Lake Havasu City
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Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Home of the London Bridge

About this city

Also known as: Home of the London Bridge

Lake Havasu City is a vibrant, sun-drenched resort city beautifully located on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu along the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona. Founded in 1963 by industrialist Robert P. McCulloch, the city gained international fame by purchasing and reassembling the historic 1831 London Bridge across a scenic lake channel. Positioned as a major desert oasis, the city is a premier national destination for water sports, performance boating, and winter sunshine. It perfectly blends a lively, high-energy waterfront lifestyle with rugged off-road desert adventure opportunities.

Location & Administrative

County
Mohave County
Time Zone
MST
State Code
AZ

Transportation & Accessibility

Nearest Airports
IFPLAS
Getting Around
Car RequiredRideshare-FriendlyFerry

Weather & Timing

Best Months
JanFebMarAprOctNov
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Beach Season
Off Season
Extreme Heat Season

Economics & Local Vibe

Population
City proper 58.0K · Metro area 215.0K
Sales Tax
7.85%
Key Industries
Tourism & HospitalityRetail TradeHealthcare

Practical Tourism Metadata

Suggested stay: 2–4 days

Walk across the historic world-famous London Bridge and explore the English Village at its base. Rent a pontoon boat or jet ski to cruise the clear waters of Lake Havasu. Relax on the sandy shores of Rotary Community Park. Hike the scenic shoreline trails at Lake Havasu State Park and view mini lighthouses dotting the coast.

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Architecture & Landmarks

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