along praia do pontal there are a number of kiosks, mostly serving basic snacks and coconut water, except for rico point, a cool looking kiosk with great sandwiches and wi-fi, which is the main social spot of praia do pontal - located near the pedra de itapuã. rico surf, home based at rico point is a surf school with classes tuesday, thursday, saturday, and sunday 9 am to 11 am, and 3 pm to 5 pm (not on week-ends), can be reached via phone at tel. 21.2438.4096 or 2438.1891.

anyone who wishes to spend the night in the area, in order to get a beautiful early morning start on this beach, could consider the rio surf and stay, a local pousada for surf lovers also offering classes for beginners. located nearby beach do pontal on rua raimundo veras, 1140, recreio dos bandeirantes,  the establishment can be contacted on their website, via phone at 21 3418.1133, or via email on this link.