city, southeastern São Paulo estado (state), Brazil, on the Atlantic coast of Santo Amaro Island. Although it contains shipyards, Guarujá is known primarily as a beach resort. Hotels and other attractions, there and at adjacent Praia Pernambuco, cater to visitors from inland Brazil. It is linked by highway to Cubatão and is an important part of the Santos metropolitan area. Pop. (2005 est.) 298,900.