Praia das Pedrinhas is a beach located on the shores of Guanabara Bay within the municipality of São Gonçalo in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. The beach has undergone redevelopment, featuring a revitalized waterfront area. Access is via Rua Professora Maria Joaquina in the Boa Vista neighborhood. The beach is a popular spot for watching sunsets over the bay. The site includes amenities such as a children's playground and free WiFi. A well-organized fishing colony with approximately 300 fishing boats operates from the beach, and boat rentals for tours are available, indicating the water is used for small craft. The environmental context includes a mangrove region in the area, which suggests the presence of estuarine ecosystems along the shoreline. An academic study noted the presence of plastic cups and straws on the beach, which may indicate variable water quality and cleanliness influenced by urban runoff into Guanabara Bay. The beach's location within the bay generally offers some protection from open-ocean swells, but conditions will be influenced by local winds and tides common to the region. No specific regulations prohibiting paddling were identified, but paddlers should be mindful of active fishing boat traffic when launching and navigating near the shore.