The Gonzaga neighborhood of Santos is a haven for hotels, restaurants and retailers. Especially popular are the shopping malls Miramar, Patio Iporanga, Bulevar and Parque Balneário. Avenida Ana Costa is the main street running north to south through the district. Lining the median are swaying palm trees and blooming flower beds. The avenue terminates at Gonzaga Beach. Praia do Gonzaga tends to be among the busiest stretches of sand in Santos.
