Things to do in Ubatuba
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Beaches
Within the district of Ubatuba, there are some 74 beaches and 15 islands. Regular buses run along the coastal road. Some of the best beaches south of Ubatuba include Praia Vermelha (3km), Enseada (8km), Flamengo (12km, on the Ponta do Flamengo), do Lázaro (16km) and Domingos Dias (18km). The big, loud party scene is 6km south of Ubatuba at Praia Grande.
North of town, the beaches are hidden away down steep hillsides. They're harder to find, but good for boogie boarding and surfing and well worth the effort. Among the best are Vermelha do Norte (9km); Itamambuca (15km), Promirim (23km) and Ubatumirim (33km).
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Boat Trips
Boat trips leave from the port at Praia de Saco da Ribeira, 12km south of Ubatuba. You can book cruises (four hours, departing around 11:00 Thursday to Tuesday) into the Baía da Enseada and out to the Ilha Anchieta. Ilha Anchieta is a lovely island, now protected by the national government. The island offers rare glimpses of beautiful fish and birds undisturbed in their natural habitats. You can also see the local Tamar Project, which protects native turtles and their eggs.
These minicruises offer enviable views of the coast and its beautiful, deep-green waters. You can make reservations at the tourist office or many hotels and guesthouses. However, you might get a…
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Spaghetto
This bright, cheerful Italian eatery brings São Paulo's Italian culinary tradition to the beach, with pasta, fish and meat dishes that are simple but made with fine ingredients and prepared and served with care.
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Town Center Eateries
Don't miss azul-marinho, a delicious local stew of fish, rice and green bananas. There are a number of cheap eateries in the town center where you can get a simple meal of fish, rice and beans.
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Peixe com Banana
Don’t be fooled by the plastic tablecloths or the touristy seafront location. This is widely considered the region’s top seafood joint, famed for its excellent version of azul-marinho.
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Refúgio da Louca
This relaxed, airy and attractive spot offers up a health-conscious buffet including grilled fish and savory salads, as well as versions of the classic Brazilian meat-rice-and-bean meal.
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O Rei do Peixe
This large, rustic open-air place feels touristy - and it is. But it also serves up first-rate seafood, including an excellent version of azul-marinho.
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Atmosfera Café
The trendiest spot in town offers great views of the sea from its huge veranda, plus creative takes on classic sandwiches and salads.
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Ellen
Sample the excellent, made-from-scratch salgados (savory snacks, R$4) on the pleasant veranda of this local favorite.
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Bucaneiros
The good-value and tasty wood-oven pizza at this simple joint is popular with tourists and locals alike.
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