Baía da Palhoça is a coastal bay located on the mainland of Santa Catarina, Brazil, opposite the island of Florianópolis. The bay is part of a coastal system that includes significant mangrove ecosystems. These mangroves are found on the continental shore facing the bay and are under strong pressure from urbanization. The bay is situated within a region of subtropical climate, influenced by frontal systems from the south. For paddlers, the bay's shoreline offers access to mangrove environments, though these are impacted by nearby urban development. The area is connected to broader coastal features, including Baía Sul to the south. A short 0.8-km out-and-back trail near Palhoça provides land-based access to viewpoints overlooking the bay and nearby Praia do Tomé, which could serve as a potential launch or take-out point for paddlers exploring the coastal waters.