Enjoying Lake Geneva
Activities
Golf
Geneva National Golf Club ♡ - 54-holes across three different courses, designed by legends Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, and Lee Trevino. Courses wind through hilly woods and along the shores of Lake Como.
Hawk’s View Golf Club ♡ - 36-holes featuring two distinct courses: Como Crossings, an 18-hole course, and Barn Hallow, an 18-hole, par-3 course. ⋆ Enjoy the coldest Spotted Cow in WI at the bar overlooking rolling greens.
Beaches & Boats
Williams Bay Public Beach
Fontana Beach
Gordy’s Boat Rentals
(Walkin’ on) the Dock of theBay
One of our favorite things to do is walk the 20+mile Geneva Lake shore path in between the docks, historic mansions, and lakeside homes.
Williams Bay Shore Path - via Williams Bay Public Beach or Pier 290
View the full shore path map with all access points.
Self-care & Shopping
Eat, Drink, Be Marry
Coffee & Breakfast
Lakeside Coffee ♡ - Situated on Lake Como in The Getaway.
Coffee Mill - Casual stop-in coffee spot, decent pastries. Quality beans.
Inspired (Downtown Lake Geneva)
Simple Cafe (Downtown Lake Geneva) - Good café and signature breakfast sandwich, next to their Simple Bakery that has great pastries.
All Day, Any Time
Green Grocer - Perfect location in Williams Bay near the Shore Path for coffee, sandwiches, and more.
Chuck’s Lakeshore Inn ♡ - Fontana classic on the west shore of the lake, with a 7-mile lake view. Casual bar-and-grill vibe, known for burgers, cheese curds, and a lively crowd. You might find a Walsh sitting at the bar.
Gordy’s Boat House - Also in Fontana, great lakefront spot for lunch, casual dinner, or drinks. ⋆ Stop in on Sunday for a Bloody Mary to recover.
Mars - During daytime, sit on the patio by the beach to enjoy Mars’ lunch menu in the sunshine on the water.
Harpoon Willie’s - Lakeside bar that feels a little like a dive if you’re looking for one, complete with hot popcorn. Menu favorites: tacos, pizza, fried chicken.
The Cantina - casual Mexican with good margs overlooking the Dancefloor (aka putting green) at Geneva National.
Dinner
Mars ♡ - Old school supper club. Always a wait, no reservations. Plan to go early and put your name in, ride their pontoon around Lake Como with a drink while you wait (and see Geneva National from the water!). Menu favorites: grilled shrimp, ribs (cisco style or standard), broiled chicken. Order one of Roger’s favorite dirty martinis with blue cheese olives.
Village Supper Club - One of the area’s oldest supper club’s reimagined — overlooks Lake Delavan. Menu favorites: bread,
Jonathan’s Delavan ♡ - One of our favorites. Delicious food, upscale feeling, everything is always good. Menu favorites: fish fry, french onion soup,
Pier 290 - Go for the lakeside views, drinks, and the spinach artichoke dip.
Hunt Club Steakhouse - Geneva National’s steakhouse overlooking the Gary Player course and Lake Como.
The Getaway
For a Sweet Treat
Dip in the Bay ♡ - Our favorite ice cream in Lake Geneva area, located in Williams Bay just off the lake.
Meggy Moo’s - Drive-up staple if you’re looking for burger, fries, and a milkshake — or just a really good milkshake.
Blue Heaven - Stop in for a scoop of Exhausted Parent, Iced Latte-Da, or THIS $&@! JUST GOT SERIOUS.