This has been the summer of Lake Garda! We went to San Vigilio one day, and discovered the most beautiful little beach. It is a private beach, admission is 10 euro per person, and it was well worth it. 
It was very serene and beautiful. I am dying to stay at the hotel that is situated on the point. 
Our next trip, a couple of days later, we headed back to Lago di Garda, this time going up to the very top of the lake, to Riva del Garda. This was another absolutely lovely spot. We stayed at Hotel Mirage and were very happy with the hotel. Our rooms had great lake views, and the hotel rents bikes out for free.
The beaches are on the windy side, it is a geat spot for wind surfing and sailing. The lake was full of boats and boards. 
There are also lessons. But the set up for kids is perfect. The docks are made out of big plastic containers (think plastic gas can type thingys) and it is the most brilliant dock idea I have ever seen. 
You can't get splinters, you can't get hurt if you fall (they are hollow) and they are all secured together. In the middle of the huge docks, they even built pools, with a bottom, with free flowing lake water. And they have slides coming off of them. The water is super clean. There is also a great walking/biking path all along the river. Can't recommend it enough! I do love a vacation at the ocean shore, but lakes are so easy! And you don't find a pound of sand in your swimming suit at the end of the day.
It was very serene and beautiful. I am dying to stay at the hotel that is situated on the point. After a day at the beach, we drove to Malcesine for dinner. It is a very cute little town, reminds me a little of Bellagio on Lago di Como. There is a castle there, and I had the most delicious pasta ever! It was pasta with shrimp and ginger. YUMMY! I want to try and recreate it. (These 3 photos are from online - they were better then the few we took.)
Our next trip, a couple of days later, we headed back to Lago di Garda, this time going up to the very top of the lake, to Riva del Garda. This was another absolutely lovely spot. We stayed at Hotel Mirage and were very happy with the hotel. Our rooms had great lake views, and the hotel rents bikes out for free.
The beaches are on the windy side, it is a geat spot for wind surfing and sailing. The lake was full of boats and boards. There are also lessons. But the set up for kids is perfect. The docks are made out of big plastic containers (think plastic gas can type thingys) and it is the most brilliant dock idea I have ever seen. You can't get splinters, you can't get hurt if you fall (they are hollow) and they are all secured together. In the middle of the huge docks, they even built pools, with a bottom, with free flowing lake water. And they have slides coming off of them. The water is super clean. There is also a great walking/biking path all along the river. Can't recommend it enough! I do love a vacation at the ocean shore, but lakes are so easy! And you don't find a pound of sand in your swimming suit at the end of the day.We had a screaming good time. (well, someone got a wee bit cranky on the last day, and was having his own scream session, but overall, it was very, very nice and fun!)
We also went to Gardaland another day, which is located very near Lake Garda.
It is similar to Disney Land. Good times had by all! 
It is very well done, although the animitronics are looking a little hagered. They have lots of water rides, which are most welcome on these hot days. And instead of tons of hot dogs, cotton candy (which they do have) and all kinds of other crap food typically found in the states at amusement parks, you can find lots of fresh fruit. (although, I must say, I would have loved to find a corn dog! ahah) 
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