Anderson Island

Land owners inside the Riviera Neighborhood Association receive exclusive access to what makes this region healthy and desirable. Two Freshwater lakes, a beautiful executive golf course, salt water marina, lakeside restaurant, private campground, and endless outdoor opportunities. Life moves casually on this island dotted with high-end water-view and lakefront homes, a quaint country store, gas station, coffee shop café, and historic community farm. A lot of people boat, some people golf, and everybody waves hello. All of this, on an award-winning freshwater aquifer with some of the purest drinking water in the state!

Join the locals and kayak up to the Lakeshore Restaurant on the shores of Lake Josephine. Or drive if you are into that mode of transportation. Order dinner in the dining room, a cold microbrew in the bar, or your favorite cocktail under the sun on the patio. Weekly events, live music, hilarious kareoke, and the friendliest people make the waterfront eatery a central island hub. 6-minutes to the ferry and food to-go if you need!

Grab your clubs and enjoy the privacy and challenge of the gorgeous executive Riviera island golf course. The intimate 9-hole track, snakes through high-end country homes, old growth evergreen trees, winds past the pro shop, and after your final putt step inside the Lakeshore Restaurant bar for a beer or a bite. Play at your own pace, golf carts allowed on island roads, and watch out for deer crossing your putting line. One of the prettiest golf courses in the NW!

The Ol’ Swimmin' Hole has been a locals favorite on Lake Florence since before electricity was introduced in the 1960’s. The ideal spot on a hot August day: a grassy park with picnic tables, BBQ's, a sandy beach, and a spring-fed lake. Bring the kids, the volleyball, or paddle board, slap on the sunscreen and spend the day at the beach on the island. Weather you choose Lake Florence or Lake Josephine you will be minutes from the country store and cafe for all your last minute vacation needs. Grass hat and sunglasses recommended. 

Located along the east shore of the island, overlooking the Nisqually Reach aquatic reserve with views of Mt. Rainer and Ketron Island. Riviera Club members receive private use of a beautiful saltwater dock and also own not-easy to find moorage rights! Sail off into the Salish Sea or invite your friends and family to dock up and visit. Fill up the BBQ or drop in a kayak. 10-minute drive to the ferry, 6-minutes to the Country Store. Boaters, we recommend the 30-min cruise to Gig Harbor and dock up at one of many restaurants and bars.

This century-old pioneer farm has an apple orchard,13 historic buildings, and a small museum and gift shop that is stuffed with everyday treasures tracing the island's history. Take a step back in time and walk the rolling grassy fields, tour the original farm buildings, or pick some sweet fruit. A community garden, art and movie festivals, weddings, and concerts turn this sleepy winter farm into a popular summer destination.

Eagle Island is a wildlife preserve in the middle of Balch’s Passage, accessible only by boat or kayak and just a stones throw away off the north tip of Anderson Island. The constant ebb and flow and shifting tide make this a nutrient rich animal sanctuary. From the tiny island, keep a look out for seal pups, Chinook salmon, bald eagles, and Mt. Rainier in the distance. Whether you're looking for peaceful beach combing or an adventure, Eagle Island is your off-the-beaten-path destination.

Feel like finding your own personal dock for a swim, morning coffee, cast out a fishing line, or to paddle out on a sunny afternoon on the lake? The locals all know about the private Riviera docks that dot the shores of lake Josephine. On any afternoon, these easily accessible member entry points are typically quite and as peaceful as you can imagine. No motorboats on Lake Josephine which we absolutely love! My family has spent many nights on a few beach chairs with the whole place to ourselves. 

The only place to camp, cabin, or RV on the island belongs exclusively to Riviera property owners. Members and their guests enjoy 14 complimentary camping nights and discounted rates for additional stays. Spend a summer evening tenting or a winter night in a cozy old-school forest cabin! In the summer spots fill up fast so reservations are recommended. Minutes away from the country store and Lakeshore Restaurant for orders to-go and supplies.