Maresias: the complete guide for your trip

Maresias is one of the most vibrant beaches on the North Coast of São Paulo — 4.5 km of sand between Atlantic Forest hills, a strong sea, a surf spot renowned throughout Brazil, and a town center full of life day and night. If you're planning your trip, this is the complete guide, with links to dig deeper into each topic.

Where Maresias is

Maresias is a district of São Sebastião, on the North Coast of São Paulo, about 170 km from the capital. It neighbors beaches like Paúba, Santiago and Boiçucanga, and is a few minutes from Camburi and Juquehy.

How to get there

Coming from São Paulo, the most common routes are via the Tamoios Highway (continuing on the Rio-Santos) or via Mogi-Bertioga. On holidays, leave very early. See the step by step in How to get to Maresias.

Best time to go

Summer (December to February) is the buzz at its peak; March to May is usually the best window — clean sea and no crowds. Details in The best time to visit Maresias. Before traveling, check the live sea conditions.

Where to stay

From beachfront guesthouses to hotels and vacation homes, there's an option for every profile. See all the lodging in the guide and read Where to stay in Maresias.

Where to eat

Kiosks on the sand by day; at night, the town center buzzes with pizzerias, sushi, burgers and seafood. Explore where to eat in Maresias and our food guide.

What to do

Surf, walk out to the rocks at low tide, explore neighboring beaches and enjoy the nightlife. See the full list in Things to do in Maresias and the events calendar.

Ready for the trip?

Use the Maresias guide to build your itinerary: where to stay, where to eat and what to do, all on the map. Have a great trip!