The island also contains numerous beach resorts, including: Jurerê Internacional, Santinho, Canasvieiras and Cachoeira do Bom Jesus.

Other neighborhoods on the island include Carvoeira, Córrego Grande, Itacorubi, Pantanal, Parque São Jorge, and Santa Mônica.

The Carijós Ecological Station was established by decree of 20 July 1987, covering an area of 7.5933 square kilometres (2.9318 sq mi) in the municipality.

[2] The tip of the island is in the 84,130 hectares (207,900 acres) Serra do Tabuleiro State Park, a protected area created in 1975.

[4] Places to visit include: Joaquim National Park, Serra do Rio do Rastro, surfing at Joaquina, Lagoinha do Leste, and Florianópolis city.