Adventure awaits in this waterfront charmer where the sun always rises.
This stretch of Arizona’s West Coast sees a lot of action. In March, Lake Havasu swells with spring breakers and pontoon boats become party platforms. In summer, water lovers come here to waterski and swim on this wide expanse of the Colorado River. Year-round, festivals attract visitors to enjoy fireworks, hot air balloons and holiday lights in the charming riverfront village at the heart of Lake Havasu City.
Water Sports
This stretch of the Colorado River includes Lake Havasu, a reservoir below the Hoover Dam that features 60 miles of uninterrupted waterways and 400 miles of coastline. Much of that coast includes white sandy beaches with swaying palm trees. Rent powerboats and rip it up on an adrenaline-filled day on the water or paddle out and explore the mellow waters closer to shore. Please note, March is spring break season and college kids from around the region converge on Lake Havasu City to let their hair down.
Walk Across the London Bridge
In 1967, a Lake Havasu local purchased the London Bridge. The actual bridge. He had it shipped here in pieces and rebuilt it to span the Colorado River during the 1970s. That feat gets to the eccentric heart of this remote outpost, where 27 replica lighthouses decorate the water’s edge. Gaze at the water long enough and other Easter eggs will surely stand out. The English village at the base of the bridge attracts visitors like a magnet to local shops and restaurants.
Take in the Scenery
This pretty stretch of Arizona buzzes with activity on the water and along nature trails that attract hikers, mountain bikers and off-roaders. Hike along the shoreline of the Colorado River to admire the pale-pink mountains found in this region of Arizona. Lake Havasu State Park invites visitors to sleep under the stars in waterfront camping and cabin sites. The area also sees a steady stream of visitors in RVs. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge bookends the city to the north and south. Many outfitters take visitors out into the backcountry on ATV or horseback rides. Others take visitors above it all on hot air balloon and skydiving excursions.
