Riviera Naturist Resort, Pace, Florida CLOSED — North American Locations on True Nudists

SteveOriginal Poster

Dec 31, 2021

I just noticed today that Riviera Naturist Resort near Pensacola, Florida is now listed by Google as "permanently closed."

We went there a few years back and weren't terribly impressed. But we always said we'd consider going back. I guess not now.

Does anybody know anything about how this happened or know what the future may hold for this place? It's always sad to lose a clothing-optional resort anywhere in the country.

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Debonair
Apr 29, 2022
I have been wondering the same thing but no information about it is anywhere online.
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JRnudistFL
Apr 30, 2022
I heard that ownership changed hands and the new owners transitioned it to a textile resort. Very sad to see it go since we don't have many outdoor nudist options in this part of Florida.
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Jim
Apr 30, 2022
The owner went to South America last June and contracted something that killed him within a few days of his return. His widow had the place sold to a traditional campground operator by October. They shut it down and chased every out so they could "remodel". Yes, it is sad to lose a nudist venue.
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JRnudistFL
Apr 30, 2022
Oh wow, how crazy and sad! Thanks for the update Red. Anyone been to Hidden Lakes in Jay? That's really our only other resort option in the area, but it doesn't look as nice as Riviera.
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Ask me
May 1, 2022
We enjoyed the Riviera and will miss the good times and our friends there . Richard and Nanette
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James
May 1, 2022
Thats to bad, one of the few places between Indian Hills in Slidell and PCB that as a Single male I could be nude with others. Outside of the daring times on Johnsons Beach.
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Derek
May 1, 2022
Richard, what the panhandle needs now is a new nude resort. Somewhere out in the country, like a farm in south Alabama. Maybe horses, a creek running thru. Enough land for hiking, campers, pool, clubhouse, hot tub, etc. Do you know of such a place?
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EarlD
May 1, 2022
[quote]Don't know about Riviera, try Sunnier Pines Nudist Club, 17 miles away.[/quote]

Someone suggested to that Sunnier Pines has drifted into being a lifestyle resort can anyone confirm? Avoided listing them in my naturist venue directory as a result.
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Ask me
May 1, 2022
LOL ....! ! Yes, my friend, I may. If there were a way to combine Fish Nature Camp with the Silverhill B & B, it could work. The B&B has a pool and Lodging , FNC has the RV space and acres to roam. Fish Nature Camp had to close after the one - two punches from hurricanes and covid . The main issue is FNC must rebuild most of the bathouse , also still lots of tree tops. We just can't seem to avoid those pesky tornadoes. The BnB on the other hand , is really looking good. Also, in June , the Nood Pontoon will be running daily, out of Ft. Morgan. But like most places on the Coast , we can't find enough staff to run things properly.
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Ask me
May 1, 2022
If you had the time , what do you think of the cooperative effort concept ? If enough local nudists ( one hour drive ) were willing to dedicate May to mowing and fixin ' , we could have a Grand Re-Opening Event the first week of June , the admissions fees would be waived , and RV sites would only pay a slight electricity token. Don't know if the BnB can participate, but I will inquire.
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Wayne
May 2, 2022
Well our place is open and booking guests in Silverhill.
We'd love to have any of y'all that frequented Riviera.
Also would love to work with Fish Nature Camp And Jetski if he can battle through a few issues.
We are small. We have three poolside suites and one apartment for nightly rental. Two night min.
We also do day passes. We do restrict the number of single males on the weekends. Weekdays not as much.
We are not trying to be a Riviera or Indian Hills.
We are much more quaint, quiet and couple oriented.
Anyone interested in more info can message me here and I'll send contact info.....also check out our pictures here. They are a little outdated. I need to load some new ones......
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Derek
May 2, 2022
If I were 20 years younger, I'd find 20 to 40 treed acres and develop a casual place like Rock Haven in Tenn. Have a fun (hopefully artistic) blend of RV spots, semi-permanent RV lots, tent camping area, small cabins, and some well-groomed and gracious rooms and suites (which I imagine you'd find at Silverhill B&B). There is growing demand for nude recreation. Always a shame to see places like Riviera disappear. Derek
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Member
May 6, 2022
I have visited both Riviera & Hidden Lake (Sunnier Pines) near Jay, FL and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of HL much more. We have been members at HL for several years and currently have two weekend reservations coming up in the near future. I dont know of any lifestyle folks and the majority of people are couples. There are a few single guys that show up and have no difficulty. Its been good for us.
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