Surrounded by the cool waters of Lake Havasu, the island provides a refuge for those who seek quiet reflection; however, cross the Bridgewater Canal onto the mainland and you are immersed in a variety of activities and possibilities for adventure. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year and 47 miles of shoreline, visitors and residents alike find enjoyment exploring the infinite selection of activities within, and just beyond, city limits.
Lake Havasu is ideal for boating, water-skiing, kayaking and creating the perfect fish-tale while angling for Striped Bass, Carp and Bluegill. When your sea legs give way, head for the Mohave mountain range for hiking, biking and off-road adventures or make your way to the island’s own Nautical Inn Golf Course for a few rounds. If your desire is to be still and enjoy a few deep breaths, the mild temperatures provide ideal nights for stargazing off a houseboat on the lake, attempting to spot the over 200 species of birds at the aviary habitat that Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge provides by day or observing the breath-taking desert-mountain views.
Home to the historic London Bridge that spanned the river Thames for over 100 years before its move to Arizona, Lake Havasu City is a mecca for those who revel in life’s adventures. For sports enthusiasts, the city limits are filled to the brim with golf courses, tennis and racquetball courts, several marinas, and lakeside parks, including Lion’s Dog Park at London Bridge Beach, a popular waterfront dog-park for your four-legged companions.
With a population of only 50,000, Lake Havasu City maintains a quaint small-town atmosphere with a promising future of economic growth and a large industry based on tourism.
Lake Havasu City also serves as an ideal home base for those who love to wander. Head north to Bullhead City, Arizona and find some of the best bass fishing in the United States. If a fortune in fish is not what you’re after, seek your fortune only an hour away at the gaming establishments of Laughlin, Nevada, or make the two-hour journey to the international destination of Las Vegas and turn it into a weekend. Only three hours from Flagstaff's prime ski slopes and the vast expanses of the Grand Canyon, and less than four hours to the spa city of Sedona, major sporting events in Phoenix, or the tranquil beaches of southern California, Lake Havasu City offers up a variety of easy getaways into which you can weave your individual design of respite and relaxation.
