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Updated • updatedOct 26, 2025
Updated • updatedOct 26, 2025
Many of us love traveling on the Wanderlog team, so naturally we’re always on the hunt to find the most popular spots anytime we travel somewhere new. With favorites like Praia da Enseada, Praia do Itaguaçu, and Praia do Capri and more, get ready to experience the best places in Sao Francisco do Sul.
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Praia da Enseada is a perfect destination for families, with its shallow waters, clear sand, and calm sea. It boasts a complete infrastructure that caters to all your needs, making it an excellent choice for leisure. Located 18 km from the historic center, this beach offers a serene environment for relaxation and enjoyment.
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Praia do Itaguaçu is a wide and scenic beach that offers a serene atmosphere for sunbathing and waves suitable for surfing. The clear waters are ideal for fishing, walks, swimming, and observing traditional canoe fishing, especially during the autumn and winter months. The northern corner features monazite sand, known for its therapeutic properties. Located in Sao Francisco do Sul, this area also offers the moderate Itaguacu Beach Trail suitable for road cycling and running.
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Roseli A — Google review
I like this beach. It is not overcrowded and children friendly. The downside is that there are not many vendors nearby.
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São Francisco do Sul - State of Santa Catarina, 89240-000, Brazil•
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Praia do Capri, a stunning coastline, boasts an untouched environment brimming with natural riches. The beach is truly exquisite, featuring serene waters that create an idyllic setting for families, particularly children. Additionally, a tranquil lagoon teeming with diverse bird species adds to the overall ambiance. This locale serves as an excellent destination for unwinding and finding solace in its beauty.
This place is amazing! I love this beach.
Mariana P — Google review
Nice place for relaxing 👍🙏
Nice beach, calm water, an ideal place for the whole family specially children
This is one of the most beautiful coasts I ever have seen and still with untouched natural resources.
Amazing place. Clear water.
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Peaceful lagoon with abundant birdlife.
917, R. Blandina Steiner Beckhauser, 725 - Do Ubatuba, São Francisco do Sul - SC, 89240-000, Brazil•
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The best place to stay in São Francisco do Sul depends on the purpose of your visit to the island. If you want to explore the historic buildings and tourist spots, staying in the historic center is ideal. However, if you're visiting in summer to enjoy the beach season, consider staying at one of São Francisco do Sul's beaches that suits your preferences.
State of Santa Catarina, 89240-000, Brazil, USA
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Praia do Paulas, nestled behind the port area and just 2 km from the historic center of São Francisco do Sul, is a hidden gem among four stunning beaches in the region. This charming beach boasts calm, shallow waters protected by the Bay of Babitonga, making it perfect for families with children. While its location means it's not suitable for swimming due to water quality concerns, its picturesque scenery makes it a popular spot at sunset.
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Jaqueline A — Google review
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(Translated by Google) The small Paulas Beach is located in São Francisco do Sul/SC and offers a narrow strip of sand, ideal for children, as it has few waves.
Located in a bay, it is small, beautiful and pleasant, has rock formations, dark, calm and warm waters and very little tourist infrastructure, being the ideal place for those who want peace and quiet, to enjoy the day with the family, go for walks, exercise or do aerobic activities.
Next to the Hotel and Marina Vila Real, there are small squares with benches, where you can enjoy the sunset.
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A pequena Praia de Paulas fica localizada em São Francisco do Sul/SC e oferece uma faixa de areia estreita, é ideal para crianças, pois tem poucas ondas.
Localizada em uma baía, possui pequena extensão, é bonita e agradável, possui formações rochosas, águas escuras, calmas e quentes e muito pouca estrutura turística, sendo o local ideal, para quem quer paz e tranquilidade, curtir o dia com a família, fazer caminhadas, praticar exercícios ou praticar atividades aeróbicas.
Ao lado do Hotel e da Marina Vila Real, tem ao redor pracinhas com bancos, que permitem curtir o pôr do Sol.
São Francisco do Sul, State of Santa Catarina, 89240-000, Brazil•
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Praia do Molhe is home to the Sambaqui trail, situated in Sao Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina. This easy-level hiking trail spans a small 1km beach with a tranquil sea and picturesque rocks dotting the landscape. It's an ideal spot for relaxation and taking in the natural beauty of the area. Visitors can expect a top-notch beach experience on this island getaway.
It's an amazing place to relax and see the beauties around it.
Cesar H — Google review
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Best beach in the island.
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Av. Atlântica, 22846 - Praia da Enseada, São Francisco do Sul - SC, 89240-000, Brazil•
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Ilha de São Francisco do Sul is a stunning and historically rich destination, exuding charm and offering picturesque views that are perfect for photography. It's a top choice for travelers seeking a great show and an unforgettable experience.
Beautiful, historic, charming and photogenic.
Gary W — Google review
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Sambaqui is a picturesque trail located in Sao Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina. The trail offers an easy level of difficulty, making it perfect for hikers of all skill levels. This 1km long beach boasts calm waters and is adorned with numerous rocks that add to its natural beauty.
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Prainha is a charming and visually pleasing bay that boasts a combination of exquisite sandy shores and sizable boulders. The area is also home to various eateries, accommodations, and establishments serving refreshing mixed beverages. This beach exudes an enchanting atmosphere that is highly appealing. It encompasses a compact yet diverse range of culinary options as well as drink choices. Furthermore, the surroundings are maintained in an immaculate condition, ensuring a pristine setting for visitors to enjoy.
The best beach in São Francisco Do Sul. With free showers and many bars at the front.
Alvaro M — Google review
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I love the vibe in this beach . It is a small bay with many options of food and drinks. Very clean environment.
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Amazing city to surf and enjoy.
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Ubatuba is a delightful coastal destination that offers a blend of natural beauty and vibrant beach life. With its wide swimming areas, the beach attracts visitors looking for both relaxation and adventure. While there are some concerns about access points and facilities like trash cans, the charm of Ubatuba shines through in its stunning surroundings. The local community adds to the experience with their warm hospitality, making it an inviting place for travelers seeking tranquility amidst nature's splendor.
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(Translated by Google) I love this beach TB....the city council needs to improve access at several points, especially at the beginning of the beach! They installed a wooden bridge, which without proper care is already completely bent! There's a lack of trash cans TB....there are no trash cans on this beach nowadays!
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Adoro está praia TB....falta por parte da prefeitura melhorar os acessos em vários pontos, principalmente no início da praia! Colocaram uma ponte de madeira, que sem os devidos cuidados já está toda envergada! Falta lixeiras TB....não existe lixeiras nesta praia hoje em dia!
(Translated by Google) Quiet place for families. Lots of shops and restaurants.
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Lugar tranquilo para família. Bastante comércio e restaurante.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, polite and welcoming people
I loved visiting the beach 🏖️
I hope to God I have the opportunity to return
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Lugar lindo, pessoas educadas e acolhedoras
Amei conhecer a praia 🏖️
Espero em Deus ter a oportunidade de poder voltar
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11Enseada
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Enseada is a popular and spacious beach with a long stretch of sandy coastline, lined with coconut trees, volleyball nets, and a playground. The Praia de Itaguacu - Ubatuba - Enseada Trail in Sao Francisco do Sul offers a moderate route suitable for road cycling and racing. This trail is mostly flat and can be traveled in both directions.
Most amazing beach with sea facing hotels worth to stay amazing things to do at the beach.
Umair H — Google review
Great food great people
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Best place to rest snd enjoy your summer vacation!
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Praia da Enseada, São Francisco do Sul - State of Santa Catarina, 89240-000, Brazil•
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Praia do Forte is a popular beach located on the north of the island, offering stunning views of nearby islands and calm waters that are perfect for swimming. The beach boasts clear and tranquil waters along with a wide stretch of sand, making it an ideal spot for families to relax and enjoy. Visitors can also explore the well-preserved Forte Marechal Luz, which offers privileged views of the region.
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Alexander D — Google review
Nice place to stay with your family.
It was Amazin, beautiful place
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Amazing preserved beach. Great for swimming.
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São Francisco do Sul - State of Santa Catarina, 89240-000, Brazil•
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Ubatuba Beach is a fantastic destination with pristine waters and excellent cleanliness. It offers a wide range of amenities and has strong police presence, ensuring safety for visitors. Affordable apartment rentals are available, and the beach boasts warm, clear water. The gentle sideways drift of the waves beyond the break creates a serene atmosphere. Friendly beach vendors are eager to assist guests in obtaining their desired items. This beautiful and peaceful beach is characterized by its fair-force waves.
If you want to experience the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, Ubatuba Beach in Brazil offers an incredible view. It's the perfect place to take pictures and enjoy the scenery, and you can even swim in the ocean. If you are in São Paulo, Brazil, be sure not to miss it.
Oscar G — Google review
The water is warm and clear. The waves drift sideways and once you go last the break it is so tranquil and lovely. The vendors on the beach are friendly and helpful. They go out of there way to get you what you want.
Nice beach however to get there and get out is just hell. Don't even try it.
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R. Blumenau - São Francisco do Sul, SC, 89240-000, Brazil•
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Praia Grande is a stunning destination that perfectly blends the thrill of wind and surf with opportunities for relaxation. Known for its beautiful coastline, this beach attracts surfers from all over who are eager to ride the waves. Whether you're looking to catch some exhilarating surf or simply unwind by the shore, Praia Grande offers an idyllic setting for both adventure and tranquility. It's truly a top spot for anyone seeking sun, sea, and serenity!
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Rafael M — Google review
Good place to surf
Wind and surf. Gorgeous.
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Milla B — Google review
Peaceful. Great people and great food.
I just adore this place.
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