Riviera Beach — Attraction in Lake Geneva

The town may be small, but it’s lively and full of people enjoying themselves. As we got closer to the beach, the atmosphere became even more vibrant, with more and more people around. We grabbed a quick lunch before heading to the beach, where there’s a $10 entry fee. Upon payment, you receive a wristband that allows re-entry, so make sure to keep it on.

The beach itself is bustling with energy—crowds relaxing on the sand, swimmers in the water, and people diving off the dock. Playing in the water was especially fun, and the lively crowd only added to the excitement. I wasn’t sure whether drinking was allowed directly on the beach or in the nearby park, but just across the street there are plenty of bars where you can grab a drink and then head back.

If you’re planning to spend the whole day, make sure to carry everything you’ll need for comfort and fun. There’s even a shower near the exit for rinsing off before you leave. The only drawback is that the water has some weeds and doesn’t look very clean, but it’s still great for swimming and enjoying the day. With the right planning, it can be a wonderful...

Wish I could put up a metal fence around a lake beach and charge $10 per person entry. Not sure how that became an accepted thing. Whole place is very overpriced. Parking $$$. Beach entry $$$. Food & drink $$$ There's a boat tour that's over $50 per person (including $50 for kids of any age) to go halfway out and back. There were people walking up and down the actual beach smoking cigars, walking right past all the families and children playing, they were never stopped even though it's a no smoking area. There were also benches that were literally just behind the beach fence that was a smoking area and had numerous people smoking cigars. Smoke knows no boundaries and the whole place stunk of smokers. Beach got pretty crowded, but for $10 per head you can bet they'll keep packing them in there. They used school kids as the gatekeepers to enforce this money making venture, they were very obedient, ensuring you had your wristband to show you had paid your dues to enjoy this...

I like Lake Geneva. Nice town. But I really wish that they had a nice big beach. Maybe I'm spoiled having always had free access to the huge beaches in Chicago.

It's a shame that access to the water in Lake Geneva is so restricted. Riveria beach is a tiny slice of beach about 40 feet deep by 100 yards long. Your blanket is right next to your neighbors - which means that there's no room for beach games. If you want to play frisbee, you have to go in the water - along with everyone else who also wants to play beach games. And for this, you pay $8 for each adult and $4 for each child. And if you drove, parking is extra - of course.

If you're in the Lake Geneva area, go to the beach in Fontana. You have to pay to get in there too but it's bigger. And it's free if you stay at the Abbey Resort (which is an awesome place).

Or just skip Lake Geneva altogether if you want access to water and go to the huge, free, award-winning beaches in...