga

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